Pet tips- Flea Problems, Bad Breath, Shedding, Worms

Here's a few quick tips for common problems. A lot of dogs develop a flea problem. try rubbing on garlic power - no more fleas. If Fido seem to have a severe itching problem try using a little apple cider vinegar on the affected spot. Diarrhea? Try a teaspoon full of carob powder mixed with his food. Worms? Garlic again. In fact, most dogs love the taste of garlic, and if you look at the label of many manufacturers pet foods you'll find it listed in ingredients! Bad Breath? Give your pouch a sprig or two of parsley mixed in his food. When you give your dog a bath, add a few tablespoons of baking soda to both the bath and rinse water to give a shiny bright coat. If you have a long-haired dog that's shedding, rub a little olive oil a couple of times a week. A cat's litter box will smell fresh if you add a box of baking soda. Fur balls pass easier if your pet has roughage. Can't get him to eat dry cat food? Try mixing a little liquid from a can of tuna fish.

Weird Photo but People who do this are Weirder

A Seattle pigeon flutters on despite the metal dart piercing its head. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering a $2,000 reward for information on whoever has been shooting downtown pigeons with blow guns. I think the reward is cool if you could also get to shoot a dart from a blow gun at the fool who did this cruel deed to this pigeon!

Interpreting Your Dog's Barking

Though your dog won't "talk" to you in English, you can interpret both her intentions and immediate desires if you know what to listen for. The following table outlines the range of sounds dogs make, providing you with a human translation and the moods behind every utterance.

Overall, a low pitch indicates a more dominant or threatening stance, whereas a high pitch conveys just the opposite — insecurity and fear. A dog whose pitch or vocalization varies is emotionally conflicted. Unsure and unable to properly interpret a situation, this dog needs a lot of direction and interference to feel secure.


Table: Barking Interpreted

Sound Signal
Translation
Condition/Emotions

Rapid strings of three or four barks with pauses between (midrange pitch)
"Gather together. I suspect that there may be something that we should look into."
Alerting call suggesting more interest than alarm in the situation.

Rapid repetitive barking (midrange pitch)
"Call the pack!" "Someone is entering our territory!" "We may need to take some action soon."
Basic alarm bark. Dog is aroused, but not anxious. Initiated by nearing of a stranger or occurrence of an unforeseen event. More insistent than the broken bark.

Continuous barking (a bit slower and lower pitch)
"An intruder (or danger) is very close." "Get ready to defend yourself!"
A more worried form of the alarm bark, which senses imminent threat.

Long string of solitary barks with pauses between each one
"I'm lonely and need companionship." "Is there anybody there?"
Usually triggered by social isolation or confinement.

One or two sharp short barks (high or midrange pitch)
"Hello, there!" "I see you."
Typical greeting or acknowledgment signal. Initiated by arrival, or sight, of a familiar person.

Single sharp short bark (lower midrange pitch)
"Stop that!" "Back off!"
Annoyance bark when disturbed from sleep, hair is pulled, and so on.

Single sharp short bark (higher pitched)
"What's this?" "Huh?"
Sign of being surprised or startled.

Single bark, more deliberate in delivery, and not as sharp or short as above (mid to upper midrange pitch)
"Come here!"
Often a learned communication, which tries to signal a human response, such as opening a door, giving food, and so on.

Stutter bark (for example, "ar-Ruff!")
"Let's play."
Usually given with front legs flat on the ground and rear held high as a play invitation.

Rising bark
"This is fun!" "Let's go!"
Excitement bark during play or in anticipation of play, as in the master throwing a ball.

Soft low-pitched bark (seems to come from the chest)
"Back off!" "Beware!"
From a dominant dog who is annoyed or is demanding that others should move away from her.

Growl-bark (low pitched "Grrrrr-Ruff")
"I'm upset, and if you push me, I will fight!" "Pack mates, rally round me for defense!"
A somewhat less dominant sign of annoyance, asking for help from pack members.

Growl-bark (higher midrange pitch)
"You frighten me, but I will defend myself if I have to!"
A worried threat from a dog who isn't confident but will use aggression is pressed.

Undulating growl (pitch rises and falls)
"I'm terrified!" "If you come at me I may fight, but I also may run."
This is the fearful-aggressive sound of a very unsure dog.

Yip-howl ("yip-yip-yip-howl, with the howl prolonged)
"I'm lonely." "Is there anybody there?"
Triggered by isolation from family and other dogs.

Howl (often sonorous and prolonged)
"I'm here!" "This is my territory!" "I hear your howls."
Dogs use this to announce their presence, socialize over a distance, and declare territory. Although it may sound sad to a human, the dog is quite content.

