Pets R My World

It's a bit chilly in here!!!

2011-10-07T15:09:00.000-07:00

Please, don't take away my blanky. I'm nice and cozy here!

Ahhhh!!!! Im blinded by the light!!!

2011-06-30T13:48:00.000-07:00

Turn dat flashin thingy off. It is blindin me! Ahhh!

Rabbit Housing

2011-06-27T21:23:00.000-07:00

When owning a rabbit, you should have the correct housing for them. There should be saw dust at the bottom of the crate for the rabbit to do their business on. The crate should be changed at least once a week and add fresh saw dust. You can also use granulated paper, hay, or straw. The rabbit must have enough space to move and have a bowl where the food is and a water bottle. The bowl must be heavy enough for the rabbit not to be able to pick the dish up and throw it. The crate must have a roof and be rabbit-escape proof.

Rabbit: Chinrex

2011-06-21T18:27:00.000-07:00

Coat: Short

Color: Grey, black, white, and brown; Velvety feel

Weight: 6 - 8 pounds (2.72 - 2.62 Kilograms)

Size: Medium

Temperament: acts nervous around people. Must be handled regularly. Friendly breed.

Extra Information: The Chinrex was originally bred for their fur.

Swedish Vallhund

2011-06-17T13:37:00.000-07:00

Original Usage: Farm dog, cattle and sheep herder.

Group: Herding(Both AKC and UKC)

Life Span: About 12 to 15 years

Fur color selection: Sable pattern in colors ranging from grey to red, with darker shades on the back, neck, and sides and has light harness markings.

Grooming: Swedish Vallhund's need to be brushed twice a week. Clip their their nails monthly. Brush their teeth daily to prevent plaque. Clean ears and eyes weekly.

Weight: Female: 30 to 32 pounds

Male: 33 to 35 pounds

Personality: Swedish Vallhund's are alert to any sound or activity and are eager to please.

Trainabilty: Hard. To make the training process a little easier, use clicker training and treat as their reward to listening to you.

Activity Level: Swedish Vallhund's are very energetic. They need plenty of exercise.

Known Health Problems: Retinopathy and hip dysplasia.

Are Swedish Vallhund's good with children? Yes especially with older children when they are trained.

Are Swedish Vallhund's good with other pet? Yes. If trained and socialized with them.

Shuntz Disease

2011-06-09T20:23:00.000-07:00

Shuntz disease is a type of liver disease that is cause by a poor diet. It allows blood to bypass the liver, which is not cleaned by the bodily filters. The blood moves around the liver instead of inside the liver. Sometimes, dental disease can cause increased liver enzymes activities. They have to be put on specific diets unlike other liver diseases. The dog has to be on a low protein diet, preferably vegetarian diets. You must avoid foods that contain soy, cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, peas, mushrooms, and beans. Supplements such as SAM-e (S-denosyl-L-Methionine). SAM-e is best to be taken on an empty stomach, along with vitamin B.

This disease is serious. There is a chance that may have to have surgery

Symptoms: body swaying, poor growth, seizures, pushing their head up against something for no reason whatsoever, strange behavior mostly after eating. This disease does affect the blood flow to the brain.

other names for this disease: Portosystemic Shunts

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What kind of plants can dogs NOT eat?

2011-05-15T18:17:00.000-07:00

Marijuana

Can Cause Symptoms of:

*Slow Heart Rate

*Lack of Coordination

*Disorientation

*Drooling

*Tremors, that can last up to 3 days

                                                         Azalea
                                          If eaten, it can cause:
                                     *Digestive Upset
                                     *Loss of appetite
                                     *Weakness
                                     *Leg paralysis
                                     *Coma
                                     *Death

Black Walnuts

                                 If eaten, it can cause:
                                 *Tremors
                                 *Seizures

                                             Castor Beans
                                      If eaten, it can cause:
                                        *Burning of the mouth
                                        *Burning of the throat
                                        *Excessive thirst
                                        *Vomiting
                                        *Diarrhea

                                                     Daffodils
                                              If eaten, can cause:
                                          *Vomiting
                                          *Excessive salivations
                                          *Diarrhea
                                          *Tremors
                                          *Heart Problems

                                      Dieffenbachia
                                 If eaten, it can cause:
*Burning to the mouth
                                  *Burning to the throat
                                  *Swelling to the Esophagus
                                  *Blockage of airway

                                                     Grapes/Raisins
                                                       Can cause:
      *Diarrhea
      *Vomiting
*Kidney Failure

                                                 Lilies
                                        If Eaten it can cause:
                                          *Gastrointestinal upset
                                          *Depression
                                          *Anorexia
                                          *Tremors

                                                Mushrooms
                                          If eaten, it can Cause:
                                             *Vomiting
                                             *Swelling to the brain

Sago Palm
If eaten, go to your pet emergency room IMMEDIATELY

                                               Avocado
                                   If eaten, it can cause:
                                    *Inflammation
                                    *Damage heart cells

                                          Macadamia Nuts
                                       If eaten, it can cause:
                                        *Weakness in rear legs
                                        *Tremors
                                        *Pain
                                        *Low Fever

                                                  Raw Bread Dough
                                           If eaten, it can cause:
                                           *Decreased blood flow
                                           *Expanding Stomach
                                           *Death of tissue
                                           *Lack of coordination
                                           *Vomiting
                                           *Disorientation
                                           *Coma
                                           *Seizures
                                           *Death

                                            Chocolate
                                     If eaten, it can cause:
                                      *Vomiting
                                      *Thirst
                                      *Abdominal Discomfort
                                      *Severe agitation
                                      *Muscle Tremors
                                      *Irregular heart rhythm
                                      *High Body Temperature
                                      *Seizures
                                      *Death

                                       Onions and Garlic
                                      If eaten, it can cause:
                                   *Damage Red Blood cells
                                   *Weak or reluctant to move

                                                          Xylithol
                                              If eaten it can cause:
                                                  *Disorientation
                                                  *Seizures
                                                  *Liver failure

Wordless Wednesday: My Dog Darcy

2011-04-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

Beauceron

2011-03-25T17:52:00.000-07:00

American Kennel Club (AKC): Herding Group

Life Span: 10-12 years

Weight: 65-85 pounds

Height: 24.5-27.5 inches tall

Other names: Berger de Beauce, Bas-Rouge

Uses: Police, herding, and guardian

Temperament: Intelligent, great memory, reliable, eager to please, full of energy, loyal

Exercise: Needs physical and mental exercise activities daily. If they do not get their daily exercise, they may become bored and destructive

Possible Health Issues:

Litter: 6-7 puppies

Other Information: Beaucerons are full of energy and love to spend time with their family.

Affenpinscher dog

2011-03-20T09:04:00.000-07:00

Life span: 10-12 years

Weight: 7-8 pounds (about 3 kilograms)

Height: 9-11 inches (about 24 centimeters)

Litter: 1-3 puppies

Grooming: does not need to be brushed that often because of their short hair.

Temperament: Often thought of as a comically serious dog. They are loyal, full of energy, trouble-making, bossy

American Kennel Club (AKC) Group: Toy Group

Living Conditions: Can live in an apartment

Health Problems: prone for fractures, leg dislocation

Other Information: Affenpinscher is German for monkey dog. They are easy to train

Choosing The Perfect Rabbit for You

2011-03-06T15:13:00.000-08:00

Are you thinking of purchasing a rabbit? Do you know anything about them?

