posted by Tess on Nov 4
We all love our pets right? But the little critters can be messy at times and wreak havoc with the household fabrics. But I guess if we decide to have family pets, then we shouldn’t really complain about a little dog poop or puddle of cat urine from time to time.
The problem with house pets is that if the owners are out at work or school all day and the mess is done early morning, then it has all day to fester and soil thus making it one heck of a lot harder to clean than if it was caught fresh.
All stains, be they from animals, foods, or wherever, are much easier to remove when they are new. Most fresh stains are quite removable whereas all the scrubbing and rubbing in the world wont shift an old stubborn stain completely. Having said that, there are very few marks that cannot at the very least be improved with the right approach.
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posted by Tess on Nov 3
Cystitis in cats is an all too common occurrence, especially with inner city cats. All cats with cystitis should be seen by a veterinarian as typically this condition responds well and more quickly with medications. Below are my recommendations for both aiding the treatment process and also in helping to prevent this problem.
Treatment aids
–» Ensure that the litter trays in your house are thoroughly cleaned as they are used. Cats are very clean animals and in my experience are extremely reluctant to pee when all is not well with their toilet area! Cats with cystitis need to pee when they need to so that the inflammatory proteins and other irritating factors are removed from the bladder.
–» Whilst your cat has cystitis, use a tinned food as this has a much higher water content than dry. By increasing water intake, this acts to flush the bladder through, again removing the irritation from the bladder more quickly
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posted by Tess on Nov 2
For most people who own pets, these furry friends are more family, than simple pets. For this reason, we see a growing number of people who take their pets on vacation. While this makes things more fun for the owner and the animal, it also comes with a new set of challenges. The best option is excellent planning so you and your pet are comfortable and safe while having a great time.
One of the greatest challenges of traveling with pets is trying to locate a hotel that accommodates. Even though we see the problem lessening, you will still find many hotels that do not welcome pets. This means you end up staying in a hotel other than what you would prefer just for the sake of the animal. Therefore, we suggest as you plan your next vacation, check with the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the state you will travel to, which can provide you with a list of pet friendly hotels. Now, even when you receive this list, you should call ahead to make sure there are no surprises and that you understand any additional charges that may apply.
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posted by Tess on Nov 1
Dogs are wonderful, loyal companions and an integral part of our families. Time flies, though, and in a few short years we start seeing changes in our faithful friends. There may be white hair around their muzzle, they may be less active and energetic, and they may be a little slow getting up.
As a dog ages, his metabolism also slows, just like ours, and his health care and nutritional needs may change. Here is a look at how we can make life a little easier for our aging pets.
Exercise
Exercise is important even for older dogs. They need to keep their muscle tone and weight in control as they age, just like we do. Mature dogs may not have the stamina they once had and do better with frequent, brief walks or short swims. If your dog still likes being active, don’t forget to play his favorite games, like fetch or tug-o-war. Further, older dogs tend to urinate more often so they may need more frequent walks.
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