Kamis, 25 Oktober 2012

Trick or Treat Safety

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...your dog's safety is paramount! –Kim

Victoria Stilwell's Top 10 Halloween Safety Tips

Here are a few tips for keeping your pets happy and healthy on Halloween:

Top Ten Halloween Safety Tips

Keep the candy bowl away from your pets. Candy is never a good idea for any pet, and chocolate in particular, can be very dangerous for dogs and cats thanks to a toxic chemical called theobromide. Put the candy bowl where your pets can't reach it and be sure to lock the cupboard door so they can't do some scary scavenging.
Careful with the costumes. We may love dressing ourselves up, but I'm pretty sure that if we asked our dogs and cats, they'd agree that they'd just as soon not wear that canine superman outfit you think is so cute. If you absolutely must dress your pet up, consider a simple themed bandanna, or at least make sure the outfit is not constricting, uncomfortable or harmful to the animal. Dog costumes often cover so much of the body that their ability to express important canine body language signals to us or other dogs is compromised, which can lead to unnecessary, avoidable instances of aggression or bites.
Don't take your dogs trick or treating with you, even if you're confident that your dog will be able to handle it. There are too many unknown factors on a night like Halloween, and even if your dog is well-adjusted, some others you encounter may not be. Plus, seeing a bunch of four-foot tall Yodas and goblins can unnerve even the most placid dogs.
Keep your dogs away from the door during trick or treating hours. Again, even if your dog is a good, well-mannered greeter, your smaller guests are not always prepared to see dogs bounding down the hallway or sniffing their candy bags. Just play it safe and keep your dogs and cats locked away in another part of the house for those couple of hours.
Make sure any electric cords for holiday decorations are out of reach of your pets, especially if they're chewers. Nibbling on a hot wire won’t turn out well for anyone.
Be sure your jack-o-lanterns with live flame inside them are also kept out of reach. They can get easily bumped or knocked over, leading to fire hazards.
Halloween is a great excuse to make sure your dog or cat is microchipped. Given all the crazy sights and sounds of the evening, many pets end up running away each year.
Keep your pets indoors on Halloween and in the days surrounding it. There are just too many jerks around sometimes, so play it safe and don't tempt fate.
Head out for your afternoon or evening walk with your dogs well before trick or treaters start hitting the neighborhood. No reason to risk a frightful encounter with Buzz Lightyear and his noisy, flashing guns and jetpacks.
Desensitize ahead of time. Be aware of how stressful the repeated ringing of the doorbell can be for dogs. If you haven’t already, take some time to desensitize your dogs to the sound of the doorbell or knocking in the weeks leading up to the big night so that they're prepared.

Source: https://positively.com/2012/10/22/victoria-stilwells-top-ten-halloween-pet-safety-tips/

Victoria Stilwell is the host of Animal Planet's "It's Me or the Dog." Her no nonsense, common sense approach to dog training is both practical and effective. It's about educating owners on how to see things from a dog's perspective and use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. With a little patience and effort, anyone can live happily with their canine companions. Visit Victoria Stilwell on the Web, get her training tips and watch full episodes of "It's Me or the Dog" by clicking http://animal.discovery.com/tv/its-me-or-dog/index.html or http://www.victoriastilwell.com

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Selasa, 23 Oktober 2012

Should I Vaccinate?

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it informative! –Kim

Flu Season is Here!

The season of disease is upon us...coughing, sneezing, colds, the flu...

In veterinary practice, it seemed that the fall often brought more ill dogs and cats as well.

The question then gets asked:

"Do you vaccinate?"

Well my first suggestion is that you focus in building up your dog's or cat's immune system.

1. LOTS of TLC... Being bonded/connected is not just airy/fairy stuff; it really does prevent disease in people and pets. In fact, we WAY-undervalue this, and studies involving people show that those with strong family/extended family connections have far lower incidence of disease.

2. Diet-feed your pets, and yourself healthier.

3. Exercise-regularly, at least 30 mins twice daily.

4. Supplements... lysine as an anti-viral, antioxidant vitamin/minerals, probiotics, colostrum, essential fatty acids (to name a few).

5. Ultimate Canine and Ultimate Feline. My supplements contain nutrients to support your dog and cat's immune system, including: lysine as an anti-viral, antioxidant vitamin/minerals, probiotics, colostrum, essential fatty acids.

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Here is part of a controversial article recently published by a conventional news site (see response below)...

FLU VACCINE MYTHS DISPELLED
1) "The flu shot makes you sick." The flu shot can give you a sore arm and aches. Each year's vaccine is only designed to protect against the strains it includes. Fever occurs infrequently after vaccination, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

2) "Flu vaccines don't work." A review of studies from 1967 to 2012 concluded that standard injectable influenza vaccines containing three strains protect healthy adults aged 18 to 64 at a rate of about 59 per cent. Michael Osterholm, an infectious disease expert at the University of Minnesota and the report's lead author. "During some influenza seasons vaccination offers substantially more protection for most of the population than being unvaccinated; however, influenza vaccine protection is markedly lower than for most routinely recommended vaccines and is suboptimal," the report concluded.

3) "Pregnant women can't be vaccinated." Getting immunized during pregnancy protects women and infants for the first six months of life when they can't be vaccinated, Dr. Scott Halperin, head of the Canadian Centre for Vaccinology in Halifax, said in an interview. If you are pregnant (or planning to get pregnant) it is safe to get immunized with the inactivated influenza vaccine, Alberta Health Services says.

See Dr. Jones' response below...

Dr. Jones' Comments

1) The flu vaccine CAN make you and your pets sick.

