Play Biting
- How Much Nipping is Normal & What to do
About It!
by Lori Verni is a freelance writer, Certified Master Trainer
Puppy
owners often wonder just how much nipping is normal. With their
razor sharp puppy teeth, it can sometimes feel like you’ve
got a little baby alligator instead of a dog!
Some amount of nipping is completely normal… although not
to be passively accepted. Excessive biting accompanied by growling,
can sometimes be a display of dominance or a sign of future aggression
problems.
Like babies, puppies tend to explore the world with their mouths.
Tasting everything from socks and furniture to people’s
hands and feet. While this is normal for a puppy, they still need
to be taught right from wrong so it will eventually stop. Ask
any parent whose child is standing on top of the couch screaming
"Get him away… the puppy is biting me!", and they’ll
tell you they’ve quickly had enough of ripped PJ’s
and scratched arms. So what’s a dog lover to do?
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Car Safety tips
Many of us travel with our dogs, especially in the summer months.
Here are a few tips that may save your dog's or cat's life:
- Whenever possible your pet should be confined to the back
seat and for long trips - in a crate or carrier. This is especially
important for a cat, which is a definite risk to driver, passengers,
and itself if loose.
- Since many dogs enjoy riding in the car another alternative
is one of the many harnesses that attach to the car's seat belt.
While this will prevent injury in the case of sudden stops it
does force the dog to sit up for the entire trip - I haven't
found one yet that lets the dog lie down.
- Do not let your dog ride with his or her head out the window.
While it may be fun for the dog it is the cause of many ear
and eye problems - as well as respiratory problems - due to
polution. If you need to be convinced - try sticking your head
out the window while a friend is driving. Doggy goggles may
partially alleviate this - but would only be recommened for
short trips around town - and never on the highway.
- Do not leave any pet in the car unattended unless:
- The car is parked in the shade
- The pet is confined and the windows are rolled down
- Remember a car can become a lethal object in just five minutes
because of rapid temperature rise of an enclosed vehicle.
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Abyssinian
Cats
The almost translucent coat pattern of this
breed is due to a single gene, first noted in the Abyssyinian.
This gene gives each hair several dark bands, evenly dispersed
on a lighter background, resulting in a striking "ticked"
coat pattern. Abyssinians' ears sometimes have caracal-like tufts,
which add to their striking appearance. Although almost silent,
Abyssinians are active cats; they become attached to their owners,
and demand attention and play. They are natural athletes, climbing
and investigating anything available: curtains, people, or, if
allowed out, fences and trees. They can suffer inherited forms
or retinal atrophy, a blindness more common in dogs.
 Abyssinian
Cats were recognized in England as long ago as 1882. The first
American Abyssinian was born in 1935 and was named Addis Ababa.
Since there has been very little written about Abyssinians, their
history is difficult to outline. Many theories have them appearing
first in Abyssinia, England, Egypt, and Africa, but offer no real
proof or authenticity. The most popular theory is that the sacred
cats pictured on ancient Egyptian artifacts and hieroglyphics
are our beloved Abyssinians, making them one of the oldest breed
of cat. Although they look like a little wild cat, it has never
been proven that they are, indeed, direct descendants of our jungle
beauties.
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Flint River Ranch Introduces Two New
Treats for Dogs
In addition to the new Herbal Wafers Flint River
Ranch has just introduced two other formulas: Chicken
and Rice and Fish & Chips. These
are available in 5 pound and 20 pound sizes in resealable packages.
Please visit: Dog
Treats.
Remember you can now order by phone direct from
the company at 1-800-354-6858 between 8-5 M-F EDT.
Does
your pet have the need for behavior modification? Flower, herbal
and homeopathic essences are the solution
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