Pets Vitamins

This is only one in the sea of sad stories about my work-swamped life

Last week, after work, I took my dog out for a walk. There’s a nice park, about 15 minutes from where I live. It is very near, but I never have enough time to take him there, so I decided to steal some time from late-evening-checking-e-mails. We took a walk and it was really nice, but as soon as tomorrow, my dog started scratching.

Of course, the next thing that happened is that I found a couple of fleas. I was really upset, but too busy to get some frontline from the store, so I just postponed it for the weekend. Then, on Saturday, I got too busy with some documents I had to translate, and I couldn’t quite manage to do that during the working hours in the office.

On Sunday, I went shopping, and I totally forgot to buy frontline. ‘Okay’, I thought, ‘that’s it; if I don’t do anything right now, the flees are going to eat my dog’. So I sat down, opened turned on the computer and googled ‘frontline’, searching for an on-line pet store. I found a store called PetCareRX, and it looked good, quite clearly divided in sectors for cats and dogs, and then, in sectors for different kinds of medications. So I easily found frontline and ordered it on-line.

Knowing myself and how much (read - little) time I have, I was thinking about ordering a 12 months supply, but at the end, I didn’t. I just bookmarked the PetCareRX website, because, of course, however much I liked it, I guess I would forget about it in the next 6 months. I really liked the fact that they provide free shipping for spending over 35 bucks, and I also liked the price of the medication. ‘OK’, I thought, ‘since I’m already doing this, I could order some more things I need for the dog, so I’ll just sort it out and I don’t have to worry for the rest of the month’. And that’s what basically happened.

I spent the most of my Sunday afternoon surfing PetCareRX website, calculating the differences of the prices from this store and the store where I usually buy, and adding things to my shopping cart, after which I concluded that they were more cost-effective.  Fortunately, or unfortunately, most of the things I wanted, were cheaper, so I bought some dog food, food supplements, but also some toys, because he has already chewed his old ones. I spent a half an hour choosing the collar. That’s This is what happens when you don’t shop that often. The activity itself somehow mesmerizes you. And then, since this website also have has the a sector for fishes, and I was also thinking about buying an aquarium, I bought a couple of books about it.

I didn’t buy the aquarium, though. Luckily, I didn’t think about it, because then I would really spend the whole day surfing PetCareRX. In this way, I still had an evening to walk my dog, trying not to get too close to him until they deliver frontline to me.

August 18th, 2011 | Tags: dog, fleas, frontline, petcarerx | Category: Dogs Health | Comments Off

When you enter a property that has an animal you should be sure to do many things to protect yourself. A dog bite or an attack can be pretty severe for an adult and even for a child. Always be sure that you know an animal before you walk on a property where a dog is.

Many people receive dogs for the holidays with a big bow underneath the artificial Christmas trees. They don’t know the mannerism of the dog and even if they like children. Not properly researching an animal before you gift them under the artificial Christmas trees or lighted palm trees can be a big mistake. If a dog has a mannerism of calm and very laid back but is around hyperactive children all day it could cause the animal to become irritated and even bite them.

When you visit a home or property you should always ask the owner if they have a dog and if they will tie them up or put them in a room while you are there. The best way for the animal to see you arrive at the home is in your car. This is because the driveway is where pets see friends arrive. When you are walking onto a property for the first time it is best to look around and make yourself aware if there are any animals or pets of any sort. If there are dogs you can usually tell if they have a big or a small dog based on the size of the toys, dog bowls and more.

If a dog comes running toward you when you arrive at a home then you should always greet the dog. Don’t make the dog feel left out because many dogs that are not greeted think that you are bad. Even if you don’t like dogs you should always greet the dog. Always stand confident when you are near a dog. Dogs can smell fear and this is true. If a dog is barking or growling at you and you are afraid then they will know it and be more prone to bite you.

Always try to recognize the posture of a dog when it approaches you. If the dog shows to be alert but it is not appearing to be aggressive then be sure to greet it. Be prepared though for a dog that may be aggressive. Dogs will always want to sniff you. Continue walking and let a dog sniff you and carry on with what you are doing. Don’t use excessive eye contact with a dog but be aware the dog is behind you and be prepared for anything that may happen.

Dogs that may seem like the friendliest dogs in the world often do things to surprise the owners in ways they have never believed. You don’t want this to happen to you when a friendly dog attacks and be the victim. Whenever you go to any home or property and there is a dog or appears to be a dog be sure that you pay close attention to the manner of the dog and how you respond to it.

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May 10th, 2009 | Tags: dog, pets | Category: dogs | Comments (121)

If you are thinking of choosing a family dog as a gift for the holidays there are several things that you must consider about the dog you are going to choose. These things include the size, manner, energy, hair, and much more.