Rabbits are very easy to care for, but first you have to choose the best rabbit. You never want to adopt a rabbit that appears to be bald, has cloudy eyes, or has discharge on the nose. When you see these characteristics, you know that there must be something wrong. They could be the start stages of myxomatosis or "snuffles." It is also a sign that the rabbit was in a unclean environment. Having a clean environment for your rabbit is the key to a healthy pet.

You must know whether you want a rabbit that has long or short fur. You need to brush the rabbit who has longer hair. There several sizes, colors, and patterns of the rabbits to choose from.

The smallest are the Dwarf breeds. Next comes medium and then large breeds. The smaller the rabbit, the easier to take care for. You can purchase rabbits from pet stores where cats and dogs are found.

Good Luck! :)

Pet Of the Day in Need For Adoption: Josephine the White Haired Cat

2011-02-21T14:34:00.000-08:00

Information about Josephine from PetFinder

Josephine is a sweet girl who loves people. She gets along with other cats and dogs.
Josephine did test positive for FIV, which makes her harder to place because it scares people. But it is highly unlikely to ever effect her, so don't let that stop you from getting a sweetheart.
The only special care that Josephine will need to live a long, healthy, life is to be kept inside and fed a good quality food, which all cats should get any way.

Josephine's adoption fee is $50 and includes her spay surgery, at least one FVRCP vaccine, worming, Advantage for fleas, and testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV.

Visit: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/fiv.html

Josephine's Contact Info

Troll Keep Kitty Haven, Dana, IN

765-492-4904
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Pet Of the Week: In Need Of Adoption: Emilia the Calico Cat

2011-02-20T16:44:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder:

Emilia is a sweet girl who likes people. It takes her a while to get used to new people and places. She gets along with other cats and dogs.
Emilia's adoption fee is $40 and includes her spay surgery, at least one FVRCP vaccine, worming, Advantage for fleas, and testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV.

Emilia's Contact Info

Troll Keep Kitty Haven, Dana, IN

765-492-4904
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Pet of the Week: In Need Of Adoption: Maxwell, the Husky Mix

2011-02-19T19:49:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder

Max is a beautiful dog. He is very protective of his family. He has a big bark and will keep a stranger from walking into your house. He is a big baby and loves to be brushed and petted. He has a bad leg, he has had surgery on his back left knee three times and he keeps blowing it out. The vet said he can't do anything for it now. He gets along just fine and he even runs in the play yard. He always looks like he is smiling. He needs a forever home of his own. He would be better in a home without a lot of activity as in people coming and going.

Maxwell's Contact Info

Home For Friendless Animals, Inc., Waynetown, IN

(765) 866-1760
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Pet of the Day Needs to be adopted: Anna Banana, the Basset Hound

2011-02-18T20:02:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder

This pet has been alterted, and is current on vaccinations and worming.

Anna is a great dog, she is so funny, she runs and plays, she doesn't care for little kids. She is on thyroid meds twice per day, she eats Holistic food because she can't handle some foods. Anna needs a home with adults and kids over 12. Please come and meet Anna I think she will steal your heart (765) 366-1661

Anna Banana's Contact Info

Peggy's Pups Coonhound Rescue, Waynetown, IN

(765)366-1661
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Pet of the Day: In Need Of Adoption: PeekABoo the Keeshond Mix

2011-02-17T21:13:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder

Peekaboo?!?! Yup, that's me. That's cause I "peek" out from whatever I can find to hide under, and if anyone says anything I think its "boo" and I run back and hide again. People are so incredibly BIG! Geez, you just gotta see it from my perspective down here on the floor. When I look up all I see is this HUGE long set of legs. WOW! But I'm learning. Foster mom is giving me treats whenever I come up to her and I really, really like that game!
Nanna told me she is what people call a "designer dog." Seems like maybe that's what I am too? Not real sure cause I'm lots smaller than Nanna. I come from the same place as Nanna (so read her story if you want to know my "roots") but I don't think that is what she means by a "designer" dog. Bottom line, I guess is I don't really know what I am.

But maybe that doesn't matter. That's at least what Quigley tells me. He says that we live in America and its not supposed to matter. We got as many doggie rights as the next dog. Sounds good to me, so I guess I'll go with that.

So like Nanna and Quig, I'm learning all about "houses" and stairs, and things like that. A bit scary, but kinda interesting too. That's why I keep peeking --- its so much fun to discover new things. Have to say, though, I'm not as fast as Nanna or Quig --- took me several hours to figure out the stair thingee. But that's ok, I'll bet I'm better at other things. Just gotta keep an eye out for those other things.

I have no problem with the other doggies or even the cats. And I do love the big yard that I can run and play in. Don't understand about housebreaking or doggie doors, but all in good time. That's my motto, ya can't build Rome in no day, as they say.

What do you think? Want a wee doggie that's a bit like a cat but fun like a dog? That could be me! Why not come and see.

NOTE: Adopters are required to travel to the foster care site to assure a good match is made between dog and new family. Prior to placement in a permanent home, all pets at KRCS are spayed/neutered, updated on all vaccinations, including rabies, heartworm tested and on preventative, on flea/tick preventative, and microchipped.

To adopt, please visit our home page at: www.keeshondrescue.petfinder.org Information on adopting is under the section titled "Adopting a New Family Member."

Peekaboo's Contact Info

Keeshond Rescue of the Central States, Urbana, IL

217-278-7245
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Pet of the Day: In need for Adoption: Xena the German Shepard Mix

2011-02-16T21:36:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder

Xena has a sad story-Once stray, starved and soaking wet she showed up on the doorstep at a kind family farm where she was taken in and cared for for many years. Sadly this family suffered a recent job & home loss so Xena is now again homeless-Thankfully her family saw to it that Xena found rescue with us. Xena is a wonderful 6 to 8 year old housebroken kind and gentle soul. Xena likes other dogs. Xena knows basic commands and will be content to be petted and loved on for as long as you wish and then walk away to be happy just to lay down on her pillow-however Xena is not too old to play with the younger dog, Xena is truly a gem and will make somebody an excellent companion, can I tell you once again what a great dog she is!!! Xena does suffer from grain allergies so she will require to be fed a grain free food. Xena's adoption fee may be reduced to the right family due to her age-Call Sherry 765-414-6586 or fill out an online application at wecarerescue.org. Thanks!

Xena's Contact Info

We Care Animal Rescue & Transport, Pine Village, IN

765-414-6586
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Pet Of the Week: In Need For Adoption: Buddy the Pit Bull Terrier Mix

2011-02-15T10:31:00.000-08:00

Information From PetFinder

Buddy is crate trained and may even be house broken. However, he is definitely 100% crate trained. Buddy is a quiet and loving gentleman with only a good attitude towards other dogs. He has never growled or shown any aggression when meeting new K-9 friends. Buddy needs a forever family, once you meet him you can't help but to fall in love. Adoption fee $100.00 Call Sherry 765-414-6586 or email wecarepetrescue@yahoo.com

Buddy's Contact Info

We Care Animal Rescue & Transport, Pine Village, IN

765-414-6586
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Pet of the Day: In need for Adoption: Mac, the White Maine Coon

2011-02-14T11:17:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder

Cat adoption fees have been temporarily reduced! Due to an extremely high census, we have reduced the adoption fee to $25 for cats and kittens. We are desperately crowded just now at the shelter and need to get some of our animals adopted right away. Also, Adopt a Senior pet from Parke Vermillion County Humane Society for only $10. We have reduced the adoption fee to $10 for any pet at our shelter that is five years old or older.

