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June 22, 2010
Putting your dog on a diet can seem like an easy task, but many dog owners find it difficult to stop overfilling their dog’s bowls, and to stop providing numerous dog treats and leftovers. However if your dog is overweight it will be in their best interests to reduce the amount of body fat they have to carry around. Severely overweight dogs can be susceptible to numerous health problems.
However whilst putting your dog on a diet, it is important to supply them with food which is nourishing, provides all the essential vitamins and minerals, as well as the right levels of protein. It is often suggested that a diet containing at least 25% protein is required in order to help maintain a lean body and help support a dog’s immune system. It has been shown that lean muscle burns more calories than fat does. Therefore helping to maintain your dogs muscle tissue, is vital when trying to help them lose weight. When a dog looses significant amount of muscle mass, then their metabolic rate can be altered, which in turn means that they a expending less calories. It is said that over half of a dog’s dry matter is made up of protein.
There are a variety of different light dog foods on the market from brands such as Iams, Eukanuba, James wellbeloved, Royal Canin and more besides.
It is important to remember that diet or light dog food products are usually designed for normal adult dogs that are overweight. There are not designed for puppies or pregnant dogs.
June 19, 2010
As almost all cat owners will know, cats truly love to scratch; unfortunately they can often scratch the most inappropriate things. Even though a cat’s claws can be trimmed, it is not actually suggested that you remove them completely as cats in fact really enjoy scratching and it is a type of entertainment for them. As soon as cats learn that they have claws, a cat owner will start to see the damage to their, chairs, wallpaper, table legs, carpets and other fixtures and fittings which they can damage. This is where cat scratching posts come in handy.
Cats really love to climb on things such as beds, kitchen work surfaces and tables. They also like to hide inside cupboards and under beds and under other furniture. Scratching posts are available with platforms and other special nooks and crannies. This basically creates a very exciting activity centre for your cat. This provides valuable exercise for your cat, but furthermore it enables you as the pet owner to keep an eye on your cat to prevent your home being ruined.
Therefore locating a cat scratching post which your cat really likes to use and which genuinely enthrals them is critical. However this can be quite a tricky task indeed. A good start is to look for behavioural patterns within your cat to see when they like to scratch. It is usually good practise to place your new cat scratching post in an area where your cat will normally scratch furniture or next to their preferred chair. If however you are still finding it hard to persuade your cat to use the post, then there are certain scratching posts on the market which contain catnip, which should entice your cat to use the post. Scratching posts can be purchased from any good pet shop.
June 17, 2010
The majority of pet owners aim to make their pets as happy as possible. As long as you follow the basics, this task should be very easy to achieve. Pets are very much like humans, in terms of needs. To be a responsible pet owner, it is important to understand the needs of your pet and do your best to satisfy those needs.
Below are a few simple pointers to help ensure your pet is happy.
Sleeping
Having a nice snooze is very beneficial for pets. It enables them to recharge their batteries. Therefore it is important to supply your pet with a comfortable bed. This should ensure your pet has the right conditions in which to get a restful sleep.
Travel.
Most pet owners will have to travel with their pets at some point in time. Therefore it is important to make sure your pet is comfortable during transit. For dogs and cats there are specific carriers and crates that you can buy. Furthermore there are special travel calming products that can be purchased. These can be useful if your pet gets very anxious whilst travelling and can prevent sickness.
-Pet Food
Everyone loves to eat good food and enjoy a nice meal. Pets are just the same and they too have their favourite foods. There are many different brands on the market including James wellbeloved, Iams, Royal Canin, Eukanuba, all offering different varieties of pet food. As a general rule of thumb, value brand food usually contains more fillers and bulking agents, with less meat in the formulation. This usually means you will have to feed more of it, to ensure your pet is getting the right nutrients. However sometimes a pet will turn their noses up at certain foods. Therefore choosing one they will like can be trial and error.
Grooming.
Most pets love to receive attention, and therefore grooming is something which they can really enjoy. There are some really great products on the market which help the average pet owner to make sure their pet looks in top condition. Products like the Furminator are innovative new products which help to take the hassle out of removing excess hair from your dog and cat. People will definitely notice when your pet looks like a million dollars.
Pet Toys
Pets love to have fun and remain active. Providing them with relevant toys can make this a lot easier. There are many different pet toys on the market ranging in budget and durability. Pets need mental and physical stimulation to remain healthy and happy.
June 10, 2010
- Cat should live in dry, warm places. If their environment is cold and wet, this can cause health problems.
- Cat should have the ability to hide when they feel scared and anxious. If they are unable to hide, then it can cause anxiety problems.
- Cats can be very territorial animals and as a result they can become very emotionally attached to certain places. New environments with unfamiliar smells can cause distress and anxiety.
- Cats are very intelligent creatures. Cats like many other pets, need lots of physical and mental stimulation. If they fail to get this, then they can suffer.
- Cats by their very nature are very inquisitive animals. It is always prudent to make sure there are no potentially hazardous items left about your house, which could cause injury to your cat.
- Cats require easy access to a litter tray. This should be located as far away as possible for their food and bed.
- If you have more than one cat in your house, then it is best to supply enough toys, beds and hiding places for all your cats. This prevents fighting and enables them to get away from each other when they feel scared.
- If you are travelling with your cat, or taking them to a new place, then it is best to use a secure cat carrier & when you arrive, introduce your cat gradually. Putting familiar smelling items in the cat carrier can help your cat feel at ease when travelling and re-locating
- Cats require the freedom to run, climb, jump, stretch and exercise when they feel like it. If you have an indoor cat, then you could consider purchasing a cat activity centre, which are ideal for keeping your cat stimulated. These products can be purchased from any decent pet supplies shop.
- If you are going on holiday, always try to find someone to look after your cat.
- Cats tend to feel safer the higher up they are. For this reason it is a good idea to make sure your cat can reach a high place where it can rest: Shelves for example are great for this purpose.
- A funny thing about cats is that if you move house, they actually may try to get back to their old home. Therefore it is usually best to keep them indoors for 1 to 2 weeks after you move.
June 9, 2010
We all love our dogs and want to spend as much time as possible with them. However problems can occur if a dog becomes overly dependent on human attention and get it all the time whilst they are with us. To steer clear of these potential problems, the following guide will provide some tips:
-You should be the one to decide when you want to interact and play with your dog. Interactions with you dog can be made more exciting with the use of dog toys and dog treats etc.
-Start interactions and play with your dog whenever you like, but it is best to ignore them when they are demanding your attention.
-You should be the one to choose when you want to stop interacting with your dog. This includes stroking, talking to and playing with your dog.
-It is also a good idea to give your dog a sign or indication that you want to stop playing by saying a word such as ’stop’ or ‘enough’. This will let your dog know that you have had enough, you should then try and ignore them for a while. They should soon become passive again. It is best to continuously use the same word so your dog quickly learns the meaning behind it.
-When you arrive home from work it is best to only greet your dog if it is calm and in a relaxed state. If your dog is overly excited, it is best to ignore them until they settle down, and then proceed to greet them.
These tips try to ensure that you are the one to decide to touch, talk and generally interact with your dog. This doesn’t mean you should ignore your dog the majority of the time, but it should ensure that you have continuously positive interactions with your pet whenever you want to, when your dog is calm and relaxed. This ensures that you remain in charge and have a greater level of control over your dog. These tips should also ensure your dog becomes confident and able to handle life on their own, when you are not in the house. These tips should help to stop your dog becoming overly reliant on you for reassurance and give them the ability to cope whilst on their own.
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