Dog and Cat Supplies

Protecting from, recognizing and treating dog’s heat stroke.  Just a few simple actions on your part can help protect your dog from heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

First, never leave your dog in the car without the air conditioner running. The interior temperature of a car (with windows open or closed) can soar to fatal temperatures even after a few minutes in the sun. See dog clothes - UV.

Second, provide your dog a shaded, well-ventilated resting area that will remain shaded at all times, regardless of the sun’s position. During the most excruciating heat of the day, the ideal place for your dog is an air conditioned structure.

Third, unhindered access to cool, clean water is essential. You’ll want to place the water in a shaded area so that it does not heat up as a result of direct sunlight. Change the water often, as stagnant water can harbor bacteria and insects that are harmful to a dog’s digestive system. If there is a pool handy, your dog can cool himself off throughout the day by jumping in.

Fourth, avoid any situation where the dog can stand on sun-baked surfaces such as sidewalks, beach sand, and truck beds.When a dog’s body temperature  gets too high, watch for these signs of potential heat stroke: an inordinate amount of panting, labored breathing, bright red gums or eye membranes, pronounced fatigue, collapse, unconsciousness and seizures. Immediately get your dog into the shade and/or cool water.

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What can you do to protect your pooch from the sun’s burning rays?  

First, keep your dog in the shade during those times when the sun’s rays are most intense - approximately 10 am to 4 pm.

Second, apply a little sun block to your dog’s most exposed areas - the tip of each ear and the nose. While your dog’s lip area is also vulnerable to sunburn, the chance that your dog will ingest any sunscreen applied there is too great. Just keep a close eye on it and make sure that the area doesn’t get too pink.

Third, pay special attention to your dog if he has a lighter colored fur. Just like their pale human counterparts, these dogs are more vulnerable to the burning effects of the sun. If, after a day out in the sun, any portion of your dog’s skin is reddened or blistered, immediately seek a veterinarian’s opinion and care.

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Many people do not realize the importance of caring for their dog’s teeth.  As dogs age, the need for dental care increases.  The best way to ensure proper dental health for your dog is to start while they are very young.

Many dogs do not like their mouths touched.  It is important for you as a dog owner to desensitize them to being handled like this at a very young age. The best way for you to get your dog used to having his mouth touched is to begin touching it when you first get your pup.  Make sure to touch the lips, open the mouth, and touch the teeth in a calm and relaxing way for about five minutes each day until your pup is used to being handled in this way. See also dog training collars.

Most veterinarians recommend brushing your dog’s teeth daily.  Many manufacturers make special toothpaste and brushes for dogs.  You do not ever want to use human toothpaste on dogs as it may be harmful to them.  To get your dog used to having his teeth brushed, you may want to start by putting a dab of dog toothpaste on a cotton ball and rubbing it over his teeth. Another way to help prevent calculus and buildup on your dog’s teeth is by using rawhide chews specially formulated for dental care. 

Even with proper preventive measures, most dogs will eventually need a dental cleaning from your veterinarian. A dental cleaning performed by your veterinarian is much like a human dental cleaning, however your dog will need to be sedated. 

 It is very important to take good care of your dog’s teeth to keep them healthy and to prevent infections.  Always follow your veterinarian’s advice and if you have further questions, consult your veterinary staff or pet professional.

To keep your cat warm whilst protecting it from the cold during the winter season a heated cat bed is very essential. It also helps to prevent your cat from become sick due to cold weather. As for the cats that love to spend time outdoors in places such as the garages, porches and even family barns heated cat beds are a must.For older cats, especially those with arthritis, the heated cat bed can provide thermal and therapeutic benefits. It is also very beneficial for pets that constantly sleeping on hard and cold floors. Inside the heated cat bed there is a removable heater unit. You can use the bed indoors throughout the year. The ideal body temperature for cats is 102 degrees and the bed has two thermostats to ensure the bed temperature stays at that level. The heated cat bed has a thick and very soft, orthopedic mattress giving warmth, comfort and excellent therapeutic benefits to your pet.

Heated cat beds are available in a wide variety of designs, sizes, colors and fabrics. The larger heated cat beds are sufficient for one large cat or several small cats that enjoy cuddling together. There are great features and functionalities included in each design of heated cat bed.

Many cat owners prefer the thermal heated cat bed because of its therapeutic benefits. There are pet lovers that choose to use the bed pad heater method. These pads are heated electrically to provide gentle warmth and comfort to your cat.

Cats love to clamber up to high surfaces in the house. But sometimes such behavior makes them destructive. The solution for this is cat climbing furniture.

Cat climbing furniture is a great way to address a cat’s natural climbing behavior and keep it from scratching up nice furniture. They are sturdy pieces of furnishings made from fine quality lumber that stands up well to wear and tear.

If you care for your cat like it’s a member of the family, then you can also treat him like royalty. Let him experience the good life with luxury cat beds. This is one of the best ways to show how much you care.

Luxury cat beds are made with leopard-print fabric. The cushion is made from fine polyester fiber that is very soft and cozy. Your cat is guaranteed to be kept warm in his bed all year round.

Many people, myself included, have believed that some dogs are hypoallergenic. Our Bichon Frise is supposed to be. But the Associated Press article November 13, 2008, discussing the dog that President-elect Obama plans to bring to the White House for his daughters, would not work out because one of the daughters is allergic. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology issued a statement that “There is no truly hypoallergenic dog.” Another misconception is that “people are allergic to a dog’s hair…and that a dog that sheds less will not cause a reaction.” But the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center explained that, “All dogs produce proteins that can cause allergies. These proteins are in the dander (dead skin cells, not fur).” Frequent grooming and bathing can reduce the problem. Also interesting is that “People with general allergies but not a specific allergy to dogs will probably do fine with a dog,” according to a Chicago allergy specialist.

A good dog house or crate might help.

To keep your cat warm whilst protecting it from the cold during the winter season a heated cat bed is very essential. It also helps to prevent your cat from become sick due to cold weather. As for the cats that love to spend time outdoors in places such as the garages, porches and even family barns heated cat beds are a must.For older cats, especially those with arthritis, the heated cat bed can provide thermal and therapeutic benefits. It is also very beneficial for pets that constantly sleeping on hard and cold floors. Inside the heated cat bed there is a removable heater unit. You can use the bed indoors throughout the year. The ideal body temperature for cats is 102 degrees and the bed has two thermostats to ensure the bed temperature stays at that level. The heated cat bed has a thick and very soft, orthopedic mattress giving warmth, comfort and excellent therapeutic benefits to your pet.

Heated cat beds are available in a wide variety of designs, sizes, colors and fabrics. The larger heated cat beds are sufficient for one large cat or several small cats that enjoy cuddling together. There are great features and functionalities included in each design of heated cat bed.

Many cat owners prefer the thermal heated cat bed because of its therapeutic benefits. There are pet lovers that choose to use the bed pad heater method. These pads are heated electrically to provide gentle warmth and comfort to your cat.

 Dogs bark naturally. However, constant barking, whining or howling can be disturbing and annoying for you and your neighbours and is not normal dog behaviour. There are a variety of dog collars that can help, such as the one shown above..