Mac was brought to the shelter on 12/9/10 after having been found as a stray in Hillsdale, Indiana. When he arrived, he weighed 10.4 pounds and was about 3 years old. Mac is current on vaccinations. He is listed as special needs because he tests positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV); consequently, we would prefer he be adopted into a home with a family that has been educated about FIV. He tested negative for Feline Leukemia Virus. As with most of our cats, Mac must be adopted as an indoor cat only.
Unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for one of our cats is $65 if the cat has already been spayed or neutered. For cats that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a surgery deposit of $50. The surgery deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com. To apply to adopt, you may download an adoption application from the "Applications and Fees" tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com.

Mac's Contact Info

Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society, Clinton, IN

765-492-3540
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Pet Of the Week: In Need For Adoption: Mahlejah the Short Hair Tabby

2011-02-13T12:00:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder

Cat adoption fees have been temporarily reduced! Due to an extremely high census, we have reduced the adoption fee to $25 for cats and kittens. We are desperately crowded just now at the shelter and need to get some of our animals adopted right away. Also, Adopt a Senior pet from Parke Vermillion County Humane Society for only $10. We have reduced the adoption fee to $10 for any pet at our shelter that is five years old or older.

Mahlejah needs to find a new home after her owners lost their home and they have no place to take their cats. Mahlejah is a small sized, 11 year old, gorgeous orange and brown tabby. She only weighs 5.9 pounds. She is spayed and current on all vaccinations. Mahlejah is currently in foster care and can be seen by apointment only. Please call the shelter at 765-492-3540 to make arrangements to meet this sweet little cat.

Unless otherwise stated, our standard adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. For cats that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a surgery deposit of $50. Also, unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our dogs is $110 if the dog has already been spayed or neutered. For dogs that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $60 plus a surgery deposit of $50. The surgery deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com or call 765-492-3540 and leave a message. To apply to adopt, you may download an adoption application from the 'Applications and Fees' tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com.

Mahlejah's Contact Info

Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society, Clinton, IN

765-492-3540
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Pet of the Week: In Need of Adoption: Stanley the Snowshoe Tabby Mix

2011-02-12T12:00:00.000-08:00

Information from PetFinder

Stanley was brought to the shelter after his owner in Terre Haute had surgery and could no longer care for him. He is a gorgeous Blue Point Snowshoe Siamese/Tabby and he is approximately 10 1/2 yrs. od. He weighs 9.8 pounds and he is litter-box trained. Stanley needs to be on special digestive formula cat food such as that formulated for Siamese cats or Iams Digestive formula therefore we have him listed as a "special needs" boy. Stanley is up-to-date on his vaccinations, including his feline leukemia vaccination, and he has been wormed.

Unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. If the cat has not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a deposit of $50. The deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com. To apply to adopt, download an adoption application from the "Applications and Fees" tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com. If there is an asterisk after the name of the pet, there is a video posted on-line. You can view the videos by clicking on the "Videos of Adoptable Pets" link on our website.

Stanley's Contact Info

Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society, Clinton, IN

765-492-3540
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Pet of the Day: In Need For Adoption: Abby the Cocker Spaniel/beagle mix

2011-02-11T20:18:00.000-08:00

03/21/10 - Abby and Shadow were brought into the shelter as strays from the Sandytown/Klondike area on 03/21/10. They are very bonded and really enjoy the company of one another. Abby has a golden and white coat and appears to be a Cocker Spaniel/Beagle mix. She is approximately five years old and is very overweight. We will be adjusting her diet to try to help her get to a healthy size. Abby has already been spayed, is up-to-date on her vaccinations, and has been wormed. She is great with other dogs and she is housebroken. Abby and Shadow are quite bonded, and we would like to keep these two dogs together. A person who likes to go for long walks would be a perfect match for Abby. Since she is over 5 years old, her adoption fee is only $10.

Unless otherwise stated, our standard adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. For cats that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a surgery deposit of $50. Also, unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our dogs is $110 if the dog has already been spayed or neutered. For dogs that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $60 plus a surgery deposit of $50. The surgery deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com or call 765-492-3540 and leave a message. To apply to adopt, you may download an adoption application from the 'Applications and Fees' tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com.
If there is an asterisk after the name of the pet, there is a video posted on-line. If the video is not available from the page you are viewing, you can watch the video by following the link on the 'Adoptable Pets - Videos' page on our website.

Abby's Contact Info

Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society, Clinton, IN

765-492-3540
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American Kennel Club National Championship 2010 Winners

2011-01-23T19:45:00.000-08:00

Winners:

BEST OF SHOW: Reckon the Australian Shepherd

HOUND GROUP: Chanel the Whippet

WORKING GROUP: Lady Bug the Portuguese Water Dog

TERRIER GROUP: Adam the (Smooth)Fox Terrier

HERDING GROUP: Reckon the Australian Shepherd

NON-SPORTING GROUP: Drummer the Bichon Frise

SPORTING GROUP: Pointer (German Wirehaired)

TOY GROUP: Malachy the Pekingese

Congratulations to all who took place at this event. Good luck next time!

Taylor Pet of the Week! (Needs to Be Adopted)

2011-01-22T21:45:00.000-08:00

For adoption details please visit:
Cross Winds Equine Rescue

"One Money Bar", aka Taylor, is a 9 year old registered AQHA mare whose former owner tied her to a tree and watched her starve.

*UPDATE 06/10: Taylor has just started RIDING!!! we are so excited for her. See her youtube video (same video as posted here) for her very first time with a rider in her saddle. "UPDATE 3/10: Taylor has come up to a healthy weight and is doing VERY well! We have nearly completed recovering her hooves from the damage due to the abuse and the nutritional deficiencies. She is a sweet, beautiful mare who deserves a loving home. She is working well in the roundpen and has been saddled several times, but not yet bridled or ridden.

Visit:
PetFinder

Birman Cat

2010-12-27T22:03:00.000-08:00

Weight: 10-18 pounds

Temperament: Friendly and quiet

Grooming: Needs to be brushed daily

Other Names: Sacred Cat of Burma

Loves Affection from family?: Birman cats love their family to give affection to them.

Hair Length: Semi-long

Personality: Playful, gentle, and loving.

Other Information: Birman cats are known for their white-boot paws. They have beautiful blue eyes. The fur around their face is dark brown colored. No one is for sure where their origin took place.

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T10:47:00.000-08:00

Shar-Pei

2010-12-24T22:40:00.000-08:00

Life Span: 8-12 years

Height: 18-20 inches (46-50 centimeters)

Weight: 40-55 pounds (18-25 Kilograms)

Grooming- You MUST clean between EVERY wrinkle, otherwise, infection may set in.

Litter: approximately 6 puppies

American Kennel Club Group (AKC): Non-Sporting Group

Temperament: Strong, independent, calm, confident, playful, and intelligent

Exercise Requirements: Needs a daily walk

Known Heath Problems: several skin conditions, thyroid

Extra Information: Shar-Peis are known for their wrinkles. Most people are turned away from buying or adopting a shar-pei because of the sight of the wrinkles. They have an issue with drool dripping and getting everywhere. Make sure you have a cloth nearby before all that slobber gets everywhere when your shar-pei shakes. Even though it is a lot of work to keep you shar-pei in shape, you have to remember these dogs will love you to pieces.

