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The raw food pet industry is in full bloom.That is a wonderful thing because raw food can help your pet thrive in ways you could not imagine. A raw diet can help your pet get off insulin, heal their inflammatory bowel disease and we could go on for a week. But…before buying what you believe is a “balanced” diet for your pet, especially if it is your cat, you need to get just a bit educated. Cats and dogs have vastly different dietary needs. Feeding your cat raw food designed for a dog, (and many manufacturers will not make the distinction) can be harmful to your cat.

When you decide to buy prepared raw food for your kitty, here are some things you HAVE to look out for:

1.Calcium/Phosphorus ratio. Cats, as opposed to dogs, have quite a narrow range of the calcium to phosphorus content of their diet. The ideal range for cats is 1.2 – 1.4:1 Calcium is found in bone and phosphorous is found in muscle meat and organs. Various types of meat will have various levels of phosphorous. When purchasing a raw prepared diet it is a must that the food has the correct ratio of calcium and phosphorous. If the information is not readily available on the manufacturers web site, nor on the package, you will need to email and call them. Make sure you get a definitive answer with the exact numbers including how they arrived to them. An imbalance of Calcium and Phosphorous can cause a serious imbalance. Next is the:

2.Percentage and Type of Vegetable matter. Adding some vegetables to a feline diet is OK as long as it is a small percentage. 3-5% is OK. The food you feed should contain max 10% veggies. No grains, of course! The percentage may not be readily available and you may need to contact the manufacturer. Garlic and onions can cause anemia in cats and should never be used. Tomatoes can exacerbate arthritis and most vegetables will raise the urinary pH which can cause urinary tract issues. Herbs should never be used long term and are frequently added to raw prepared diets. We would avoid any pet food containing herbs. Many herbs safe for dogs and humans are toxic to cats. Next We Have:

3.Organ meats. Does the food contain organ meats and at what proportion? What types of organs are included? Feline diets should contain approximately 10% organ meats. Organs provide important vitamins and other nutrients vital for the cat.

4.Taurine. Taurine is an essential amino acid to the cat. In the wild, cats get an abundance of Taurine from mice. (But how many domestic cats get fresh mice routinely?) While all meats contain Taurine to some degree, handling and freezing the meat diminishes the amount. Some meats, like rabbit have a dangerously low amount of Taurine. chicken have a various amounts with chicken hearts having a high amount. We recommend you add Taurine to ALL raw food you give your cat. It is not only easy, but also inexpensive. A big plus is that even the finickiest of cats will notice! Add about 1000 mg per pound of raw food. A deficiency can be serious, causing blindness and even death. Adding some is an easy insurance.

Feeding your kitty a raw diet is absolutely ideal.You and she will love the results. Just make sure the food meats the requirements for a cat.

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Of all the creatures which man can rely upon, dogs are the ones deemed as his best friend. Still, eating the remote controlling or chewing your sofa is one of those nasty things that they’re just fond of doing. It is because they have that characteristic of being dynamic, but they are at home with a TV addicted couch potato. A dog is more likely to feel depressed if he is matched with an keeper who has a different lifestyle and this can sometimes create a tense in a human relationship.

When bringing a dog into your home, there are activity levels that you should be able to think about since it will determine the factors needed by the dog to keep him fit not just physically but also emotionally. Having a dog that needs walking twice daily can in some way give those idle adults the kind of exercise that for so many years, they have been taken for granted.

Idle individuals are not likely to change their ways enough to make a good fit between them and active dogs. The dog will be the one to endure the consequences of having a lazy owner as he won’t be able to get what he genuinely calls for in a regular outside time since the owner is more likely to slacks off on walking.

Giving your dog enough physical exercise is not equivalent to giving him the amount of daily activity that he needs. You should give your dog his required time to walk, run, jump and relax for each day. You might as well go to the park for a walk with your dog on a leash or even just around your block. You don’t have to put your dog on a leash to let him enjoy the freedom of running and playing if you have a home with a fenced yard.

Mobility limitations can sometimes be a problem of some older adults and if this is the case, choosing a dog that calls for a lesser daily physical activity is the best thing to do. There are individuals who are inclined to have their recreation or relish the feeling of relaxation out-of-doors and they are those of which active dogs would love to spend their lives with. Meeting at the end of the day is what both the keeper and the dog gladly anticipates, when they can play pursuit in the park or go for a run together.

