Tuesday, December 27, 2005
A Choice: Making a List and Checking it Twice
In this article, I will discuss the pros and cons to the dilemma that dog buyers find themselves. Where should I buy my new pet? After you have decided that you can properly take the responsibility to care for another life, and the breed you would like. There comes the issue where do I get my new pet? There are options:
•From relatives or friends.
•Street corners
•Newspaper ads
•Internet sites
•Local pet stores
•Corporate pet stores
•Dog rescues
•Veterinaries
•Small Family Breeders
•Big Time Breeders
There are many issues with each of the above choices; we will need to make a logical decision from those sources and choice the best for our particular needs.
What you need to do if you are serious about making the best choice for you is to list pros and cons for each and determine which you can live with. Let’s take each one and make a list. Now remember, I suggest that you make your own lists based on your experiences, location and cost factors.
Consider the following issues to weight in you lists:
•Price
•Shipping costs
•Purity of Breed
•Experience in breeding and controls
•Socialization of puppy
•Health
•Immunizations and worming
•Puppy happiness or physic
•Certificates (AKC, CKC, Veterinary examines, etc)
•Guarantees
Consider, intuitive issues;
•Is this a puppy mill?
•Is the owner or business in this for purely profit or providing a good service and a healthy and happy puppy?
•How did the breeder or representative come across to you personally?
•Ask for references, to call about previous sales and puppies.
I know this may seem like a lot of work and you may feel that you do these things mentally and you don’t need a physical pro and con list. Your mind does two things it sorts good and bad according to your wants. While a physical list makes you analyze the data. You still may make the emotional decision, but in the long run isn’t your new dog, companion, and friend worth the extra investigation up front?
•From relatives or friends.
•Street corners
•Newspaper ads
•Internet sites
•Local pet stores
•Corporate pet stores
•Dog rescues
•Veterinaries
•Small Family Breeders
•Big Time Breeders
There are many issues with each of the above choices; we will need to make a logical decision from those sources and choice the best for our particular needs.
What you need to do if you are serious about making the best choice for you is to list pros and cons for each and determine which you can live with. Let’s take each one and make a list. Now remember, I suggest that you make your own lists based on your experiences, location and cost factors.
Consider the following issues to weight in you lists:
•Price
•Shipping costs
•Purity of Breed
•Experience in breeding and controls
•Socialization of puppy
•Health
•Immunizations and worming
•Puppy happiness or physic
•Certificates (AKC, CKC, Veterinary examines, etc)
•Guarantees
Consider, intuitive issues;
•Is this a puppy mill?
•Is the owner or business in this for purely profit or providing a good service and a healthy and happy puppy?
•How did the breeder or representative come across to you personally?
•Ask for references, to call about previous sales and puppies.
I know this may seem like a lot of work and you may feel that you do these things mentally and you don’t need a physical pro and con list. Your mind does two things it sorts good and bad according to your wants. While a physical list makes you analyze the data. You still may make the emotional decision, but in the long run isn’t your new dog, companion, and friend worth the extra investigation up front?
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Is Your Dog Getting Enough to Drink?
White River Junction, VT June 22, 2004 -- Dehydration due to exercise and high temperature can lead to heat-related disorders, ranging from simple heat cramps to life-threatening heat stroke and even death. Canine athletes in the field, such as pheasant hunting, need to be encouraged to consume a carbohydrate-electrolyte drink during and after a hunt. Performance is impaired when canine athletes are dehydrated.
The kidney plays a pivotal and essential role in maintaining hydration of the body, or body fluid homeostasis. Exercise has large, indirect effects on acute kidney function via altered blood flow and dehydration.
The clinical staff at the K9-Quencher Headquarters understands a dog's physical needs, and has designed a dog drink formula suited specifically for them. Research shows that dogs will drink more of a flavored beverage than plain water.
K9-Quencher is the Sport Drink for Dogs! Dogs love the taste, so they drink it even when they won't drink plain water. Water has no flavor, so it's challenging for most active dogs to drink enough to stay well hydrated.
http://www.K9-Quencher.com
This article courtesy of http://www.justdoginfo.com.
You may freely reprint this article on your website or in
your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author
name and URL remain intact.
The kidney plays a pivotal and essential role in maintaining hydration of the body, or body fluid homeostasis. Exercise has large, indirect effects on acute kidney function via altered blood flow and dehydration.
The clinical staff at the K9-Quencher Headquarters understands a dog's physical needs, and has designed a dog drink formula suited specifically for them. Research shows that dogs will drink more of a flavored beverage than plain water.
K9-Quencher is the Sport Drink for Dogs! Dogs love the taste, so they drink it even when they won't drink plain water. Water has no flavor, so it's challenging for most active dogs to drink enough to stay well hydrated.
http://www.K9-Quencher.com
This article courtesy of http://www.justdoginfo.com.
You may freely reprint this article on your website or in
your newsletter provided this courtesy notice and the author
name and URL remain intact.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Do You Really Know Whats in Your Pets Food?
When looking for the best dog food - consider Life's Abundance. The "best food for dogs" are not all created equal.....................
WHY SWITCH TO LIFE'S ABUNDANCE PREMIUM HEALTH FOODS?
Although the maximum life span of our dogs and cats is estimated to be about 25 to 30 years, the average pet lives only approximately 13 to 14 years!
NUTRITION IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR
After all, you are what you eat!
