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Cute Dog Costumes – Trendy And Comfortable

Article by Christina Moreno

Every individual wishes to look beautiful and pretty in their appearance and the clothes play a vital role in this regard. How often have you stood in front of the mirror and praised yourself? You have the full right to dress well and look gorgeous. Likewise, when you want yourself to look great, why leave out your pet dog in this race? You can even make them look beautiful and grand with cute dog costumes that are especially designed for pet dogs.

The availability of cute dog costumes in different sizes, colours, brands, pattern, etc. has made it very easy for dog owners not only to select costumes for their pet dog according to their likes and dislikes, but also as per the occasion, so as to make the occasion astonishing and more enjoyable. Doggy in cute costumes! Isn’t it amazing? It may be hard to imagine dogs in costumes, but it is true and you can really enjoy dressing your lovely pet in different cute dog costumes according to the event and time. For example, a cute cotton shirt to make your pet comfortable and look fit for a simple stroll on a hot day, a sun coat which looks smart and helps you to keep your dogs fur clean, cute swim wear for warm summer days, sweat shirts for cool nights and many more cute dog costumes designed to suit different climatic conditions as well as occasions.

Undoubtedly, dog costumes are necessary attires for your pets, and you dress them in appropriate apparels according to the seasons of the year. Small dogs no doubt look very cute and attractive, but with cute dog costumes you can make them more adorable and personable and also keep them safe, as these dogs feel colder than big dogs. However, both small and big dogs look better with dog costumes and the best part of cute dog costumes are that, the pet dogs can also be dressed for dog costumes’ competition which is very common these days. With message shirts you can give your pet an appealing picture and designer dog costumes would be an ideal option for cute doggies, so as to give them a tint of style along with comfort.

Cute dog costumes are available for both male and female dogs and certain designs are made specifically for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, Christmas, holidays and many more that would enable you to fetch compliments for your poochie. So you need not worry about the party your pet needs to attend, instead, you can get the most suitable costume for your pet and make him the centre of attraction among his pet friends. Moving from one shop to another in search of lovely dog costumes may be time consuming and strenuous too. In order to save your time and to know better about the different types of dog costumes, you can depend upon online facilities. Pet shopping is fun! Indulge in shopping for dog costumes.

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Christina is an expert in the field. For cute dog costumes and for more information on dog costumes Please visit: http://www.upscalepup.com

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Everything You Need to Know About Dog Health – Discover the Secrets of a Healthy Dog

Article by Jeff Grill

Dog health – What is it all about?

Providing shelter and food for your dog is not your only duty as a dog owner. You need to take care of a whole lot of things to make sure your dog stays hale and hearty and enjoys a long, happy life. Basically, it is all about knowing what is good and what is bad for your dog’s health.

The need to know about canine health

As a dog owner, the last thing you want to see is your dog suffering from various health problems. Unfortunately, pet dogs are vulnerable to a lot of health problems – right from bacterial infections to cancer. Given below is a list of things you can do to prevent these health problems and keep your dog healthy for a long time.

Healthy Dog Diet

Feeding your dog a healthy, balanced diet is the simplest way to prevent most dog health problems. Be sure to provide your dog with an AAFCO certified food. According to Consumer Reports, who interviewed many veterinarians, price is less important than certification. If you dog is healthy and doesn’t require any sort of dietary restrictions, then a commercial diet from a known company is fine. In general, the average companion dogs need the following nutritional profile per pound of body weight.

Nutrient Energy 10 kcalWater 10 mlProtein 1 gm Sodium 10 mgPhosphorus 20 mg

Water

Like people, have a constant supply of clean water to drink is essential. Give your dog the same water you give yourself (filtered etc.). To encourage drinking and urination, consider providing more than one water bowl in the house and take your dog for frequent walks if possible. Urination is natures way of cleansing the urinary tract and for keeping infection and stones from taking hold.

Exercise

Do not let your dog stay dormant all the time. Physical inactivity tends to affect its physical and mental health badly. So, make sure it gets enough physical exercise. There are plenty of good exercises for dogs like walking, swimming, fetching, and stairs climbing. Regular exercise prevents stress, makes your dog active, increases its metabolic rate, strengthens its joints, and improves its overall health. So, if you want to prevent dog health problems, make sure your dog stays active. Activity can be enhanced with a fetch ball or a kong toy that causes your dog to solve the puzzle of how to release food that is hidden inside.

