Saturday, May 4, 2013

Diet for Dogs (BARF Diet)

  • The BARF diet probably does not sound like the most pleasant diet you have ever heard about. However, the term BARF stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food.
  • This is something that many people are starting to choose for their dog.
  • In evolutionary times, dogs and cats diet consisted of raw foods and this diet returns them to the eating habits that their ancestors once had.
  • While the ancestors of both dogs and cats mainly consumed whole food that was raw, times have changed and a lot of people feed their dogs processed food which definitely is not very healthy.
  • When switching your dog to this diet, the diet of your pet will be balanced.
  • A lot of people fail to realize how unhealthy a lot of dog food is for their animals.
  • A lot of the food on the market for dogs is actually very processed and not so healthy for dogs at all. Dry food, regardless of it claims, will not make your dog live a longer and healthier life.
  • A lot of the food you find in the stores for dogs actually consists of flavor enhancing ingredients and pesticides amongst other harmful and unhealthy ingredients.
  • When you decided to start your dog on this diet, you will see the dramatic changes almost instantly.
  • Your dog will not suffer from allergies and skin conditions that it may have suffered from at some point in time. Aside from eliminating the allergies and skin conditions, there are quite a few other benefits that come along with changing to this diet.
  • A lot of dogs have tarter buildup which basically leads to bad breath and ugly teeth.
  • This particular diet, however, eliminates tarter and leaves your dog's teeth looking beautiful and healthy.
  • Your dog will no longer suffer from itchy skin and allergies and his or her coat will look healthier and shinier than it did before.
  • Beside from these benefits, your pet will also lose weight and reach an ultimately healthy weight. It will have a stronger immune system which helps fight against illnesses and health conditions.
  • This is extremely beneficial because you do not want your dog to suffer from illnesses or get sick.
  •  This is what your dog truly needs in order to live a healthier and happy life. There are many people who would suggest this diet, even veterinarians.
Aside from the benefits, your dog will actually enjoy the BARF diet. This diet consists of eating an assortment of raw meats. Meats include beef, lamb, pork, and chicken or a combination of the different meats. If you would like your dog to live a happy and healthy life, switching to this diet for your dog is something you need to do.


Hope This Post Was Useful For Your Dogs Diet.

Know The Behavior of Your Cats

Cats are also wonderful animals. They are friendly and quite conscious in every act. Prior to buying cats as pets, it is advised to learn about their behavior and nature. 

They do have some behavioral issues like using the litter box, biting, being destructive with their claws, and excessive attention seeking problem. Always remember that cats are not at all bad in behavior, they are just uninformed a little in their nature and need care given to them.

 You must try to solve their behavioral problems one by one so that your pet cat does not feel confused and frustrated. Here are some most referred to behavioral issues in cats.

1.Attention-Seeking Behavior:
  • Cats do have attention-seeking behavior as well as increased vocalization when together.
  • The causes of these things may differ from one cat to another like emotional problems, physical pain, excessive punishment to the cat, and so on.
  • If they are suffering from Rippling Skin Disorder, this may also result in howling in the night hours.
2.Feeling Aggressive Towards Other Cats:
  • When you have cats in pairs or own more than 2 cats at home, it may result in fights between them.
  • In case the aggression is continuous and active between cats, it will turn out to be ugly and you will have to interfere.
  • The aggressive behavior between cats may occur because of some fear, redirected ruthless behavior, or due to some territorial issue.
3.Aggressive Behavior towards Humans:
  • The cats may feel angry towards people because of their master’s poor training in the early years, fear, love and many other factors.
  • You must be able to deal with such behavior of your cat. Try to curb their scratching and biting activities.
4.Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior in Cats:
  • Just like human beings, cats can also involve themselves in obsessive-compulsive behavior
  • They will show such behavior in acts like feeling hypertensive, wool sucking, fur pulling and extreme licking.
  • If you will understand the cause and will try your best to eradicate the problem, this will ensure speedy recovery of your cat.
5.Destructive and Harmful Chewing by Cats and Kittens:
  • Destructive chewing by cats is undesirable, first, because of the potential of danger to the cat, and second, because of damage to family valuables.
  • Causes of destructive chewing by cats can range from teething in kittens to curiosity or boredom, and even because of a nutrient deficiency.
6.Destructive Scratching by Cats:
  • Are you troubled by harmful clawing by your cats? Please don't consider Draconian measures such as anti-clawing a cat.
  • There are a number of ways you can keep your cats' claws happily engaged in legal clawing with these articles and aids, while protecting furniture and carpeting.
  • Look into getting a scratching post or tree.
7.Cat Urine Problems:
  • Inappropriate elimination (litter box avoidance) is the number one reason cats are surrendered to shelters.
  • By eliminating physical causes, such as urinary tract infections, then targeting other common reasons for litter box avoidance, you can help your cat overcome this undesirable behavior.
  • Remember that cats don't like to use a dirty toilet any more than you would.
8.Shyness and Fear in Cats:
  • Is your kitty a "scary-cat?" Shyness and fear stem from a number of causes, but can be overcome with gentleness and patience, as these tips explain.
  • It is always important to allow your cat to set his own pace, and to be patient if his pace is slower than you had hoped for.
9.Stress and Anxiety in Cats:
  • While stress itself is not of behavioral origin, it can lead to a number of problems often considered behavioral, such as litter box avoidance or depression.
  • When behavioral problems suddenly appear, savvy cat owners soon learn to first rule out signs of health problems, and next for stress factors, such as changes in the environment.
Hope All These Tips Where Helpful For You.Thanks For Reading My Post With Patience.

