Posted on July 5th, 2010 by admin in
pet dog When the body temperature of the dog rises above normal, the dog requires extra energy to cope with the illness. As you would know, the diet of the dog plays a very important role in the regulation of its health. The diet of the dog should be regulated accordingly.
If the diet of the dog is not improved, the extra energy requirement of the dog shall be met by the utilization of the reserves of the body. To prevent such a scenario, make changes to the diet of the dog immediately upon the discovery of the fact that the dog is ill.
The change in the diet can be calculated by estimating the additional calorie requirement of the sick dog. The general rule is that for every degree of temperature above normal, the dog should be given three calories per pound of body weight.
If the temperature is 1 unit above normal and the body weight of the dog is 25 pounds, the normal diet of the dog should be supplemented to provide for 75 calories of extra energy. The easiest way to enhance the calories supplied to the dog is to add corn oil to the diet.
A single tea- spoon of corn oil provides 45 calories of energy. Further, corn oil enhances the taste of the food and will also help the dog eat more despite its poor appetite due to the illness.
Fevers of prolonged duration result in a loss of body protein as well as energy consumption. The protein being lost can be replaced by adding three ounces of cottage cheese or one hard-boiled egg to every pound of canned food or every tour ounces of dry food.
A body of a sick dog not only requires extra energy to cope with the illness but also extra protein to restore the body protein lost due to the illness. The best way to replace protein is to add:
? 3 ounces of cottage cheese, or
? one hard boiled egg to
? every pound of canned food or
? every four ounces of dry food.
No changes need to be made to the diet on account of the illness except for the additions mentioned above. The supplements should begin as the illness begins and ends only when the fever subsides. Begin the protein supplement if the fever persists for more than 3 days.
If the fever is caused by an infection, the vet usually prescribes a course of antibiotics to cure the illness. The prescription of antibiotics for the dog will also lead to changes in the diet.
Humans are more vulnerable to bacteria as compared to other living beings including dogs. In fact, many beneficial bacteria living in the intestine of the dog produce essential vitamins like Vitamin B- complex. This vitamin is very important for the health of the dog
Antibiotic therapy, as the name suggests, destroys the bacterium causing the illness in the dog. However, the therapy will also result in the removal of many beneficial bacteria residing in the dog. This deficiency may lead to a fall in the production of vitamins.
Add water-soluble vitamins to the diet of the dog to enhance its vitamin intake. Further, add a gram of brewer’s yeast per ten pounds of the weight of the dog. This will not only restore Vitamin B- complex in the body but also improve the appetite of the dog.
Posted on July 1st, 2010 by admin in
pet bird When someone goes out and buys a pet bird and a cage, they have just taken on a big responsibility. A pet bird requires special care and to have a happy, healthy pet bird, the owner must have an understanding of birds in general. When taking on a bird as a pet, it is highly recommended that the owner obtains at minimum, some sort of “Guide Book” about caring for birds. Too many people buy birds, get them home, and do not have a clue of how to properly care for them.
One of the most important and first things to consider, once you have brought your new bird home from the pet store is the location of the cage. The location of your pet birds cage will make all the difference in the world, when it comes to their health and well being.
Make sure that if you place the cage near a window, that the bird is not getting full sunlight directly on it. Although birds get plenty of sunlight as a wild animal, when they are caged, try to avoid full direct sunlight. It’s O.K. to let them sun for about thirty minutes at a time, but no more than a couple of times daily. Try and locate the cage away from any entry doors that may allow for cold drafts during the winter as well. Do not place the cage directly over heating or cooling vents, as this can severely dry out your birds skin and feathers.
Never, ever locate your birds cage in a kitchen area or area where there is cooking going on. Keep the cage away from teflon coated pans, aerosol grease sprays or hot water. When cleaning around your birds area, be careful with aerosol cleaning sprays, as a birds lungs are very delicate and can be easily damaged. Do not smoke cigarettes in your bird cage area as well. Burning incense near the cage is not recommended either.
Location of your pet birds cage is just one small thing you can focus on to have a healthier and happier pet bird. Just make sure as a bird owner that you have some sort of a bird guide book for reference, and learn all of the warning signs that your bird will exhibit if there is a potential problem. Birds really do need a lot of specialized care.
Attleboro, MA – According to Jupiter Research, Online Classified advertising will reach 3.5 Billion Dollars annually by 2007. Pet classifieds are expected to triple in numbers every year as more internet users seek classified listings online for their pet needs.