Grooming

Contrary to what most people think, grooming is not just about making your dog look good. It helps prevent bacterial and viral infections that commonly affect dogs. So, make sure you bathe your dog regularly. Clean its ears from dog ear wax and teeth on a regular basis. Brush it at least twice a week and clip its nails regularly.

Cleanliness

According to pet health experts, exposure to harmful chemicals is one of the main causes of canine health problems. So, limit the use of pesticides, herbicides, and weed killers to the extent possible. Second hand smoke is harmful to your dog’s health as well. So, make your home a no-smoking zone.

Health supplements

Consider giving your dog a natural health supplement. According to homeopathic veterinarians, these types of products can be a helpful was to strengthen the body’s natural immune response to disease. You can give supplements that contain herbs like Huang Qi, Mistletoe, Milk Thistle, and Indian Ginseng that are known for their ability to treat and prevent various dog health problems.

These herbs can boost your dog’s immune system, improve the functioning of its vital organs, keep its blood pressure levels under control, increase its energy levels, and support a healthy appetite and vitality. Since these canine health supplements are 100% natural, there are no risks of side effects at all. To get the best results, you can make them a part of your dog’s regular diet.

Love and care

You didn’t think I was going to finish this article without mentioning this, did you? Dog health does not mean just physical health. It also means mental health. It is about keeping your dog happy. How do you keep your dog happy? It’s simple – by loving him. Your dog needs your love and attention more than anything else. Pat your dog. Reward him whenever he does something good. Make him understand that you love him. Pamper him and make him feel good. It is one of the simplest ways to keep your dog happy and active

About the Author

Jeff Grill is an editor of the Pet Health Guide which has more information on canine health problems.

If you are interested in disease specific conventional and natural treatment approaches, the author recommends that you visit the Dog Health Handbook.

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Boxer Dog Care And Health Tips

Article by Evans

Boxer Dog Care And Health Tips

If you own a boxer, then you know that owning a dog is a lot of responsibility. A lot of the times, the person that is looking for a puppy just wants a cute pet and forgets about all of the things he will have to do to take good care of puppy. Boxer dog care isnt just feeding your dog regularly and going out on daily walks, there is much more to it than that. You will have to take care of things like training, grooming, exercising, diet and a lot more if you want your boxer dog to be happy and healthy. Here are some basic tips to help you take care of your beloved boxer dog.

Boxer Dog Care: Grooming

boxer-dog-layingBoxer dogs don’t require too much care in the grooming department, but there are still some responsibilities that you will have to take care of. Boxers take pretty good care of their own coat but you will still need to wash them when they get too dirty or start to smell like a sweaty dog. Another thing you can do help your boxer take good care of their coat is brush it two to four times a month. Be sure to brush your dogs coat outside so all the loose hair stays out and not inside on your clothes and furniture.

After a good bath, be sure to clean out your dogs ears. The best way to take care of their ears is to use a clean cotton ball when you clean them instead of a q-tip. Your boxer most likely won’t be too happy about you poking around in their ear and will give you a hard time. With all the moving around, you might accidentally poke your dog with a q-tip. It’s also easier to clean your dog’s ears with a cotton ball because q-tips are designed for the small human ear and dog’s ears are much larger.

Washing and cleaning is a must and probably seems like common sense to most dog owners when it comes to taking care of their dogs, but dental hygiene is often forgotten. Just as humans need to brush their teeth and clean them regularly, dogs need to dental cleaning as well. No that doesn’t mean you have to take your boxer to the dentist for regular checkups, but it does mean that you should brush your dogs teeth once or twice a week. You should also get your boxer minty bones to chew on to keep his breath smelling fresh.

Boxer Dog Care: Exercise

A topic that doesn’t usually come up when talking about boxer dog care is exercise. This however is extremely important if you want your boxer to be happy and healthy. Boxers were bred as hunting dogs and were running and chasing down prey constantly, so there is nothing that your boxer loves more than running around. So if you go on morning runs be sure to take your boxer with you.

Regular exercise can prevent some health problems and can keep the boxer in a great shape. If your boxer is overweight, giving a good diet and good amount of activity for your boxer is the best thing you can to take good care of him.

Boxer Dog Care: Health

When you ask yourself “How can I take care of my boxer dog?” or “What are some important boxer dog care tips?” chances are the first thing that comes to your mind is the well being of your dog. Your dog’s health is the most important part and the ultimate goal when you think of boxer dog care.