Dogs are an excellent gift to put underneath the prelit artificial Christmas trees for the kids to enjoy. Children love waking up to see a puppy under the artificial Christmas trees with a big bow on it. There is nothing like it for them and a moment they will remember. Always be sure to take pictures when the kids run to the artificial trees to snatch up their puppy. The most important thing that you remember is that you must choose the right dog or it could be a problem.

Dogs grow in various sizes and you need to be sure that you choose one that is perfect for your home. If you live in a small space then you may not want to get a dog that grows to be large and over 100 pounds. This could be a problem for you and for the dog. The dog needs to have plenty of space to run around and you need to have your space too. Large dogs are best for people that have a backyard and a big house so they have plenty of room to run around and be happy.

If anyone in your family has allergies then you may not want to get a shaggy dog that has long hair or sheds a lot. All dogs shed some and that is normal. However, some shed more than others. Dogs with long hair include those that are Llasa Apso, Bijon, and others. These may be really cute dogs but the hair may be a problem for you. There are pooch cutting places that you can take your dog to be regularly trimmed and groomed. If you fall in love with a dog that has long hair then just be sure you have it cut often.

The manner of a dog must match you and your family too. If you have children then you will want to be sure that you choose a dog that has a lot of energy and can handle the hyperactive behavior of children. If you are a lazy person then you may want a lazy dog that doesn’t run around and be crazy. Dogs to have certain behaviors based on the type of dog that you choose. Be sure the dog you choose matches your lifestyle and your mannerisms.

One of the best gifts you can give to children during the holidays is a new puppy but you have to be sure that you choose the right dog to match the lifestyle that it will live. You don’t want to bring a dog home that is not happy or that doesn’t make you happy. Be sure that you get a dog that fits the size of your home, has the energy that you require, and the mannerisms that will match you and the family.

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April 15th, 2009 | Tags: dog, family, pets | Category: dogs | Comments (119)

There are many things your dog needs when it comes to nutrition. A proper diet for your dog means a health pet with longevity. The longer your animal lives the happier you both will be. A dog’s diet needs to include many things like water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins.

Water is essential to life for any living organism, especially your pet. Dogs need a lot of water. Dogs are naturally active and they need water to keep them going. Your dog should have a bowl of water readily available whenever it needs it. Water deficiency in your dog can cause it to become seriously ill or even die. Water in a dog accounts for almost 70% of its entire body weight. As people trekking through the desert praying for citizenship, dehydration acts the same with a dog.

Even dogs need protein too. Proteins are the building blocks for life when it comes to tissue, cells, organs, hormones and more. There are pet foods that have proteins in them your dog can benefit from. Some people like to make their own dog food containing proteins for their pet. These proteins can include foods like vegetables, cereals, and more. Chicken, lamb, beef, turkey, and fish are also good for protein. You should never give your dog raw egg whites as it actually interferes with the way your dog metabolizes fats and sugars, which can make it sick like the perfume and cologne you wear.

Fats are essential for your dog to be healthy on the outside. Skin problems result with a dog has a deficiency of proper fats. The best fatty acid you can give to your dog is linoleic acid. If your dog has inflammation you want to give it Omega-6 and Omega-3. Dogs are often prone to allergies, arthritis, and other problems. Fats are essential to provide healing for problems with your dog’s health.

Carbohydrates are one of the most important things a dog can have in its diet. When people make homemade dog food the best ingredient is rice for carbohydrates. Rice provides the right carbs for a dog’s digestive system and fiber too. It can help a dog that is constipated. Rice, wheat, and corn all help with a dog’s high energy requirements. Dogs actually like rice. When you transition a dog onto eating rice from dog food it is important that you slowly change the food over and not do it all at once or it may get sick all over your MMA equipment.

Vitamins are really unnecessary for an animal unless your dog has a deficiency pointed out by a veterinarian. There are multi vitamins dogs can take. However, the best you can do for your dog is give it dog bones. Most dog bones include essential ingredients for vitamin intake and they help strengthen the teeth.

A dog’s health is very important. The diet of your animal is just as important as yours is. Some people won’t feed anything to their dog that they won’t eat themselves. This might be good practice as most of the meats, vegetables, and carbohydrates are foods your body needs too. Your dog also needs plenty of water and it should be available for drinking throughout the entire day and night. Dehydration for a dog can be dangerous or deadly.

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September 17th, 2008 | Tags: dog food, dog nutrition, nutrition, pet food, pet nutrition | Category: Dogs Nutrition | Comments (53)