Pet and pet services classified ads online are creating new marketplaces where pet service providers, pet breeders, and pet owners are meeting and doing business 24 hours a day and seven days a week using the internet. According to the IAB (Internet Advertising Bureau) in a study sponsored by Price Waterhouse, Classified Advertising Spending was at 577 Million Dollars for the last quarter of 2005. This represents an annual spend of over Two Billion Dollars. Although the Report does not specify the type of classified ads that were posted online, it is easy to guess that Pet and Pet Services Classified ads have grown with every other category.
And while this type of advertising online has continued to meet the needs of legitimate service providers and those who may want to post a pet for sale ad; it has also led to the necessity for these website operators to take steps to reduce the number of scams and frauds that are perpetrated through pet classified ads. Petboro.com has recently modified their database to remove free memberships in order to deal with scammers who had been posting fake ads.
According to Sarfaraz Nasir, the webmaster at Petboro, “In order to remove fraudulent postings on our site, we have removed more than 6,000 free members and now only allowing paid members to post classifieds.”
By changing to a paid membership base and allowing only paying members to post their classified ads, Petboro has in effect created a system that will protect both pet buyers and pet sellers. Petboro will allow people to post their Wanted Pet Classified Ads without registration and without cost, but only registered members will be able to contact the advertisers. Paid Membership benefits include placing unlimited pet classifieds with photos plus free directory listing in the Pet Business Directory. Membership fee is only $4.99/month. New members who sign up can get two years for the price of one.
As online pet classified websites continue to crop up, it will be important to recognize that established sites such as Petboro.com have experience in helping people find the pets they want while minimizing the risks associated with conducting business online. Using an established pet classified listing website also provides those who have pet services to advertise with a safe and cost effective place to sell their wares and services.
Pet Finder websites and pet classified ads websites will continue to see progressive growth as more and more people go online to find services and products.
About Petboro.com
Petboro.com was established in 2004 and has been serving the pet needs of its members proudly for over 2 years. With a continuing commitment to excellence in the pet classified listing services and a strong desire to prevent pet classified advertising fraud, Petboro.com remains a “safe haven” for advertisers of pets for sale ads, pet adoption ads and pet services ads. Free Classifieds Articles
Do you have a cat that sprays outside the litter box? If yes, then you have smelled the horrible odor and experienced frustration when attempting to get your cat to stop spraying. To resolve the problem, you must first figure out what is motivating your cat to spray.
Territorial marking is the number one reason why cats spray. Felines are compelled to let others of their kind know that they are around. They may also spray when they are looking for a mate. If you have another cat in your home that fights with the culprit kitty, the spraying may be done to show aggression. Cats hanging around outside of your house can also cause your cat to spray. A move to a new home, the arrival of a new child, or other upsets to the cat’s daily routines can cause the behavior. A cat that is under any kind of stress such as living in a noisy household can also resort to spraying.
Generally, male cats are the prime spraying offenders. But, some females will also spray, especially if they are in heat. The unique smell of spray is due to chemicals in the anal glands that are expressed along with a small amount of urine.
If your cat has not been neutered or spayed, doing so is likely to solve the problem. But, some altered cats will still spray. For the best results, the surgery should be performed before the age of six months.
One thing that you should not try is punishing your cat. Kitties do not understand the relationship between behaviors and punishment, and the stress may cause your cat to spray even more.
Regular cleaning and scooping of the litter box is important as some cats will spray as a form of protest against poor litter box maintenance. Keep routines consistent including bed time, play time, and feeding. When your cat sprays, be sure to clean the area with enzyme cleaner so that no odor remains. Otherwise, the cat may return to the same spot to spray again.
After trying measures to curb spraying, take your cat to a veterinarian. Bladder infections and other health issues can lead to the behavior. Drugs for anxiety such as Prozac can also be prescribed, since your cat could be anxious even if you are not aware of it.
For fighting cats, put them in separate parts of your home if possible. Unfortunately, sometimes the best choice is to give the spraying cat to a new owner. Neither cat will be happy if they are constantly picking fights. Especially if no other cats live in the new home, the cat may stop the behavior.
Another option if the spraying appears to be over territory is to confine the cat to a small area of your house. The feline will not have as large of an area to defend, and may decide to stop spraying. At least the number of messes to clean should be lessened.
