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My cat panting issues really worried me to an extreme level. Some say I worry too much about my cats, but I am always looking into their safety and health. I could not live with myself if one of my cats got sick and passed away under my watch. I believe we all have a certain level of demands put on us as pet owners.

It all started the day I just got back from my four day vacation. I was away and out of the house for four days straight, so my cat was left alone. I hate leaving my cat alone, but I understand cats are descent with being left alone. I got home and started to relax and start to watch the television.

I looked down at my cat and noticed that she was sniffing the floor in sort of a funny matter. She would smell the carpet and when she looked back up, her mouth was hanging open. When her mouth was hanging open it seemed as if the cat was unable to close the mouth on her own. This was not only happening once, but around every ten minutes. She would hold her mouth open and pant in such a weird manner.

I wondered to myself what the heck to do. I searched online and of course there was no information. I kept searching for information and was unable to find anything. My husband talked me into just forgetting about it because she was eating and drinking just fine. To this exact day, she still does this and we still wonder what the answer is for this situation she enacts.

Having multiple house pets actually seems to decrease the allergy risk of children, as long as the children have been exposed from infancy on. Recent studies have shown that children raised in a home with two or more cats and/or dogs in the first year of life are less likely to develop allergic diseases than are children raised without these pets. In fact, exposure to the allergens associated with pets very early in life seems to have a long time protective function.

This seems to fly in the face of conventional wisdom. Most people would believe that the less pet allergens in the home, especially for newborns and very young children the better. But studies are showing that exposure early in life not only protects from pet allergies but also grass, ragweed and dust mites. Pet exposure seems to cause the immune system to settle down and shift from allergic type responses. The layman explanation for this strange turn of conventional thought is rather obvious. Our bodies have only recently been subjected to antiseptics and clean germ free environments. Television and other mass media hammered away at us about the dangers of germs, all germs. Commercials sold us products to help keep our kids free from germs and we actually strive to do this. We forget that we would die without the help of billions of beneficial bacteria that co-exist with us in and upon our bodies. Our bodies have an immune response system that distinguishes from good germs or bacteria and bad. The bad bacteria is attacked, killed and or rendered harmless and removed from the body. This war goes on in our body twenty four hours a day. Occasionally things get out of hand and we come down with a cold or flu. That is all part of the beauty of the system because our bodies can more effectively fight against these diseases once we have had them. When our bodies immune system has very little to do because we keep our environment too sanitized and clean, the immune system starts lowering its threshold of activation. That means the immune system kicks in at the least provocation and you have higher sensitivity to allergens which causes allergic response. It is even said that this same mechanism is partly to cause for arthritis in many cases. The immune system actually attacks our joints because it has little else to do. Studies suggest that exposure to more than one pet the first year of life is more beneficial, probably because the variety of potential allergens are increased, giving the babies immune system plenty to deal with. The actual statistics were children 7 years of age were 70% less likely to be allergic to common allergens when exposed to pets as babies. Scientists are trying to figure out the exact mechanisms that make this a reality. They think that pet bacteria release endotoxins that, when a baby is exposed, eventually shift the babies immune system away from responding to the common allergens. Scientists can pick through this mystery as much as they want to but there is a common sense explanation to this. People, even babies, are just not meant to live in sanitized surroundings. Our bodies have spent too many thousands of years evolving and protecting us from the ravages of germs. Giving our immune responses little or nothing to do by having a germ free environment is setting this powerful germ killing machine against its own host.

Like all the other pet owners you also love your pet, and it is your priority to make sure that their living conditions are clean and hygienic.

As dogs come in many different shapes and sizes, there are several small and large size accessories that are essential for dog and should be changed from time to time according to their breed, age and size.

One such object is your dogs’ dog cage. Obviously you love your pet and want it to be able to have the run of the house but for its’ own safety while you cannot always be there, it is a good idea that it has a place of its own, and a doggiesolutions dog cage is perfect for this.

You can easily fulfill one such requirement for your dog by going for the best quality dog cage from a recognized company.

It is a fact that in the market you can find numerous stores offering dog cages and claiming that the quality and price offered by them is unmatched in the market. But most of these stores generally go for fake claims.

It doesn’t matter whether you are searching for a store online or in the high street, it is better that you do your research in advance, feedback reports from other customers are always very helpful, and your best efforts will lead to an optimum quality and reliable dog cage.

One of the best places to purchase high quality dog cages from is doggiesolutions.co.uk  you can have a look at the optimum range of dog cages available with Doggiesolutions. It is one of the most popular pet solution providing stores and it is located in South Heighton, Newhaven. 

Here are some of the reasons that this store stands out from the crowd.

?      Consistent: Doggiesolutions.co.uk is presently a leading online store which is consistent in its service proving right from the beginning. This is mainly because it operates in the market with a clear-cut objective of offering complete service and satisfaction to its customers.

?      Wide range of products: the products offered for dogs are not confined to dog cages only. There are numerous other products as well including toys, bark control collars, dog beds, toilet system, dog coats ad many more. You can look and select best of the products in the market with Doggie solutions

?      Special offers: after becoming the customer of Doggiesolutions.co.uk you can enjoy various offers genuinely or during festive seasons. For various dog and cat products including toys and you can enjoy specific discounts. So what are you waiting for? Go and shop now! 

