Sensible Dental Care of Our Pets' Teeth

Statistics indicate that up to 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 years have some degree of periodontal disease. Maintaining a healthy mouth is essential to your pet’s wellness. Most pet guardians want to do their best to keep their fur-buddies healthy but accurate information regarding pet dental care can be difficult to find.

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Acupressure: Points That Heal by Amy Snow

From Animal Wellness Magazine: Chico went flying off the back porch and landed chin first on the stone below, knocking himself out. The five-month-old yellow Lab had spotted ducks on the pond 50 feet away and in his exuberance forgot that there was an eight-foot drop from the porch to the craggy rocks. Carol, Chico’s guardian, saw him mid-air from the kitchen window and went rushing out to see where he had landed. When she reached Chico, she placed the tip of her thumb just below his nose, right in the middle of his upper lip and pressed gently, then again with a bit more pressure. Chico regained consciousness, wagged his tail, stood up, shook his whole body, and went back to being his happy puppy self. Luckily for Chico, Carol had attended a canine acupressure clinic a few months earlier where she had learned basic acupressure concepts and had practiced various techniques. One technique included locating the first aid acupressure points for shock, resuscitation and consciousness (Governing Vessel 26, known traditionally as “Middle of Person”). Acupressure promotes healing in the body by stimulating specific points to resolve blockages. Blockages cause imbalance along energy pathways known as meridians. According to traditional Chinese medicine, when chi, the life force energy, flows smoothly through the meridian pathways of a four-legged or two-legged body, harmony is restored and healing can occur. Acupressure is perfectly safe, noninvasive, always available, deceptively gentle and extremely powerful. People have been using acupressure to care for animals for at least 4000 years. More than 230 generations have recognized the benefits of this ancient healing art and casework continues to demonstrate that acupressure can enhance overall health and emotional stability. Specifically, acupressure can: • Relieve muscle spasms • Strengthen the immune system • Enhance mental clarity and calmness • Release natural cortisone to reduce swelling • Release endorphins that reduce pain • Remove toxins and increase blood supply to hasten recovery from injuries Acupressure is particularly beneficial for animals suffering from acute conditions When Clay found Phoenix, an eight year-old thoroughbred rescued from the racetrack, he was in obvious distress. He was lying down in his stall, sweating and kicking at his sides. Clay checked Phoenix’s gums; they were pale white. His stomach was extremely distended. Colic! This word strikes terror in every horseguardian’s heart. Clay called her vet and he came out immediately to see if he could relieve the horse’s suffering. After administering a pain medication, the veterinarian left, hoping that this treatment would do the trick. As evening came, Phoenix’s condition worsened. He became still and quiet, seemingly resigned to dying. As a last resort, Clay called her neighbor, Lisa, who has worked with us for years, and she, in turn, called us for help. Over the telephone we were able to suggest a course of treatment that was either going to have immediate results or not. Lisa performed the treatment and within five minutes, Phoenix was up on his feet and was passing a lot of gas. His gums were pink again and his belly was no longer distended. *Picture 1 (Governing Vessel 26) First aid acupressure point for shock, resuscitation and consciousness Next Page > Published in the Fall 2000 issue of Animal Wellness Magazine

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Lionhead rabbit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lionhead rabbit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lionhead rabbit

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A lionhead rabbit

Lionhead rabbit is one of the newest breeds of domestic rabbits, excluding in the American Rabbit Breeders' Association. It has particularly long hair surrounding the face, reminiscent of the mane of a male lion, hence the name. Other characteristic traits of the Lionhead include a rounded head and small size, usually between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds. It also tends to have slightly shorter ears than most breeds.
The Lionhead rabbit originated in Belgium. It is reported to have been produced by breeders trying to breed a long coated dwarf rabbit by crossing a miniature Swiss Fox and a Belgian dwarf. The Lionhead seemed to have been more popular than the long coated dwarf, and so breeders carried on this trend in breeding them intentionally, and so came what we know today as the Lionhead rabbit.
The Lionhead has a small body, and the head is bold with well developed muzzle. Their legs are of medium length and not too fine in bone. Their ears do not exceed 3 inches in length. Their mane is between 2-3 inches in length to form a full circle around the head, extending to a 'V' at the back of the neck falling into a fringe between the ears. Noticeably longer hair on the cheeks and chest. The coat is dense and of medium length, roll back and even all over body in adults.
The breed has been recognized since 2002 by the British Rabbit Council and the North American Lionhead Rabbit Club, however as of yet it is not a fully recognized breed in the American Rabbit Breeders' Association (ARBA). Currently ARBA is working on them as a breed, the year 2008 they recognized Gail Gibbons, as the 1st COD(certificate of development) Holder, in a set of 3 CODs for the Breed standard. During the ARBA show of 2009, however, Lionheads did not receive a COD.

French angora lion head bunny at the Humane Society

I volunteered time at the Pasadena Humane Society today, and fell in love with a bunny.  It was brought in as a stray yesterday May 27, 2010, so it will not be available for a few days; but I am first in line.

Profiling horse feed for better nutrition

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Amazing rabbit tricks

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Do You know the most common cause of colic?

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