You should be aware that the trend to be more physically active goes with those dogs of bigger sizes. Those dogs with the heritage of being working or hunting dogs can be sited as examples of these dogs. The desire of getting busy and working off their energy is just some of their built-in traits. Dogs such as Irish Setter, Doberman, Beagle, German Shepherd and Greyhound are built for movement and agility, thus, it is natural for them to need some kind of physical exercise everyday.

Having an extremely large dog who can easily outweigh his owner such as the St. Bernard and Bull Mastiff doesn’t mean that you have an active dog since size can actually fool you. Rescuing a missing skier or other things related to that might have been the main activity that a St. Bernard does according to the movies, what you don’t recognise is that to sleep in front of the fireplace is the physical activity that ordinarily takes up most of the dog’s time.

Small dogs like Poodles, Pekinese and Chihuahuas can live in small places and forgo the daily long walk in the park, but their nervous temperaments cause them to be high in physical activity around the house. Some of the natural actions that they keep on doing may include the unstoppable running at all directions and jumping or bouncing on you or your guests, but they do calm down when the energy burst is spent. That’s the point where the little dogs crawl back on your lap or on their plush pillow for a well-deserved nap to recharge.

There are a lot of things that you need to think about just before you decide on buying a dog. Take time to evaluate your living space, personality, and individual physical activity level so that you can come up with the best dog profile that can be compatible to you thus will give you a lasting and harmonized human relationship.

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Most people know that if you really want to be successul losing weight, you need to exercise. But getting motivated for that walk can be hard so you may want to enlist the help of “man’s best friend” to keep you motivated.

Even if you don’t really want to go for a walk that day, your dog really doesn’t care. They want to go for a walk and may drive you crazy if you don’t take them for one.

Taking a walk is good for both of you. We recently found out that our dog could also stand to lose a few pounds. Even though we live out in the country and our dog can run around outside at will, our vet told us it wasn’t the same as taking her for a daily walk.

So a few month’s ago the daily walks with our dog and my husband started. I go along on the walks but I don’t actually hold the leash because our dog doesn’t really walk, she pulls on the leash like an Alaskan sled dog because she wants to go faster and smell more things. I have a hard time controlling the dog when she’s in the mood to pull on the leash like that, which is most of the time and she’s not a huge dog, she weighs less than 50 pounds but she’s strong enough to nearly pull my husband off his feet if he’s not paying attention when she sees a rabbit or squirrel that she thinks needs to be chased.

At first the walks were only a mile in duration. Now my husband and dog, her name is Montana, walk three to four miles a day, walking for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. There are days my husband does not feel like going for a walk. But, Montana knows the routine at our house. After my husband walks in the door at night and has eaten she knows it is time for a walk. That’s when Montana starts to act like she glued to my husband. She follows him around the house, dancing around him, licking his hand when she can, wagging her tail, and looking at him in that happy “we are going for a walk now aren’t we” way.

They have only missed a few nights and that was because it was storming with lightning. On those nights my husband rewarded the dog by playing a game where he chased the dog (yes, he chased her around the house much to her delight), and played a long game of tug of war with her to tire her out and make her not miss her walk too much.

Has that walking helped? You bet. Our dog had lost two pounds and my husband had lost 10 pounds without making any changes to his diet or any other exercise besides those walks. I’ve lost more, but I’ve also been making an effort to eat better as well.

I’m not advocating that you get a dog just to help you exercise every day. But if already have a dog, get up off that couch and take him or her for a walk every day. It will be good for both of you.

And if you’re wondering where to get a good dog to take on walks, then head on down to your local humane society – they’ve always got great dogs looking for a good home that you can adopt.

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If you have any soft dirt in your yard your dog likely enjoys digging around in it. You start gardening or planting something new and your dog makes a mess and never seems to stop. Your perfect yard can instantly become a big mess along with your garden. Your dog may be just enjoying himself but it makes his digging makes life difficult for you because you want a beautiful yard.

Dogs are natural-born diggers. Some breeds are actually bred to dig out certain prey so this digging behavior is instinctual for them. If your dog is a natural digger it may be more challenging but there are some things you can do to control the digging.

It is important for your dog to engage his curiosity, learn about and explore his surroundings. But most people want a beautiful yard too. You must control his digging or even stop it completely if you want to keep your yard beautiful.

Dogs sometimes dig because of boredom. They crave entertainment. He may be experiencing separation anxiety because you are away. Maybe he istrying to dig out an escape route so he can leave the yard. He may even be digging because of something as simple as controlling his own temperature. He may be too hot and trying to cool down or he may be too cold and trying to get warm.