You are usually injecting some foreign into your pet's body, and asking their immune system to respond.

Ever wonder why up to 25% of dogs have allergies?

In large part in response to their immune system OVER reacting – it potentially reacts that way secondarily to vaccines.

2) They claim that the Flu vaccine works.

Consider this...

The batch of flu vaccines being given now were manufactured months ago (prior to anyone knowing WHAT strain of flu is now in North America). In other words, it's a bit of a guessing game.

On top of that, the study points of that only 59% of people are protected...41% are NOT.

3) Safe for Pregnant Women?

Really? I have never advised vaccinating dogs or cats during pregnancy (for good reason), so I don't see how it can EVER be safe for people.

Just how many studies have been done during pregnancy?

Likely zero.

Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM

P.S. Will I be getting a flu vaccine?

No... Why?

1. Potential for side effects... Vaccines have been linked to cancer, auto-immune disease, allergies, autism.

2. The risks, in my opinion, outweigh the 'benefits.'

3. The flu, in most cases, is treated by rest and time.

4. I am following much of the above suggestions in keeping my own immune system healthy.

P.P.S.
If you're not vaccinating your pets, you should be giving them this.... You can get your 50% OFF trial here:

Dogs: www.thedogsupplement.com
Cats: www.thecatsupplement.com

Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM has been a practicing Veterinarian for 20 years. He is a strong advocate of Natural Pet Health Care, and knows that the most important way to heal our pets and prevent disease is through proper nutrition. He developed Ultimate Canine to give our dogs that extra advantage – something that will provide them with everything they need to develop stronger immune systems to fight disease, heal sore or stiff joints, and help them live longer, happier lives. Dr. Andrew Jones' main focus is on alternative, non-traditional remedies for pets. His interest in alternative pet medicine culminated in the writing of his book, Veterinary Secrets Revealed.

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Sabtu, 20 Oktober 2012

National Pit Bull Awareness Day

Education is the key to understanding! –Kim

October 27 is National Pit Bull Awareness Day!

National Pit Bull Awareness Day (NPBAD) is a day of appreciation and education designed to change perceptions and stereotypes about pit bulls and their responsible owners. NPBAD was established to educate and foster positive communications and experiences in the communities in which we and our dogs live, and it is an initiative dedicated to restoring the image of the American Pit Bull Terrier.

NPBAD was started in 2007 by Jodi Preis of Bless the Bullys, a pit bull rescue and education group in Middle Tennessee. When Bless the Bullys introduced the idea of a nationwide pit bull awareness day, the response was overwhelming! It was immediately recognized as an opportunity to educate, change minds, and bring about positive media attention to pit bulls across the country all on one day.

Despite the overall positive reception, Preis initially received criticism from some for using the generic term "pit bull" in naming the nationwide effort, however, the term was chosen deliberately, and is used for a very obvious reason. "Pit bull" is the name most familiar to the public, and the term that evokes a negative connotation of a particular grouping of dogs. The objective of NPBAD is, of course, to change that negative image.

The ultimate goal of NPBAD is to promote the truth about pit bulls. Knowledge is power, and with education and advocacy, the truth will save lives in terms of negating the fear and bias generated by the media, circumvent knee-jerk reactions such as breed bans, and the truth will result in fewer pit bulls ending up in animal shelters.

NPBAD is an annual event that takes place in October. With the exception of the date, NPBAD is "unstructured" to allow those who participate to be as creative and have as much fun as possible with their ideas and celebrations. Through the years, we have seen some really creative and incredibly successful events!

NPBAD is the heart of the National Pit Bull Awareness Campaign, an effort to change minds and opinions about pit bulls not just one day a year, but everyday!

For event planning ideas, click here.
Click here to register your event!

Source: http://www.nationalpitbullawarenessday.org

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Kamis, 18 Oktober 2012

10 Canine Commandments

Words to remember! –Kim

Ten Canine Commandments

The 10 Commandments from a Pet's Point of View (Revised)

My life is likely to last 10-15 years, any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
Give me time to understand what you want from me, don't be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.
Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect is earned, not given as an inalienable right.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment, I am not capable of understanding why. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work entertainment and friends, I only have you.
Talk to me sometimes, even if I don't understand your words I understand your voice and your tone. "You only have to look at my tail."
Be aware that however you treat me I'll never forget it, and if it's cruel, it may affect me forever.
Please don't hit me, I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I really don't ever want to do that.
Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right foods or I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak, I may be just dog tired.
Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort and attention.
Go with me on difficult journeys, never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, irrespective of what you do, I will always love you.

Source: http://midislanddogpark.org/ten.html
© Stan Rawlinson 1993
Author's Note: I changed this slightly from my initial 1993 poem; this is the final draft version 1998.

Kamis, 11 Oktober 2012

Ineffective Dog Laws

Here's a great video that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

Interview on Ineffective Dog Laws

NCRC Interview with Officer Bill Bruce on Ineffective Dog Laws from Kara Gilmore.

Bill Bruce, Calgary's Director of Animal and By-Law Services, discusses ineffective dog laws such as breed-specific legislation, pet limit laws, and mandatory spay-neuter, and why these broad-based forms of legislation are ineffective. (Presented by the National Canine Research Council.)

Source: http://vimeo.com/26979893

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Selasa, 02 Oktober 2012

Ashleigh & Pudsey

Here's a great video that I thought I would pass on...hope you enjoy it! –Kim

Winners of Britain's Got Talent 2012

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGt_6foIZDU

Also, see: Britain's Got Talent 2012 Audition