Bark-howl ("for example, "Ruff-Ruff-howl")
"I'm worried and alone." "Why doesn't somebody come to be with me?"
A mournful sound of a dog who is lonely and isolated, but fears that nobody will respond to its call.

Baying
"Follow me!" "All together now!" "I've got the scent, so keep close!"
A hunting call from a dog that has the scent, is tracking the quarry, and is assuring that his pack mates are alerted and near for assistance.

Whining that rises in pitch at the end of the sound (may sound like it is mixed with a bit of a yelp)
"I want . . ." "I need . . ."
A request or plea for something. Louder and more frequent means strong emotion behind the plea.

Whining that drops in pitch at the end of the sound or simply fades with no pitch change.
"Come on now! Let's go!"
Usually indicates excitement and anticipation, such as when waiting for food to be served or a ball to be thrown.

Soft whimpering
"I hurt." "I'm really frightened."
A fearful passive/submissive sound that occurs in adults as well as puppies.

Moan-yodel (for example, "Yowel-wowel-owel-wowel") or Howl-yawn (for example, a breathy "Hooooooo-ah-hooooo")
"I'm excited! Let's do it!" "This is great!"
Pleasure and excitement signals when something the dog likes is about to happen. Each dog will settle on one of these sounds to express this emotion.

Single yelp (may sound like a very short high-pitched bark)
"Ouch!"
A response to sudden, unexpected pain.

Series of yelps
"I'm really scared!" "I'm hurting!" "I'm out of here!" "I surrender!"
An active response to fear and pain, usually given when the dog is running away from a fight or a painful encounter.

Screaming (may sound like a child in pain combined with a prolonged yelp)
"Help! Help!" "I think I'm dying!"
A sign of pain and panic from a dog who is fearful for its life.

Panting
"I'm ready!" "When do we start?" "This is incredible!" "This is intense!" "Is everything okay?"
Simple sound of stress, excitement, or tense anticipation.

Sighs
"I'm content and am going to settle down here awhile." "I'll give up now and simply be depressed."
A simple emotional signal that terminates an action. If the action has been rewarding, it signals contentment. Otherwise, it signals an end of effort.
Source: dogs

Sniffer Dogs search rubble in New York for Survivors

Rescuers with sniffer dogs and heat-sensing cameras are searching rubble in New York for survivors and victims of a crane collapse.
Four construction workers were killed when the giant crane toppled in Manhattan's affluent East Side.

At least 17 were injured in what Mayor Michael Bloomberg called one of the city's worst construction accidents.

It destroyed a four-storey townhouse and demolished parts of five other buildings.

On Sunday construction crews positioned a second crane to help remove pieces of the toppled crane, and begin removing piles of bricks and debris from the street.

The crane, which stood 19 storeys high, was being used in the construction of a new high-rise apartment building.

'Freak accident'

Saturday afternoon's accident happened during an attempt to extend the crane to allow workers to start work on a new level of the building, said one of the owners of the company managing the construction site.

Stephen Kaplan, of the Reliance Construction Group, said a piece of steel had fallen and cut one of the ties holding the crane to the building, causing it to detach itself and fall.

We're going to sue the hell out of them, of course

John LaGreco
Owner of wrecked bar

"It was an absolute freak accident," he said. "All the piece of steel had to do was fall slightly left or right, and nothing would have happened."

He added that his company had sub-contracted the work to different companies, and was not in charge of the crane.

'Big crash'

Residents of the devastated townhouse said they were relieved that the accident had happened at the weekend, when fewer people were in the area.

John LaGreco, owner of the Fubar tavern on the building's ground floor, said an employee and a second person in the bar, which was closed, had been rescued.

"It's unbelievable that this happened," the Associated Press news agency quoted him as saying. "We're going to sue the hell out of them, of course." Source: BBC News

Pet First Aid

Anytime a cat or dog vomits three or more times a day form more then one day, you should seek medical consultation. Continuous vomiting requires immediate medical attention. Causes: Diet.....Excitement...Food poisoning......Eating grass............ Danger signals include: High fever...Abdominal pain or bloat (emergency) Blood in vomit....." Coffee grounds" in vomit (indicatees bleeding) .......Dehydration...... Action: Remove feeding dish.... Give water sparingly.......Offer ice...... Feed cooked rice, or rice pablulum (bland diet)..for 24 hours- small frequent meals.....Monitor animal for any danger signals.