?      Support: with Doggiesolutions you can enjoy exclusive customer care and support. For all the queries related to dog cages and all the other products you can contact them via the telephone and email them directly.

It can be one of the most stressful situations that you can go through, whenever your pet is lost. All of us love our pets and want to provide the best environment for them. Many of them, however, like to get out and run and they do this on any occasion that presents itself. If we find ourselves in the position where we have lost our pet, it is important that we act as quickly as possible. There are several things that can be done in order to help. Here are some tips to help find your lost pet and to get them back home as quickly as possible.

The sooner you begin your search, the less likely it is your pet will have wandered far. Be sure to search your property thoroughly before moving on to neighboring homes. Ask neighbors if they’ve seen your pet, and if so, in what direction he or she was moving.

Next, you should prepare some flyers to be posted around the area. Somebody should be out actively looking for the pet while the signs are posted. Include a picture of the pet, his or her name, a detailed description (age, sex, color, breed), your phone number and any reward that you are offering for its safe return. Post these at the entrance to every neighborhood and all on as many signs and telephone poles that are available. The more exposure your sign gets, the more likely it will be that your pet will be found.

You should also make sure that you get in touch with any local pounds or animal shelters that are in the area immediately. Alert them to the fact that you have lost a pet so that they will be on the lookout for it and not simply put it in with the general population. Unfortunately, many of these animal shelters will not be very diligent in making sure that a pet is lost and not simply abandoned. Call back on a regular basis and check in person from time to time to see if your dog is there.

Check your local newspaper’s lost and found section. Most newspapers will run a “Found” ad for free, so many people will take the time to place an ad.

Another way to help find a lost pet is to hire some neighborhood children to actively look for the pet. Make sure that they are allowed to be wandering around and then give them each some money in order to look. Let them know that there will be additional money available for the person that finds your pet. Children can be very creative when it comes to taking care of tasks like this.

Be aware of pet-recovery scams. When describing your pet in flyers or in the newspaper, always leave one important identifying mark out of the description. This way, if someone does call with information about your pet, you can verify whether the person really has your pet or not.

When you do get your pet back, consider purchasing a GPS collar so that it does not get lost again in the future.

How do you purchase the food for your dog?  Do you feed your pet high quality, nutritious dog food?  Or do you look for a cheaper brand?

There are some ingredients that you must absolutely avoid in buying your dog’s food.

These include any wheat product such as wheat gluten or middlings, corn gluten or corn meal, or soybean meal.  All of these ingredients are used as a poor substitute for protein.

Wheat and corn are used as fillers.  They are also very hard to digest by our pets.  Corn, wheat, and soybeans are common pet allergens and should be avoided.

Artificial food coloring is in many foods.

It is used in an attempt to make the food look like fresh meat or fresh fruits and vegetables.

Unfortunately, the colorings are made from chemicals.  Scientific studies have shown that artificial colorings make hyperactive children more hyperactive.  These chemicals will impact our pets in the same way.

Chemical preservatives are widely used in pet foods.

BHT, Butylated hydroxytoleuene (BHT), also known as Butythydroxytoluene and BHA, Butylated hydroxyanisole and Ethoxyquin are used as artificial preservatives to keep the food from spoiling.

These unnatural chemicals should be avoided in our pet’s food.  Scientific studies show that they can cause serious damage to their kidneys, their liver, and other parts of their bodies.

Tocopherol is a natural source of vitamin E.  Good dog food should use this ingredient as a natural preservative.

Many pet food manufacturers put by-products in their food.

Why do they do that?  Is it because these by-products provide such good nutritional value?  I don’t think so.

By-products are a great way to keep costs down and put more profits into the pockets of the large companies that manufacture the food.  They provide a very low-quality protein for our pets.  Instead, chicken, chicken meal, lamb, fish, and fish meal should be the major source of protein for our pets.

These by-products are considered “not fit for human consumption.”  They include necks, beaks, intestines, heads, lungs, ligaments, brains, feet, and more.

Many dog food manufacturers use lower standards as far as the freshness of their food.

Some stamp their food with a “use by” date.  But that doesn’t consider the fact that the ingredients may be very old when they are put into the food.

We always hear that “we are what we eat.”  This statement is true for our pets.

Poor protein sources, artificial chemical ingredients, lack of fruits and vegetables play a major role in damaging our pets’ immune system.

They prevent our pets from having the ability to fight off free radicals.  These ingredients will negatively affect the health of our dog whether it be in allergies or serious disease.

At first your pet will show little if any effect from the inferior food.  But over time, they will show signs of allergies – scratching, ear infections, etc.  Or it could be in the form of serious disease such as urinary tract issues, kidney problems, lack of energy, and joint issues.  It will result in rising vet bills.

The bottom line is that by feeding lower quality food, we are slowly killing our beloved pet.

The good news is that it may not be too late to make a change.

You can make a change to a natural, high quality, nutritious dog food.  It will help build a strong immune system and a foundation for solid health.  It will allow your dog live a longer, healthier, and happier life.

On the other hand, don’t be fooled by labels that say, “Ultra Premium Formula,” “Highly Digestible,” “High in Anti-oxidants,” “Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids,” etc.  Don’t believe what you hear in television commercials selling dog food.