Genetics and the Shape of Dogs
Studying the new sequence of the canine genome shows how tiny genetic changes can create enormous variation within a single species
How can dogs that vary in size from a few pounds to almost 200 pounds all be the same species? The large size variation in dogs has long been a question for breeders and everyday dog-lovers alike. Elaine Ostrander, head of the Dog Genome Project at the National Institutes of Health, and her group have recently completed the sequencing of a dog genome and can point to some groups of genes for size and other traits. In her article she will discuss what genetically defines a breed, what genes seem to control size differences between males and females and the genetics behind more muscular members of certain breeds. The new map of the dog genome may also help determine the causes of some breed-specific dog diseases, an understanding that could benefit human medicine. Genetics might never be able to decipher why dogs and humans share their bonds of adoration and loyalty, but they may help to improve health and longevity for both man and man's best friend.
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360 Gallon Tempered Glass Fish Tank
Description of the 360 Gallon Fish Tank:
The TMI-2.3, which is also known as the 360 Gallon Fish Tank Aquarium, is the perfect choice for large-scale home, office, or business aquarium applications. The kit includes the glass tank, the high-flow pump, three-compartment bottom filtration system, and LED lighting with touch control. Also, it has an aluminum showcase.
The glass is easy to clean and it enhances the visibility of the tank, providing an overall elegant visual experience.
Take your home or office aquarium to a new level with this fish tank. Above all, you can even order the color of your own choice — white, black, wood, silver, gold, volcanic red, and more.
-Stylish aluminum cabinet with storage and sump
-Only fish and water needed
-LED lighting system
-LCD tank status display
-Tank dimensions: 91(L) x 27(W) x 35(H) inches
-Stand dimensions: 91(L) x 27(W) x 30(H) inches
-Total dimensions with both tank and stand: 91(L) x 27(W) x 65(H) inches
-5500 L/H pump included
-Voltage: 110-120V / 220-240V (50/60 Hz AC)
Warranty of 360 Gallon Fish Tank:
This 360-gallon fish tank aquarium comes with a 1-year warranty. In other words, all fish tanks are covered for any defects in material under normal use during this period. Also, the tank is eligible for repair in the case of a defect. Even more, if there is no means of repair or part replacement, we will pay for the return shipping of the fish tank.
Also, the option to custom order tanks is available. You can select any tank shape that you would like. Choose the dimensions of the tank to fit your needs. There are 30 coats to choose from: black, white, wood grain, metallic color, and more.
In conclusion, we will build the tank to fit all of your desires.
Once you choose your dream tank, you will receive an invoice with a detailed breakdown of the cost for your tank.
Customized orders will be delivered within 45-60 days.
Specification: 360 Gallon Tempered Glass Fish Tank
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Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A.
Welcome to the Lake. While you’re here, we invite you to join with us to keep Tahoe pet safe, and pet friendly. Together we can "Keep Tahoe Kind".
If you are traveling with your pet, the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A. is your source for information about wilderness safety, pet friendly beaches, and local pet activities in the Greater Lake Tahoe Basin. We’ll let you know what’s going on at local dog social areas like the Regan Beach Dog Water Play area and the always bustling Bijou Dog Park. If there’s a rainy day or other lull in your activity, come to the drop in library reading program featuring kid friendly, sometimes goofy Tahoe canine listeners accompanied by reading tutors.
Open five days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, stop by our Education and Resource Center at 884 Emerald Bay Road. Pick up our original Pet Travel and Emergency Preparedness Kit. It’s free and includes the popular “Keep Tahoe Kind!” sticker souvenir. Over 5,000 pet safety kits have been distributed. Pet First Aid fanny packs with 17 most needed items are available for sale at a nominal cost. Should there be a local emergency while you’re here, our local Disaster Animal Response Team of volunteers is at the ready to provide information, pet food, supplies and temporary sheltering for your pet in partnership with the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
How to Support
Tahoe pets depend on Tahoe people. Serving Tahoe animals, residents and visitors from around the world for 50 years, the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A. is an independent, local nonprofit organization. There is no national humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals to help with local needs.
If you can help support our programs and our year around community charitable services, please call (530) 542-2857. We’ll tell you about current needs. We are a 501(3)(c) public charity. Tax deductible financial donations in any amount are much appreciated and can be mailed to: Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A., P.O. Box PET, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158.


NEW DATE: Event will now be on September 30th.
Eggleston is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Humane Society to host a
Meet and Pet Event
on Saturday, September 30th from 1pm – 3pm.
at Eggleston’s Garden Center
110 La Valette Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504
Come meet some adorable furry friends who are looking for their forever homes and learn more about the Chesapeake Humane Society and its mission. While your there don’t forget to stock up on your fall veggies and plants and well as local produce at our farmers market.
This event is FREE and open to the community with ample parking is available across the street.


LANCASTER -- When Tolema Boblitt was looking for an assisted living center for herself and her husband, she had one important condition.
Their cat, Calico, had to be able to come with them.
Luckily for Boblitt, Carriage Court Assisted Living Center in Lancaster was more than happy to welcome the four-legged friend who has been by Boblitt's side for the past 11 years.
"We made sure to check and if they had said no, I couldn't have her, I wouldn't have moved in," Boblitt said.
Calico is one of four cats who calls Carriage Court home. The assisted living center also has three resident cats -- Checkers, Moses and Harper -- who were rescued by Carriage Court employees and nursed back to health with the help of veterinarian L.W. Nicholson, of Fair Avenue Veterinary Clinic in Lancaster.
"It's good to have (the cats) here. ... They like to be loved and petted," said Kathy Morman, business office manager at Carriage Court. "Animals are good for everyone, whether it's here or in your home."
Carriage Court is one of a number of Central Ohio assisted living facilities or nursing homes that happily opens its doors to pets.
A number of residents at Carriage Court, including Boblitt, Bill Murphy and Rosemarie Brister, said they enjoy spending time with the cats who roam freely through the center, occasionally stopping to visit them in their rooms.
"I love Harper. ... I play with him all day long," Brister said. "Sometimes in the morning, he comes and sleeps in my bed."
Lexington Court Care Center in Lexington also is a pet friendly place, allowing visitors to bring in animals.
"I have a lady who brings in her dog every Wednesday," activities director Brenda Workman said. "The residents love it, even the ones who aren't really awake. They know to pet them.
"I honestly can't imagine not letting them come. When you get older, animals are very important to people, and the animals are very receptive to it, too. We love to see animals come in."
Dr. Abel Hittinger, of Appleseed Valley Veterinary Hospitals in Lexington and Bellville, said pets restore a home value for people in nursing care facilities.
"I'm big on the human-pet bond," he said. "The way I see it, pets are members of the family, so when pets come to visit, it's like there's a member of the family visiting more. It helps decrease the feelings of loneliness and stress sometimes associated with nursing care facilities."
Lexington Court, which used to house a popular rabbit, currently houses two parakeets but allows pets of all breeds to come to see residents.
As she stroked a basset hound, Droopy, who belongs to a nurse, Gertrude Burkholder, 89, said she's always been fond of dogs.
"I used to have one named Cookie. My goodness gracious, what do you want?" she asked Droopy, who had begun to nudge her hand. "I like having dogs around. I think it's nice to have Droopy here. I like the birds here, too. I like anything that comes and visits -- especially nice ones like this one."
Virginia Crawford, 87, another Lexington Court resident, said dogs also are her favorite.
"My husband and I had always had dogs," she said. "They're so friendly and good companions. I like to see them come in because I don't have one anymore."
Carrie Hutchman, executive director of Primrose Retirement Community, said pets are welcome in her Marion facility.
"It is a huge transition for people to have to leave their homes they may have lived in for 40 to 50 years," she said. "Not only are they leaving a familiar setting, but they might also be leaving a best friend behind, as well. We think allowing pets to visit makes a difficult or sad situation a little easier."
Hutchman said although the residents are mainly responsible for caring for their pets, it's usually not difficult to find help.
"We find that the staff falls for these pets and will help care for them, too," she said.
Out of the 92 residents, Hutchman said five pets visit on a regular basis: a bird, two dogs and two cats.
"All of the residents get to see them and enjoy them, especially when the residents are out walking their dogs," she said. "Our maintenance man has been great and he even built gates extending from their patios."
Hutchman said she even sees the benefit of pets for those residents who don't own them.
"We have some who haven't had them for years, but when pets come into the common area, you'll see how their faces light up at the sight of a dog," Hutchman said. "We also partner with our local Humane Society and they bring some of their pets out monthly to see our pets."
Sourced From the Lancaster Eagle Gazette, 20th February 2012.


