The real story of creation!

• On the first day of creation, God created the Dog.
• On the second day, God created man to serve the Dog.
• On the third day, God created the animals on the earth, to serve as potential food for the Dog.
• On the fourth day, God created hones toil so that man could labor for the good of the Dog.
• On the fifth day, God created ht tennis ball so that the Dog might or might not retrieve it.
• On the sixth day, God created veterinary science to keep the Dog health and the man broke.
• On the seventh day, God tried to rest, but He had to walk the Dog.

Source: “Planet Dog” Sandra & Harry Choron

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Hot spots can be a very uncomfortable and painful thing for our dogs. Though you could certainly see a vet, some instances can be taken care of at home.

Gently clip the hair away from the affected area. These areas are extremely sensitive and hot. So, be patient and careful. Spray the are copiously with cooled green tea, followed by Calendula and Hypericum tea, using 1/2 teaspoon of each in 1 pint of boiled water. Then strain and cool. Repeat the green tea. Calendula ointment, Aloe vera, or Egg white can then be applied topically.

Comfrey can also be used, as it is an incredible healer for topical use on the skin. It has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. When used to heal hot spots it is best used in a salve form.

Source: Natural Healing for Dogs & Cats, Cheryl Schwartz

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I ran into a guide dog in the elevator the other day in New York City, just him, his handler, and I. With both of us going to the 47th floor, we stared at each other for what seemed an eternity. Floor 10, floor 20, floor 28!! He wasn’t turning away?! Do I pet him? Do I say “Hey little guy” and scratch his ear?! Should I give him a piece of my candy bar? Oh wait, pups cant have chocolate..!! Assuming his mommy was blind, she was oblivious to our stare down! BING! Floor 47! I let him go first, then stepped out and wiped the sweat off my forehead..Phew I’m off the hook, but…what about NEXT TIME?!

PetSugar offers up a few “quick” tips on “meeting and greeting” a guide dog, according to the “Guide Dogs for the Blind“.
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We could all learn a little from Eco-Dizzy! I’m a bit jealous my pups don’t do their part for the environment, though they do have a thing for plastic bags/bottles and the such. Only difference is they like to eat them and make daddy’s house a MESS, instead of recycling them!! Dizzy is a recycling phenom, snatching up anything she can carry in her mouth (that can be recycled) and doing the deed for the environment.

“Beer cans, plastic bottles, cardboard and envelopes are carried to the family’s recycling shed in the garden. Dizzy, the two-year-old mongrel, even collects plastic bottles on the beach near her home in Newquay, Cornwall, and takes them to the nearest bin. “You cannot drink a cola or beer from a can because she wants it,” owner Emma Trebilcock said. “When we have barbecues we have got to ask our friends to have their drinks from glasses because she is there waiting for the cans. “She also carries our recycling bags and even tries to carry bin liners, but they are a bit too large for her, so she ends up dragging them behind her. “Sometimes we have to check our recycling bins to make sure she has not taken unopened mail out,” said 23-year-old Ms Trebilcock. (more…)

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“Did you ever notice when you blow in a dogs face he gets mad at you? But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window!”

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When your little guy passes away, will he pass through the pearly gates of heaven, run along the golden streets of heaven?!

Speaking to four leaders of various religious movements, here’s what they had to say about Fido following you afterlife:

“Heaven was designed for humans. The reason dogs may be there is for us, not themselves. Dogs will go to heaven perhaps because of our relationship with them. I would think a loving God wants us to be happy and allows us to have animals that share love with us.”- Rev. Brian T. McSweeney, vice chancellor of the New York archdiocese.

“Everything, humans, animals, every blade of grass, are all endowed with a spirit and every spirit returns to its creator…. Every animal based on how it lives in this world will reap its reward, its divine bliss in the world to come. “- Rabbi Gershon Winkler, Mystical Judaism.

“Dogs are subject to reincarnation…as well as the law of karma, which determines the form of reincarnation. Dogs can go to heaven or dogs can go to hell. a dogs actions decide where it goes, like a humans actions.”- Lama Pema Wangak, director of the New York’s Tibetan Buddhist Center

“The vast majority of Southern Baptists believe only humans have souls, which most likely precludes dogs from reaching heaven. But the bible notes that someday the lamb will lie down with the lion, which would lead you to believe that heaven may be somewhat like it is here, and there may be animals.”- Herb Hollinger, a spokesman for the Southern Baptist Convention.

Coming from four very different religious sects, it seems all are in agreement that we will most likely see our buddies up in heaven with us. So when your little baby passes away, fear not, you’ll see him in heaven one day, whatever heaven that may be for you!

What do you think?

Source: Planet Dog Sandra & Harry Choron

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“Whether its an upset stomach or a housetraining accident, pets will, at some point, make a mess in the house. The good news: Many of todays new products not only make cleaning easier, but remove any trace that an accident ever occurred. Heres how to clean up some common dog messes step by step.