Ask Ms Recipe Giveaway

2010-06-27T14:16:00.000-07:00

Ask Ms Recipe is having a contest and is giving away 2 free E-Books of her newly published book called, "Ask Ms Recipe: Recipes That Make Cents." It is full of recipes and ideas that "Make Cents." See Ask Ms Recipe's website for more details.

Marvelous Menus MeMe

2010-06-07T15:54:00.000-07:00

Today, I went to a blog called Ask Ms Recipe and I saw this meme and I knew I had to give it a try. You can make this menu for your pet and family members. Enjoy.

Menu:

Hamburger and rice: Brown the hamburger in a skillet on medium heat. In another pot, start cooking the rice by following the directions on the package. Add a teaspoon of salt and pepper to the hamburger. Once both the hamburger and rice is cooked, mix them together. You can add some vegetables if desired. Add some soy sauce if needed but DO NOT give the soy sauce for pets gourmet meal.

Stop Animal Cruelty! Be their Voices!

2010-06-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

Pet abuse is a horrific thing that can happen. Thousand of animals are abused every year and never survive. Some owners would leave them outside in weather that is way too cold or too hot outside. Others would beat their pets or even starve them to death. And some take the abuse to the animal even more horrific. Everyone need to learn to be the animals voice because they can't use their own voice. If you see any animal cruelty, call your nearest Animal Shelter and report it. Save them because they would do the same for you.

"Marmaduke" Now In Theaters!

2010-06-05T19:41:00.000-07:00

Marmaduke Theatrical Trailer

Marmaduke is the latest movie out in Theaters now. Marmaduke is a dog who is a troublemaker just like Marley from the 2007 movie "Marley and Me." It is rated PG (Parental Guidence suggested.)

Pet Injury from Clothing

2010-05-16T14:47:00.000-07:00

About a month ago, I bought my dog named Darcy a new dress because her other fashion clothes were either stretched out or ripped. I bought the dressed that is in the picture above. One day when we were feeding her, Darcy's tag that was stitched onto the clothing had somehow got caught to her rabies tag. She was having a hard time breathing and couldn't catch her breath. We had to immediately take her collar off and untangle the tag with the rabies tag. We also took her dress off so we could take that horrible tag off (tags similar to the ones we have to identify the brands/sizes on the back of our shirts and pants) of the clothing. My mom called the dress company called "SimplyShe" and they said they will take care of the problem immediately. They asked if we wanted to replace the dress with a different one, but we had already taken the tag off. Thankfully the company listened to my mother and we were home when Darcy had the breathing problems.

Beagle

2010-04-23T17:42:00.000-07:00

Photo Source: Wikipedia

Life Span: 12 to 15 years

Height: 13 to 15 inches tall

Weight: 20 to 25 pounds

Grooming: Needs brushed and ears cleaned weekly, clip toenails when needed, and brush teeth daily.

Litter: 2 to 14 puppies

American Kennel Club Group(AKC): Hound

Temperament: Beagles are very stubborn dogs, who are very intelligent. They are bred to hunt, so they may try to run out the door when they find a scent. They have a different howl for every scent they find.

Activity Level: Beagles are high-strung.

Exercise Requirements: Beagles will need plenty of walks.

Known Health Problems: Epilepsy, heart disease, eye and back problems, ear infections, and chrondroplasia (dwarfism with the warped front legs)

Wordless Wedneday: King Mason the Toilet Paper Dog #2

2010-03-30T16:08:00.000-07:00

Wordless Wednesday:Mason TP

2010-03-16T18:30:00.000-07:00

Chihuahua

2010-03-12T18:58:00.000-08:00

Average Life Span: 14 to 18 years

Grooming: Doesn't need any cuts but you may want to make sure you vacuum often because they shed a lot. A brush is not required with this breed.

Height: Females: 6 to 9 inches
Males: 6 to 9 inches

Weight: Females: 6 pounds or less
Males: 6 pounds or less

Personality: Best with a one person home but are sometimes good with families. They are very protective, but be careful, this breed will try to take on dog that are tripled their size.

Activity Level: Low to low-medium

Exercise Requirement: Doesn't need a lot of exercise

Known Health Problems: cardiac, and knee problems

More Information: The Chihuahua is known as the smallest breed of dogs.

Doberman Pinscher

2010-02-28T14:51:00.000-08:00

Life Span: About 8 to 10 years

Selection of colors of the fur: black, red, blue, or fawn with rust color on the muzzle, chest, throat, legs, feet, and below the tail.

Coat: Shorthair, smooth, and sleek. Doberman Pinschers have very little shedding, but twice a year is a heavier hair loss.

Grooming: Doberman Pinschers need a bath every other week or as needed. They need their nails trimmed and their ears clean once a week.

Weight: Male: 80 to 95 pounds

Females: 65 to 76 pounds

Personality: Doberman Pinschers are a highly intelligent, alert, fearless, energetic, obedient, and loyal companion.

Trainability: High

Activity Level: Doberman Pinschers have a high activity level, so they need a three times day long walk so they stay out of trouble.

Known Health Problems: bleeding disorders, hip dysplasia, wobbler's syndrome(a disorder that causes dogs to wobble)

Are Doberman Pinschers good with children? If they have been trained well and were socialized with children.

Are Doberman Pinschers good with other pets? If they are socialized as pups, and continue being socialized with other pets than they are usually good with other pets. But do not have two of the same sex Doberman Pinschers to be together. This may cause a dog fight.

Saint Bernard

2010-02-14T14:19:00.000-08:00

Life Span: About 7 to 9 years

Group: Working Group(AKC)
Guardian Dog(UKC)

Grooming: Saint Bernards need to be bathed monthly. When the fur is short use a hound glove or a curry brush. For a long coat: brush twice week or as needed.

Weight:Females: 120 to 140 pounds
Males: 140 to 180 pounds

Personality: Saint bernard's are usually gentle, intelligent, dignified, and protective of the family.

Trainability: Moderate to high

Are saint bernards good with children? Yes, if socialized with children while pups.

Are Saint Bernard's good with pets?
Yes, if socialized with other pets.

More Information: If you don't like drool than this type of dog isn't for you. Saint Bernard's drool alot. They grow up to be pretty big, so watch other small pets and children with this pooch. Saint bernard's were bred to guard, pull carts, be a companion, and also snow rescue.

Lhasa Apso

2009-12-28T14:52:00.000-08:00

Group: AKC: Non-Sporting
UKC: Companion dog
Average Life Span: Up to 15 years
Grooming: Brush and comb the coat about three times every week. Bathe them as needed.
Height: 10 to 12 inches for males. Females are smaller.
Weight: Males: 14 to 16 Pounds
Females: 10 to 15 pounds
Personality: Lhasa Apso's are a joyful, impish, dignified, but forceful.
Trainability: Using positive methods, they will only need a moderate amount of training
Activity Level: Usually low; They love to run in the yard and needs a short walk several times a week.
Known health problems: Dry Eye(keratoconjunctivitissicca)
Luxating Patellas(Slipping Kneecaps)
Renal Dysplasia(Kidney Illness)
Other Information: Lhasa Apso's are good with children if they have been socialized with children. They are usually good with other pets. Lhasa Apso's are a loyal companion that on the lookout for other people.

