A few months ago I made a post about Sparky having a limp. It turns out that he has a Luxating Patella, which is very common is small dogs like him. Rather than explaining it to all of you, I decided to post a link to a great article I found.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2084&aid=457
It is important to know that if your dog develops a Luxating Patella that there are options. We have decided not to have the surgery performed right now, but to give him Rimadyl (dog Ibuprofen) to help with the pain. Surgery might be an option later.
Sep 14, 2010
Cute Animal Pictures
I am in a very good mood today and I thought I would share some fun photos and put everyone else in a good mood.
Caution, the following images will make you smile. Which one is your favorite?
Caution, the following images will make you smile. Which one is your favorite?
Heartworm, West Nile Virus and Your Pets
Okay, so like many of you I freak out when I hear words like Heartworm and West Nile Virus, but don't fret here is a helpful article to help you and your pets avoids the pesky mosquito.
And yes, even though the weather is changing, mosquito season lasts until the first snow fall, so make sure you are protected!
http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/westnilevirusandyourpets-1677
And yes, even though the weather is changing, mosquito season lasts until the first snow fall, so make sure you are protected!
http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/westnilevirusandyourpets-1677
Aug 31, 2010
Bark Buster
Little did I know, but I think my almost three-year-old dog Lily has been barking at night. There are many reasons why I haven't been able to hear her, but rather than go into those, I will just say that I am pretty sure she barks almost every night and I am OUTRAGED!
Now I have read a lot about dog training and I know that the problem usually gets worse if you respond to the dog when they bark, so I have never done this, but unfortunately the problem still continues.
The Bark Buster is a dog training aid for your home that emits a dog-only pitched sound (that dogs apparently hate) when it is triggered by a dogs bark. The idea is that when a dog barks the Bark Buster will go off, distracting the dog from the act of barking. After days of use, the dog will start associating their bark with the annoying sound and they will HOPEFULLY stop barking.
I am not sure when I will use this mechanism, maybe only at night. We'll see.
I will let all of you know how well it works and if you should also get a Bark Buster. In the mean time, here is some more information about it: http://www.buybarkbuster.com/
Now I have read a lot about dog training and I know that the problem usually gets worse if you respond to the dog when they bark, so I have never done this, but unfortunately the problem still continues.
So a colleague of mine introduced me to the Bark Buster. I just ordered it today, so I am not sure if it will work, but for $9.99 all my problems might be solved. Let's all cross our fingers.
The Bark Buster is a dog training aid for your home that emits a dog-only pitched sound (that dogs apparently hate) when it is triggered by a dogs bark. The idea is that when a dog barks the Bark Buster will go off, distracting the dog from the act of barking. After days of use, the dog will start associating their bark with the annoying sound and they will HOPEFULLY stop barking.
I am not sure when I will use this mechanism, maybe only at night. We'll see.
I will let all of you know how well it works and if you should also get a Bark Buster. In the mean time, here is some more information about it: http://www.buybarkbuster.com/
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