Why do I bother

Why do I bother to blog Dog news or Post funny pictures or jokes abut dogs? Because I love dogs. Dog also have causes and we as people can help! Save the dogs is such a cause, and this is why I write about whats going on in the world of dog news and how dogs are mistreated. I also write about how dogs bring us so much happiness into our lives. This is why they are called mans best friend and this is why I have this fund drive going on in order to help the dogs and I ask you to open you hearts and donate whatever you can into the CHIP IN BOX I have placed on my blogs page. Just donate a few dollars, every little bit counts and will help to buy food, and heartworm treatments and give shelter. You can make a difference in these dogs lives. You can make it better. Do not wait until tomorrow to think about it.. Give to the CHIP IN BOX now and help Save the dogs and know your doing something good and feel good about yourself for helping out.

Seized Pet Dogs back with owner

This story has a happy ending.

Hooch is back with his owner
Two dogs saved from a destruction order by a magistrate earlier this week have been returned to their owner in east Belfast.
Mongrels Roxy and Hooch spent the last year in a dog pound, because it was thought they were pit bulls.

The animals were seized by Belfast City Council last January after a report that their owner, 64-year-old Irene Chambers, kept dangerous dogs.

However, on Wednesday a magistrate accepted the dogs were mongrels.

Dismissing the charges he said the dogs were owned by a "loving and caring lady".


Roxy has also been returned

Mrs Chambers cried when the ruling was made.

The dogs are now back home in Knock Way but have to be kept apart until they get used to each other again. source: K9 news

Blind man shopping

"If she falls its my ass

" Here is a joke I heard and thought it cute and I wanted to share it with all of my friends on the web I do hope you get a laugh out of it..... Blind Man Shopping
A blind man walks in to a department store with his seeing eye dog on a leash. As usual the store manager behind the customer service counter looks up, notices the customer is blind, and not wanting to stare quickly looks away again.
Out of the corner of his eye the manager sees the blind man start swinging the dog around over his head with its leash. Shocked, the manager runs over and says "Mister is there a problem - is there anything I can help you with?"
The blind man calmly replies "No thanks - I'm just looking around."

Is your dog a spoil brat

Have you spoiled your dog to much that now she or he is spoiled Rotten? If your dog has several dog behavior problems, take your time and commit to solving one problem at a time. Confusing him with multiple things at once will only result in failure, for failure when you otherwise should succeed.

Start with a commitment to make your dog walk properly for a period of thirty minutes each morning. Study different training methods until you find the one that is best for your dog. It is not a matter of "one size fits all."

Remember, a disciplined pet is a happy and obedient one. An unruly pet is no happier with himself than you are. If you love your pet, make him happy with fairness.

Do not over-commit and try to change everything at once. It often becomes overwhelming, and people fail that way. Take it nice and easy. With a case such as this, the goal you must have in mind is to finish the race. You must be patient. Be a winner.
So avoid a spoiled brat dog, or correct obnoxious and disruptive spoiled brat dog behavior, by being firm, fair, and consistent – not caving in to every whim and fancy of the dog. Like a fussy, demanding, whining, spoiled child, when your dog displays brat dog behavior, he is not at all happy. Either you demonstrate leadership and control, or your dog will fill the void in an unacceptable way – which increasingly gets worse. You must and can restore a right relationship with your pet and right order in your home with vital dog obedience training. Source: ezine articles: Rena Murray

Puppies found dead in dumped rubbish

Two puppies have died after being found among a litter of four dumped with rubbish fly-tipped in West Sussex.
The black cross breed dogs were found in a cardboard box containing wood shavings at Lee Farm Lane, Patching.
The puppies were described as being in a very poor condition and were taken to a veterinary surgeon in Worthing for medical attention.
Police said they were found on 29 October, and have urged anyone with any information to contact them. Source: news

Dog Jokes

Q: What do you get if you cross a dog and a cheetah?A: A dog that chases cars - and catches them!Q: What happens when it rains cats and dogs?A: You can step in a poodle!Q: What sort of clothes does a pet dog wear?A: A petticoat!Q: What do you get if you cross a dog and a lion?A: A terrified postman!Q: What happened to the dog that ate nothing but garlic?A: His bark was much worse than it's bite!

Dog is a very Good Momma

Ananova A dog swims more than 4km every day to nurse her newborn puppies who are stranded on an island. The dog, already a celebrity in Chongqing city, is called Huahua by local people. She gave birth to four pups at Shanhuba, which has become an island in the Changjiang River due to the heavy rains this summer. Huahua swims 1.2 km to the island every day to nurse her four babies. Then she returns to the Changjiang River, following the flow of the water, to swim another 1.1 km to another part of the city to feed herself. If you liked this post, you will love these!Sexy Nurse CommercialFunnies Dog EverHas Anyone Seen My Dog? Share This :IF you like this post buy me a beer