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Top 10 Craziest Dog Costumes
I know there are a bunch of you out there that love to dress your dogs up in cute little outfits. I can't blame you, I have been know to put Sparky in a pumpkin costume on Halloween.

So for all of you out there, here is my top 10 list of craziest dog costumes.

Would you dress your dog in these?

WARNING - They are hilarious!!!

10: The Mexican Dog


9: The Monkey Dog


8: The Giraffe Dog

7: The Fireman Dog


6: The Taco Dog


5: The Marilyn Monroe Dog


4: The Dorothy Dog


3:The Superman Dog
 

2: The Cowboy Dog
 

1: The Cheerleader Dog

**Many photos were taken from the following Huffington Post article.

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Don't Feed Your Dog That
Have you ever been away from your house and dropped a piece of food on the floor? What was your first instinct? To pick up the food, or leave it there because the dog will come and eat it? I am the former.

Lately I have seen a big push with animal fanatics, encouraging pet owners to watch what they feed their pets, especially dogs.

Don't give your dog:
  • Grapes
  • Raisins
  • Sugarless Gum
  • Raw Yeast and Bread Dough
  • etc.
For a more complete list, check out this interesting article on what not to feed your canine.
What human foods should Fido avoid eating?  

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Trimming Your Pet's Nails
Trimming your pets nails can be a very intimidating experience. On one hand you can hurt your pet if you cut too deep, but on the other, you can cause your pet extreme discomfort if you do not have their nails trimmed regularly.

So if you are up to the challenge, here are some helpful tips to remember when trimming your pets nails (also, you can always ask your vet to show you how).

Step 1:
The first step is to decide which type of nail clipper you are most comfortable with. There are many kinds, but make sure you take the time to investigate your local pet shop to see the choices available. Once you find the ones you like, try them out and see how they feel in your hand and how comfortable they are for you to use.

Step 2:
Once you have a nail clipper, you're ready to cut your cat or dog's nails. Start by finding a quiet place you can sit with your cat or dog. For smaller animals, you may find it easiest to sit with your dog or cat on your lap. With larger animals, you may want to sit on the floor with your pet, or place your pet on a table or couch or bed.

Step 3:
Stabilizing the toe prior to cutting the nail.
Hold your pet's foot in one hand and push one toe forward so that you can see the nail to be cut.

Step 4:
Now you are ready to cut the nail. Hold the nail clipper in your free hand and cut the nail. If your cat or dog has white colored nails, you will be able to tell where to cut by looking for the pink area on the nail. Cut in front of the pink area. If you cut into the pink area, your pet's nail will likely bleed. If you have a pet with dark colored nails, you'll have a more difficult time seeing where to cut. Try removing a small bit of nail at a time.

Good Luck!

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Bringing Home a New Pet
When parents find out they are expecting a new baby, they make all sorts of preparations. Well bringing home a new pet requires many preparations as well.









I realize that bringing home a new pet can be very exciting, but at the same time a very stressful time for any pet owner. Here are some tips to help you and them through it. Just call it a little advice from someone who has brought home many many new pets over the years.

Before you bring home your new pet:
  • Make sure you have all the necessities, such as potty stuff, food, carrier, tags, and toys.





  • It is also important to make sure your house/apartment is as pet friendly as possible. Put away breakables, chewables, and things you don't want pottied on, at least until your pet is familiar with its new surroundings.
  • If you have other pets, make sure you put them away. It is crucial for your new pet to get to know the house without being bothered.
Once you get home:
  • Take your new pet straight to their potty place. Let them smell around and get familiar with the area.
  • Next find one room in your house where you can let your new pet loose to snoop around and become familiar with. After a few hours you can increase their roaming zone and let them wonder two rooms. Slowly increase their roaming area.
  • Once the new pet is familiar with their new surroundings, then you can introduce them to your other pets. Make sure to do this with one pet at a time, bringing your existing pet into the space your new pet is already familiar with. KEEP BOTH ANIMALS ON A LEASH to allow you control over the situation. Many pet owners assume their animals will get along, this may not be the case, especially at first. It is a good idea over the next few weeks to watch how your pets interact with one another.
Good luck! Let me know how it goes.
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Dog Grooming

A few months ago I took on the title of dog groomer. I was tired of paying $60 every three months to get my two dogs groomed. Trying to stay frugal, I of course bought a few cheap electric dog clippers, but none of them seemed to "shear the sheep" as I like to call it. Finally I was turned onto the Oster Turbo A5. It is amazing! I can now shave my dogs with professional skill. I highly recommend these clippers.

Some dog grooming tips to remember:
  • Bathe and dry your pet before shaving
  • Make sure you have the proper tools, i.e. Oster Clippers, brush, and scissors
  • Shave going with the grain of the hair
  • Make sure the clippers do not get too hot (they could burn your dog), they have cooling lube for this
  • If your dogs are like mine, then give them a few breaks during the process


Sparky before his haircut


Sparky during his haircut
Sparky after his haircut and about 10 lbs lighter


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Pet Poisons
We need to watch-out and protect our little ones...

I say this because, I recently read an article by Suite101.com that lists some of the most common pet poisons around your house. I was shocked to find out that even I, a devoted pet owner did not know about some of these common poisons. I am sorry to say, that my pets have been known to get into such poisons. Not only do I need to be more careful, but we all need to be more careful.

Some of these poisons include:
  • human medications, i.e., ibuprofen, acetaminophen, decongestants, cold medicines and anti-depressants
Second and Fourth Most Common Pet Toxins:
  • Insecticides and Rodent Bait (i.e. Rat Poison)
A Deadly Yet Common Pet Poison: "People" Food
  • Baker's cocoa is the most toxic chocolate to dogs.
Other foods that are toxic to pets include:
  • citrus, onions, avocado, raisins, grapes, chewing gum and sugarless candies containing xylitol, caffeine, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and mushrooms, among many others.
For the entire list of pet poisons listed by the ASPCA, or to read the entire article please visit Suite101.com

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