Affirmation: I believe in answered prayer.
I was searching for a new dog. We'd had dogs most of our lives and at the time we only had Misty, our cat that had adopted us a few years earlier. She was only allowed in the garage because the children were allergic to cats. That lasted about month and now she ruled the entire house whether people were sneezing or not.
This time I was determined to get a dog that was appropriate for our family. We hadn't always been successful with our adoptions. Ralph was a prime example. He was a hyper Dalmatian who consumed a picnic table, did several thousand dollar's worth of damage to one of our cars when he wanted to get in and play with the children and sprayed all the furniture to insure that his territory was marked. After a year or so we were able to find a farmer that wanted to care for him. It had been a very trying experience. He wasn't the only dog we had issues with and I was very hesitant to take on another pet with which I would fail. I am not the best "dog person." I might as well admit it. I am not a Caesar Milano, the dog whisperer. I'm not sure I have a single gene that enables me to respond appropriately to a dog's deepest desires. I'm a good caregiver, please understand. I feed, shelter, offer warm cozy beds and long walks and good medial care. I even undergo lots of training sessions but I can't seem to hear their inner most concerns. It didn't matter with Buddy. Perhaps one of the reasons we did better with him was because he came to us at eleven months of age and was already somewhat trained or maybe it was because I had asked God whether or not to adopt him and God had sent a very clear message.
My husband, Sandy, loves to tell the story about when I was gone for six weeks doing my yoga training at Kripalu. Buddy waited outside the back door, in the garage, every day until I finally returned, He had slept with Sandy every night in our bed until the night I came home when he wouldn't come up even when called. He was just fine going back to his own bed next to ours. I was home and he was good again. Amazing!
Sandy shared his tiny family home with a dog named Missy. She was a Doberman they found in their back yard. She was very protective of that family! When he went to see his father's office, he was struck by the fact that the only picture Joe had on his desk was of the dog. He asked where the other family photos were and his father told him, "Missy is the only one that runs to the door to greet me when I come home." There it is again, unconditional love, total devotion; all the qualities we wished we and our loved one's emulated.
My adult daughter, Melissa and my grand-daughter, Isabelle, volunteer at the Wake County SPCA. They are "dog people." They always have at least two dogs in their home. Recently, they brought home Gibson, a six weeks old mixed breed. What joy! Gibson discovered a pin cushion on the top of the dining room table. He didn't eat it, but he did eat the thirteen pins and one needle. Their rescue dog needed several thousand dollars of surgery. They were saving for a new roof but their priorities were with this new guy who has brought smiles and giggles and once again, the unconditional love of a pet.


The following classes are held at 1053 Lake St., Hanover Park, IL 60133
Off-Leash Obedience/Advanced Obedience (8-weeks) $150.00
This class is for the handler that wants more verbal control...what will you do if you dog runs out the door? This class is specifically tailored for each dog and handler.
Date (Sunday) Time
June 10, 2018 2:30pm
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Basic Obedience (6-weeks) $150.00
If you have an older puppy, newly adopted dog or an older dog that needs a refresher course, this is a wonderful class to develop a stronger relationship with your four-legged family member. We will work on walking nicely on a leash, recalls, sit/down stays and much, much more. No dog is too old to learn. Please contact me if you are interested in this class.


Pashupati Kaylan Parishad (PKP) Animal shelter Udaipur
PKP is a house for rescued animals in Udaipur. It is located near NH 8 and about 7 Kms. from the city Railway Station.
Mrs. Suman Bose registered Pashupati Kalyan Parishad on 20 March 1997 for animal welfare. Initially PKP operated animal shelter house in rented space in nearby areas. It has steadily grown into a rescue campus of three bighas in Balicha village.
Now PKP shelter is house of more than 250 animals at any given time. PKP's mission is to make the community responsive towards the suffering of deserted domesticated animals.
Bulls,cows,buffaloes, Donkeys, Goats, Sheep, Dogs, Rabbits etc. are living here. most were saved from going to Slaughter Houses and are old, sick and abandoned from the society.
To provide food, medicine and maintenance of our shelter house


I was shopping in PetSmart during an adoption day. I walked past one of the cages and saw a petite Himalayan cat with tan and cocoa markings. Having 2 Himalayans, I quickly went to her cage and asked if I could hold her. She was a precious delight and snuggled into my arms. I fell instantly in love. Now, I wasn’t in the market for another cat, but I just couldn’t leave this little girl. I filled out the paper work. The adoption personnel told me that they already had someone interested in her but they wanted Cocoa to go to a home with other Himalayans.
A few days later, after the adoption center checked me out, I took Cocoa home. In the past, when I introduced a new cat to my cat family, I did it gradually, putting the new baby in their private room, keeping the cats separate until all could sniff each other through the closed door. No matter how long I did this, it was always a rough time for everyone to adjust.
So, this time, when I came home, I put the carrier on the floor and opened the door. Cocoa walked out of the carrier. Down the hall were my 2 cats, Buttons and Chadwick. They took one look at Cocoa and stopped dead in their tracks. Cocoa spotted them immediately. As they started walking towards her, Cocoa simply turned around with her back towards them and sat down. That was the end of a potential confrontation. Buttons and Chadwick accepted her and she accepted them. Cocoa was one smart little girl.
It wasn’t long before I noticed something was wrong. I took her to the vet. After tests and tests, they couldn’t find the problem. When it finally showed up in her blood work, it was too late. She couldn’t be helped. It turned out that she had a liver shunt. This meant that the protein in her food was poisoning her body. I was devastated. She had such a beautiful personality. She was with me for only three months, but it felt as if I knew her my whole life.
Faced with a huge vet bill, the idea came to me to paint pet portraits on a commissioned basis as a way to pay off the bill. My first commission was the vet who treated Cocoa. That was in 1999. I am still doing this, having painted some wonderful dogs, cats, horses, birds, and of course people, all with beautiful stories of their own.
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When you have a rabbit as your little companion at home, it is crucial to know the best way to ensure they have good health and that they are happy. When you are conversant with these important info as articulated in this website, then you will have no struggles with taking care of the rabbit once you possess one- click here to discover more on properly handling it. According to the statistical research on this page, we have more than five million rabbits adopted in loving homes while a large number of them are still in animal shelters where they wait for adoption by other caring households. Given that rabbits are considered as domestic animals and the numbers which already exist domestically, the fact that you are considering to keep one as your pet at home and open your heart to love it unconditionally means that you are doing or about to do a wonderful job so read more info now .
It is vital that you understand the necessities of the rabbits which is why this site has tips on how to take care of it. A rabbit needs to be safe and that necessitates the need to create for it an atmosphere that not only makes them feel good but also secure. When you decide that you want to create a home for this rabbit, then it would be a great idea of you buy a big cage or bunny house where you can keep it or make a small space within the house where the rabbit can be private and freely roam in it. Look for comfy beddings in which it can relax or sleep and feel good the entire time. Seeking veterinary advice on this matter is crucial when you do not know what works best for the rabbit that you have.
Every pet deserves daily playtime which should obviously take place under supervision because these animals need to hop and exercise daily. Do not leave it caged the entire time, let it roam for an hour or two while you are in the house because it needs that energy. It is highly advisable to chew-proof your entire house when you have the buck around. Things like electric coded should be kept properly to prevent the animal from destroying it or even worse, getting electrocuted if it is plugged in.
It is crucial to make sure that you know the type of hay that the rabbit you have feeds on because it is their staple food-ensure that it is dry all the time. Always have some clovers, broccoli or basil and any other suitable green vegetable to feed the rabbit. Proper grooming is necessary for this case and when it comes to setting up their restroom, make sure that you give them private. Visit here to check it out!


