Imagine a Bulldog With An Attitude Necklace?

Can you imagine a necklace with a lovable Bulldog face?

It's a cute gift idea for the people who love bulldog.  There are 5 different products about bulldog; mugs, necklace, t-shirt, and shot glass.  As it describes on these products, "bulldog with an attitude', it represents the dog perfectly.  If anyone who loves bulldog, they will love them as a gift.

It's interesting to learn that Bulldog has an extremely cruel background. Its main purpose for the breed was to fight bulls and originated from ancient Mastiffs according to the  Encyclopedia Britannica. The Bulldog still has some of the mastiffs' ferocity and aggressiveness in its appearance and its masculine look of the face and body can mislead us as such. However, if you have any experience with a Bulldog, most of them are very cuddly and sweet dogs. Its comical expression often makes us smile and the bulldog, in general, has reserved manner of quiet and patience.  Its willingness to please the owner and good with children makes them a wonderful pet but some can be hostile towards strange faces and unfamiliar dogs.  It is also known for one of the favorite domestic animal companions in the US.

Be Aware of Apoquel, Anti-itching Allergy Med For Dogs!

Our dog tends to have an allergic reaction once or twice a year.  For some reason, her allergic and itching have gotten worse since we moved from Southern California to Southern Utah 2 years ago.
She was doing okay for the 1st year, her itching seemed in control. But the 2nd year came around, her itching and allergic reaction had gotten so bad that around her eyes become black and swollen. Her eyes look like Panda eyes. There was no more hair on all of her paws and they look as though she was wearing black boots.

We first took her to a vet hoping to stop her misery. Unfortunately, her vet didn't have a definite answer for the cure as other vets we had visited before. For a temporary calming remedy, we gave her Benedryl as our vet advised. It did the trick for a short time but her itching became worse than before. So less than two weeks we had to visit her vet again to find out anything we can do for our dog. This time, our vet was excited to introduce Apoquel to us for stopping all her itching and allergy problems. On top of that, we were told that there is no side effect.

Hallelujah for Apoquel! That's what we thought for a while. It was a miracle pill. As soon as she took the first pill, her itching was visibly less and gradually it stopped within a few days. We were so ecstatic about this miracle medicine and told about it to anyone who asked us about our dog.

We made sure that we have Apoquel on hand at all times. However, our joy lasted about 5 months.  Apoquel's miracle healing stopped and she started having a fever all over her body and ear infection in her left ear. She couldn't sleep at night because of her fever and pain. Consequently, we were awake with her hoping that her misery of pain could be less and be comforted. Meantime, we were searching any information online about the side effects of Apoquel and we found many articles about it. The symptoms of the Apoquel's side effects were similar to our dog's reaction to the med.

For the next day, we visited her vet as an emergency but were told that Apoquel is safe treatment and isn't the problem. Our vet suggested that we should change her shampoo and her food. So we bought a new shampoo, a bag of new food, antibiotic and ear drop medicine for her infected ear at the vet. Without any positive news other than changing our dog's shampoo, food, ear drop and pills from the vet, we stopped at the Petsmart and found a pet food made out of Bison meat. Thinking that our dog would like a variety of her food repertoire. As any pet owner would do, our efforts to do anything for our dog went into overdrive.

As soon as we got home, we attempted to give her bath hoping that her new shampoo could ease her itching problem. But her response to the new shampoo was so horrific with her screaming, we had to wash her off immediately.

After a week or so, there was no sign of improvement on our dog's health, we decided to try a different vet who was recommended by our friends.  For our amazement, new vet requested us to bring all of our dog's medicine and shampoo. After the vet examined our dog and her meds and shampoo, he suggested that we should consider a steroid shot and throw away everything we had. Our dog had the shot once in CA and she did fine without a side effect. So our dog got the shot and new ear cream injection drops. We made sure to trash all her previous med, ear drops, and shampoo in the trash on the way out of the vet. Since then, it has been a month, our baby dog is doing better and her itching has been stopped.

We've got our dog back and our experience with Apoquel wasn't pleasant and hope that other dog owner should research about the drug first and make the best decision for their dog.

Shiba Inu Dog Picture

Shiba Inu Dog Picture

We moved to Utah from California a year ago, along with our Shiba Inu dog. Climbing a rocky hill is her favorite thing to do. She loves to stop and looks down once in a while on her way to the top.  We love to watch her climbing the rock as much as she enjoys it. You should see her when she reaches at the top of the mountain, her smile and proud look.