You can get your dog to lessen or even stop his digging behavior. First make sure that he has enough time with you and gets plenty of exercise and playtime. You can also make sure that he has toys that he loves. Often dogs will try to bury bones so if you give your dog bones to chew on make sure you replace them with chew toys or rawhide bones.

Clicker training often works well to stop digging. Watch and see when your dog starts to dig then click the clicker to distract him, give him a command that means “no digging” and give him a treat. With some persistence and consistency, clicker training can be very effective.

You can also try to fill up his holes with undesirable things. You can fill the hole that he has been playing in up with garden mulch, sticks, pine needles and so forth. When he comes back he will dig and find the undesirable things in his hole and he will stop digging. You can also bury a balloon that will pop in his face as he digs. This will not hurt him but it will scare him and he may stop the digging. Some trainers also recommend putting dog poop into the holes as the dog will no longer want to play after he finds his own poop!

If your dog is a natural digger you could go with the flow of his natural tendencies and train him to only dig in a certain place. This takes patience but it can work well once you succeed. Be persistent in your training and you will get your dog to stop digging.

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All of us had been exposed to the presence of this one particular breed in almost every historical event in the world. From historic battles and rescue operations to lively entertainments, this dog is just everywhere showing off a natural ferocity and aristocratic posture. The instant someone sees this dog, he or she can exclaim the name Doberman.

Gone are the days when this animal is considered as a fearless and intimidating watchdog, guard dog and police dog. Modern breeding of ardent Doberman fanciers managed to transform its ferocity in to a lively and active disposition that suits the lifestyle of modern families and human companions. Being the calmer and loving version of its self today, many approve that it does make a wonderful job being a pet for many families and companion for different kinds of people.

In the process of selective breeding, alteration or minimization of the fierceness of the Doberman was made possible. Moreover, there were studies that proved that Dobermans in North America are far tamer than the Dobermans in Europe as evidence of the different breeding strategies used. All in all, the modern Doberman should be highly active, fairly fearless and curious, and poorly aggressive.

The Doberman has an innate self-assured and fearless stature that’s why people mistake them as barbaric. The truth is, this dog is loyal, intelligent and watchful and you can depend on it at any situation given the proper training. This is a breed not to be scared of but to be proud of instead, for they only want harmony and love from the family that owns them.

The Doberman is a medium- size and squarely built dog with a short coat to boast. Its body is compact, sinewy and muscular with a body hugging, short- haired coat wrapping. The coat comes in different colors such as black, black & tan, blue-gray, red, fawn and white.

The Doberman breed is said to have started in Apolda, Germany in 1890. A local tax collector and dog catcher named Karl Freidrich Dobermann bred the first Doberman in a desperate need to have a companion that is fearless and loyal that will accompany him to his routines on the dangerous German areas. Having access to the dog pound, he had a plethora of dog breeds to choose from.

Dobermann had several varieties of dog breeds that he believed possessed the needed qualities for his new breed and they were the now extinct old German Shepherd, Pinscher, Beauceron, Rottweiler, Thuringian Sylvan Dog, black Greyhound, Great Dane, Weimaraner, German Shorthaired Pointer and Manchester Terrier. It isn’t clear as to how the Dobermann managed to mix or rationalize the exact proportion of dog breeds in able to conceive the Doberman. According to experts, however, there are at least four of these breeds that majorly contributed to its inception.

When Karl Dobermann passed away, it was Otto Goeller and Philip Gruening who continued to develop the Doberman until such time it became the Doberman that we know today. From a fearless and ferocious tax collector companion, the Doberman is now the well-loved loyal and sociable family pet. The development and perfection for this breed still strives to this day and because of these efforts, it is but definite that the Doberman will become better and more popular in the future.

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Puppies love to get up to mischief. Destroying furniture and shoes seems to come naturally to them. In this article I will teach you 5 simple things you can do to stop your puppy chewing for good.

Firstly, get your puppy to the vet for a check up if she hasn’t had one recently. We need to make sure there are no medical conditions making her need to chew.

Chewing is natural, but you need to decide what is acceptable and what isn’t. Puppies chew as a form of learning (just like human babies) so it shouldn’t be banned totally. Apart from just protecting your house, you also need to teach dogs what they can’t chew because of dangers in chewing – such as electric cables etc.

The best way to teach your puppy what it isn’t allowed to chew it to use the “No” command. Give a firm “No” anytime you catch your dog chewing something it shouldn’t be, then take that item away from the dog if possible. If your puppy persists, give it a squirt of water to the face.