When it comes to sleeping, dogs are just like humans – they have their preferences. And those wants and needs for comfort aren’t static. Much like yours, they change over time. To find the ideal dog bed for your canine companion, you should consider breed, age, size, coat, and habits. These elements all play a role in the best shapes, structures, and materials for your pet to sleep soundly.
What You Need to Know About Dog Beds
A quick search on the Internet shows you just how many dog bed designs there are. These days, manufacturers make them as cute as your animal. They’re built like miniature sofas with bone pillows, chaise lounges, dresser drawers, and canopy beds. You can buy them in novelty designs: a slipper, a race car, a hot dog bun, a donut. Some, like tee-pees, are foldable or collapsible, while others you can blow up and deflate to take camping with your pet.
But what’s most important is how the bed makes your dog feel. The materials – plush versus mesh, for instance – determine whether or not your pet will actually want to sleep there. So will the height and depth of the bed. In addition, take into account how your dog sleeps, both during the day and at night. A Lhasa Apso who lives in a warm climate may not want to snuggle into the mouth of a shark for a snooze, and an older Labrador Retriever with achy joints can’t climb the stairs of a bunk bed. Dogs who like to sprawl versus those who curl up in tight spots and tuck their noses in their tails also have specific preferences.
Best Orthopedic Dog Beds
With a firm, dense, memory foam mattress, this easy-to-enter orthopedic dog bed says “cozy” to older dogs who have aching muscles and stiff joints. The cushioned bolster provides excellent support for the head, legs, or whatever your dog prefers resting on them. Reviewers have commented that the bolsters are tight and don’t fall down, a problem with some other beds of this sofa style. Some verified reviews note that the zipper allows mischievous dogs to get at the filling, but many customers note the durability of the suede cover, which is machine washable and resistant to dogs who like to scratch and dig their nests. Price: $69-$169 depending on size
With a mattress pad filled with memory foam shreds (instead of it being one solid plane), this bed conforms to your dog’s body and eases the pressure on arthritic joints, dysplastic hips, and hot spots. Easy to carry and move, the bed also works as an inviting liner for a crate. Some owners mention great endurance, even after years of use and machine washing, although others, whose dogs are chewers, disagree. Many verified purchasers note that their dogs took to the bed so fast that they had barely unrolled it. A few also mention a smell, but others say that’s easily eliminated by leaving the bed in the sunshine for a few hours to air out. Price: $24-69 depending on size
This premium dog bed is, according to buyers, one of the best on the market for older, larger dogs. The memory foam base, which contains a soothing cooling gel, is sturdy enough for some real heavyweights, keeping them from sinking through the mattress to the floor. Like many others, it has a waterproof liner – but just in case accidents happen during laundry day, the memory foam is also infused with activated charcoal to keep it smelling fresh. Owners report that the bed is terrific for sprawling pets, and many comment that their dogs have given up climbing on the couch in favor of this bed. Detractors note that the mesh bottom and some of the stitching doesn’t wear as well as the rest. But if your dog doesn’t use it as a toy and you’re gentle with the vacuum, you should have an excellent experience. Price: $82-170 depending on size
Best Dog Beds for Cuddlers
Perfect for dogs who like to burrow, the oversize rug-like structure of this bed replicates the mother’s coat. And like a mother dog, it has both soft and more rigid parts to provide comfort and support simultaneously. Some say that the base doesn’t have enough padding for larger dogs, but owners with dogs who love to curl up and nest swear by it. The cover is easy to remove and wash, but be sure to dry thoroughly or the fluff could turn – much like a dog’s coat that needs grooming – into mats. Price: $32-115 depending on size
With a variety of materials available – faux suede, linen or corduroy – and a plush foam lining, this indoor tent is easy to match to your home design. It not only contains the snuggle-happy dog for a nap, it’s easy to transport for travel. Dogs in multi-pet households who like to eat their snacks without interference also appreciate the privacy this tent affords. Verified purchasers say this bed is terrific for naturally shy or skittish rescue animals. And while a few customers note that the materials don’t stand up to the wash as advertised, others say that super-soft structure maintains its form for the long term. Price: $22-35 depending on size
Easiest and Most Durable Dog Beds
Laundry friendly, this easily maintained bed can also line a crate. Plush and snug, its flat surface allows large breeds to stretch out or several smaller dogs to rest together. Owners like the unobtrusive but stylish ombre gray color, and appreciate the non-skid backing, which keeps the bed in place and discourages canine-provided wear and tear. Others report that dogs who don’t like thick, cuddly cushioning and supportive bolsters seem to enjoy these beds more. While some say that the cushioning thins in the middle after a while, the material will fluff up again if you wash and dry it. Price: $7-35 depending on size
Elevated dog beds are a great choice to keep your dog cool and dry, and this bed is practically chew-proof. Verified purchasers note that even dogs who have tried to turn this into rawhide have failed. It can even survive the elements, including rain and snow. The exterior frame is hard plastic and the interior is Cordura, a canvas-like fabric so that the dog’s pads and nails can grip it without shredding it. Although it looks like a trampoline, the bed is tight, not bouncy, and generally supports the weight of the dog without sagging. A downside, users say, is the assembly, and that after time, the frame might warp. In addition, the material actually makes a scratchy noise when your dog moves on it. As a bonus, though, the fabric is also quick to clean. Price: $74-129 depending on size
Dog Bed FAQs
Do dogs need a bed? Just like humans, dogs need beds for multiple reasons. Not only do dog beds greatly benefit the joint health of canines, but they also offer a safe place where dogs can go to unwind and feel comfortable. Plus, having your dog sleep in one place makes cleaning easier for you.
What is the most durable dog bed? All types of dog beds can be durable if made with the right materials. If you have a very destructive dog, a raised bed made of aluminum may be the best option.
Do dogs prefer hard or soft beds? The ideal dog bed is a perfect blend of soft yet firm. Your dog’s individual needs will determine what dog is a perfect fit. For example, soft, memory foam beds are best for senior dogs with aging joints but harder beds may be better for adult dogs.
How do I keep a dog from destroying their bed? The best way to keep your dog from destroying their bed is to exercise them regularly and keep them stimulated with interactive toys. You may also need to upgrade your dog bed — look for “chew-proof” and “durable” as key features.


Here is me and my dog Charlotte at the Hudson River Park enjoying a nice Autumn day! Charlotte is a huge fan of nature and grass is truly the next best thing to her after a peanut butter bone! She rolls, twirls, runs, chases squirrels and wild geese. Charlotte gets bugged by the fleas easily and I am not an advocate for chemical meds so I use Purification blend to keep those creepy bloodsuckers off her. Essential oils can effectively repel fleas. We humans enjoy the aroma of essential oils but pests and insects cannot stand these smells.
Why Purification? While you can use any of the oils or combinations from the list below, Purification already contains Citronella, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Melaleuca Alternifolia and Myrtle essential oils, which will save you time and money.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Rub 2-3 drops of essential oils on your dog’s collar. If your dog is sensitive, dilute it in water, Aloe Vera gel or Neem oil. Neem oil is safe and effective to use on cats because cats always lick themselves. For cats especially, the proportion is 1 drop of essential oil to 4-5 drops of diluting agent.
2. Rub essential oils on your hands first and then stroke animal’s fir or/and massage paws.
3. Make a flea spray in 1 oz. glass amber bottle: Half water/half apple cider vinegar and 3-4 drops of essential oil.
List of essential oils for dog collar to prevent fleas:
Some safety considerations:
Start by diluting heavily and use in moderation.
Every animal is different, so carefully observe how each animal responds to the oils. Use common sense and good judgment as you try different methods.
Take special care to not get essential oils in an animal’s eyes.
Avoid using high-phenol oils such as Oregano and Thyme with any animals, especially cats.
Use special caution when using essential oils with cats. Cats are also generally averse to citrus essential oils.