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Friday, May 3, 2013

Simple Steps To Successful Cat Training

Well, we all know that cats can be very stubborn and that they usually have a mind of their own. This unfortunately makes it very difficult to train a cat.But, does this mean, a cat cannot be trained? No, not at all, contrary to what most people think, cats can be trained.
  • However, to make this work, you need to start training your cat when it is still very young.
  • I would even say, anyone who uses the right approach can train a little kitten.
  • On the other hand, training an older cat is very difficult and in many cases even impossible.
  • The secret to training a little kitten is to make it think that you are her mother and soon your little friend will start imitating what you are doing.
  • But first, you have to gain the trust and confidence of your cat.
  • This may take some time and patience, and it is really important that you don't shout at your cat or display any other aggressive behavior.
  • The fastest way to get your cat to do what you want is to be tender and loving with it and to encourage and reward it when it does the right thing.
  • Cats, like most animals like praise and they learn quickly that it pays off nicely when they do what you want them to do.
  • If you do have to reprimand your kitten don't use its name when doing so, because you don't want it to associate its name with something that might upset her.
  • As I already mentioned, it requires some patience to train a cat and it is important to remain consistent and diligent at all times until you obtain the desired results.
  • This also means that other family members and even friends that may visit you should use the same kind of commands and routines with your cat as you do.
Of course, this is not absolutely necessary to successfully train your cat.I'm also aware that this might be something a bit awkward or difficult to ask from someone else, but it will surely help and allow you to train your cat in less time than it would normally take.
  • So, what should you do when your kitten doesn't want to follow your instructions? By all means, never hurt it.
  • What you can do to reprimand your cat when it is doing something wrong is to flick a little bit of water at it or to clap your hands slightly to frighten it.
  • So, now you know the basic cat training techniques and as I already mentioned, be patient and don't give up too quickly.
  • A cat can be trained, especially when it is still very young and as you will see, a trained cat is just so much more fun and it is well worth the time and effort.



DOG CARE AT HOME (PART-5)

  • Some dog breeds require extra attention when it comes to grooming.
  • If your canine bears an unruly coat, extra wrinkles, or sensitive eyes/ears, you may find yourself taking on some additional work.
  • Professional groomers are always available to take the load off your hands, or you can tackle the tasks yourself if you are confident of your efficiency.
  • Grooming doesn't have to be dull; there are many fun accessories to add to your canine's cleaning time.
  • There are a wide variety of scented dog shampoos and conditioners, as well as designer doggy colognes for extra good smelling pooches.
  • Drying your pal off can be efficient with a pair of microfiber dog drying gloves instead of the everyday towel.
  • After some fun in the tub there are cozy dog bathrobes to lounge around in until clean coats have dried completely.
  • If your pup gets icky eyes, use some doggy eye wipes to clear up any messes.
  • Top off a solid cleansing with a fresh breath tablet for dogs, everything about your canine will smell nice!
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DOG CARE AT HOME (PART-4)

  • Your dog may not like the idea of having an ear cleaning, so be sure to remain tolerant and affectionate.
  • Try petting your pal while you clean their ears. Doing the cleansing in the bathroom is the best idea; it will help for an easier clean-up.
  • There are doggy ear cleaning washes and doggy ear cleaning powders available (or you may concoct your own wash using half white vinegar and half rubbing alcohol).
  • To start, put a generous helping of cleaner into your dog's ear and rub at the base for thirty seconds.
  • After the half minute rub, allow your canine to shake their head free of excess cleaner.
  • With a cotton ball, wipe down the noticeable part of the inside of your dog's ear to finish the cleaning.
  • Don't use Q-tips on your dog and maintain a gentle touch throughout the process.