Don’t rush up to get the object from your dog as it will think you are playing. Slowly walk to the dog and remove the object it’s chewing. For objects that can’t be moved, consider using a spray deterrent such as bitter apple spray.

You shouldn’t be attempting to stop chewing entirely as it is healthy, try to redirect your dogs chewing to items that can be chewed on such as chew toys for example.

Some puppies and dogs may resist when you try to teach them not to chew. If this is the case, be cautious as your dog may turn aggressive on you.

The tips above will work and your dog will stop chewing, all they need is a little practice and patience. Give your dog some time and she will end up mastering them.

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The Border Collie is considered to be the most intelligent dog in the world and this is not so surprising since it is a herder dog, which means that it uses a sharp sense of intelligence in order to guide and traffic sheep extraordinarily. And because of such high intellect, it also bested the best herder dog in the world category. This dog is not a bit snotty and high-maintenance unlike the toy dog group but it is lovely just the same and in fact, many families around the world favor the Border Collie as a household pet.

This breed originated in the borders of Scotland-England and Wales-England from the dog herding breeds. It is said that the first Border Collie or Collie first appeared during the late 1900’s and that the modern Collies today root back to a dog named Old Hemp. Old Hemp was born in September 1893 and possesses an extraordinary strength and ability in working and it is where the present day Collies got their working ethics.

The Collie’s fur is not as fancy as the others but it is colorful and lovable just the same. This breed appears in different varieties of colors but the most common combination is black and white. Other colors include blue, lilac, red merle, blue merle, brindle and “Australian red” or gold; and they can appear mixed or single-colored.

As farm dogs, the Border Collie is the best sheep herder there is and it does this job not only excellently but with an innate power that makes sheep and other livestock obey him and allow to be guided by him freely. This dog has a keen sense of intelligence and herding instinct that is unique to its kind only and its work ethics are popularly regarded as superb. When the Collie works, it works with utmost attention and intensity and it wants to work closely with its master.

Although known for being the best sheep dog in the world for centuries, the Border Collie today is being popularly adopted as a family pet. This household companion is protective of its master and his family and tends to be affectionate towards people they are familiar with. This creature strives best and does great with a family that are active and who has lots of time to share with this him; without proper attention and enough activities, this dog tends to acquire a negative behavior.

This dog possesses an infinite amount of energy and at farms, it is utilized accordingly. However, life at home is not as demanding as the life in the farm and so this dog’s unused energy must be directed towards other vigorous activities. Without an ample amount of exercise, this breed tends to be skittish, moody and abnormally hyper.

As aforementioned, a Border Collie is best suited to live in a family of active people or the very least, people who are well-aware of the needs, temperament and characteristics of this breed. If its owner is dormant and neglects its needs for vigorous activities, its mental and physical health gets damaged. If this happens, the dog tends to display a dangerously neurotic form of behavior such as restlessness, digging, chewing, and even to the extent of slamming itself against a wall.

They also tend to be overly sensitive to motion and therefore will obsess over moving things such as cars and even humans walking. When this happens, they are clearly unsafe for little children and will become unpleasant in every way. Many people start taking in Collies without knowing the needs and the imperative requirements in caring for this breed so they end up giving them up to rescue shelters.

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Much like the home, the backyard of a contentious pet owner must be thoroughly checked and “puppy-proofed” to ensure that there are no harmful chemicals or plants that can make your pet sick or anything that may potentially cause harm.

Equally important is ensuring that when your dog is in the yard, it is safely protected by being kept on a leash or within the confines of a safe pet fence. Not only is this an important way to prevent your pet from being harmed but it’s also the law in many cities.

Enclosed dog runs may seem like a good alternative to putting up a big fence in your yard but few people realize that this has to be placed over a cement floor and inspected regularly since some pets will dig under it.

While the solid floors may make waste cleanup easier, pets are rarely happy within such an enclosure which is just like a cage rather than a place for exercise. Quality dog runs can also be expensive and when all things are considered, they aren’t the bargain that they might have originally seemed.

Hands down, the best alternative is to grant your pet access to a large portion of your yard. To make your pet safe, enclose your yard with quality dog fencing. This way, your dog has the liberty to run and roll in the grass as much as it wants and you can breathe easier knowing that your beloved pet is safe.

Quality pet fencing comes in a variety of styles and sizes so there’s one for your particular needs.

