posted by Tess on Sep 20
Dog ownership carries with it the burden of a number of other purchases. In order to properly care for a dog and to comply with certain local laws, the owner must have a number of dog accessories in his or her arsenal. Some of these items are necessary, others are merely conveniences. It is important to know exactly what you’ll need to properly care for your dog.
The Essentials
Most of the truly necessary items for dog care are fairly obvious. If you’ve got a dog you’ll need bowls for the dog’s food and water. Mid size to large dogs have a habit of moving their food bowls around the room as they eat. This can make a lot of noise and have the frustrating result of requiring the owner to hunt around for the bowl at feeding time. The problem can be solved by using a heavy ceramic bowl that is difficult for the dog to move around. A sturdy plastic bowl with a rubber lining on the bottom can be useful as well. The rubber on the bottom prevents the bowl from sliding around as Rover enjoys his meal.
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posted by Tess on Sep 20
While you may purchase young, small koi, like other species of creatures, they will adapt their growth and size somewhat, to the restrictions of space. Food and overall conditions in the aquarium will also affect their growth rate, with premium food being important, and overfeeding to be avoided both for the health of the fish, and the health of the tank environment.
Clean water is a must, as is good aeration. Large fish eat a lot of food and produce a lot of waste. If you have a 50-gallon tank, and several fish, you may need a filtration system whose capacity is actually over 50 gallons, in order to keep the water as clean as possible.
You might like to choose from several of the varieties of koi, for a more interesting mix of colors, but remember that koi in their natural outdoor environment, tend to have more intense color in cooler weather, so keep your tank temperature in a moderate zone. If you’d like to have males and females, ask for help from the breeder or store in sexing your purchases. Very young koi are difficult to tell apart, although young adult females tend to have a fuller, cigar type shape.
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posted by Tess on Sep 20
Which kind is your pet? The pooch who is the first one in the car when the door opens, or the kitty who runs to hide at the first hint of travel? Both kinds face dangers on the road, but there are steps you can take to protect them. Even the happiest traveler can get into trouble, and it can happen even on a short jaunt to the grocery store.
What can you do?
1. Always use ID tags. When traveling, add an extra tag with your cell phone number. If you don’t use a cell phone, add the number of a trusted friend who will be at home while you’re on the road.
2. If your pets are microchipped, be sure to call and update your address and phone number. If they aren’t microchipped, consider having it done.
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posted by Tess on Sep 20
There’s nothing like coming home to a happy dog. Your good friend has been patiently waiting all day to see you and when you come through the door, he barks his hello and jumps up to say hi. But a jumping dog is usually not a pleasant thing for most people. It can cause embarrassment around guests, annoy those folks who don’t like dogs as much as you, or even hurt someone with a little bite, scratch or knocking them over.
Since you want to control this jumping behavior, the most effective tool is the good, old-fashioned “Sit”. A dog that is firmly sitting on the ground can’t be also jumping up on you.
To practice this method, have a partner ring the doorbell, and as you are about to open the door, give your dog the “Sit” command. Have your friend come in and if your dog begins to get up or jump, repeat the “Sit” command until the dog quietly sits for you. Remember to praise him for his good work. You can practice this same thing yourself every time you come home.
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posted by Tess on Sep 20
Question:
My 3-yr. old long haired male cat has a discharge from his eyes. Is there anything that can be used to eliminate this problem?
Winifred
Answer:
Hi Winifred,
Thanks for your query. There could be a number of causes of the eye discharge, including a weak immune system, infection in the eye itself or even worm infestation.
We recommend that you put your cat on our Immunity and Liver Support Formula to strengthen immune functioning. A course of Parasite Dr. is also recommended if your cat has not been recently de-wormed.
We also recommend that you bathe the eye in a luke warm solution of a 1/2 cup of water to which you should add 1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda.
Should there be no improvement within 7 - 10 days, please consult your vet.
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