Order your Dog Mom tshirt today!
Paw-fect Mother's Day Gift Idea.
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The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood
If you've ever loved a pet, you'll want to take 3 minutes to watch this beautiful video by a Twitter friend of mine who has written a beautiful book about loving and losing a precious pet. http://www.thehealingartofpetparenthood.com/Home.html (CLICK ON THE "PLAY" ARROW BUTTON TO START THE VIDEO)
Second Hand Smoke
Read this informative article about how dangerous second-hand smoke is for out pets, too.
http://www.aspca.org/news/national/04-24-09.html#1
Dog Quotes
A couple of my favorites I discovered this month:
My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton
I wonder what goes through his mind when he sees us peeing in his water bowl. ~Penny Ward Moser
Barking for a Cure Dog T-shirts
Dog Dad T-shirts
See my entire selection of Dog Dad, Dog Mom, and Dog Lover Tshirts! Save 10% with Coupon Code TY10
First Home Forever Home
The First Home Forever Home Campaign, by the Best Friends Animal Society, is a wonderful cause that helps organize and distribute pet food donations for people who are having financial trouble. Learn how you can start your own Pet Food Bank in your neighborhood.
http://network.bestfriends.org/news/postdetail.aspx?np=33377
Pets are Good for You!
Did you know that the simple act of holding an animal can relieve symptoms of depression and lower your blood pressure.
In Case of Emergency...
Do you know what to do in the event of a medical emergency for your pet? Print out this form, read it, and then tape it in a handy place for quick reference. Hopefully, you'll never need to use it, but it's always good to be prepared in case of emergency!
http://tinyurl.com/dh58k4
Celebrate Your Dog!
Do You Look Like Your Dog?
New research confirms that dog owners really do look like their pooches! http://tinyurl.com/dfs4kb
How Much Would You Spend On Your Dog? $4.2 million?
A Thai jewelry designer fashions a $4.2 million tiara for his precious pup. http://tinyurl.com/d4ghaf
Ways to help calm your dog during stressful times (thunderstorms, fireworks, etc.) from NativeRemedies.com
What else can you do to help your pet during times of stress? Here are some tips from NativeRemedies.com's Clinical Psychologist and Veterinary Nurse:
- Although it’s a natural urge to comfort your pet during times of distress, by giving your pet attention during a frightening episode such as a thunderstorm, you may actually encourage the behavior. Ensure that your pet feels secure, turn up the radio or put on the TV to mask loud noises and provide a warm, cozily lit area for your pet to sleep in, and then do your utmost to ignore any unwanted behavior. Not an easy thing to do, but persevere.
- Be consistent with your reaction to your pet. The whole family needs to follow the same routine when dealing with your pet’s anxieties otherwise your pet will become confused and even more insecure.
- Consider consulting an animal behaviorist if your pet’s behavior is affecting quality of life.
- The sooner a problem is addressed, the easier it will be to modify the behavior.
- Start socializing your new pet at an early age, allowing pets to become accustomed to trips in the car, strange noises, yelling children, noisy rubbish collection trucks etc.
- Regular daily exercise is essential to help keep your pet healthy and fit, as well as in peak mental health. Bored, frustrated animals can hardly be expected to behave well.
- A confident pet is a happy pet and will be an asset to any owner. This means lots of love along with consistent rules and discipline.
- Natural remedies can be of great benefit in supporting nervous system health safely and effectively.
Be Your Dog's Medical Advocate
More important medical information you need to know... http://www.speakingforspot.com/advocacyaids.html
What Is Doga? Yoga! for Dogs!
With the popularity of yoga for humans, it's only natural that it can benefit our dogs as well.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/04/22/doggies.do.yoga.humans/
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