Take a few moments to check your pet food label
Does your pet food contain the following ingredients:
Corn or Wheat
If 2 or more cereals like corn and wheat are among the first 7 ingredients on your label, your pet may not be getting the animal protein it needs to thrive.
By-Products
Animal necks, feet, underveloped eggs, intestines and beaks. Although a comman practice, would you knowingly feed these to your pet?
Chemical Preservatives
BHA, BHT or ethoxquin are considered by many professionals to be harmful to animals.
Life's Abundance Premium Health Foods are formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks
Dr. Bicks is a highly respected and nationally recognized authority on the natural treatment of animals. She is the author of three books on pet care and nutrition and is the recipient of three Presidential Citations.
Dr. Bicks has served on professional boards including the Cornell Feline Health Center. She served as the President of the Veterinary Medical Association in New York and was appointed by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to help start the largest animal shelter in the U.S.
Quality Food + Daily Supplementation = Optimal Nutrition
About the Author
I am Lori Matthews from New Jersey. I have done much research on pet food and the ingredients. I know that it so important what our pets eat. Nutrition affects their everyday life. For more information please visit www.Premium4Pets.com.
zpoopy@aol.com
WHY SWITCH TO LIFE'S ABUNDANCE PREMIUM HEALTH FOODS?
Although the maximum life span of our dogs and cats is estimated to be about 25 to 30 years, the average pet lives only approximately 13 to 14 years!
NUTRITION IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR
After all, you are what you eat!
Take a few moments to check your pet food label
Does your pet food contain the following ingredients:
Corn or Wheat
If 2 or more cereals like corn and wheat are among the first 7 ingredients on your label, your pet may not be getting the animal protein it needs to thrive.
By-Products
Animal necks, feet, underveloped eggs, intestines and beaks. Although a comman practice, would you knowingly feed these to your pet?
Chemical Preservatives
BHA, BHT or ethoxquin are considered by many professionals to be harmful to animals.
Life's Abundance Premium Health Foods are formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks
Dr. Bicks is a highly respected and nationally recognized authority on the natural treatment of animals. She is the author of three books on pet care and nutrition and is the recipient of three Presidential Citations.
Dr. Bicks has served on professional boards including the Cornell Feline Health Center. She served as the President of the Veterinary Medical Association in New York and was appointed by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to help start the largest animal shelter in the U.S.
Quality Food + Daily Supplementation = Optimal Nutrition
About the Author
I am Lori Matthews from New Jersey. I have done much research on pet food and the ingredients. I know that it so important what our pets eat. Nutrition affects their everyday life. For more information please visit www.Premium4Pets.com.
zpoopy@aol.com
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Dachshund R Us
We have a number of litters a year, so if we don't currently have what you are looking for, give us a call. We host some of our stud service customers' litters and also have a circle of breeding friends that may can provide you with the adorable pup of your choice. We do, also, have a waiting list so please feel free to call or email to put your name on the list.
We do ship puppies at the age of 8 weeks. We provide first worming and first shots to our pups before they leave our hands. We have a open door policy that essentially means we will take puppies back. We ask that you take your puppy to the vet within 24 hours and immediately let us know if there is a problem.
Our puppies are AKC/CKC registered. All are purebred and have either AKC or CKC papers. All studs listed on our stud (Sires) page are both AKC and CKC papered for your convenience. We do have other males listed, sometimes, for guests or friends and they maybe only AKC registered. All puppies come with registration papers, puppy care package and proof of vaccinations. Prices vary and should be marked on puppy page.
We initially put photos of entire litter on the puppy page for viewing and then as the pups get bigger we put individual photos on the puppy page along with the mother's photo. The Sire of the litter maybe seen on the Sires page. Our main Sire, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, has his pedigree available for viewing on the Pedigree Page.
If you see a puppy you like, email or call us.
We take great pride in our puppies! They are raised as if we were going to keep them and we love to see the joy they bring to their new homes. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
We do ship puppies at the age of 8 weeks. We provide first worming and first shots to our pups before they leave our hands. We have a open door policy that essentially means we will take puppies back. We ask that you take your puppy to the vet within 24 hours and immediately let us know if there is a problem.
Our puppies are AKC/CKC registered. All are purebred and have either AKC or CKC papers. All studs listed on our stud (Sires) page are both AKC and CKC papered for your convenience. We do have other males listed, sometimes, for guests or friends and they maybe only AKC registered. All puppies come with registration papers, puppy care package and proof of vaccinations. Prices vary and should be marked on puppy page.
We initially put photos of entire litter on the puppy page for viewing and then as the pups get bigger we put individual photos on the puppy page along with the mother's photo. The Sire of the litter maybe seen on the Sires page. Our main Sire, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, has his pedigree available for viewing on the Pedigree Page.
If you see a puppy you like, email or call us.
We take great pride in our puppies! They are raised as if we were going to keep them and we love to see the joy they bring to their new homes. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Doxie Country
Dachshunds is our love they're not just dogs. We have registered AKC miniature Doxy puppies. Check out our doxie website. For our latest news for small breed weiner dog dachshunds. We are not a kennel, our dachshunds are pets and treated with loving care. In our house Doxies Rule the Roost. We have miniature dachshunds puppies for sale thoughout the year. They may be shipped to USA addressees. Dachshund AKC piebald, dapple, red, black & tan, chocolates, and wire haired. Our "children" pets are small breed miniature dachshunds. See our site at www.doxiecountry.com you'll love dachshund pictures.
