Care to Your Dog!

After perusing the internet, I have found a few nice forums for pet lovers and decided to share it with you. http://www.lovemypets.com/Forum/forumPage.aspx

It is my goal to exceed all the other membership numbers that these other forums have (which is a mighty big goal).  However, I think I will just take it one day at a time and have a fun time with it.

Usually people think of pet owners as having a dog, cat, or even a fish.  But I am going to open this forum up for all pet owners!  Maybe you have a snake (which isn’t a furry friend) or you might have a pet goat!!!  Whatever type of pet you have, this forum is for you!

I’m writing this for pet lovers every where , which like myself, there are many out there who are very close to their pets. They will always be there for you, good companions, and rarely complain. However they do in fact need our help through their journey in life.

Over the years I’ve traveled the world, visiting many countries, where ever my work would take me, primarily throughout Asia. I’ve learned and experienced many cultures, and now live in Northern Thailand , surrounded by jungle, but not too remote.

The other day, I was looking across the jungle view, thinking back on all the pets I’ve experienced, and who have come and gone with time. I really have enjoyed to the fullest many Dogs, Cats, Birds through the years.

One thing really struck me though, being a pet lover. I realized a disturbing pattern of most of my pets which, well enlightened me to share my experiences, and hopefully offer some good common sense, preventive steps to protect your pets, as they can and do follow similar heath problems as people.

Preventive, is certainly the right word to use towards your pets life and well being.

I’m going to share an experience with my pets, and these aren’t what you might think, shots, vaccines, give a pet a bath topics, but unique true experience, where many of my pets could have lived a much longer and healthier life, if I would have known these problems before hand.

It started with my favorite dog, a golden Lab-Retriever name Kruger, yes named after the Australian gold coin, do to his short hair and very gold color. He traveled almost everywhere with me, within the states.

I gave him extremely rich canned food, mixed with rich dry food. You see those cans all the time, the picture with rich meat and gravy look on the label.

So the lesson is simple preventive understanding on nutritional guidelines for your pets. If I had picked up a book, and educated myself, he may have lived a much longer life.

Think about this simple preventive, common sense approach as a pet lover, and this certainly applies to more than just dogs.

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Whether it’s a goldfish, a hamster, rabbit, or a bigger animal such as a cat or a dog, all pets require a high degree of pet care to make them thrive and stay healthy.

Too many people who live in either mountainous or hilly territory choose not to walk their dogs, which can result in two detrimental situations: one, the dog will not get the appropriate amount of exercise and can suffer failing health; and two, those dogs (or cats) that are able to run free in a fenced in backyard may still be hunted down and killed by a coyote or some other wild animal that inhabits the hills.

One of the best things a person can do for their pet, especially if the animal turns up missing for some reason, is to put a microchip in the animal’s ear, a procedure done by a veterinarian that doesn’t cause any pain or harm.

And, not only will using this microchip technology prevent more pets from getting lost and not returned to their rightful owners, but it also helps in the realm of animal rescue – there are so many dogs and cats that infiltrate the local pound, and many of them are runaways from their home that are put down and never found due to not having some type of identification on them.

A simple collar does not suffice these days because it’s too easy for someone to either slip it off, or for the pet to lose it on his journey in the big world.

The second thing a person can do for pet care is to learn to make their pet his favorite kind of food.

Recipes are aplenty that deal with how to make organic and healthy natural food for one’s beloved animal.

Many people have turned to making their own dog or cat food for their pets for two reasons – one, it gives them a closer bond with their pet; and two, the pet owner knows that he’s feeding his animal the right food that is full of nutrition, and will serve to prolong the life of the pet.

Whether it is rescuing an animal to make into a pet or just starting a goldfish tank, all pets need loving and nurturing to make up their regimen of pet care. Those who choose not to participate in this will find their pets suffering as a result.

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Most pet lovers are familiar with the need to transport their pet from one location to another, such as to the vet or to another home. This kind of pet transport is usually done by placing the pet in a cage in the car, or teaching it to ride on the back seat. Some people even have a van with a special compartment for their pets, such as show dogs. The dogs can then be transported to shows and back home again with the minimum of fuss.

But what happens when pet relocation has to be international? There are special laws in each country governing and often restricting the entry of pets such as dogs and cats. Often the pet has to go into quarantine to ensure it has no diseases that could be brought from its country of origin. Additionally, International pet transport often involves flying and this is something quite foreign to most animals. Not only that, but airlines have strict protocol governing the transport of pets; you cannot just book an extra seat on the airplane and march aboard with your pet. Nor can it go into the hold with all the rest of the luggage.