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There are many different varieties of quality pet fences in the market today and it’s up to you to weigh the pros and cons of each type and make a good decision based on the information you have. To help you make the right choice, here are some types of fences to consider:

The Snow Fence – at first glance, snow fences seem like a good substitute for its more popular counterpart, the chain-link fence. Snow fencing, however, should be given careful consideration prior to its purchase. While snow fencing provide a visual barrier for your dog, it tends to be very weak, flimsy easily damaged. It also fails to provide a safe barrier between your pet and the outside world.

The Masonry Wall – masonry walls can be erected at a fairly reasonable cost and require little repair. But they are subject to vandalism, can be tunneled under and can block your view. Additionally, larger and more athletic breeds of dogs often find their way over such fences, making them somewhat questionable as a means of reliable pet containment.

The Electric Dog Fence – this is another common form of pet containment. Featuring a small electrical fence that is used together with a special collar, this type of fencing teaches the dogs about their visual boundaries. While an excellent form of dog fencing, it has its drawbacks. Due to the visual boundaries, it sets itself up as a fence that can either be jumped over or tunneled under, depending on your dog’s desire to escape.

The Hidden Fence – is a popular variety and one of the most highly regarded methods of pet containment. Recommended by many top breeders as well as veterinarians and top animal welfare groups, this quality dog fence is comprised of a hidden fence buried beneath the ground combined with a fully adjustable collar and contentious training.

Training teaches your dog to realize the boundaries in the yard using a light sensation which can be adjusted in increments to find the gentlest form of stimulation to enhance your dog’s training. The hidden dog fence provides a form of pet containment which is not only invisible to the naked eye but will prevent your dog from trying to jump over or tunnel under this dog fence.

Additionally, the hidden fence allows you to block off certain areas (like the pool or the garden) without having to put up unsightly fences throughout your yard. It will save you a substantial amount of money in the end. Because it is buried, the hidden fence requires far less upkeep and maintenance than other forms of traditional fences.

Usually all that’s required to maintain a hidden fence is to check the batteries in your pet’s collar. The collars of quality hidden dog fencing systems usually have low-battery indicators, removing all the guess work.

Don’t be afraid to ask around and getting the opinions of others before buying any fence. Speak to reputable breeders and veterinarians, check public Web sites or ask friends and family members to get more information.

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How crucial is the gender of a puppy when finding a pet? Will the gender of your new dog make it easier when it comes to training? It depends upon what you are wanting when choosing a puppy. Both male and female dogs will make wonderful pets and probably the most important part of choosing a puppy is not the gender but rather the personality of the dog and how it responds to you and your family.

Many factors go into the selection of a pet. The size, temperament and level of care that the breed requires are far more crucial than the gender of the puppy. Much like humans, male and female dogs have distinct personality attributes but either gender can make a wonderful pet and either gender can be well trained.

Unless you are focusing on breeding dogs you will want to make sure that your dog is spayed or neutered. Breeding puppies is a huge responsibility and most regular pet owners want to leave that pressure to the professionals. There is much more to breeding puppies than just having a cute litter of puppies every so often. If you do plan on breeding puppies then you will have to deal with having your female dog go into heat every so often and making sure that your male dog does not go out roaming in search of a female in heat. Spaying and neutering is just common sense.

Female dogs are generally smaller in size but have sweeter temperaments. Male dogs often have lots of energy and endurance. Some trainers suggest a female dog for a family with young children, as they think that the maternal instincts of a female can carry over to the children. Male dogs often are more territorial and therefore they are often believed to make better watchdogs.

Dogs, whether they are male or female, do have their own personalities. Female dogs can be just as aggressive as male dogs and male dogs can be just as loving and sweet as female dogs. Characterizations like these are just generalizations and there will always be an exception to every rule. The important thing is how your dog’s personality fits with your family.

Some behaviors are more prominent within a certain gender. For example, male dogs will mark their territory more frequently and female dogs tend to be more independently minded. However in times of stress a female may also mark territory and a male may show an independent streak. It is all relative.

Housetraining may be a little bit easier with a female puppy but all puppies can be housetrained so this is not a reason to pick a puppy. Male puppies are often used as police dogs because of their increased endurance. It may be reasonable to consider the gender of your puppy if you are looking for something specific, however, a great pet is one that has a pleasant personality that fits into your family regardless if the puppy is a male or a female.

Both males and females have their own challenges that come with raising a puppy but the rewards are the same regardless of gender. Males and females both make wonderful pets and that is really what you want.

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