Wow, it really has been awhile since I’ve posted on my blog. Things have been really busy and stressful around here lately. It’s been nearly 3 months since I have posted anything. A lot has happened since then.
First, I switched jobs. I went from an Administrative Assistant to a Preschool Teacher. I’m now a preschool teacher full time – which fits me perfectly since I’m actually going to school to get my degree in Early Childhood Education anyway. I have one class I have to take before I can get my CDA, which I’ll be taking that class this semester and will hopefully have my CDA in April. I love my new job. It keeps me busy and the kids are great.
Next, right before Thanksgiving, we were told by our landlord that she wanted to sell the house and that we had to move out. Our lease doesn’t end until 2017, but we obliged. It’s been a difficult process, but, we’ve chosen a house and we should be moving into our OWN home in mid January.
Since August, we have gotten 2 new puppies. Dallas, we adopted in August. She is a black lab/boxer mix. She has the color of the black lab, but has the head and body of a boxer. She’s beautiful. She’s a good dog though. Hyper as hell, but pretty well behaved. Cocoa is our newest pup. She was in really bad conditions. She was around large, aggressive dogs. She was in filthy living conditions and was flea infested. She was also so incredibly skinny you could see her ribs. She was petrified of us and would flinch when we went to pet her. She has since warmed up and is a much happier puppy than she was when we rescued her. I’m not sure what breed she is, but if I had to guess, I would guess Pit and Catahoula mix. She goes to the vet on Saturday though, so hopefully we will get a better idea then.
Outside of that, things are pretty typical around here. Little man starts preschool on Monday. We’ve been busy packing and getting things situated to move. It’s been a hard year for us, and we’re hoping that by moving at the beginning of the year, it will be a sign that 2016 will be a good year for us.


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Read Citizen Canine: Our Evolving Relationship with Cats and Dogs by David Grimm Free Online
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Cats and dogs were once wild animals. Today, they are family members and surrogate children. A little over a century ago, pets didn't warrant the meager legal status of property. Now, they have more rights and protections than any other animal in the country. Some say they're even on the verge of becoming legal persons.
How did we get here—and what happens next?
In this fascinating exploration of the changing status of dogs and cats in society, pet lover and award-winning journalist David Grimm traces the rich and surprising history of our favorite companion animals, from their wild origins to their dark days in the middle ages to their current standing as the most valued animals on Earth. As he travels across the country—riding along with Los Angeles detectives as they investigate animal cruelty cases, touring the devastation of New Orleans as he searches for the animal survivors of Hurricane Katrina, and coming face to face with wolves and feral cats—Grimm explores the changing social attitudes that have transformed pets into family members, and the remarkable laws and court cases that have elevated them to quasi citizens.
The journey to citizenship isn't a smooth one, however. As Grimm finds, there's plenty of opposition to the rising status of cats and dogs. From scientists and farmers worried that our affection for pets could spill over to lab rats and livestock to philosophers who say the only way to save society is to wipe cats and dogs from the face of the earth, the battle lines are being drawn. We are entering a new age of pets-one that will not only fundamentally change our relationship with these animals, but transform society itself.
For pet lovers or anyone interested in how we decide who gets the coveted status of "person", Citizen Canine is a must read. It is a pet book like no other.
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We love dogs - between us we have seven. We are lucky, they are our constant companions and come to work with us. We highly recommend this for all businesses! They are the perfect antidote to the stress and pressures of the working day. Over the years we have struggled to find great quality, stylish and fun collars and leads for our dogs. So with our background in fashion and design we set about developing our own ranges of collars and leads, which we are launching here, in our online store.


Just as CBD oil has positive affects on the human system, it can also provide much needed anxiety, pain, immune and neurological concerns, or muscle relief to our pet friends. If they have recently had surgery or are healing from a trauma, CBD added to food or treats, dropped into their mouths, or rubbed into their skin, can help them regain their appetite, remain calm during a stressful time, and add some speed to healing. Usually start with lower doses for pets. Their reaction should be noticeable within 30 minutes. If not, increase their dose.


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Emmanuelle started to study in 2016 at Cégep of St-Hyacinthe to become an animal health technician. She works at Hôpital Vétérinaire du Richelieu Inc. since the beginning of her academic training.
Until she gets her degree in 2019 and is duly authorized to do delegated veterinary acts, Emmanuelle lends her support to her colleagues by helping them with animal restraint, customer service, surgical instrument and kit preparations and data entry in the record keeping software.
She likes all facets of her work because they allow her to familiarize herself with the daily workings of a veterinary establishment, a definitive advantage for her future trade.
Emmanuelle shares her life with two domestic cat named Riviera and Bleuet.
Before being hired as a veterinary assistant by Hôpital Vétérinaire du Richelieu Inc. in august 2017, Geneviève occupied this position in other veterinary establishments, one of which was the DMV Center in Lachine.
Among the tasks that she has to execute, there is customer service, data entry in the record keeping software, preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and surgical kits, initiation of lab tests, animal restraint, etc.
She has a keen interest in emergency care and surgery, especially cesarean sections, amputations, enucleations, exploratory laparatomies, cystotomies, etc.
At home, Geneviève houses three domestic cats named Foufoune, Boobie and Peacock. She also has an African Grey parrot named Bébé oiseau.


Wifey’s dogs are so cute. They are so lovable and responsive to all the members of the house. But, they have this attitude of hanging on to people, which leaves dirt on the clothes. They can use a lot of training from the expert to make them more lovable.
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An all-star cast, including Owen Wilson, Fergie, Steve Coogan and Kiefer Sutherland, lend their voices to this funny family comedy starring the world's most lovable Great Dane. When Marmaduke (Wilson) moves to a new neighbourhood with his family, the super-sized teenage dog soon discovers he just doesn't fit in - literally! But, with the help of his best pal Carlos the Cat (George Lopez) and some newfound four-legged friends, Marmaduke may just get out of the doghouse, fall in love, and surf off into the sunset.
Fat cat Garfield (hilariously voiced by Bill Murray) spends his time snoozing, eating lasagne, watching TV and making wisecracks - until his owner Jon (Breckin Meyer) falls in love with beautiful veterinarian Liz (Jennifer Love Hewitt). She convinces Jon to adopt the adorably dumb puppy Odie, who promptly turns Garfield's easy existence upside down. But when an evil dog trainer abducts Odie, it's up to Garfield to get off the couch and lead a heroic rescue mission.
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My K turned 9 today! Technically, it was yesterday but since I haven’t gone to bed yet, I still get to say “today.” That means I made it and am posting this on time!Instead of a birthday party, she chose to go hang out at the 2 local dog shelters and as a bonus we even hung out at PetSmart since they were holding an adoption event with lots of dogs to play with. She made sure she wore her crystal dog necklace and hot dog earrings so everyone would know she loves dogs. K has such a big heart for animals and if she could, we would of brought home all of the dogs we saw today. She hopes to open up a dog shelter when she grows up but admits she probably would have a hard time giving them up for adoption since she would love all of them. I had to stay firm and say no when she begged for Luna to have a doggy friend at home!