Considering she never had an opportunity to climb a rocky mountain before, she adopted its new environment quickly. She enjoys her morning walk several miles a day. Chasing new creatures; roadrunner, rattle snake, jack rabbit, chip monks, scorpion, and cotton tail, etc. during her walk, gives her new meaning of her life. Her new experience has been exciting. She runs around like a poppy even though she is 13 years old.

Cool Dog and Cat Pictures

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Recover from the Grief of Pet Loss
How To Emotionally Cope With The Death Or Loss Of A Pet.Click Here!

This butts for you, Kitties!!

Catch me if you can!!

This is my big day as a Grand Marshal. Hope people notice me.

We are happy when we are together.

Size doesn't matter!!Recover from the Grief of Pet Loss

How To Emotionally Cope With The Death Or Loss Of A Pet.Click Here!

Mixed and Pure Breed Dogs

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Beagle Mix

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Pet First Aid

First Aid for Your Pet
Our pets can suddenly become ill or injured. Some of us do panic and don't know what to do when it happens. It's important not to self-diagnose your pet's symptoms. You must first determine the situation what happened and when, and if your pet is feeling worse, better or the same since the incident occured.

Here is information about First Aid for your pet and tells you what to do when your dog or cat becomes injured or ill.

Stablize Your Pet
It is important to stablize your dog or cat's injury or illness before getting your pet to a veterinary clinic. Some simple first aid can provide a necessary and life saving treatment until medical help can be reached.

Stay Calm
You must stay calm. If you panic, so is your pet. When you are calm, you can describe the situation or the incident accurately to your veterinarian, who can then better assess your pet's condition.

Ask Help While You're Administering First Aid
While you are focus on administering your pet's injury, such as applying pressure to a wound to help stop the bleeding or evaluating the best way to carry your pet without causing further pain or injury. Ask others to call your veterinarian.

Find Our Your Pet's Temperature
Identify your dog or cat's body temperature. The normal body temperature for dogs and cats is 100 to 102.5 degrees.

Handle With Care
It is very important to restrain an injured dog or pet. It's not only for your safety but for your pet as well. Muzzle a dog unless he is unconscious, has difficulty breathing, or has a mouth injury. However, muzzles can inhibit their breathing and create additional distress.

For Example:
Broken Bones: Limping or favoring a limb
1. Muzzle your dog or use an E-collar for your cat and manipulate his head away from you while placing him in a padded carrier.
2. Got to the clinic immediately. Pelvis fractures may not be readily apparent.

Burns: Sign of burns or ingested toxin-Drooling, pawing at his mouth or swallowing excessively
1. Restrain your pet. Flush burns with cold water or apply a wash cloth cooled with ice water.
2. Take your pet to the nearest clinic within the hour or immediately if electrocution was the source of injury. Bring the chemical agent with you, if possible.

External Bleeding: Hemorrhaging
1. Restrain your pet for your safety and your pet's protection. Apply thick gauze on the wound until bleeding stops. If bleeding is severe or a limb is hemorrhaging, apply a tourniquet between the wound and the heart.
2. Go to the clinic immediatey.

Internal Bleeding: Blood in urine, coughing blood, bleeding from the nose, mouth, ears or rectum, or pale guns, collapses or has a weak or rapid pulse.
1. Keep your dog or cat warm and as quiet as possible. Find out if your pet responds when you call your pet's name.
2. Go to the clinic imeediately.

Find out more information at:
petinsurance.com

Save a pet and Adopt a Dog

Give a dog a gift of life?
There are 7 million adoptable pets are killed each year according to Save-A-Pet.com. The numbers are growing because the families in foreclosures abandon increasing numbers of pets in recent months.

Are you looking for a dog?
According to the many shelters and dog rescue organizations, there are 20-30% of dogs for adoption in public shelters are purebred. The other 70-75% of dogs are lovable, wonderful mixed-breed dogs, just waiting for a chance to be your perfect companion.

If you are looking for a dog, the shelters and dog rescue organizations help match you up with the perfect dog for adoption. If you have your heart set on a specific breed, Breed dog rescue groups that specialize in a particular breed of dog and chances are, you can find your purebred dog for adoption right in your area.

Many people think that shelters and dog rescues are filled with pets that were discarded because they’re “bad”. On the contrary, most dogs for adoption are potentially wonderful companions that became the victims of irresponsible owners who impulse bought a puppy from a pet store or breeder and didn’t give dog adoption the careful thought it requires.

Information from Save-A-Pet.com
For adoption information, visit www.1-800-save-a-pet.com

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Sleeping Dogs and Cats

Peace on Earth for Now

Kitty's sleeping poses

Best Place to Sleep
Doggies heaven

Dog's Name

What's in your dog's name?
We have heard all different dog and pet names. In many times, people name their pets after their friend's name, favorite actor's name, and even after their own family names. Naming our dog or a pet is very personal and people give it with serious thoughts.

