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A funny true life dog story
This is the story of my dog called Shandy. He was my favourite pet and he was very lively, lots of fun and very obedient. His main passion in life was to be taken for a long walk, culminating with a big run out in his favourite park. I would try to...
Animal lovers are never lonely
Early childhood is an impressionable period of life in which
children are often dog lovers. Parents have a great contribution
in the building of their children's character by encouraging
them to be animal lovers and allowing them to have a dog as...
Bringing A New Puppy Home To Meet Your Dog
Buying a new puppy is an important decision, especially if you already own a dog. It may be a good idea to ask the previous owners or the pet store where you make your purchase how your puppy interacted with other dogs around him. If he didn't get...
How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes In Your Garden
First, I need to figure out when he is digging. Since I know the dog and his lifestyle, I can rule out several factors such as boredom or puppyhood or gophers, etc... I noticed that every time he would start digging holes he was in the yard playing...
Is Your Dog a Pedigree? - Pedigrees Explained
The enormous popularity of the toy breed dog in recent years has led to a decline in the quality of the breeds. Non-professional breeders and animal dealers have begun the practice of operating “puppy mills” with no regard as to quality or the...
Know Your Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is a medium to large 55 to 65 pound dog that
grows to between 24 and 29" in height. The Afghan Hound has
long, silky hair and appears to be both elegant, reserved and
agile. But, don't let the looks fool you. They can run,...
My Needs are Simple and Few!
My dear owner, Thank you once again for giving me shelter. (Lick, slurp, lick, slurp) Aside from food, shelter and love, my needs are simple and few! Since I am dependent upon you to provide for me, we should discuss my basic needs. I can lend you...
Obedience training and your dog
Obedience training is one of the most important and most effective things any owner can do for his or her dog. A properly obedience trained dog is a happy, productive and safe member of the family, while a untrained dog can be destructive and even...
Preventing Diseases Passed From Animal To
Zoonoses is the term applied to a grouping of diseases that are transferable from canine/feline to human. Basically, these fall into three groupings based on their means of transmission. This also groups them, ideally,in the means of treatment...
Training The Dog To Come When It Is Called
Training a dog to come when it is called is a vital, and
potentially life saving, part of any successful dog training
program. All properly trained dogs must learn to respond
instantly to the owner's voice, and the sooner this lesson is
learned...
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Common Foods Harmful To Your Pet
You may be surprised to find out which common foods we use almost daily can be harmful to your pet. It is important that you keep these foods away from your pet to ensure that they remain healthy and well. The challenge, of course, is to “pet-proof” your home, family, children or guests, to ensure that these foods are not made accessible to your pet. If your household is like mine, that can be a challenge from time to time! Here is a list of potentially harmful, but commonly used foods, to your pet:
•Alcoholic beverages
•Apple seeds
•Apricot pits
•Avocados
•Cherry pits
•Chocolate (all kinds)
•Coffee (all kinds)
•Grapes (recently found to contribute to kidney failure)
•Hops (used in home beer brewing)
•Macadamia nuts
•Moldy foods
•Mushroom plants
•Mustard seeds
•Onions and onion powder
•Peach pits
•Potato leaves and stems (green parts)
•Raisins
•Rhubarb leaves
•Salt
•Tea (caffeinated)
•Tomato leaves and stems (green parts)
•Walnuts
•Yeast dough
As a dog owner, after learning that my pet has consumed some sort of commonly used food or product in my household, have wondered what it’s potential for harm or toxicity might be, this list helps to resolve some of the mystery. There are numerous Internet resources with more information about harmful
foods or plants, but these should not be consulted if your pet has already eaten something potentially harmful. It is important that if you find your pet has consumed something harmful that you contact your veterinarian or animal emergency services as quickly as possible to get instructions and care where needed.
Publishing Rights: You have permission to publish this article electronically, in print, in your ebook or on your website, free of charge, as long as the author's information and web link are included at the bottom of the article and the article is not changed, modified or altered in any way. The web link should be active when the article is reprinted on a web site or in an email. The author would appreciate an email indicating you wish to post this article to a website, and the link to where it is posted. Copyright 2005, Michele Webb. All Rights Reserved.
About the Author
The author manages five websites and eCommerce businesses and is a member of a number of organizations for women Netpreneurs and business owners. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada USA with her two Australian Shepherd dogs. You can contact Michele at mailto:michele@michelewebb.com or visit her websites at: http://www.ebooksnstuff.com, http://www.estudy4u.com, http://www.cancerregistrytraining.com, or http://www.registryads.com
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