In order to import a cat or a dog from the United States or Canada, the Mexican Government is now requiring:
- A Health Certificate from a qualified veterinarian (printed on their letterhead) not more than six months old, that indicates that the rabies vaccinations are up-to-date.
- The Certificate must also state that the pet is in good health and is free of ectoparasites.
- Also required is proof of treatment for internal and external parasites issued within the previous six months.
To export a dog or cat from Mexico to the United States or Canada, you need to have:
- A health certificate issued by a qualified veterinarian (on letterhead) no more than five days before travel
- A photocopy of the issuing veterinarian’s credentials
- A vaccination card that indicates the last rabies vaccination (date of vaccination, type of vaccination) if the pet is more than three months old.
If you are exporting more than three pets, you have to obtain a Certificate of Zoosanitary Exportation.
For more information, go to sistemas.senasica.gob.mx/hojaAyuda/derechos1.jsp.
Additionally, you may only bring enough food for the trip itself; no extra rations are permitted. Also, you may not bring a dog or pet bed into Mexico


When I began formally training for my Ayurvedic Holistic Health Counselor certification, I was the proud pet parent of a very cute and lovable, but highly anxious and aggressive dog, Lulu. She was definitely a country dog living in the big city and besides a lot of exercise, there wasn’t much I could do to ease her state of high alert and constant need to “protect” me from other dogs, children, and all people in general. Loud noises would send her into a shaking mess and she often sat in the hall closet the minute I walked out the door – I’d hear her slide the door open with her paw. One day I realized I was learning so much incredible information about how to bring people back to their natural state of balance through foods, herbs, oils and movement, why not apply to this my dog. And so began the research and practical applications of balancing Lulu’s mental state and physical wellbeing through Ayurvedic methods.
Many people are starting to catch on to the benefits of Ayurveda, the ancient medicine of India which has been slowly entering the mainstream of Western culture over decades through yoga, and more recently, meditation, the use of crystals, aromatherapy, and herbal dietary supplements. As the wellness movement grows, those interested in Ayurveda may have learned their primary Ayurvedic dosha. The doshas are the three energies passed to us at the point of conception: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The doshas derive from the Five Elements, and their related properties. Vata is composed of Space and Air, Pitta of Fire and Water and Kapha of Earth and Water.
Most of us have one primary dominant dosha and we can have imbalances in any of the three. Doshas govern all physical and mental processes, and provide every living being with an individual blueprint for health and fulfillment. These principals may also be applied to our much-loved dogs! Once you know your dog’s’ dosha, you can work with Ayurvedic principles to support your dog’s balanced and natural state, and help prevent disease.
My dog, Lulu, was a mutt and exhibited Pitta tendencies with the alertness and anxiety of Vata (an imbalance possibly brought on by the over stimulation of living in New York City). After researching which essential oils are safe for dogs I created a list of those oils that can be applied to dogs for helping to balance each of the three doshas. (Please note that cats have a different metabolic reaction to essential oils, and you should not use the information here for any feline friends.) Dogs have a sensitive sense of smell and only need a very subtle amount of scent to be influenced by it. I began by mixing a few drops of essential oil in sweet almond oil and rubbing this on my hands. If Lu took a step back, I knew it wasn’t for her, and when she responded positively (wagging her tail or licking her lips), I would apply a very small amount of oil on her collar or on her dog bed (never apply directly to your dog’s fur or skin) to help her relax. She was a fan of Rose Geranium for anxiety.
Let’s determine your dog’s primary dosha and review which essential oils you can add to your pet-parent toolkit.
Pitta dogs are excellent protectors, smart, and focused. They are athletic, easily trained and enjoy challenges (think agility training). They can have aggressive tendencies or be territorial, and they do best when given a purpose. Physical traits include well-defined muscle and bone features, warm paws, and a soft coat. Some examples: Border Collie, German Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog, Shiba Inu.
Kapha dogs are loyal, attached, and always happy to sit with you on the couch for a good snuggle. They are slow and easy going, strong, and can be a bit stubborn. These dogs love to lay around and be with people. They love to eat, but aren’t necessarily food-driven. They can tend toward separation anxiety and excess weight but in balance are actually good work dogs. Some examples: Golden Retriever, St. Bernard, Basset Hound, Bernese Mountain Dog.
Vata dogs are high energy and alert but will quickly tire themselves out. Vatas need daily activity and stimulation to stay out of trouble and love a good play session. They will tend toward anxiety and sensitivity and aren’t big eaters. They tend to be physically tall and/or slim. Some examples: Greyhound, Dalmatian, Poodle, Chihuahua, some Terrier breeds.
Now that you have an idea of your dog’s primary dosha, let’s look at the Ayurvedic scent therapy that may work best for your pup. It is important to notice your dog’s reaction to an oil more so than follow any set instructions below. Experiment and see what works. Your dog will thank you for it (or at least wag more!).
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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|Pitta/ Vata/ Kapha||combination of imbalances||Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum)|
|Kapha/ Vata||fear, anxiety + depression, lethargy||Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)|
Top Five General Recommendations: (No more than 10 drops per .5 oz carrier) Try using oils individually at first to see what your dog responds to. Once you know how your dog responds to individual oils, you can try mixing them together.
It was encouraging to be able apply Ayurvedic wisdom to my dog’s daily routine and to create a more peaceful lifestyle in the big city. I have shared what I’ve learned with friends and through lectures. There is so much we can do with essential oils to enrich our dogs’ lives. There are great reference books out now if you are interested in learning more about essential oils for dogs and more about Ayurveda in general. To get started, here a few recommendations – enjoy!
The Aromatic Dog – Essential oils, hydrosols, & herbal oils for everyday dog care: A Practical Guide, Nayna Morag
Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing: A Practical Guide, Vasant Lad
Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution, Dr. Robert Svoboda


Here is a collection of 10 dog gadgets that every dog owner should have. Some may even work for cats.
Fur Wizard: Dog Hair Cleaner With Self-Cleaning Base
Extra large brush that works like a lint-roller and will help you get that pet hair off of anything and everything.
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Retractable Dog Leash with Waste Bag Holder and Water Bowl
WalkWhiz Multi Leash: All-in-One 16 ft Retractable Dog Leash with Built-in Waste Bag Holder: Detachable Water/Food Bowl, Water Bottle, and Waste Bags Included
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Aquapaw: A Palm-Sized Dog Scrubber
The Aquapaw Bathing Tool is the world’s first wearable combination sprayer-scrubber that can be turned on and off by simply making a fist. It gives you total control over your pet and the flow of water during the entire bathing process, eliminating much of the time and fuss involved in bath time. Comes with 8′ hose and connects to either your shower or garden hose with our custom adapters which are included.
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Double Dog Leash – Double Retractable Dog Leash
Walks two dogs without tangling – Stops dogs individually
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Grooming Gloves for Dogs
Hands-on gloves a true revolution in bathing and grooming. Wet or dry – an actual fitted pair of gloves with scrubbing nodules on fingers and palms.
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Dog Water Bottle
This dog water bottle is perfect for giving your dog some much needed water on those long walks or runs on hot Summer days. Just squeeze the bottle and it will fill the top bowl with water for your dog to drink out of. As soon as you stop squeezing, the water will go back into the bottle to be reused later.
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Dog Camera and Treat Dispenser
This pet camera lets you remotely see your dog while you’re out at the office or away for a bit. Compatible with computers, laptops, and smartphones, the camera will start to ring like you’re calling and will then open a video chat between you and your dog. You can drop them treats with the push of a button. They also make another device that is a button that lets your dog call you!
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Dog Paw Cleaner
The Paw Plunger is a device that looks like a giant coffee mug, but is actually a very handy way of cleaning your dog’s paws when they come in muddy from being outside. Just fill the device with soapy water, and dip each one of your dog’s paws inside. The inside is filled with scrubbers that will leave your dogs paws sparkly clean to prevent mudding up your carpet, floors, and furniture.
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Food Maze Dog Bowl Keeps Your Dog From Eating Too Fast
This food maze is a great way to get your dog to start eating slower, and not to devour their entire meal within seconds. Just scatter your dog’s food in the maze, and the tall walls of the bowl will prevent them from eating too fast. They will have to push the morsels of food through the maze to eat. Not only great for slowing their eating, but the maze bowl also helps stimulate your dog’s senses and develop their mind by having to solve a puzzle when they want to eat.
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I’ve always been a dog person, so I know when I was planning my wedding there was never any doubt that our guest list would include a few four-legged family members. Here are 3 tips I’ve learned over the years to ensure beautiful wedding photos while including your furry family members.
Want to include your dog on the wedding day, but maybe not in the ceremony, no problem! Have a friend or hire a dog walker to bring the pooch after the ceremony for a few photos. Your dog is going to be so excited to see you (I mean it’s probably been a hour or two since they saw you last), so have someone give them a good workout while you are exchanging vows. Tired dogs are much more photogenic and less likely to put any muddy paws where they don’t belong!
Having a hard time find a beautiful resort to host your wedding that is dog-friendly? Many resorts with give you a temporary exemption for photos or waive this policy entirely just for the wedding couple’s fury friend. It never hurts to ask!