Pet Winter Gifts

2009-12-18T13:30:00.000-08:00

This time of year is the best time to buy your furry friend any kind of thing you want to buy for them. For one, the holidays are here. And two, everything is on sale at stores. I bet you can find a sweater for you dog for less than five dollars. Usually sweaters are between ten to thirty dollars a piece when they are not on sale. I bought a pair of doggy pajamas for Darcy (Shih-Tzu) off of ebay for about twelve dollars. To us, that is a big bargain because I have looked at a pair of pajamas at a pet store, and they were between twenty and thirty dollars each.
Good Luck on you Bargain Hunting for your furry friends. :)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2009-11-26T07:09:00.000-08:00

Getting Your Pets Ready For Winter

2009-11-08T19:21:00.000-08:00

This winter it's predicted to be in the below zero range. Make sure you don't keep your pet outside too long and don't forget to put their doggy boots and coat on to keep them warm. If you hear there is bad weather coming, make sure you and your pets have a surplus of foods. You don't want them to get hungry nor yourself if you get snowed in. If your dog is the color white, make sure you put them in a coat that isn't white, otherwise you might not be able to see them in the snow. Even though it is going to be winter, keep walking your pets, but don't walk them in below freezing temperatures. Doing that, may cause frost bite and other serious conditions to both you and your pet.

Happy Halloween!!!

2009-10-30T20:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!!!

The contest continues.....

2009-10-25T16:30:00.000-07:00

Thank everyone for all of the support in the dog contest. Even though we haven't won anything so far, Life will still live on. Keep on voting for Mason and Darcy, there is still time for everyone to enter the contest. There is a prize of a iPod Nano in the daily contest. Good Luck and Thanks for voting. :)

Thinking about dying you pet's fur??

2009-10-15T12:29:00.000-07:00

If you are trying to dye your pets hair, don't do it. It is very harmful to your pets skin to use human hair dye and can cause irritation to your pet. You can go to your groomer and ask them to dye you pets fur. It is less harmful and is non-toxic because it is for pets. It probably wouldn't be a good idea to buy pet hair dye online because you never know what's in it.

Vote for Me!!

2009-10-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!! I have enter my dogs in the Cutest Dog Competition!!! Please Help me by clicking clicking above! Thanks for voting for my dogs!!!

Thanks for Voting!!! :)

Music Monday: Chihuahua Song:

2009-09-27T14:21:00.000-07:00

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Question and Answers #1

2009-08-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

Question: Can your pet have chocolate?
Answer: No pet should have chocolate because it makes the pet's heart rate to increase, which can cause a heart attack or even death. It can cause the pet to have diarrhea.

Question:What is the best thing to put in your dogs toy ball?
Answer: Peanut Butter, dog treats, dog food, boneless chicken, or boneless turkey.

Question: Since cats can have have fish, can dogs have it as well?
Answer: Dogs can NOT have fish. Fish are potentially harmful and can cause choking. Bones of fish can actually poke through their esophagus, intestines, etc.

Question: How often should I bathe my dog?
Answer: Depending on the breed depends on how often. West Highland White Terriers should only be bathed once a month due to their allergies. I would answer that question by saying, Bathe your dog when he/she really needs it, such as when the dog is dirty, smells bad, or when they keep on digging when they already had their flea treatment.

Question: Why does my dog eat grass and then vomits?
Answer: Dogs eat grass when they have a stomachache. When they vomit, it take the bug(not a real bug) out and cures their stomachache.

Question: What is the biggest mistake people make when the dog runs away and comes back?
Answer: The biggest mistake that people make is yelling at the dog when they come home. If you do this, the dog thinks he/she is being punished for coming home, causing the dog not to want to come home. It is the same with correcting your dog, If the dog does its business on the floor, the average person would yell at the dog, even though they didn't see the dog in the act. In order to correct the dog, you must see the dog in the act, so it won't confuse the dog.

What to See in Animal Cruelty and How to Report it

2009-08-19T08:58:00.000-07:00

Things to see in animal cruelty:

Untreated wounds
Seeing tangles in the fur
Animal being left outside without food or water
Extremely thin looking animals
Seeing animals getting beat
Seeing an animal limp
Not bathing the pet for long periods of time
Locking the pet in a cage that is way too small for them
Not exercising the pets
Flea and Tick infestation
Forced Animal Fights
Animals crying for long periods of time without anyone seeing about them
Letting the pet to lay in urine and feces

Report Cruelty: The information below is from the ASPCA

New York City:
Call: (212) 876-7700, ext. 4450
Email: humanel@aspca.org

New Jersey
Call:(800) 582-5979
or fill out form online here

"Outside New York City: You will need to find out the name of the persons in your area who are responsible for investigating and enforcing the anti-cruelty codes in your town, county and/or state. These people typically work for your local humane organization, animal control agency, taxpayer-funded animal shelter or police precinct."

"If you run into trouble finding the correct agency to contact, you may wish to call or visit your local police department and ask for their help in enforcing the law. Similarly, you can ask at your local shelter or animal control agency for help. To find contact information for your local shelter, check the yellow pages or visit the ASPCA's searchable database of nearly 5,000 community SPCAs, humane societies and animal control organizations."

Dog Collars: Good or Bad

2009-08-05T09:31:00.000-07:00

Chain Slip Collar: This type of collar is very simple to use: All you have to do is pull the leash to the side. BE CAREFUL NOT to pull too much this type collar chokes your dog until you release, but it may stick at times.

Martingale: We use this type of collar on Mason (My Maltese-Poodle Mix) It is similar to the Chain Slip Collar Except it has fabric on one side and the other is chain. You much pull to the side to correct the dog.

Head Halter Collar: This type of collar actually goes over the dogs head. If you or the dog pulls at all, the dog will turn towards you and it closes the dogs mouth. Dog trainers usually use two leashes-One for the Head halter, the other for the collar. Doing it this way usually give the owner more control. It does not prevent the dog from biting. The head halter is not a muzzle.

Harness: This type of collar is used on the actual body. It gives you more of a control of your dog and doesn't put pressure on the throat. Some dogs will try to back out of them and some dogs bodies do not fit this kind of harness. We've bought some harnesses that do not fit my dog Mason Correctly. You may want to purchase a custom-made harness.

Regular collar: Darcy(My Shih-Tzu) uses this type of collar. Any dog can use this type of collar, but it is recommended for dogs who do not pull on the leash.

Microphone/Talking Collar: This type of collar actually has a built in speaker. A person has a microphone and the sound comes out of the speaker on the collar. This is a great tool to use if your dog chews on things while you are gone.

Collars I Despise

Prong Collar: This collar is complete torture to a dog. When the dog or you pulls the leash it causes the spikes to stab through the dogs skin and can embed itself into the dogs neck. Would you put this collar around your neck?

Shock Collar: This collar gives off a shock wave to the dog with the control of a remote. Anyways it makes your dog afraid of things. How would you feel if you were zapped every time you made a mistake?

Dog I.D Collars: There is not any torture with this collar. The only problem with this collar is that it shows your dogs name. Imagine if someone broke-in your home. All the person has to do is call the dogs name and He/she can lock your dog in a room while they steal your things.Someone could easily steal your dog. Would you want someone to know your name that you don't know?

Citronella Collar: This type of collar sprays Citronella in your dogs face when they misbehave. At times it may spray the dog when they are doing nothing wrong. Would you want some kind of spray to squirt in your face when you don't do anything wrong at the moment?

Flea Collars: This collar controls fleas from your dogs neck. It doesn't protect dog's whole body. It also does not kill the fleas. Sometimes the collar have too much flea medicine in the collar which is not good for the dog. Would you like a collar that has too much or too little flea medicine around your neck even though it doesn't completely repel fleas?