The best way to transport a beloved pet for long distances is to book it in with a dedicated organisation such as Pet Transport Australia that knows all the ins and outs of getting pets to their destination safely and in good condition. Not only can they get your pet to an interstate destination with no fuss, they know all the rules and regulations of most countries for pet transport via air or sea and so can facilitate an international journey much more easily.

When you have to move yourself and your family and belonging across vast distances, having your pet taken care of by professionals means one less hassle and worry for you.

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It should go without saying that there is no such thing as a totally safe pet for children. The younger the child, the more vigilant you should be with their interactions with the family pet, no matter how sweet and trust worthy that pet has been. Of course you think that you have the best-behaved dog or cat in the entire world, but would you really be willing to bet your child’s safety and health on it?

Make sure that your child knows how to approach all animals, whether they are their own pets or not right from the very start. Teach your child to respect their animal friends, and you will minimize trouble for everybody. Introduce the pet and the child as early as possible, but separate the two at the very first sign of anxiety for either party. Let your dog or cat sniff baby’s foot, but do not allow them to make move toward the face or neck area. (It might actually be easier to allow the pets to sniff belongings that the baby has used before he even comes home.) Once baby is on the move, make sure that the pet has a room to escape to whenever he feels the need to do so. Some dogs will realize that your noisy, tail-pulling toddler is a nearly constant source of easy food, so he may put up with far more than you ever gave him credit for. Remember though, doggy might have allowed an hour of tail tugging fun yesterday afternoon, but tonight it is ten minutes tops, so watch closely.

Dogs will for the most part whine or growl a bit as a warning that you should get your “puppy” and get it now, cats are not so kind. Sticky fingered toddlers mushing cookies into his fur will get a nice healthy swat from puss, and not always with the sheathed claws. Some cats are nearly saint-like, but others have very low toddler/small child thresholds, so make sure that your cat can get away before he feels the need to draw kiddy blood.

Some pets are poor choices if you have children, even if the child would not be handling the pet. These include snakes, spiders and any other type of creepy crawly that could escape from their cage and bite, or worse, be bitten. Yes, children put everything, including spiders into their mouths, so keep that in mind. Large snakes have been known to view small children as prey sources, so use the utmost of caution if you absolutely must own them.

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Having an exotic pet can be very satisfying but it is definitely not without its risks. As a responsible pet owner, you have an obligation to not only your family’s safety, but the safety of the pet and the community as well. One of the first steps to successful exotic pet ownership is knowledge; knowing what the temperament and habits of your exotic can help you take the necessary precautions to keep everyone out of harms way.

First: handling your exotic pet. Some of the exotics are easier to tame and handle than others. If yours is truly not amenable to being touched or carried, then you must respect that. The only way for the animal to communicate this is sometimes with a painful bite; so if your pet is struggling and trying desperately to get away, do not pick him up!  Remember, some exotic pets may be more dangerous than others, as some are poisonous or harbor dangerous germs that can make you very ill. Exotics can also be very unpredictable, so there may not be any actual warning signs given before a strike. Be especially cautious when allowing younger children to handle your exotics, a child may inadvertently squeeze or scare your pet, or may panic and release him.

Be sure that your exotic pet’s cage is escape proof. There is nothing worse than trying to recapture a creepy crawly or a slimy slitherer- snakes just do not come when called! Rats and other rodent exotics are very adept at escape, and can be very destructive when out of their own habitat, so careful monitoring of their cage is necessary. One very smart hamster managed to pull a neighboring curtain through the bars of his cage and then use the material to shimmy to the top of the cage, and out the top, never to be seen again. Watch for any signs of escape and thwart the attempt!

Always make sure that handling is done when everyone is calm and focused. A brief interaction in the evening is fine, holding the pet mouse during a child’s birthday party is not. Again, monitor the pet and the pet holder for the first sign of problems and end the interaction immediately. Do not allow the pet to be taken out of its cage or habitat if there is someone who professes they afraid of your pet. Terrence the tarantula should not be invited out of his home if Aunt Tilly has arachnophobia!  Wait until Auntie goes home to play with the big hairy spider.

Finally, after you are done handling your exotic, make sure that you and your children thoroughly wash your hands. No matter how you feel about your pet, they can harbor germs in their fur or on their skin. Do not allow anyone to eat while handling an exotic pet, and make sure that your exotic does not get any human food- some items can be highly toxic for some species.

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