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Extend Your Dog's Life Using These Simple Grooming Tips
If your dog is an important part of your life, you will want to provide the best of care for her so she can enjoy a long and rewarding life. A trip or two each year to your veterinary clinic does not guarantee that your loyal canine will...
How to Find a Certified Dog Trainer
Are you in the market for a dog trainer? Do you want your dog to
learn from a top notch certified dog trainer? You may have
dreams of seeing your dog in professional dog competitions and
shows. Therefore, you need to have your dog trained by...
Poodle Complete Profile
Key Facts: Size: There are three sizes: standard, miniature and toy Height: Standard - Over 38 cm (15 in) Miniature - 28-38 cm (11-15 in) Toy - Under 28 cm (11 in) Weight: Standard - 22 kg (49 lb) Miniature - 12 kg (26 lb) Toy - 7 kg (15 lb) Life...
Questions and Answers About Dogs Part 2
from David the Dogman
The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:
Just one litter and then we'll have Fluffy spayed.
(Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the "just one litter...
Why Don't I Understand My Dog?
I have encountered folks who have complained to me about their numerous (dog) `behavior problems.' And interestingly enough, I usually discover that most of the behavioral problems are linked to a common factor. That common factor being pet owners...
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Schreiber, Johansson Build A 'Bridge' To A Classic
Liev Schreiber and Scarlett Johansson are starring in a widely praised revival of Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge. They tell reporter Jeff Lunden that as in all great tragedies, this one's clashes and catastrophes have something of the inevitable about them.
Stargazing At The Opera
The Hayden Planetarium in New York takes opera to the moon with a new production of <em>Il Mondo Della Luna.</em> Diane Paulus and Philip Bussmann talk about merging cosmos footage with music, how science can enhance the arts and the future of technology and theater.
Crate Training For Your Puppy
Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in
his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so
much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior
wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his...
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Dog Fleas
Dog fleas can cause more than itching.They are difficult to
control, but, left unchecked, they can cause your dog very
serious health problems.
Simple facts about dog fleas:
Fleas are probably the most successful creatures on the planet
in terms of reproduction. There are over 2,400 species and they
are difficult to control for a variety of reasons: One female
flea will produce 25,000 offspring in one month. An unfed adult
can live for several months. The chemicals used to eradicate
adult dog fleas have no effect on the eggs. Fleas are very good
at mutating to resist new pesticides.
Fleas are a menace to dogs! They cause allergic dermatitis,
tapeworms, and anemia. Most of the eggs are not laid on the dog
but in the dog's bedding, in the rug, and on the furniture. It
is extremely difficult to eradicate fleas completely. The most
you can hope for is to control them and to keep your dog
reasonably comfortable during the warm, moist flea season.
The best way to control dog fleas is to remove them from your
dog and your house. Take him to a groomer for the day and have
him bathed with veterinarian-approved flea shampoo. Spraying or
dipping him with a residual pesticide has little or no lasting
effect. While he is out of the house, hire a company that uses a
non-toxic product to spray the carpets and the furniture. These
companies usually guarantee a flea-free home for one year.
Some dogs are bothered more by the use of pesticides than they
are by fleas. Flea collars, sprays, powders, and shampoos are
all loaded with pesticides. Beware! If your dog is into serious
scratching, your veterinarian can prescribe medication for the
itching. It is also very important that you discus with your
veterinarian which products you should use on your pet to rid
him (or her) of dog fleas. There are a lot of products on the
market that claim to get rid of fleas; not all of them work and
some could be harmful to your dog.
From this point on, it is important for you to vacuum the
carpets, furniture, and your dog's bedding everyday. Place the
cut-off end of a flea collar, or a moth crystal, into your
vacuum cleaner bag to kill any vacuumed adult fleas. Vacuum the
dog if he will let you! Groom him daily with a flea comb. Do not
be surprised if you occasionally find a flea on him. He will
bring them in from outside.
Cheyenne Jackson On 'Song Travels'
The Broadway and <em>30 Rock</em> star performs a stripped-down version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream."
Dog Training Online
With just about everything available on the internet it is no
surprise when you hear that dog training online is available.
Many sites are offering tips and helpful hints to training your
dog and many of them are fabulous! Just search for...
Remember, you cannot get rid of
them, only control them.
Effective Treatment of Your Yard:
In cases where pets spend most of their time outdoors, it may
also be necessary to treat the yard for dog fleas. One way to
determine if the yard is infested is to walk around the property
wearing white athletic socks, pulled to the knee. If fleas are
present, they will be seen against the white background of the
socks.
Outdoor flea treatment should focus on areas where your pet
rests, sleeps, and runs, such as doghouse and kennel areas,
under decks, along fences and next to the foundation.
It is seldom necessary to treat the entire yard or open areas
exposed to full sun. However, as long as you are treating the
outdoor area, it may be a wise move (particularly the first
time) to treat as large an area as possible. Once again, check
with your vet to determine which product to control dog fleas
will be most effective for out door use and will not be harmful
to your pet. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.
Summary of Key Treatment Steps:
1. "De-fleaing" your pet is only one essential step in ridding
your home of fleas.
2. It is critical that you treat areas in your home where your
pet spends time.
3. It is most effective if you treat your pet and your home on
the same day.
4. Treat every week to ten days until the infestation cycle is
broken. After that, once a month or as needed. 5. Expect to
see newly emerging adult fleas for 2 weeks or longer following
If you dust your pet every week to ten days,new generations of
fleas will quickly die before they have a chance to lay eggs -
breaking the infestation cycle.Flea eggs are completely
protected from insecticides so you must break the cycle of
re-infestation to clear them from your home. 6. If your pet
spend most of their time outdoors, it may also be necessary to
treat some areas of your yard. In fact, it is highly recommended
when there is evidence of a high infestation of dog fleas.
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