Natural Healing Secrets for Rescued and Adopted Dogs ("Rescue Dog Massage"
If your animals could talk, what would they say?
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Litterbox training your kitten
Litterbox Training
Before you introduce your kitten to litterbox training, review this list of do's and don'ts.
The average kitten begins litterbox training between 4 and 6 weeks of age. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you begin the process.
1. Do keep your kitten's litterbox clean.
2. Do have more than one litterbox in your home.
3. Do pay attention to your kitten's litter preferences.
4. Do consider sandlike litters.
5. Do keep your kitten's litterbox in a secluded area.
6. Don't use perfumed litters.
7. Don't use clumping litter with kittens younger than 4 months old.
8. Don't keep the litterbox near food or water bowls.
9. Don't use ammonia-based cleaners on the litterbox.
10. Don't allow dogs, children or other cats to deny your kitten access to its litterbox.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
petsinpastel.com
I ran across this neat website, and want to share it with you. |
| Pets in Pastel |
over it and created the horse."
~ Bedouin Legend
Can dogs get the flu?
| The Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), also known as the "doggie flu," is considered to be highly contagious and most dogs that come into contact with it become infected. Don't let this cause alarm as most dogs recover fully in a relatively short period of time. The doggie flu is known only to be transmitted between dogs so neither you nor your pooch can infect each other. Pets that are in regular contact with other dogs will have the greatest chance of exposure. Typically, an infected dog will suffer from a runny nose, persistent cough and a fever. For most dogs, CIV will run its course in a week. Many vets will prescribe an antibiotic regimen to help prevent a secondary bacterial infection such as pneumonia. According to medical experts, dogs are not at risk for infection from swine flu. |
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Fantasy got her winter clip!
A good, sharp clipper is essential. Moving against the hair is key. A smaller clipper is necessary for the face and other small areas.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
World's smallest horse!
her own theme song, and a plush toy modeled after her.
Thumbelina, The World’s Smallest Horse
• Thumbelina is a dwarf miniature horse. • Thumbelina was born on May 1st, 2001 on Goose Creek Farms, a miniature horse farm
near St. Louis, MO.
• Goose Creek Farms maintains a herd of about 40-50 miniature horses and is owned by Paul and Kay Goessling.
• At birth, Thumbelina stood about 11 inches tall and weighed about 8.5 lbs.
• Today, Thumbelina is a chestnut mare that stands 17 1⁄2 inches tall and weighs 58 lbs.
• Thumbelina eats one cup of oats and a handful of hay in the breakfast and dinner.
• Thumbelina prefers to sleep in the dog house instead of her stall.
• Guinness World records certified Thumbelina as the “World’s Smallest Living Horse” on July 7th, 2006.
• Guinness has since certified Thumbelina as the smallest horse in history since they can find no record of anyone ever claiming to have a horse smaller than 17 1⁄2 inches tall.
• The Thumbelina Charitable Foundation was established on January 2nd, 2007. • The Thumbelina Charitable Foundation was created to channel the world’s affection for
Thumbelina toward worthy children’s charities and the missions for which they strive.
• The Thumbelina Children’s Tour was launched on May 1st in Louisville, KY during Derby Week.
• The goal of the Children’s Tour is for Thumbelina to visit sick and needy kids across the US and to raise $1M for children’s charities.
• The tour will run from May to November 2007.
Goose Creek Farms ~ P.O. Box 31416 ~ Saint Louis, MO 63131 314/606-5747 ~ worldssmallesthorse.com
Therapy cat and her 9-year-old owner bring joy to patients
I love good news. This story inspires me to get started with a pet therapy program in my local area. I'll let you know how that goes. I haven't been the best with volunteering.
From the Standard Examiner; http://www.standard.net/topics/health/2010/10/30/therapy-cat-and-her-9-year-old-owner-bring-joy-patients
ROY -- There's nothing scary about Kaylin Davis' cat.
Knowing this about her animal, the 9-year-old girl has decided to make a big difference for some older people with the help of her feline friend.
Kaylin, a fourth-grader at Quest Academy Charter School, takes Bella, her 18-month-old blue point Siamese, around to the residents of Roy's Heritage Park Care Center.
"I like it because it makes people feel good when they are not with their pets and families," Kaylin said as she wheeled her 7-pound animal around on a cart designed especially so she won't tire from repeatedly lifting her pet.
While the visits obviously bring joy to both Kaylin and the residents who visit with her cat, the facility's director of recreation said there is a deeper reason for the activity.
"There are some people who don't respond," said Josh Post. "It perks them up with an animal. Studies show it chills them out. It slows down their heart rate."
And Post said another benefit is the memories Bella brings out in those who spend time with her.
One such example occurred when Lawana Sanders spent a few minutes with Bella.
"We had pots in our house," Sanders told Kaylin while holding Bella. "The cat would get in the pots and knock all the dirt out and just play. We would get mad for a minute and say, 'Who done that?' "
"My cat died and left six kittens a week old," resident Helen Lee said as she stroked Bella. "Mom and I fed them on a bottle. I found a home for all of them."
Then she spoke to the cat. "Oh, you are so sweet. Look at the pretty eyes. Oh, you are so beautiful, yes."
Kaylin has committed to bringing her cat to the care center three times a month as part of her volunteer oath to Intermountain Therapy Animals. She is currently the organization's youngest and the youngest to have ever come from the Ogden area.
