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Another Kind of Horse Brand: Business Branding in Equine Marketing
It's winter time, the breed inspection season has come and gone
in North America, and along with it branding season.
Branding season for horses--NOT for horse BUSINESSES.
If you have any business or marketing background, or have done
any...
Dog Aggression Training
Dog Aggression Training
Why do so many dogs get euthanized when there owners could have
taught them not to bite?
When it comes to dog aggressiveness, there are laws that state
the dog's owner can be charged and the dog put down if the...
Dogs - Finding The Best Toys
"Dog Toys for the Brain, Teeth and Feet"
Thinking of the best toys that suit your dog? Browse through the
dog toys below and see what fits your pet and your budget.
For dogs who love to chew:
1. Kong Jump'n Jack
Prices: $5.60...
Nutrition and Arthritic Pets
We have talked about the importance of both diet and exercise when dealing with a pet that has arthritis. I think that diet is such an important issue that it is one we should discuss in greater detail. It is becoming common knowledge that as...
Training your puppy not to bite
Biting is one of those things that every puppy seems to do, and
every puppy must be taught not to do. Like many behaviors, such
as jumping up on people, biting and nipping can seem cute when
the puppy is small, but much less so as he gets older,...
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Below 40 Degrees Outside - Bring Your Pets In!
Care for your pets in cold weather just as you care for
yourself. They depend on you to be sensitive to their needs and
health. Animals left outside when temperatures fall below 40
degrees are not only subject to hypothermia, but they can even
die.
Here are some tips to help make your animal companions more
comfortable and safe during winter's cold days and nights.
Keep your pets indoors, even if they have an enclosed cage or
doghouse outside. Short-hair dogs and puppies are especially
susceptible to frigid temperatures. An unheated garage or
basement isn't always the solution. Use a thermometer to
determine if the temperature is consistently above 40 degrees.
If for some reason you are unable to bring your dog indoors,
check their outdoor sleeping quarters for the following
necessities. Doghouses should be large enough for your dog to
stand up and turn around in and to allow for sleeping in a
curled position, but it should not be too large. A large
doghouse allows too much of the animal's body heat to escape.
The floor of the house should be raised a few inches off the
ground and dry fresh bedding should be spread inside. Cedar
shavings are the best if you don't have a heated bed or mat.
When using a heated mat, be sure it doesn't cover the entire
floor of the house to allow the dog to choose the degree of
warmth needed. A flap of carpet over the opening will help hold
in the heat.
Heated water bowls not only keep the water from freezing, but
the warm water also helps to keep the core temperature of the
animal's body warmer.
Conduct regular 'paw checks' for dogs brought in from outdoors.
Be sure to clean away snow or ice from between toes and dry the
paw pads thoroughly. Moisture, salt and other de-icers from
sidewalks or roads can become trapped between the animal's toes
and cause sores or irritation to the point of bleeding.
Car engines provide a warm, inviting sleeping place for cats
left out in the cold or in a garage, but serious injuries can be
caused by the fan belt when the car is started. Be sure to tap
loudly on the car hood or honk the horn before starting your
car. Of course, cats are just as susceptible to frigid
temperatures as dogs, so the best plan is to bring them indoors
for the winter. There are heated beds and mats specifically for
cats if they must be left in a cold garage or basement.
Antifreeze tastes sweet and delicious to your pet, but it is a
deadly poison. Clean up any radiator drainage spots with water
immediately. Ask for brands of antifreeze that are now safer for
pets and more environmentally sound.
Frequent brushing of indoor pets is even more important in
winter to remove dead skin and hair and help stimulate the
animal's oil glands. Low humidity can lead to dry, itchy skin
and increased shedding.
Bottom line - use common sense when caring for your pets. Their
life is in your hands.
High-quality heated dog beds, pads and water bowls, can be found
at APamperedDog.com.
About the author:
Janet Winter is a web designer, travel agent and writer on many
topics. She has a deep love for animals and delights in
providing helpful resources and unique products for your
pampered dogs at APamperedDog.com.
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