My dog got her name from my mother-in-law four years ago. As soon as she heard that we got a dog, she told us we should name her 'Pookie'. According to my mother-in-law, Pookie is from the Lion's name in the Kid's Cartoon series on PBS in 60s. It was very appropriate because my dog Shiba Innu looked just like a lion when she was a baby. Now, she looks more like a fox or a wolf as she is older.

Some people even go further to consult with others whether a cetain pet name is appropriate. I guess that we live in a time of politically correct society and they want to make sure that their pet name is not offensive to anyone.

Not long ago, a teacher named a teddy bear 'Mohammad' and she got fired. Her intention wasn't related to a racism or an insulting to particular religion but her life was in jeopardy. It was an isolated incident however.

I always thought that any name for your pet should be appropriate if the name was not intent to hurt or insult someone.

Let me ask you. What's in your dog or pet's name?

Dog and Cat Pictures from Friends

I never thought that this is the best place to take a nap.

I like this.

I wonder he can take nice picture of me.

I had enough playing. I need relaxing.

I've been trying to make a sweater for my dog friend.

But I can not find the beginning of the yearn.

Please do not disturb! I'm dreaming of a gourmet treat.

I'm in heaven. No one can find me especially my dog friend.

When I'm done with my nap I should be out of the closet.

Cancer in Dog, Cat and Pet

Cancer in Animal:

What are Neoplasia, Tumors and Cancer?
Neoplasia (nee-oh-PLAY-zhuh) is the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body, and the abnormal growth itself is called a neoplasm (nee-oh-PLAZ-m) or tumor. It can be benign (bee-NINE) or malignant. Benign neoplasms do not grow aggressively, do not invade the surrounding body tissues, and do not spread throughout the body. Malignant neoplasms, on the other hand, tend to grow rapidly, invade the tissues around them, and spread, or metastasize (me-TAS-ta-size), to other parts of the body.

The word "tumor" or "mass" is often used to describe the actual swelling or other physical appearance of a neoplasm. The word "cancer" is often confused with neoplasia, but only malignant neoplasms are truly cancers.

How Common are Neoplasia and Cancer?
Neoplasia is common in pet animals and the incidence increases with age. Cancer accounts for almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans, while cats get fewer cancers.

How is it Diagnosed?
Neoplasia is often suspected on the basis of the pet's medical history and physical exam. Additional tests, such as radiographs (x-rays), blood tests, and ultrasound exams, may be necessary to confirm neoplasia. A biopsy (BYE-op-see), taking a tissue sample from the neoplasm for examination under a microscope, is usually necessary to confirm the diagnosis and help determine if the neoplasm is benign or malignant. Additional biopsies of other tissues, such as lymph nodes, may be necessary to determine how far a malignant neoplasm (cancer) has spread.

Is Neoplasia Preventable?
Unfortunately, the cause of most neoplastic diseases is not known and, therefore, prevention is difficult. Early detection and treatment are the best ways to manage neoplasia in pets.

Common Types of Neoplasia in Pets
Skin - Skin tumors are very common in older dogs, but much less common in cats. Most skin tumors in cats are malignant, but in dogs they are often benign. Your veterinarian should examine all skin tumors in a dog or cat to determine if any are malignant.

Mammary Gland (Breast) - 50% of all breast tumors in dogs and greater than 85% of all breast tumors in cats are malignant. Spaying your female pet before 12 months of age will greatly reduce the risk of mammary gland cancer.

Head & Neck - Neoplasia of the mouth is common in dogs and less common in cats. Signs to watch for are a mass or tumor on the gums, bleeding, odor, or difficulty eating. Since many swellings are malignant, early, aggressive treatment is essential. Neoplasia may also develop inside the nose of both cats and dogs. Bleeding from the nose, breathing difficulty, or facial swelling are signs that may indicate neoplasia and should be checked by your veterinarian.

Lymphoma - Lymphoma is a common form of neoplasia in dogs and cats. It is characterized by enlargement of one or many lymph nodes in the body. A contagious feline leukemia virus can be the cause of lymphoma in some cats.

Testicles - Testicular tumors are rare in cats and common in dogs, especially those with retained testicles (testicles that did not move to their normal positions during growth, and may be located in the abdomen or between the abdomen and scrotum).

Abdominal Tumors - Tumors inside the abdomen are common but it is difficult to make an early diagnosis. Weight loss or abdominal swelling are signs of these tumors.