"Not everybody her age could do this, but she's very capable," said Kathy Klotz, executive director of Intermountain Therapy Animals.
Kaylin and Bella both had to certify with the organization. And because Kaylin is so young, her mother, Terri Davis, also had to certify with the cat so she could supervise the pair's activities.
Pets Helping People is the motto of the group, which is made up mostly of dogs and their handlers.
Klotz said of 300 teams in Utah, only a handful are made up of people and cats at any given time.
"Kaylin and Terri are in a very exclusive, small group because there are not many cats who like to do this job," Klotz said.
"Not many cats are people oriented," Davis said. "Normally, cats are (single)-person or place oriented."
The most important rule in pet therapy training, Kaylin's mother said, is to never let go of the cat's leash.
Kaylin did that this week only when her mother took over the leash briefly.
It was to allow Kaylin to pick up and return a picture at the request of an elderly resident who wanted to tell her young guest all about her family.
"I always have to be with her and guide her and instruct her," Davis said.
Davis has been a pet therapist for nearly 12 years and takes her cat, Bonnie, to the rest home on a schedule similar to Kaylin's.
Davis got the idea of becoming involved in pet therapy while showing her cat, Kasey.
"A judge said, 'This cat has a wonderful personality. Have you thought about pet therapy?' " Davis recalled. "At that time, there wasn't a lot known about it. I found an Intermountain Therapy Animals article in a magazine."
That cat, in the end, became a much better therapy cat than a show animal, she said.
Davis hoped for a similar result when she rescued Bella as a kitten. She knew instinctively that Bella would be good for the job.
"She put her paws on my shoulders," she said. "I said, 'You've got that people gene.'
"Bella is young," Davis said. "Kaylin is young. Hopefully, they will be able to go on with this for many, many years."
From the Standard Examiner; http://www.standard.net/topics/health/2010/10/30/therapy-cat-and-her-9-year-old-owner-bring-joy-patients
ROY -- There's nothing scary about Kaylin Davis' cat.
Knowing this about her animal, the 9-year-old girl has decided to make a big difference for some older people with the help of her feline friend.
Kaylin, a fourth-grader at Quest Academy Charter School, takes Bella, her 18-month-old blue point Siamese, around to the residents of Roy's Heritage Park Care Center.
"I like it because it makes people feel good when they are not with their pets and families," Kaylin said as she wheeled her 7-pound animal around on a cart designed especially so she won't tire from repeatedly lifting her pet.
While the visits obviously bring joy to both Kaylin and the residents who visit with her cat, the facility's director of recreation said there is a deeper reason for the activity.
"There are some people who don't respond," said Josh Post. "It perks them up with an animal. Studies show it chills them out. It slows down their heart rate."
And Post said another benefit is the memories Bella brings out in those who spend time with her.
One such example occurred when Lawana Sanders spent a few minutes with Bella.
"We had pots in our house," Sanders told Kaylin while holding Bella. "The cat would get in the pots and knock all the dirt out and just play. We would get mad for a minute and say, 'Who done that?' "
"My cat died and left six kittens a week old," resident Helen Lee said as she stroked Bella. "Mom and I fed them on a bottle. I found a home for all of them."
Then she spoke to the cat. "Oh, you are so sweet. Look at the pretty eyes. Oh, you are so beautiful, yes."
Kaylin has committed to bringing her cat to the care center three times a month as part of her volunteer oath to Intermountain Therapy Animals. She is currently the organization's youngest and the youngest to have ever come from the Ogden area.
"Not everybody her age could do this, but she's very capable," said Kathy Klotz, executive director of Intermountain Therapy Animals.
Kaylin and Bella both had to certify with the organization. And because Kaylin is so young, her mother, Terri Davis, also had to certify with the cat so she could supervise the pair's activities.
Pets Helping People is the motto of the group, which is made up mostly of dogs and their handlers.
Klotz said of 300 teams in Utah, only a handful are made up of people and cats at any given time.
"Kaylin and Terri are in a very exclusive, small group because there are not many cats who like to do this job," Klotz said.
"Not many cats are people oriented," Davis said. "Normally, cats are (single)-person or place oriented."
The most important rule in pet therapy training, Kaylin's mother said, is to never let go of the cat's leash.
Kaylin did that this week only when her mother took over the leash briefly.
It was to allow Kaylin to pick up and return a picture at the request of an elderly resident who wanted to tell her young guest all about her family.
"I always have to be with her and guide her and instruct her," Davis said.
Davis has been a pet therapist for nearly 12 years and takes her cat, Bonnie, to the rest home on a schedule similar to Kaylin's.
Davis got the idea of becoming involved in pet therapy while showing her cat, Kasey.
"A judge said, 'This cat has a wonderful personality. Have you thought about pet therapy?' " Davis recalled. "At that time, there wasn't a lot known about it. I found an Intermountain Therapy Animals article in a magazine."
That cat, in the end, became a much better therapy cat than a show animal, she said.
Davis hoped for a similar result when she rescued Bella as a kitten. She knew instinctively that Bella would be good for the job.
"She put her paws on my shoulders," she said. "I said, 'You've got that people gene.'
"Bella is young," Davis said. "Kaylin is young. Hopefully, they will be able to go on with this for many, many years."
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