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Archive for September, 2008

 Each one of us who has a canine will face different types of training challenges.  For some it’s how to get your dog to sit and stay.  For some the training challenge is stopping their dogs barking.

 Barking is part of the dogs instincts so stopping it will be difficult indeed. Don’t forget , your dog isn’t barking just to get your goat, so punishing him is not a very effective method of fixing it.

 Here’s a few ideas to stop the barking.

Stop Dog Barking

*What Barking Would You Like To Stop?

 Step #1 is deciding the type of barking behavior you want stopped. Getting your dog to quit barking completely is something that you don’t want to do. It wouldn’t be normal for the dog and would be a near impossible task to complete. Turn your focus to the barking that is the biggest nuisance. For example, if left in the yard during the evening does the barking go on “all night long”? Is barking an every time thing should someone come to the front door? The list could go on and on I am sure.

 Decide at what times the barking occurs the most and then turn your focus towards curbing that one.

End Your Dog’s Barking

*Is There A Reason Behind This?

 More often than not there is a justification why your pet is barking. When he hears someone outside the door, he is giving you a heads up.

 The all night barking in the yard could be loneliness or boredom.

 You will be much more equipped to fix the behavior if you can just figure out the why.

  Sometimes it could be as simple as changing his surroundings or his focus. If your dog barks at night while outside, bring him in.

* Pick A Training Method

 Start obedience training your dog again. Fixing the bad behaviors of a trained canine is so much easier to do than if the dog has no training.

 *Getting Professional Advice

 There may be times that you will have to call in a professional. If the decision is made to find a professional, ask if he has experience with the barking behavior.

 Stay strong and stay optimistic. For every problem there is a solution.

Fixing Dog Behavior Problems

A puppy frequently urinating small amounts is nothing new to most owners. We’ve all gone through the training phase where “accidents” seem to occur with alarming frequency. What most pet owners don’t realize is that what may seem like an ordinary rite of passage for growing puppies can sometimes be a sign of a serious medical condition – urinary tract infection.

As they grow into their bodies, puppies will experience changes in hormone levels and their bodies may struggle to adjust to them. Because puppies grow at a much faster rate then human children, those hormone shifts tend to happen much more rapidly and their little bodies can’t always keep up. As a result, a puppy frequently urinating small amount is not unusual.

The trouble comes in when that frequent urination is accompanied by other symptoms. If you notice your puppy exhibiting lethargy, lack of appetite and pain and tenderness in the abdomen, chances are good that it may be experiencing a urinary tract infection. Since UTI’s can become severe and recurrent, you should never take a puppy frequently urinating small amounts lightly.

At the first sign of any of the common symptoms of UTI, you should take your puppy to the vet for a complete exam. UTI can itself be a symptom of more serious conditions like kidney or bladder blockage or cancer and only your vet can tell for sure. With a thorough exam, your vet will be able to discover if your puppy frequently urinating small amount is cause for concern.

If your vet diagnoses a routine UTI, he will likely prescribe a course of antibiotics. While antibiotics can help a puppy frequently urinating small amounts, they can also be harmful, especially to growing puppies whose immune systems are not fully developed. Taken over a prolonged amount of time, antibiotics can actually weaken the immune system, affecting your dog’s overall health.

In order to treat the symptoms of UTI while also promoting good overall health, many homeopathic vets recommend natural remedies made from plant based ingredients. Using herbs such as Arctostaphylos uva ursi, Berberis vulgaris, and Cantharis, these remedies can not only help to stop a puppy frequently urinating small amount but also balance out bacteria levels in the body and strengthen the immune system.

By incorporating natural remedies into a regular health routine, you can ensure that your puppy is getting everything it needs to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet rich in protein, plenty of clean water and a regular urination schedule can all help to ease the distress of a puppy frequently urinating small amounts.

Accidents will happen, especially while puppies are still growing, but you should never assume that your puppy’s “accidents” are all normal. Be aware of the symptoms of urinary tract problems and don’t hesitate to consider using natural remedies to help maintain your puppy’s good health. With a little nudge from nature, your puppy’s accidents can become a thing of the past!

Just like humans, cats feel miserable when they are sick. As a pet owner, it is your primary responsibility to keep your feline friends healthy and happy.

With proper care and nutrition you will have a friend for life in the form of your pet cat.

Here are some tips on how you can properly care for your cat’s health:

1. Feed them properly.

Every cat has a preference when it comes to food. There are several types of cat food available in the market. Try each one until you find out which variety your cat prefers.

However, you can still try to mix the variety of cat food you prepare so that your pet will have a nutritious and balanced diet.

Commercial cat foods have been well-researched so you do not need to worry about the nutritional value of what you are feeding your pet.

Also, supply your pet with a lot of clean water to drink. Having an ample supply of drinking water will lead to a healthier animal.

It does not matter if you serve dry, canned or moist cat food. Just make sure that you preserve the freshness of the food that they eat.

You would also want to opt for a healthy and natural cat food. Remember that it should be made of quality ingredients.

2. Remember that even domestic cats are natural hunters.

Mice can serve two purposes in your cat’s life: prey and dinner. Hunting for mice would preserve their natural abilities to hunt and seek prey.

If you decide that you do not like the idea of your cat regularly “hunting” for dinner, make sure that you provide them with a proper diet. This will result to your cat ending up just chasing and running after their prey for satisfying their natural hunting urges.

3. Watch out for unusual behavior.

If your pet is exhibiting unusual behavior, then the cat might not be at its best condition.

Try to look out for the following symptoms:

– being lethargic or less active than usual – shedding of the fur or coat – it has waxy ears – looks poor and unhealthy

If you see these symptoms, you might want to change the food that you are serving your cat.

Better yet, consult a professional if you see your pet being less active than usual. Your pet might have a sickness or disease, and as a pet owner and cat lover, you would not want that to happen.