The basics of keeping your dog healthy are a good diet, fresh water and regular veterinary checkups. Each one is equally important when it comes to the boxer’s health. You need a good diet full of nutrients and vitamins so your dog can develop into a healthy and strong boxer dog. Fresh water is vital to any living organism including your boxer. Water keeps your dog hydrated and helps get rid of bacteria and other unwanted things in your dog. If you want your dog to be protected against diseases and viruses that are floating around, visiting the vet is essential. Veterinarians went to medical school to learn the best ways to keep your dog healthy and are specialized in animal health.

If you want your boxer to be healthy and happy, you will have to take care of a lot of responsibilities. Owning a dog isn’t easy, but all the effort is worth it. There is no better reward than knowing your boxer dog is happy and healthy.

I strongly recommend you read the Boxer Dog Owners Guide if you own a boxer. It’s a complete guide to owning a boxer with important information about health, diet, exercise, training, obedience and more. It is a must have for every boxer dog owner.

 

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Dogs on a Mission!

Our dogs and cats provide us great solace (most of the time!).  We love them, and care for them, and they give back to us emotionally.

But they can be so much more than that!

Service dogs have been around since, well, since early human existence!  Archeology has uncovered artifacts representing the relationship between humans and dogs.  They worked together to hunt, to provide the early warning system against enemy encroachment, and to help fight off enemies.

Romans were known to have used dogs with their armies, and there are recorded references to dogs providing disabled assistance back to the 16th century.  Guide dog schools were known to have been established around the time of World War I, and there are references indicating such training was formally organized in Europe as far back as the late 1700’s.

Our photo here is from an organization called the Service Dog Project (SPD) in Ipswich Massachusetts.  Their mission is to increase the number of assistance dogs to those who are mobility impared.  SPD is a non-profit organization, and they report that as of March 2012, they had donated 42 dogs!

Wonderful!

Check our the Service Dog Project website!

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Why Does That Cat Purr?

Fact is, nobody really knows!  I find that hard to believe, don’t you?  But it’s true.

Nobody knows for certain why cats purr, but the following reasons are speculated:

Cats often purr when being petted, becoming relaxed, or when eating. Female cats are known to sometimes purr while giving birth. Domestic cats have been reported to purr when injured, sick, in pain or dying. Purring may have developed as a signalling mechanism between mother cats and nursing kittens. One theory is that it is not a sign of showing relaxation or content, but an attempt at “friendship” or a signal of “specific intent”. For example, when a cat is nervous and cannot escape the situation (at a veterinarian perhaps), its purr may serve as an attempt to avoid being hurt.German ethologist and cat behaviorist Paul Leyhausen interprets it as a signal that the animal is not posing a threat.

Scientists at the University of Sussex showed in 2009 that purring, or some purring, seems to be a way for domesticated cats to signal their owners for food. According to Dr. Karen McComb and her team, purring in the “about to be fed” context has a high-frequency component not ordinarily present. Humans report feeling an urgency to investigate and satisfy the cat’s needs; to wit: “feed me.” However, this variety of purring seems to be found only in cats in a one-on-one relationship with their caretakers. This “soliciting purr” is different from a cat’s normal purring.Another theory states that purring triggers a cat’s brain to release a hormone which helps it in relaxing and acts as a pain killer. This may be a reason why cats purr when distressed or in labour.

Scientists at the University of California, Davis hypothesised that a cat’s purr can be used as a healing mechanism to offset long periods of rest and sleep that would otherwise contribute to a loss of bone density. The vibrations and contractions of a purr work during both inhalation and exhalation show a consistent pattern and frequency between 25 and 150 Hertz; these frequencies have been shown to improve bone density and promote healing. Dr. Lyons, one of the leading scientists in this study, suggests that this finding may be applicable to astronauts during extended periods in zero gravity. Bone density loss and muscle atrophy is a serious concern for astronauts during extended periods at zero gravity. Since during these periods musculo-skeletal systems do not experience the normal stresses of physical activity, including routine standing or sitting, which requires strength for posture control, exposing these astronauts to sound frequencies similar to those of a cat’s purr could counteract the deteriorating effects of zero-gravity.

Whatever!  All I know for sure is that I LOVE it when my cat comes up to me and starts purring!  My bet is . . . you do too!