TIP: When putting a collar on your dog, there should only be two finger lengths in between the collar and the collars neck(And body if you use a harness.)

The above is only my opinion about the different dog collars on the market today.

How Much is TOO Much?

2009-07-30T09:34:00.000-07:00

Isn't it ridiculous when people keep on buying pets non-stop without thinking? Or even breeding animals constantly without spaying or neutering them? I bet that the people never think of how they are going to take care of them(walking, playing, equal amount of attention, feeding, etc.) or even how they are going to get all of their pets out of the house when there is an emergency without anyone getting hurt. Some people will breed the animal to death literally just to earn extra cash. Causing more hopeless animals be put put into a shelter because their owner can't afford to take care of them. Some of the animals may be put to sleep because they need to make more room for other animals. Everyone need to learn that everything costs money.

You shouldn't adopt a pet if:

(1.) You don't have a job.

(2.) You don't have a home.
(3.) You are not home that often.
(4.) You can't afford they supplies they need for the pet.
(5.) You aren't responsible.
(6.) You have other pets in your home that don't get along with others.
(7.) You don't have the patience.
(8.) The apartment/house doesn't accept pets
(9.)You can't afford vet bills.
(10.)You are buying the pet to make money.

Lousiania Catahoula Leopard Dog

2009-07-22T14:32:00.000-07:00

Other Names: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Catahoula Hound, Catahoula Hog Dog, and Catahoula Cur.
Grooming: Needs to be brush three days weekly
Family: If he is around people and other pets he will accept them.
Training: Needs to be immediately trained otherwise they will destroy your home
Activity Level: Very energetic and very intelligent
AKC: Not eligible to compete
UKC: Herding group
Weight: 50 to 110 pounds
Health Concerns: Hip Dysplacia and deafness

Meet the Charlie the Irish Terrier Mix

2009-07-06T09:31:00.000-07:00

Charlie the Irish Terrier Mix needs to be adopted immediately. I was stunned to find out that the shelter is going to put him to sleep if he isn't adopted. I am also stunned that you have go directly to the shelter at West Los Angelos shelter to adopt him. Charlie is only two years old and is not agressive towards other dogs and kids.

Click Here for more information

Irish Terriers

2009-07-06T09:10:00.000-07:00

Temperment: Irish Terriers are known as a daredevil dog. They are very playful, assertive, and independent.
Nicknames: Red Irish Terrier
Family: Best dog with active families
Weight: 25 to 30 pounds
Life Span: 12 to 15 years
Litter Size: 1 to 6 puppies
Grooming: Needs daily brushings
AKC: Terrier Group
UKC: Terrier Group
Training: Needs to be trained early
Health Concerns: Urolithiasis(Kidney Stones)
Extra Information: Irish Terrier are very playful and active. They love to go on long walks and hunt. They are best suited for rural and city environments. Irish Terrier can live in all types of weather.

Marly, the Yellow Labrador Retriever (Pullman, WA)

2009-07-03T11:15:00.000-07:00

Marly is a Yellow Labrador Retriever looking for a new home. He is two years old. He weighs about 70 pounds and doesn't need to be in an apartment. The owners want him to be in a hiking, adventure-like home. He is on a medication for epilepsy called "Phenobarbital (100 mg.)." The medication is about five dollars a month. Marly is doing well, living life without epilepsy when he takes his medicine on time His mediacation need to be given to him at 9 AM and 9 PM. He has been neutered(fixed) and is up-to-date on his shots. Marly is family and pet friendly. The Labrador Retriever needs to have blood tests to check his weight to change the dosage the medication.
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American Foxhound

2009-06-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

Nicknames: Foxhound
Litter Size: 1 to 12 puppies
Weight: Female: 35 to 55 pounds
Weight: Male: 65 to 75 pounds
Level of Training: Medium. Needs to be trained early.
Health Problems: (Thrombocytopathy)Blood Disorder,
Family: Very affectionate, can be stubborn at times, and easy going
AKC: Hound Group
UKC: Scenthound Group
Grooming: American Foxhounds need their ears to be clean weekly. They need to be brushed weekly.
Life Span: 10 to 12 years
Extra Info: American F0xhounds needs walked at least twice a day. Be careful! American Foxhound's leash need to be held on tightly, otherwise you may be running after them, more than you have ran in your life time... They are a hound, so they were bred to hunt. They may go after smaller animals.

Wire Fox Terrier

2009-06-21T14:38:00.000-07:00

Grooming: Brushing Everyday

Family: Not the best dog for children
Training: Very Hard

Other names: Wire Hair fox terrier, Wire haired Terrier, Foxie, and Fox Terrier
Activity level: High
AKC Information: Terrier Group
FCI Information: Group 3 Section 1 #169
ANKC Information: Group 2 (Terriers)
CKC Information: Group 4 (Terriers)
KC(UK) Information: Terrier Group

NZKC Information: Terrier Group
Health Concerns: Deafness, Displacement of the eye lens, add or loss of bone mass, dislocation of the kneecap, shoulder dislocations, and eyelashes growing in an abnormal spot on eyelid that causes eye irratation, squinting, cornela ulcers, tearing, and inflammation. Eyes and ears need to be checked yearly.
Life Span: 10 to 13 years

Extra Information: Wire Fox Terriers are very playful, but do not get along with some animals. If they find something interesting such as a squirrel, they will bark and go after it because they were bred to hunt.

Nail Clipping

2009-06-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

Why is it important to clip your pets nails?

If you wouldn't clip your pets nails, the nail could literally grow into the pet's paw causing infections, constant bleeding, irritation of the paw, and many serious health issues.

What do you use to clip your pets nails?

To clip a pets nails, you must use nail clippers that are specifically for pets. You CANNOT use human nail clippers. Make sure you don't clip where the vein is-otherwise, the pet will bleed. If the pet bleeds, immediately put some baking soda to stop the bleeding.

How do you clip your pets nails?

Picture source: Planet-Pets

How often do you need to clip your pets nails?

You should trim your pets nails often. When you start see your pets nails are long immediately clip their nails.

When should I start clipping my pets nails?

You should start clipping your pets nails when they are under a year old. Doing this will allow the pet to get used to getting their pets nails trimmed and also make it easier in the future.

Tips: Trimming a pets nails in higher places will allow you to trim the nails without fighting with them. Most pets are are afraid of heights, so this will cause them not to want to fight because they don't want to fall. MAKE SURE YOU ARE CALM because they can pick up how you are feeling and they will automatically feel the same way you are feeling.

Keeping Your Pets Cool In Summer

2009-05-30T09:01:00.000-07:00

Keeping your pets cool in summer is really important. Make sure your pets have plenty of water and ice cubes(whether they are inside or out). If your pet is outside, have a dog house for them to stay out of the sunshine and into cooler shade. Let them inside when the heat index is high to keep them cool. Try to keep your pets coat short, but you want to make sure your dog can have their fur coat shaved. Certain types of dogs need to keep their fur coat on because they get sun burns easily. If you are not careful, your dog can become overheated, have heat stroke, suffer from brain damage, or even die. Never keep your pet in your car, even if they are in the shade unless your air conditioner is on and pointed towards your pet.