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Dog lovers, you can start your own dog walking business (or improve a current one) either as a second stream of income or a full time small business. One of the best examples of a group of friends starting a dog walking business is Brighter Days Collective in Washington, D.C. It’s a great democracy group business model for a small home business idea. They say either they’re all the boss, or they have no bosses, however you want to look at it.
If you’re at the beginning of learning how to start a dog walking business, remember you can get business advice for free from score.org. You’ll need mentoring on business licenses and insurance in your particular location.
Now, Amy Rose has some tips on becoming the best dog walking service in your area:
Impress your customers like no other – train dogs on the leash easily
Dog owners want to know their pet is safe and that it won't come back
with new bad habits it picked up from its dog walker. And, what if it
came back with even better habits than before?
If that were to happen, your dog walking service could become highly desired with word-of-mouth alone generating new customers. Eventually, you’ll be able to pick and choose the best customers and charge your chosen price. If you learn dog training online or from a local workshop, you can become highly sought after if you're able to stop dogs from pulling on the leash, from barking at other dogs, from jumping up, and from suffering with separation anxiety, and so on.
Another way to improve your credentials for starting a dog walking service may be with your local Humane Society. I’ve volunteered for ours many times. Even if you already have a knack for walking dogs, if you get training from a large established organization, your business will be more impressive because you can state this training and experience on any of your promotional material.
Call your local Humane Society and see if they have a volunteer opening for walking dogs. They may train you with at least some dog walking tips, and you'll gain wonderful experience at walking many different types of dogs. Be sure to put that you've been a Humane Society dog walker in your promotional material, such as your fliers.
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Can you bake healthy homemade dog treats and biscuits using proven dog health recipes? How about build custom or eco-friendly dog houses? Check out our affiliate link on dog food recipes provided here, or look at library books
on these topics, and see if this is something you’d like to explore as an
additional service to your customers. While selling food meant for pets may have fewer regulations than a human homemade food business, be sure to check into this upfront.
Get free advertising, more experience, and start generating word-of-mouth promotion
Word-of-mouth is considered the best possible promotion for many businesses, including the dog walking service. Contact your local senior center, and offer a drawing for one month of free dog walking for one lucky winner as a way to give back to the elder community. Your dog walking business name and contact information will be on the box where people drop in their names for the drawing, giving you free advertising for the many senior citizens who have pets and need a dog walker.
Once the winner is drawn and you walk his or her dog, you'll have gained even more experience with working with the general public (a dog walking business is as much about dealing with different types of pet owners as it is about different types of pets). Plus, if you do a good job, the winner may hire you for additional dog walking, and be sure to give this person a stack of your business cards so he or she will start telling others about your trustworthy and professional dog walking business.
Get even more customers
Now with your training, experience and the beginnings of word-of-mouth promotion, create fliers and a website for your dog walking business with this new information and take the fliers and your business cards to any vets or pet stores that allow you to set them out or put them up.
to the senior center as well and see if you can leave your promotional
material there. You may want to consider a yearly drawing at the center
as a form of good will ongoing promotion.
Invest in your dog walking business and continue to improve
soon as you can afford it, consider taking a pet first aid and CPR
class from your local Humane Society or other animal organization. Often
costing between $35 and $75, these skills will be very impressive to
your clients and could even warrant higher fees for your dog walking
business. You may also want to become a member of the National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters either right away or as soon as
you can afford the fee and time commitment, which will help out with
business forms, insurance, promotion, credibility and so on.


A high priority for AnimalsFirst; Everything we do is geared towards improving the client experience when they visit our practice. We aim to be family friendly and good value for money.
AnimalsFirst is as committed to excellent patient care as it is to client care. We strive to provide a consistently high level of medical treatment combined with a caring, secure environment.
We recognise that staff are a practice's greatest asset. They are often of long standing and have valuable insight into possible practice improvements. We work hard to retain these staff, listen to and act on their ideas and further develop their role in practice.
We believe in treating all aspects of pet's health - mental as well as physical - and understand how overwhelming it can be for pets coming into a veterinary clinic.
Our aim is to provide the highest level of veterinary care, service and value at affordable prices. We care about the whole health of your pet, and work with you to help you provide them with the best possible health throughout their lives.
We offer a range of services, and have at our disposal a number of specialist services in addition to standard veterinary services for every clinic. Some of our clinics also include additonal on-site services, like pet grooming!


This is Sally
Sally was found as a stray with a large laceration wound and appeared malnourished. She didnít have a HomeAgain microchip and despite our efforts, we were unable to locate an owner. Since the end of July, Sally has been given incredible care by Dr. Cavanagh and Dr. Josh Leven. To treat the laceration, both doctors have utilized laser therapy treatments, which are being completed to help with the regeneration of the skin tissue and speed the healing process for Sally's wound. Though she is still undergoing treatment for her injuries, she is up to date with her vaccines and will be available for adoption within the next few weeks!
Sally is very sweet and enjoys sitting on a lap to cuddle. She loves playing with toys and feather wands. Sally craves attention and would do best in a single pet home. She is approximately two to three years old.
After a few weeks of looking for a home, Sally found her new parents: Drs. Josh Leven and Kelly Cavanagh until a permanent owner could be found.
UPDATE: Sally has been re-homed with her new father, Fred. He has been a regular client at AMC since 2006.


