Thursday, November 03, 2005
Dogs
Here is what you need to do to ensure a smooth transition to a new dog food:
Day One: Start by mixing your old brand with the new brand in a ratio of 3/4 to 1/4 - the smaller amount representing the new brand. Do this for three days.
Day Four: After your dog has eaten the 3/4 to 1/4 mixture for three days, graduate to half and half for another three days.
Day Eight: For the last three days, go to a 3/4 to 1/4 mixture, only this time the smaller amount is the old brand of food.
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Author: Connie Limon
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If your puppy gets excited and wets herself, especially when you have company or when you first arrive from being away from her, this is called "submissive urination." This kind of urination is different from breaks in house training. Puppies often outgrow the problem as they do not have good bladder control. The older dog that does this may be lacking self-esteem.
Although dogs do not have the intelligence like a human in some areas such as being spiteful and mis-behaving, they do have some ...
Author: Connie Limon
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Factors that adversely affect the health of a shih tzu's skin are genetics, the immune system, nutrition, hygiene, bugs, and hormones.
Nutrition is the key to good skin health. If your shih tzu is prone to skin disease first check with a holistic practitioner or a conventional vet to see if he/she can recommend a nutritional program specifically for your particular shih tzu.
There is no single diet that can suit all the needs of all dogs, whether it be shih tzu or bulldog. Every dog is dif ...
Author: Connie Limon
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Introducing a new puppy to an older dog can be trickey! New puppies often want to play. Old dogs usually don't and may not like puppies at all. A new puppy in the house is a big change to an older dog's life. You can help your older dog adjust to the new puppy. When you begin your training, be consistent and keep repeating the same steps over and over. Shih Tzu puppies and Shih Tzu dogs learn better from consistency and repetition. Unless your shih tzu has some kind of severe behavior problem, h ...
Author: Connie Limon
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Doggie Doors are very convenient for older dogs. Young puppies still need to be housebroken before turning them loose to a doggie door. Your doggie door should connect to a fenced-in backyard or a small fenced-in area especially for this purpose.
Be careful of doggie doors with solid, slide-in fixtures. Ifyou let your dog out another way and he attempts to return through the doggie door that has been closed with a solid fixture, it is possible he could injure himself very badly, even break hi ...
Author: Connie Limon
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Paper training a puppy is an excellent method of housebreaking especially for owners who cannot be home enough to get a puppy outside as frequently as needed. Puppies need to urinate more often than older dogs.
How to paper train: Leave her in her space with baby gates and cover the entire floor with newspaper. After she is use to going on the paper, gradually reduce the area covered by the paper. She will probably find a specific area on the newspaper she will use consistently. Encourage her ...
Author: Connie Limon
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The main thing is to be prepared! Have all your supplies ready before the big day arrives, preferably no less than one week prior to the due date. Formerly dogs whelped just wherever, in the barn, under the porch. Today's breeder, however, has a real vested interest in their pregnant shih tzu, one of time, money, energy and emotional investment. Breeding shih tzu is a big, big job and full of labor. If you are passionate about breeding shih tzu, however, it all boils down to labors of love!
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Author: Connie Limon
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On my trip to Russia, I sat in a restored cabin on Kizhi Island in Russia, where the winters are WINTERS and contemplated what it would be like to spend months and months in tiny quarters with your loved ones when it was freezing cold outside, and a matter of survival. They feature one large room, with a very low ceiling, and something very special in one corner; the corner opposite the hearth was considered sacred, and held an icon. (You can see a photo CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE
Glucosamine sulphate has been around a long time now and as each year goes by more and more claims are made telling us about this miracle joint lubricant. Are all the claims true? Will it cure Arthritis? What is Glucosamine anyway? And what about Chondroitin?
Glucosamine is a naturally produced amino sugar which is found in small amounts in foods. It plays an important role in maintaining the cartilage gel-like material between our joints. The body also produces a carbohydrate called Chondroi ...
Author: bill morrison
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Dogs can also suffer injuries or get sick from a number of diseases, and it can happen at times when a veterinarian is not available and you haven't found out where the nearest emergency animal clinic is located. Since your dog is a dear member of your family, you want to save your dog's life, but are you prepared to deal with such emergencies?
A life-threatening emergency situation is always frightening and stressing both for the victim and for the helpers. And when the victim is a dog who c ...
Author: Linda Boye
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Shih Tzu - Switching To A New Dog And Oral Care
Author: Connie Limon
Here is what you need to do to ensure a smooth transition to a new dog food:
Day One: Start by mixing your old brand with the new brand in a ratio of 3/4 to 1/4 - the smaller amount representing the new brand. Do this for three days.
Day Four: After your dog has eaten the 3/4 to 1/4 mixture for three days, graduate to half and half for another three days.
Day Eight: For the last three days, go to a 3/4 to 1/4 mixture, only this time the smaller amount is the old brand of food.
By the end of the 12 days, your dog should be ready to eat the new food on its own.
If your dog is currently on a special diet, consult with your vet first before switching to a different brand of dog food.
One of the most important parts of keeping your dog healthy is to make sure his mouth and teeth are cared for. Proper oral hygiene is critical for dogs of all ages. And the older your dog gets, the more important it is to keep plaque and tartar off the teeth. In fact, not caring for your dog's teeth is a much bigger deal than just yellow teeth or bad breath. It can lead to serious health problems. A positive step toward this very important aspect of maintaining your dog's dental health is feeding healthy treats such as Gourment Dental Treats from HealthyPetNet.
Oral Problems
Plaque: Dogs usually don't get cavities. They are more prone to plaque and tartar build-up on the teeth.
Tartar: If plaque is not removed, tartar forms. Tartar irritates the gums and can lead to damage of the gums called gingivitis. Gingivitis manifests itself as reddening of the gums closest to the teeth.
Periodontitis: If tartar is not removed, it builds up under the gums. It separates the gums from the teeth to form pockets leading to more bacterial growth. If left untreated, this could lead to damage of the teeth called periodontitis. Veterinarians can slow or stop this process.
Home care for your dog's teeth:
Routinely examine your dog's mouth. Warning signs of tartar build-up are bad breath, red and swollen gums, a yellow-brown crust of tartar around the gum line, pain or bleeding when you touch the gums or brush the teeth.
Use chew toys specifically designed for dental health. Brush your dog's teeth according to your vet's instructions.
Proper diet: Feed your dog healthy food and treats. HealthyPetNet distributes some excellent products. They have a dental treat that contains Microdent, a patented plaque fighting ingredient used in human oral hygiene products that is clinically proven to reduce plaque and freshen breath. Microdent helps reduce plaque buildup by forming a coating in the mouth that helps make mouth surfaces to slick that plaque won't stick. This triple action formula also contains calcium for strong bones and teeth and parsley for fresh breath. The dental treats are made in a small bakery especially for HealthyPetNet.
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Connie Limon, Austin, Indiana, United States
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