Cat behaviorists analyze cat behavior and develop plans to change unacceptable actions like spraying to more desirable behaviors like using the litter box. They can be successful in working with you and your cat to develop better behaviors.
Posted on June 21st, 2010 by admin in
cat toy Cats are proving to be one of the most popular pets you can own. They are a domesticated animal that date back around 8,000 years and beyond. There are several different breeds of this animal with the most popular being Siamese and Persian. Like any other pet, including dogs, cats can cost money to take care of properly.
You need to think about the costs associated with keeping a cat. Obviously you will need food and
you will need to consider the costs of a veterinarian. You will also need litter for the litter box, which can get quite expensive as the years go by. Your cat will need a food dish and a water dish. You should also get your cat some toys as well, such as a scratching post, cat toys, pet carrier and a bed. An ID collar is a good idea also, just in case your cat gets lost.
The age of your cat will influence the feeding of your pet. Older cats require two small meals or one large meal for the day. Kittens, on the other hand, require several feedings a day until they get around the age of 12 weeks old. At three to six months of age, cats need to be fed three times a day. Canned food is good for cats, although any food that has been left out longer than 30 minutes needs to be thrown out. Canned food gets expensive very fast and you should always keep in mind that some may need to be thrown away when you buy it. Cats love canned food, although it doesn’t have any benefits to their dental health like dry food does.
An alternative to canned food is dry food. You can leave a supply out for your pet. When you give your cat dry food, you should always make sure that he has enough water. Dry food costs less than canned food, and it can also help to prevent the buildup of tartar on the cat’s teeth. When you buy dry food, you should always look in terms of health and benefits and stay away from generic food. Even though generic food may be cheaper, it may not offer the nutrients your cat needs.
If you have a kitten, you should only give him food designed for kittens. you will also need to clean and refill his water dish every day. You should avoid giving kittens and cats cows milk, even though they really like it. It can cause diarrhea. Treats are fine on occasions, but too many of them can cause your cat to get fat. Feeding your kitten human food is good on occasion, although you may have to mix it with cat food.
Cats stay fairly clean by themselves. You will need to give them a brushing at least once a day. You don’t need to bathe them very often. Brushing reduces the risk of hairballs and keeps your cat’s coat nice and clean. If you keep your cat indoors, you will need to have a litter box in the area that is easy for the cat to access. You should scoop it on a daily basis and clean it out once a week. Cats do not like to use dirty litter and will scratch it out onto your floor. They want it nice and clean.
Cats do require some work, but they are great pets that will provide you years and years of
companionship. As long as you take car of your pet, take them to the vet for checkups and generally love them, they should remain healthy and happy pets. A healthy and happy pet makes for a healthy and happy owner. They will get sick from time to time and knowing how to care for them will make a lot of difference.
If you own a pet then you’ll be bound to have many pet health questions. These can range from a simple, “how do I know if my dog is ill?” to a more complicated “what can I do for my molting spider?” All these pet health questions and more can be answered by your vet, or even the nice people down at the pet store.
Another good source for you to use to ask these vital pet health questions is the internet. Here you can find online vet websites which can help you in answering most of your pet health questions. You can ask any questions that you need to know the answer to and be assured of getting a reliable answer.
You can even find kindred spirits who have gone through the same things that you’re going through now, with their own pets. These people might have found different ways of dealing with the same problem you have now, or perhaps they could tell you how to enhance your present method so that it works better. Whatever the case you can be assured of at least some help from this vast resource, and it’s one of the best places to find information on your many pet health questions.
Then again if you don’t like new fangled things and would rather do things the old fashioned way you can always go down to your veterinary clinic and find some answers to your pet health questions that way. The staff should all be able to help you and you should be able to get sound answers to all your pet health questions.
Then again another resource that you have is the library. This also works very well in your favor but you will need to find the correct reference section before you get anywhere. The information that you can gather at the library is vast and although it might be time consuming, you can get most of your pet health questions answered.
This is also a good place where you can check out some books on pet health which you want to buy. Afterwards it will be a simple matter for you to go to the bookstore and buy your reference guide to your pet health questions and keep it handy in your home.
If you’re a conscientious pet owner then most of the time you will be having a few pet health questions. This is good as it shows that you care for your pet and only want the best for it. So ask as many questions as you like to be able to take care of your pets better.
Posted on June 13th, 2010 by admin in
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