Dalmation

2009-05-29T19:26:00.000-07:00

Dalmation Puppies

Adult Dalmation
Dog Group: Scenthound and pointer

Family: Agressive toward certain types of dogs and too entergetic for small children

Weight: Male:40 to 60 LBS
Female:40 to 60 LBS

Health: Prone to Deafness and Urolithiasis(Kidney stone in the urinary tract)

Classification of Dalmation Kennal Clubs:
AKC: Non-Sporting Group Ranked No. 80
CKC: Gun Dog Group
UKC: Companion Breeds
FCI: Group 6 Section 3 (Scenthounds)
ANKC: Group 7 (Non-Sporting)
NZKC: Non-Sporting

Grooming: Very Low amount of Grooming
Life Span: 12 to 14 Years

Extra Information: Dalmations are born pure white and they get their spots later. They are not the best dog for small children and need plenty of walks. They have a tendancy to chew things on the floor or to steal your food off the counter.

Toy Fox Terrier

2009-05-25T14:18:00.000-07:00

Dog Group: Terrier

Family: Playful and Affectionate with ONE family homes

Weight: Male: 8-11 LBS
Female: 3.5-7 LBS

Health: Not anything Major. But may have Thyroid Issues

Classification of: AKC:Toy Group
CKC:Miscellaneous (Not Recognized yet)
UKC:Terrier Group

Grooming: Minimal Amount of Brushing

Extra Information: Toy Fox Terriers were bred to catch rodents on farms and inside homes. They are very feisty and loving dogs that can be a hand-full at times. They love to play and will need plenty of walking to keep them under control because of their "High Activity." They do not do very well in Cold Climates because of their short coat. If you live in a cold climate, make sure you have a sweater on your Toy Fox Terrier to keep them warm.

Ways to Prevent Knots

2009-05-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

Brush your pets everyday.
Use conditioner to make knots easier to brush through.
Brush your pet before you bathe them.
Use cornstarch to get the knots out.

Hello Mother Hello Father Frontline Song

2009-05-03T19:14:00.000-07:00

Music Monday: Baha Men-Who Let the Dogs Out?

2009-04-26T14:41:00.000-07:00

Tips of Cat and Dogs

2009-04-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

Corn Starch gets knots out of hair and fur.

Chamomile Tea helps to get rid of skin irritation.

Peanut butter get sticky stuff out of fur and hair.

Pedi Paws help file the nails of cats and dogs instead of irritating the nail or cutting to much.

Before any disasters happen, make sure you have several photos of your pets.

If your pets had any fleas on them, you can sprinkle salt on your flooring to kill the fleas.

Brush your pets daily to get rid of dead skin, dead hair molecules, have less shedding, and to get rid of dead fleas.

Prevent giving your dogs table scraps because some foods are dangerous for them to eat.

Wash their faces everyday to prevent eye infections.

Rub Bengay or Biofreeze on pets who have hip dysplasia or pain to soothe the pain.

Buying flea and heartworm medicine from your vet to prevent worms, fleas, ticks, biting flies, and mosquitoes.

If your pet has problems chewing things, you can put pet treats in a wiffle ball, give rawhides, or put peanut butter in a special dog toy to get them interested in those items instead of chewing.

There will be more pet tips soon. So keep on checking back

Egyptian Mau

2009-04-12T12:19:00.000-07:00

Life Span: About 20 years

Weight: 7-9 pounds

Family: Good Family Pet

Health Issues: Tips: Before you pet an Egyptian Mau, make sure you wear a panty hose on your hand because they shed a lot. It will keep the shedding down if you do this.

Extra Information: Egyptian Maus' are extremely fast cats. They can run at about 30 miles per hour. They have the letter "M" on their forehead-that is how you determine if a cat is a Egyptian Mau. They are rare cats.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

2009-04-02T07:16:00.000-07:00

Other Names: African Lion Dog

Dog Group: Hound

Classification of: AKC: Hound Group
CKC: Hound Group
UKC: Sighthound & Pariah Group

Family: Does best with fit and active families
Weight: Males: 85 LBS & Females:70 LBS
Grooming: Easy to groom
Exercise: Needs to be exercised at least an hour a day
Health: Generally healthy
More information: Rhodesian Ridgebacks' has fur facing the opposite direction on their back. They try to be big and bad, so they might take on a lion.

Poodle

2009-03-08T17:25:00.000-07:00

Training: Very Easy to train.

Grooming: Needs to be groomed every 2-3 weeks. Very high maintenance. Fur always continues to grow.

Sizes: Miniature, Toy, and Standard

Life Span: 11 to 12 years.

Family: Great Family Pet. Great for family that have allergies because they are hypo-allergenic

Extra Information: Poodles are a very athletic breed. They can be groomed in many of different of styles. The most popular grooming style is the Continental Cut. They are the second smallest dog in the world, but the most popular dog breed. An apricot colored poodle is the rarest of them all.

Shih-Tzu

2009-02-10T07:08:00.000-08:00

Family: Great dog for elderly and children
Grooming: Fur keeps growing. Need the fur to be groomed every 4 to 6 weeks.
Training: Very hard to train.
Life Span: 11 to 16 years
Possible Health Issues: Kidney and eye problems
Shih-Tzus are closely related to wolves. They were first bred between a Pekingese and a Lhaspo Aspo.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

2009-02-01T16:06:00.000-08:00

Family: Great Family Pet and highly affectionate.

Training: A breeze to train.

Grooming:Needs to be groomed regularly

Weight: Between 10 to 18 pounds(4.5 to 8.5 Kilograms)

Possible Health Issues: Hip problems, Syringomyelia(disorder in brain and spine that can cause paralysis), Heart mitral valve disease(Deteriorating in the mitral heart valve)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very sweet, kind, gentle, and loving lap dogs. They need a daily walk and a lot of exercise.

Boxer

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Grooming: Easy to Groom. You need to clean the wrinkles on the face daily to prevent infection.

Family: Great for active families, but not with very small children.

Possible Health Issues: Boxers are prone to cancer.

Training: They are very easy to train and can be trained for just about any thing.

Boxers are powerfully built. They got their name from the way the stand up on their hind legs and literally box you. They are full of energy. Boxers need a big yard and a high fence because some of them will try to jump over fences. Make sure you protect them in cold weather.

Bishon Frise

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Grooming: Bishon Frise's hair never stops growing. They need to be groomed every 6 to 8 weeks. They need a daily brushing.

Breed: Bison Frise's were bred between a Poodle and a Barbet.

Health: Kidney Stones, Thrombocytopenia(Very Few Blood Platelets in Blood)

Training: Easy to Train

Family: Great pet with childen

Life span: up to 20 years

Bishon Frise's love attention. They are Hypo-allergenic.

Sphynx Cat

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Grooming: The Sphynx cat need a bath regularly- At least once a week-

Possible Health Issues: Feline Fatty Liver Syndrome

Family: Great Family Pet.

Sphynx Cats love attention. They may not have any fur other than some fuzz on their skin, but their body temperature is 4 degrees higher than other cats. Make sure you watch their weight because they have high metabolism.

Whippet

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Life Span: Up to 15 years
Family: Whippets enjoy being with their owners. They are good with children but not with cats.
Possible Health Issues: Cryptorchidism(Missing one or both teste), some eye defects, They are sensitive to the medication called Barbiturates.
Training: They are stubborn, but trainable.
Weight: 25 to 40 Pounds
Whippets are couch potatoes, but when they run, they can go up to 35 miles per Hour.They received their name from its whip like speed. A dog sweater is recommended in cold weather. They have night vision eyes, so they can see very well at night. They can also see 250 degrees of sight.