Go On Fun Trips With Your Dogs and Stay at Pet Friendly Branson Cabins
Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Branson tends to attract all kinds of visitors, especially dog owners. The city has a wide variety of pet-friendly Branson cabins to stay at, so you won’t have to worry about finding lodgings while you and your furry best friend explore all the lovely attractions.
Find pet-friendly Branson cabins, parks, and restaurants to visit.
The best thing about getting pet-friendly vacation rentals around Branson, MO is that most are near equally pet-friendly restaurants and attractions where you can take your furry friend and have fun. However, you still need to check if your pet can get in, as some places only allow small dogs. For example, some pet-friendly accommodations welcome dogs up to 75 pounds, while others limit the furry size requirement to only 25 pounds. In addition, most pet-friendly places expect that your dog is well-behaved and well-trained as you check out these locations.
Time to get out of the pet-friendly cabins in Branson, MO, and be active.
Regardless of the breed, dog owners know that the key to a peaceful life with dogs is taking them on regular long walks. Fortunately, there are plenty of places in Branson where you can give your four-legged companion their much-needed exercise. Some pet-friendly cabins in Branson, MO, are found near hiking trails, which offer an extensive list of sights, sounds, and smells that your dog can genuinely explore with you. Don’t forget to bring their leash with you to prevent your pets from getting lost.
The best places to check out with your pet in tow are the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area and the Table Rock State Park. The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is ideal for athletic dogs and owners. It offers a wide range of walking trails of varying lengths and difficulties like steep hills and lovely bottomland forest. On the other hand, Table Rock State Park offers walking trails and has large fields where you can play with your pet.
Let Fido roam freely in the Elmo & Rosalea Marrs Memorial Dog Park.
Most pet-friendly places require your dog to be well-trained and leashed. However, if you love letting your pup explore on its own, you should bring them to the Elmo & Rosalea Marrs Memorial Dog Park. It is an open-air, 1.5-acre facility that allows dogs of different breeds to roam freely. You don’t even need to worry if your fur baby is small enough to play with much bigger animals. The park has separate areas for small and large dogs. The only caveat is that you need to pay a small admission fee. Also, the admission fee can vary depending on the season, so you should check the price list first before buying a ticket.
Have dinner and shop for treats for you and your fur baby in Branson Landing.
There are plenty of pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating that you can take your dogs to for a warm meal. While these places do not have a separate menu for dogs, they often offer human food equally suitable to your furry best friend. For example, no dog (or dog-owner) can resist a plate of mouth-watering all-American hamburgers and barbecue dishes with a side of fries and a large glass of milkshake. Billy Bob’s Dairyland, Shorty Small’s, and Danna’s BBQ & Burger Shop are dog havens that offer meaty, savory dishes that your fur baby can enjoy. Afterward, visit the Don’t 4 Get About Me shop to find your furry friend’s most unique chew toys and treats.
Can hardly wait to bring your dog to Branson? Contact Branson Regal at 1.417.203.0402 and book direct for the best lakefront Branson cabin rentals, luxury condos, and private homes!


Thank you so much for your help.
Coffee is back home safe & sound.
He’s neither dirty, hurt nor traumatized. Guess he may have gone play & lost his way back.
After resting for 2 days, we’re back to our routine night walk now.
When I didn’t see him for 4-5 days, I was kind of worry for his safety. And when you tell me he’s safe but miss home, I felt more at ease, knowing that given time he’ll be back. True enough he came back the next morning.
Thank you for communicating with him, making him feel safe & not alone.
When a pet you know hasn’t come home for days, I feel for my friend. I’m concerned about the well-being of the pet and try to help in any way. My thanks and gratitude for the help of the angels in answering my prayer.


QUALITY WORK. REASONABLE PRICES.
Bowser & Company Offers Cat and Dog Grooming in the Edmonton Area
Dedicated to Excellence Since 1985
At Bowser & Company we understand that your pet is part of your family. Our groomers have decades of experience in quality pet grooming. Established in 1985, we have served Edmonton and surrounding areas from the same convenient location in the west end.
Our services include full professional grooming for dogs and cats. Maintenance teeth cleaning can be arranged by appointment.
We believe that our work helps pets to be healthy, and great in appearance and general well-being.


Obedient by Nature is your one stop shop for all your pet care needs.
Our friendly staff is here to assist both you and your fur baby from the moment you walk through the door. Whatever your reason for your visit we have you covered. On our Scrub Tub side we offer full service grooming done by a professional groomer or a self service option you can do yourself.
We believe training is the cornerstone for a long, happier, and safe relationship with your canine companion. We focus on building a stronger bond between you & your canine companion.
Here at Obedient by Nature we carry a wide variety of dog food from five star dry food to value bags to gourmet can stews as well as a wide selection of a well balanced raw diet options.
Obedient by Nature is located at:
118 Hwy 61 Connector
Villa Rica, GA 30180


The Right Food for Your Dog
There are many dog owners out there that do not know exactly what their dogs are eating. Dogs need things and what dogs need is good food, clean water, a home to live in and love from their master. You might want to buy those sack of dog food that you see at the pet shops but it is not always the best idea to buy those. Yes, there are many dog foods out there that are not really that great for your dog. Sometimes, it is better to give you dog table food than what you find in the stores that are saying that can give your dog all the nutrients that they need. If you wish to learn what food you can give to your dog, just stick with us.
When you plant to feed your dog, make sure that they are eating things that are edible and not something that is commercially made because you are never sure about such foods. You can give them human foods such as the meats that you eat as those are safe for dogs and for other pets. You can also find people who really go through extents to make dog foods for your dog that are fresh and very nutritious. You should really find those companies that make fresh dog food for your dogs as they can really help you and your dog. You might get to spend a little bit more money on those dog foods but they are really worth it.
If you are curious to find out more about those healthy foods to give to you dog, you can find a website that can help you to understand them more. Try searching for those companies that are producing good foods for dogs and when you find them, you should invest in them. They can help you with understanding why they are there and what things they put into the dog foods that they make. You will know exactly what those companies put in the foods of your dogs so that you will know what you are giving and you will really have the peace of mind. Your dog will become more healthy when they start eating the good foods that you give to them. Start feeding your dog right and you will really see the difference. If you would like to know what there is in those pet store dog foods, you can read more about them online and you are really going to be pretty disgusted.
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Barking is a extremely typical behavior of dogs as it is their method of communicating with their human buddy and other animals. Pet frequently bark to express their feelings to their human buddy. So, sometimes even a correctly behaved pet can start barking ceaselessly. There are a great deal of factors that might cause a pet to bark and their barking can be really irritating. Dogs typically bark to caution their human companion of a suspicious activity or a suspicious person. Pets may also bark due to the fact that they do not trust odd people or they are uncomfortable with the existence of weird individuals in their house. Some pet dogs are used by their human companion to alert them of trespassers and any other sort of risks. But often constant barking can be incredibly frustrating and troubling because if your canine is barking all through the night, it can have an adverse result on the people living in the very same house as the pet and their next-door neighbors. A canine that is barking incessantly can trigger a significant boost in the stress levels of the people in the pet dog's environment, this can lead to loss of sleep.
One of the most popular methods of managing barking problems in pet dogs is the use of bark collars. Bark collars is among the most tender ways of controlling constant barking in canines. It is likewise an efficient method of controlling barking problems in pets. A bark collar is also an effective method of training a dog, although it is not as extensively used as favorable reinforcement.
TYPES OF BARK COLLARS
There are lots of types of dog collars in the market today, however the three most typical types of dog collars consist of;
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK BARK COLLARS COLLARS
The electrical shock bark collars are among the oldest type of bark collars on the market. They work by providing the dog a moderate static electrical energy once the vibrations from its vocal cables and barking sounds are found by the sensors of the bark collars. The electrical shock dog collars sends electrical existing to canine's muscles whenever he barks. The integrated prongs is normally used to provide the moderate electric shock which can changed in intensity inning accordance with the size of the pet dog and the training requirements. However the precise method that each specific electric shock bark collars works depends upon the design and the producer of the electrical shock bark collar. Many sort of electric shock bark collars emit a moderate electric current when it senses that the pet dog is barking. Some individuals say that the electrical shock bark collars are cruel because of the moderate electric current that is sent to the canine's body however it is not likely damage your canine in any way. The electrical shock bark collars is frequently utilized to teach a canine to just bark when it is required and not simply barking persistently. Individuals that are using the electrical shock bark collar for the very first time must start with why not try these out a low level setting and increase it slowly as the circumstance needs.
Using electrical shock bark collars is controversial, however it is very effective for controlling perpetual pet barking as long as the user has adequate understanding about it. And also prevent setting the intensity of the electrical shocks too high however rather set it to an intensity that is simply undesirable enough to dissuade the pet from barking. Also some electrical shock bark collars make use microphone to sense when the canine is barking. Some collars nevertheless make use of both vibration sensing units and microphones to notice when the dog is barking.
2. ULTRASONIC BARK COLLARS
The ultrasonic bark collars are one of the most popular bark collars in the market today. This kind of bark collars are used to dissuade pets from barking by using an bothersome yet entirely harmless noise. Ultrasonic bark collars typically work by releasing a high pitched ultrasonic noise that is stated to be annoying to dissuade the pet from barking. They are likewise among the most efficient method of managing a dog's constant barking. published here The bark collar discharges a noise when its microphone senses the pet dog's barking that shocks the dog without resulting in any sort of physical damage. The microphones in the ultrasonic bark collars are developed to notice special barking, which stops the high pitched ultrasonic sound from unintentionally going off as a result of other sounds. The high pitched ultrasonic sound given off by the ultrasonic bark collars can not be heard by human beings but they can be heard by canines, and it just lasts for a couple of seconds. Recent research studies have shown that this kind of bark collars does not have any sort of negative effect on the pet dog due to the fact that the duration of the high pitched ultrasonic noise is controlled. Several brand names of ultrasonic bark collars have a favorable tone function that acts as a positive support when the pet dog stops barking.
3. CITRONELLA SPRAY BARK COLLARS
The citronella spray bark collars work by squirting out citronella unto the pet dog's snout whenever the pet starts barking. The citronella you can check here spray often aim for the pet dog's sense for quick outcomes. The citronella spray bark collar are designed to make the canine connect the smell of citronella with barking, so the dog will stop barking since he does not desire odor the citronella that is typically launched as a consequence for barking. This is often effective since the fragrance of citronella is extremely upseting to pets but it is also totally harmless. Citronella is typically utilized as an insect repellent by people however it does not trouble human beings.
Once the dog begins barking, the microphone will sense the barking and the citronella spray bark collar will release the safe citronella aroma. It does not need any human intervention to operate and it has no adverse effects on the health of the canine, rather it has a relaxing result on the pet. It likewise make the most of pets severe hatred of herbal solutions. The amount of citronella released ought to simply suffice to stop the dog from barking.
The only drawbacks of using the citronella spray bark collars is that the aroma of the citronella might stick to the canine's body for numerous minutes or hours in some events.


