Archive for the ‘dogs’ Category

 

Arthritis in Dogs – How to Ease Their Pain

January 31st, 2009

My dog has arthritis, so what can I do for him to help relieve the pain from his sore and stiff joints? Can I give him over-the-counter drugs? Should I stop taking him for walks? You have lots of questions – we have lots of answers… Arthritis is a general term for abnormal changes in [...]

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Basic Dog Training and Obedience

January 17th, 2009

When you get a new puppy or dog, you will want to teach him at least some ‘manners” or basic dog training and obedience. Once you have made a decision on what kind of dog you want as part of your family, you’ll need to train your dog. This will make your life and his [...]

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Doggie Meatballs For Weight Gain

January 10th, 2009

1 ½     lb.        Fatty Raw Hamburger ½        Cup     Wheat Germ 3         Cup     Oatmeal (un-cooked) ½        Cup      Rice  (cooked) 3                      Eggs  (raw) Mix all ingredients together and form into meatballs. Place on cookie sheet in single layer, put in freezer.    After frozen, put in covered containers. Microwave about 30 seconds per meatball, depending on size. Give [...]

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Canine Acne

January 7th, 2009

When you think of acne, you probably think of those teenage years in that embarrassing age of young youth when the face is breaking out with those unsightly ugly lumps and bumps, but acne is not just for human adolescence teenagers. Your dog can get acne as well. What is canine acne? This condition usually [...]

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Treats For The Diabetic Dog

December 27th, 2008

½      Cup         Whole Wheat Flour 2                       Eggs 1½    Pounds    Beef Liver (cut up pieces) Line a 10″ x 15″ jellyroll pan with wax paper.  Place the liver into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the flour & eggs.  Process until smooth. Spread evenly in pan.  Bake at 350°  for 15 min. or until [...]

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What Dog Toys Are Safe and Which Are Dangerous?

December 26th, 2008

There are many factors that play a part in the safety or dangers of a dog toy. One of the  most important things is to buy the right size of toy for the size of your dog. Dogs also have their own personal preference. I’ve learned this from trial and error. I can’t tell you [...]

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VP Biden’s gets a new puppy

December 13th, 2008

Perhaps you have heard by now…Vice President-elect Joe Biden told his wife that if he was elected VP that he would buy them a big dog.  Well, last week Biden picked out a male German Shepherd puppy at the home of  breeder Linda Brown in Chester county, Pa.   Biden showed up at her house along [...]

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Allergic to dogs?

December 9th, 2008

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m allergic to my dog?” Some people do think it’s their dog they are allergic to, but it’s not the dog itself they are allergic to but the dogs dander and even their saliva. Dogs dander is the dry skin that flakes off then floats through the air, thus [...]

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Recipe for Fat Dogs

December 6th, 2008

1 Cup Soy Beans 2 Drops Soy sauce 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil Dash Sea Salt Combine ingredients. Spread in a single layer on a greased cookie sheet. Bake,  (stirring occasionally) for 25 minutes at 325°  Serve warm & crunchy  or  chill for a ½ hour – roll rounded tsp into balls.  @ only 25 calories [...]

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Know How to Take Care of a Dog Before Buying One

December 5th, 2008

Don’t buy a dog without any knowledge of how to take care of him. There is a lot of time and patience involved in owning a dog, and one must be prepared with that knowledge and commitment. I was reading about this woman who has a 7 month old German shepherd/lab  mix and had several [...]

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