Urine: If you own a puppy, senior, or ill dog, you’ve likely dealt with puddles. Follow these tips for effective cleanup

• Don’t use steam cleaners to remove urine from carpet, since heat bonds urine protein carbons to the carpet fibers. Instead, use a hand-held wet-dry vacuum to absorb the liquid
• Avoid using ammonia-based cleaners. A byproduct of decomposing waste, ammonia will smell like urine to your dog, attracting him back to the same spot.
• Use cleaning products specially designed to clean pet messes. These products use a variety of technologies to remove stains and neutralize odors.

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It’s important to always pay attention to your pet’s health and learn to recognize any red flags to his health. The more you spend time with your four legged fur ball, the better you’ll be able to spot any noticeable differences in his appearance or physical health, and determine whether a trip to the vet is necessary.

A temperature of 101-102º F, a respiratory rate of 15-20 breaths per minute, and a heart rate of 80-120 beats per minute is normal for a healthy pup.

They have pink mucous membranes (gums, inside of lips, tongue, inside of eyelids). They have clean-smelling ears and skin and a full hair coat. Their skin is pliant, an indication of proper hydration, and their eyes are clear and bright.

If your puppy or dog shows any of the following signs, be prepared to call your vet, because the little guy might be sick…

• Eyes: swelling, discharge, redness, etc.
• Nose: running, crusting, discharge, etc.
• Ears: discharge, debris, odor, twitching, scratching, shaking, etc.
• Coughing, gagging, constant sneezing, retching, or vomiting.
• Irregular breathing, shortness of breath, prolonged or heavy panting, etc.
• Intestinal activity
• Color and consistency of bowel movement
• Frequency of defecation
• Bloody stool
• Evidence of parasites, etc (more…)

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“Just like our children, our dogs can get anxious. They can also experience feelings of fear, anger, nervousness, and stress. The following oils help to calm down and comfort the canine mind and body.

Clary Sage is wonderful for calming nerves and balancing extremes in emotion. It reduces anxiety, fear, and feelings of panic. Lavender strengthens the nervous system, relaxes the mind, and can reduce hyperactivity. Ylang Ylang relaxes exited emotional states and promotes feelings of security and love.”

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“We feel tremendous love for our dogs, and our dogs sure seem to love us. But is a dog really capable of emotions? Or are we just projecting our feelings onto our dogs?

Scientists avoid the subject because part of what sets humans apart from the animals is our ability to experience feelings. To say that animals actually have feelings, in the same way we do, would change everything – perhaps disrupt our entire position and standing in the animal kingdom.

However, any dog owner knows that dogs love completely and have a greater capacity for love than most people. If one were to describe the main characteristics of a dog, they would have to be:
1. strong affection
2. warm attachment
3. unselfish loyalty and benevolent concern for others

Wait a minute – those are the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definitions of love. Probably why the author of Dogs Never Lie About Love, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson writes, “dogs are love.” So there isn’t a question of whether dogs love, the mystery is how they have such an enormous capacity for it. Dogs who are neglected or abused still show love for their human and wag their tails in hope of a little affection.
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“Have you ever noticed your dog’s eyes glowing at night, and wondered why they do that? Maybe he’s a werewolf!
At the back of their eyes dogs have a mirror-like layer of cells called the tapetum lucidum.

The job of the tapetum lucidum is to improve your dogs vision in dim light, and it does this by reflecting light back to the retina. The more light the retina receives the more information it has to work with to translate that light into images (that’s a very simplistic version of how our eyes work!).

So when your dog’s eyes are glowing, what you’re seeing is light being reflected by the tapetum lucidum.-Claire Bristow”

Source: Dog Topics

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A two year old Terrier Jack fell into a hole in the UK 4 days ago, while chasing a rabbit out with his dad. The ‘Jack became trapped when part of the hole caved in! The little guy fell into a badger set, and the local fire department was called in for the full scale rescue effort. High tech search equipment and a entire crew was brought in to find the pup! Thankfully he was alright and seemingly unharmed. I’m sure the moment he came out of the hole he was ready for another rabbit chase!

His owner Vicky Martin said everyone was “thrilled” to see the Jack Russell, who seemed to have escaped uninjured.
She added: “Words cannot describe it, we are so thrilled to see him. He’s lost a bit of weight, but other than that he seems fine, it’s just fabulous.”

Ms Martin’s partner Gary Middleton, who had been walking Jack when he vanished underground, kept vigil by the hole in case the terrier emerged. Mr Middleton said: “He just didn’t come back out, and we tried everything to get him out, calling and offering food, but he never appeared.

Hi-tech search cameras were also used in the rescue operation and pushed down into the sett to try and find the terrier. Crew commander Pete Sheppard, of West Midlands Fire Service, said: “We found Jack about four feet under the ground, and when we found him it looked like there had been a tunnel collapse behind him which stopped his escape.

“It was only down to the sandy kind of ground here that Jack survived. Because it was sandy it kept him warmer and the moisture from it kept him hydrated.”

Source: BBC News

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