Dogs are one of the smartest creatures. They love to learn new tricks and obedience commands. Teaching new tricks to your dog makes them happier, smarter and well behaved all the time. Training your dog and teaching new tricks to your dog increases focus and improve your bonding with your best friend.
Try to work on the Puppy obedience training techniques as often as you can. Dogs love rituals, they love having habits so keep them on a schedule this will help your pet to focus easily what you are teaching.
Start training your puppy immediately now, be confident, he or she will love you more for training him/her.
Keep it FUN
We think training your dog with positive manner is the first key element for success. Either teaching new commands or tricks it should be fun and exciting. How to teach dog to roll over While teaching your dog new tricks think that you and your dog having fun together so making corrections may cause your dog shy or not want to learn more. Keep it fun.
Keep it SIMPLE
Starting with only one trick will help your dog to focus only one thing and can learn easier and faster. After mastering one command or trick then start teaching the other one. Just Keep it simple.
Keep it SHORT
Dogs, especially puppies cannot focus long hours, keeping your training sessions short at the beginning will help you a lot. You do not want your dog to get bored while learning at any time. If you feel any sense of boredom while learning may cause you a problem in the future when you want to teach more boring but necessary helpful dog obedience commands. A few minutes every day will be great for your pet obedience training sessions. Keep it short.
Teaching new tricks and obedience commands takes time. Your dog, puppy is just learning. Do not expect your dog, puppy to learn after showing the trick only one time. Imagine how you feel while you are learning new things, dogs have the same feelings. Learning new things is hard enough for your dog, puppy so be patient.
Dog obedience training and new tricks seems easy and sounds may be even easier but your dog, puppy is just heard about it. Keep doing the trick always from the beginning. Use exactly same tone and same words so that your dog associates the move with your words and tone. Be consistent on your training everyday few minutes.
Praise, Praise and Reward
After doing the tricks or obedience commands always praise your dog enthusiastically. Cheerful and motivated voice helps your dog to understand that whatever I am doing the right thing. Your dog will do the trick all the time whenever you say the trigger words. Remember to give a small treat after the praise. Rewarding helps your dog to understand everything is going well.


About Merrimack Veterinary Hospital
At Merrimack Veterinary Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for many years to come. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy. When considering a veterinarian, it is important to evaluate all elements of care the clinic may provide. Compassion, affordable cost, and quality are all important traits, but we aim to provide a level of care that exceeds all expectations.
Our Mission is to provide exceptional treatment to our patient’s by providing a unique variety of compassionate care, and by understanding that your pets are family. We will accomplish this by having highly motivated and skilled professionals working with your pets in an outstanding and well-equipped hospital.
Trust, Compassion, and Respect.
We strive to be recognized by our clients and our peers as the best animal hospital in our community by providing state-of-the art equipment, products, and services that meet the changing needs of our patients. Our staff if fully committed to standing by our human clients and helping them make well-educated decisions for their pets at all stages of life.


Vaccinations are vital for both kittens and adult cats. Vaccination involves an initial course and then boosters every year. It is the best way to protect your cat against a whole range of distressing and possibly fatal diseases.
Kittens receive some natural protection from their mother but after a while this wanes They should be vaccinated initially from 9 weeks of age and then again 12 weeks after birth depending on the vaccinations used. After the initial course your kitten should receive regular booster injections on a yearly basis but more frequent boosters may be desirable if the cat comes in to contact with other cats and is at increased risk - eg visiting cat shows or catteries.
If you have rescued an older cat and you don't know its history, it is advisable to commence vaccinations immediately.
Once your cat has had its primary course of vaccinations you will be given a certificate of vaccination which will have your cat's details on it, including the dates that the vaccines were given and when the booster injections are due. If you ever put your cat into a cattery you will need to produce a valid and up-to-date certificate before they will accept your cat, as the risk of cat flu is very high when cats are kept together. Your veterinary surgeon should send you a reminder when the next vaccination is due.
The main diseases that kittens and adult cats are vaccinated against are:
- Feline Infectious Enteritis (Panleucopania)
- Cat Flu
- Feline Chlamydia
- Feline Leukaemia


Pet Flea Blog
Learn Something about Flea Medicine Before You Buy a Pet Dog or Cat
If you want to give your kids a pet dog or pet cat, be prepared for the responsibilities and problems that go with owning a pet. Pets are lovable and fun, but they do not stay that way if their owners don't spend money and time looking after them.
Both dog and cat are bound to drop waste anywhere. Dogs, particularly the young ones, are playful and will bite and scratch. If they bark incessantly, you'll be turning on your bed half the night. They have to be housetrained or your home will smell and the cushions and the covers of your furniture will be in tatters in no time at all.
You have to make sure they are always healthy. They need nutritious food, supplements, and regular grooming. You have to bring them to a veterinary for scheduled checkups or when it is obvious that something is wrong with them.
The most common health problem of dogs and cats is fleas. These are little crawling parasites that live on their bodies, sucking blood and sending them into a frenzy of scratching. Fleas multiply fast, endangering the health of their host. It is important that before bringing a pet dog or cat home, you want to know something about fleas and how to deal with them.
There are many flea medicines for dogs and cats. In fact, the shampoos that are used when people bath these pets are supposed to control fleas. Some medicines from http://advecta3.com/ also come in powder form. The problem is some of the brands of these products are not really effective, really just a waste of money.Visit this website at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/01/25/mnn.natural.flee.products/index.html for more details about fleas.
To avoid the hassle of having a flea infested pet dog or cat, you should find the best flea medicine for dogs or cats, depending on which of the two you decide to give your kids. Actually, this is not difficult. You probably have friends who have pets. Their tips should be useful. But if you have no time to ask around, you can always find reviews of the flea medicine brands in the market. These reviews are reliable because they are mostly written by pet owners. They will probably recommend to you Advecta flea medicine. Advecta produces flea med for dogs and cats. Many pet owners attest to the effectiveness its products.
So you are thinking of getting a dog or a cat for your kids? Before you bring home your chosen pet home, know something about fleas first.