January 25th, 2009
Every dog should get their shots. It is just proper care to make sure that they get their rutine vaccinations. We just gave our dog one today and it reminds me of how important it is to keep up with their health. Pet vitamins are another good way to make sure that they are healthy. They need to stay lively and strong so they feel good and stay in top health. We are responsible to make sure it stays that way. So make sure to get yourself a reminder if you have to and get your dog their rutine shots and do whatever you can to keep them healthy.
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January 11th, 2009
I am glad that most of the snow has melted from the 2 feet we had. It is not fun being stranded and not able to get out of your own driveway. The weather is still fussy, but I am glad to be able to get in the car and go somewhere when I want to. One thing is for sure. Our dog loves the snow. Perhaps we should get a nice coat from blingblingpuppy.com though to help keep him warm when he is out in it for walks and potty breaks. After winter, spring is looking pretty good to me.
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December 29th, 2008
It is just starting to warm up a little bit, and that is a good thing. It snowed almost 2 feet in the last week and a half. We were just able to pull out of our driveway today for the first time since the snow fell. Our little white dog loves the snow and it was funny watching him run through it as it was taller than him. He had to literally leap to get above it, but he really enjoyed it. We also enjoyed watching him run through it as well. I know that winter has really just started but I am really looking forward to spring.
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December 17th, 2008
It is important to make sure that you keep your dogs mouth healthy. This includes not just the teeth, but their gums as well. A product like oral health is meant to keep your dogs teeth clean in between vet cleanings. All you need to do is sprinkle a little bit on your dogs food before they eat. For storage, you need to keep in in your refrigerator after it is opened. For when you need to put your dog on a diet there is another great product called k-9 slim down. This great product cuts starch digestion by 75%. This helps to reduce carbohydrate digestion which will help support weight loss. When the starch is blocked, the dog will burn fat instead resulting in an average 5% weight loss in an 8 week period. Getting your dog to a proper and healthy weight is critical to good health. Slim healthy dogs tend to live longer than overweight ones.
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November 28th, 2008
When you get a new puppy, one of the first things that you want to do is give it a good name. Sometimes it is hard to think up a good name. Sometimes a good name comes with a little time and observence of your puppy. There is a really great site that has a list of great puppy names. There is a list that goes from ‘a’ to ‘z’. You should have no trouble finding a good name there. Some of them are quite clever, and some of them are really funny.
After you have given your new puppy a good name, you are going to have to get them some basic supplies as well. You will need a decent bed, some toys, a good collar and leash, and things like that. Don’t settle for cheap products that fall apart in a couple of months. Good pet furniture is a bit more expensive, but worth it. Make sure that you purchase quality products that will last for a while. You can even find toys that are durable enough to withstand the abuse of a teething puppy and still look good. Puppies are a lot of fun and the initial thrill of naming them and getting them their first things is always a pleasure.
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November 21st, 2008
If you are like many dog owners, it is hard at times to not spoil your dog. Whether it is an extra treat or two, or buying them extra goodies, spoiling them is part of the fun. If you plan on spoiling them this year, then there are a couple of items that might catch your interest. If your dogs needs something different to sleep on, then a bed like this brunswick striped bed is a great gift for your dog. If you want to give them a collar that really sparkles, then one like this bella collar should do the trick.
Spoiling your dog is too much fun. They don’t ask a lot from us. When we do these things for them, we know that they never ask us for them. They give us love all the time and all they ask from us is for some food, shelter and some attention. That is why many people love to shower their dogs with extra attention and nice gifts every once in a while. So if you are thinking about spoiling your dog with something really nice, just do it. Anything that we can do to show our love to them is worth it.
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November 14th, 2008
You need to be sure that when you are looking for a new puppy that you find one from a reputable breeder and not a puppy mill. Puppy mills are notorious for the mistreatment of their dogs. Not to mention that since the puppies are not treated well, many of them haven’t been properly vaccinated either. So the dog you wind up getting could have any number of diseases. If you are going to look for a new puppy on the internet is a valuable tool if you know where to look. You still have to be careful and find a site with a good reputation. There are many good dog breeders out there that want their puppies to find loving homes.
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November 10th, 2008
Oral hygiene is important for your dog. If you don’t keep your dogs teeth clean, they run into the same problems that a person does. The problem with this is that most dogs don’t like having their teeth brushed. Many times owners will have to take the dog into the vet just to have their teeth cleaned. Sometimes it helps to have special toothpaste for dogs that tastes like chicken or something like that, but that still doesn’t help much a lot of the time. If you are one of those that has a dog that easily cooperates with you for this then congratulations. Most everybody else has to take them to the vet for this. There is one thing you can do for your dog and most dogs like it. This is also a part of oral hygeine. There is a great product that not only eliminates bad breath, but also bad gas as well. It is called dog smog. A few squirts into their mouth or a few drops in their water and there you go. This along with a good teeth cleaning once in a while will keep your dogs mouth healthy. A healthy mouth contributes to overall health. You can find this product and more at www.blingblingpuppy.com.
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October 30th, 2008
If you send your kids out trick-or-treating this year then you will need to be extra careful with the candy your kids bring home. No, I am not talking about razor blades in the candy, I am talking about not letting the dog get a hold of any of it. This is especially true if they were to eat some chocolate. Most people know that it is very toxic to dogs. It is just that there is an over abundance of candy at many peoples homes this time of year and a dog would jump at the chance to eat some of it if they could. It is a good idea to make sure that you keep all the candy in one location such as a bowl or jar just in case.
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October 16th, 2008
Now that it is getting colder, you need to be thinking about what your dog will need to be comfortable this Winter. Even if they are an indoor dog they will still have to go outside to go potty. If your dog is a shorthair dog then you might want to consider investing in a coat especially if you live in a part of the country where it gets really cold. If you have a back yard and let them out to do their business and then they come right in, then it won’t be necessary. If you take them for walks though, then it will come in handy. When it comes to buying pet supplies, you will want to look online for the best deals.
Concerning their paws, you will need to be careful of them becoming chapped and cracked from the cold. You will also want to protect their skin and coat. There are great products that protect from this happening like this fur butter product. It soothes dry skin and leaves the coat shiny and healthy which is even more important in cold weather. There are plenty of good grooming and spa products for dogs on the market. You also want to make sure that you keep your dog hydrated and well fed. If you keep them outdoors then they will spend even more energy just staying warm. Lastly, make sure that they have a comfortable place for them to sleep. If they sleep outdoors then make sure that they sleep in a dry location.
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