West Highland WhiteTerrier

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Life Span: Up to 14 years

Training: Requires extensive training

Family: Good in a Family

Grooming: Wash only once a month due to dry skin and allergies. You must brush frequently to keep their coats clean. Wash their ears weekly to prevent ear infections. You have to use Baby shampoo to bathe them.

Possible Health Issues: Hip problems, and Craniomandibular osteopathy(A normal bone replaced with a miniature bone).

West Highland White Terriers are also known as the "Westie." They are not lap dogs. They have a super strong tail that can get them out of tight places.

Dachshund

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Picture Credit: Claire

Life Span: 12-15 years

Possible Health Issues: Spine Issues

Grooming: Easy to groom

Varieties of Dachshunds: Standard, miniature, long haired, or short haired

Training: Trainable with consistency

Family: Doesn't get along with children very well unless taught to be social with them.

Dachshunds resemble hot dog in a bun. They are really short dogs with a long body. They were bred to track things down and fit in small tunnels.

Yorkshire Terrier

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Weight: 5 to 7 pounds

Grooming: A weekly comb unless the coat is really long.

Possible Heath Issues: Pharyngeal Gag Reflex, and tooth decay

Ancestors: Sky Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Clydesdale Terrier(Extinct), and Paisley Terrier(Extinct)

Family: Yorkshire Terriers aren't recommended with kids.

Yorkshire Terriers are energetic dogs. They used to be bred to chase rats in sewers. These dogs are Hypo-Allergenic Dogs because their fur is actually human hair. They usually have a lower body temperature than other dog breeds.

Ragdoll Cat

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Breed: Ragdolls are mixed between a white angora and another domestic shorthaired cat.

Grooming: Ragdoll's coats are easy to care for and they don't shed much. They need very little grooming. In winter, their fur might have static electricity and their coats aren't thick.

Possible Health Issues: Heart Disease is common with this breed of cat. Have your vet check them for heart Disease often.

Family: They make wonderful Family Cats

Ragdolls are the biggest cats known. They can weigh up to 35 pounds. They have very large bones and long legs.

How do you potty train my new puppy??

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Claire said:

hi i love yr blog..i just got a dachshund few days back..perhaps u can give me some tips on toilet training.. i seem to have a problem.. haha

Here are some ideas of how to potty train your new dog:

You must ask them if they need to go potty, then take them outside immediately.

A puppy doesn't know what going potty is, but in time they will know.
It might take them a while to do anything while you are outside, but they will soon.
After they are done doing their business, take them inside and praise them. If you have any treats, give them one.
You give them treats to let them know they get a reward for doing something good.

If you are going anywhere for a while put your new puppy in a cage because they will not do their business on places they sleep.

At night before you go to bed, put them in their cage until they are house broken.

Make sure to keep an eye on them to see if they start sniffing the floor or if they start circling around.

Take them outside about 15 minutes after they get a drink of water, and every hour.
Soon they will be potty trained and you can take them outside when they whine or bark by the door.

Good Luck! :)

The Importance of Walking a Dog

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Walking a dog can help them maintain a healthy weight and help keep prevent health problems. It can help a dog that is high strung to be calmer. Dogs need to have a harness on, so you have more control of them. Larger dogs need more exercise than smaller ones. You should start walking them when they are puppies. My dog named Mason, used to be overweight, but I started walking him everyday. He is now at a normal weight and every time I ask him if he wants to go on a walk, he gets excited. I use a retractable leash that locks and he always wear a harness, so I have more control of him.

Persian Cats

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Grooming: Persian Cats need to be brushed everyday. Their hair can be shaved and made into yarn.

Possible Health Issues: Persian Cats need to be checked for Kidney Disease, asthma, and Respiratory Issues by their vets. Their eyes need to be cleaned daily as well because their eyes get gooey.

Family: Persian Cats are the perfect family cat.

Persian Cats are the most popular cat in the world. They are often called a "lounge lizard" because the lay around a lot. They must be kept as indoor cats.

American Short hair Cat

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Grooming: American short hairs don't need to be groomed daily. They have short hair.

Heath: Very healthy but check every now and then at your vet to check for heart disease.

Family: American Short hair's are great with other pets and children. They are not needy.

Weight: fully grown at about three or four years old:
Females: 8 to 12 pounds
Males: 11 to 15 pounds

Life: American Short hair's can live for about 15 to 20 years old.

Americans short hairs are the Best mouse and rat hunters. They have short pointed ears. They are also known as the British Short hair.

Savannah Cats

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Breed: Savannah Cats are bred between a Wild Cat in Africa and a domestic cat.

Weight: About 30 pounds

Family: Savannah Cats are similar to having a pet dog. They can jump as high as 7 feet high. Some states don't allow this cats to be a pet because of the wildness in them.

Possible Health Issues: Savannah Cats are very healthy and have very few health problems.

The black tear marks on the sides of their eyes reflect light . They have very odd noises such as the snake hiss. Unlike other cats, Savannah's like water.

Scottish Fold Cats

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Family: Very Playful and attention seeking.

Health: Very healthy and they can live up to 18 years.

Grooming: They need a daily grooming.

Environment: They can be around loud and noisy pets or people.

Breeding: You have to be very careful breeding them.

Their ears are folded down because the ear cartilage is very weak and floppy.

Turkish Angora Cats

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Grooming: Turkish Angora's have a long silky coat with large ears. They don't need to be groomed very often.

Family: Turkish Angoras' make a great family pet

Possible Health Issues: Very Healthy, but they can have lower urinary tract disease, upper respiratory infection, Feline calicivirus, Feline immunodeficiency virus, and Feline infectious peritonitis.

Turkish Angoras' talk very often and can be a helpful pet.

Himalayan Cat

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Family: Himalayan Cats are very sweet tempered. They are really good companions with people. They really like to play.

Question:What is the smallest type of Himalayan Cat?
Answer: The smallest type of Himalayan Cat is called the Tinkertoy

Mixed: Himalayan Cats are mixed between a Persian and Siamese. They can have many different eye colors- blue, green, brown, or even all of the three colors.

Grooming: They need to be brush everyday to keep their fur untangled. If you leave one day without grooming them, they will have a bunch of knots. You have to wash their faces and under their ears everyday to prevent the brownish color under their eyes or ears.

Possible Medical Issues: They have weight problems. You have to watch their weight constantly to make sure they don't lose or gain very much. They have breathing problems, upper respiratory infections, feline distemper, leukemia cancer, Feline immunodeficiency virus, Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus, and lower urinary tract infection

Bull Terriers

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Training: Bull Terriers are not hard to train. They learn thing quite quickly.

Family: Bull Terriers must be with a family that is active everyday. They are very high energy dogs. You would probably want to take them for a walk daily-at least twice a day. You have to watch them carefully with small children, because they sometimes think small children are puppies.

Weight: Bull Terriers can weight between 50 to 100 pounds.

Medical Problems: Bull Terriers tend to have Patella Problems, skin Problems, and deafness.

Grooming: Bull Terriers are easy to Groom because they have short hair. They do shed, so they are not Hypo-allergenic breeds.

Welcome to Pets R My World.

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Welcome to Pets R My World! This Blog is for you to figure out what type of Pet is perfect for you and your family. It will also have information on my pets, so you can learn about them. You can also find out places where you might be able to get the Perfect Pet for you! So sit down and relax.

Enjoy