Bone - Bone tumors are most often seen in large breed dogs and dogs older than seven years, and rarely in cats. The leg bones, near joints, are the most common sites. Persistent pain, lameness, and swelling in the affected area are common signs of the disease.

Many of the above signs are also seen with non-neoplastic conditions but they still need prompt attention by a veterinarian to determine the cause. Neoplasia is frequently treatable and early diagnosis will aid your veterinarian in delivering the best care possible.

How is Cancer Treated?
Each type of neoplasia requires individual care and may include one or a combination of treatment therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, cryosurgery (freezing), hyperthermia (heating) or immunotherapy. Your pet's overall health is important too, and your veterinarian may recommend dietary changes or other things to help your pet better respond to treatment. Once you have a diagnosis, your veterinarian will discuss the best treatment option(s) for your pet and the risks and side effects associated with each option. Pain management is also an important part of treatment. In some instances, your veterinarian may refer you to a board-certified oncologist (cancer specialist) and/or specialty clinic depending upon the recommended course of treatment.

Some types of neoplasia can be cured, but other types can only be managed to decrease spread and prolong your pet's comfort and life as much as possible. How early a neoplasm is detected and the type of neoplasm are often the biggest factors determining the success of treatment.

Sometimes, euthanasia is considered when a pet has neoplasia (especially with some cancers). Before you make your decision for treatment or euthanasia, discuss the options with your veterinarian so you can make the best choice for your pet and your family.

What is the Success Rate?
This strongly depends upon the type and extent of the neoplasia, as well as the aggressiveness of therapy. Benign neoplasms are usually easier to treat, and treatment of any type of neoplasia is more likely to be successful if the neoplasms are detected early. Although some neoplasms (especially the more aggressive cancers) cannot be cured, treatment can prolong your pet's life and improve their quality of life.

What Will the Future Bring?
We are learning more about neoplasia through research and experience. Animals today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before, and the more we learn about it, the more pets' lives we can improve and save.

New diagnostic methods can help detect neoplasia earlier and improve your pet's chances, and new treatment methods are being developed to provide better success rates with less risk of side effects.

10 Common Signs of Neoplasia in Small Animals

1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2. Sores that do not heal
3. Weight loss
4. Loss of appetite
5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6. Offensive odor
7. Difficulty eating or swallowing
8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9. Persistent lameness or stiffness
10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating

Resources for More Information
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
www.acvim.org

Veterinary Cancer Society
www.vetcancersociety.org

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Animal Welfare

What is animal welfare?
Animal welfare is the ethical responsibility of ensuring animal well-being. Animal well-being is the condition in which animals experience good health, are able to effectively cope with their environment, and are able to express a diversity of species-typical behaviors1. Protecting an animal's welfare means providing for its physical and mental needs.

Ensuring animal welfare is a human responsibility that includes consideration for all aspects of animal well-being, including proper housing, management, nutrition, disease prevention and treatment, responsible care, humane handling, and, when necessary, humane euthanasia.

There are numerous perspectives on animal welfare that are influenced by a person's values and experiences. There are also various means of measuring animal welfare, including (but not limited to) health, productivity, behavior, and physiological responses.

The American Veterinary Medical Association has defined its commitment to animal welfare through the adoption of the following Animal Welfare Principles that serves as guidance when the Association develops policies and takes action to ensure the welfare of animals:

AVMA Animal Welfare Principles

• The AVMA, as a medical authority for the health and welfare of animals, offers the following eight integrated principles for developing and evaluating animal welfare policies, resolutions, and actions.
• The responsible use of animals for human purposes, such as companionship, food, fiber, recreation, work, education, exhibition, and research conducted for the benefit of both humans and animals, is consistent with the Veterinarian's Oath.
• Decisions regarding animal care, use, and welfare shall be made by balancing scientific knowledge and professional judgment with consideration of ethical and societal values.
• Animals must be provided water, food, proper handling, health care, and an environment appropriate to their care and use, with thoughtful consideration for their species-typical biology and behavior.
• Animals should be cared for in ways that minimize fear, pain, stress, and suffering.
  Procedures related to animal housing, management, care, and use should be continuously evaluated, and when indicated, refined or replaced.
• Conservation and management of animal populations should be humane, socially responsible, and scientifically prudent.
• Animals shall be treated with respect and dignity throughout their lives and, when necessary, provided a humane death.
• The veterinary profession shall continually strive to improve animal health and welfare through scientific research, education, collaboration, advocacy, and the development of legislation and regulations.
  
  Article from avma.org

Holloween Pictures for Dogs

Dog's Holloween costume

Dog Behavior

Excuse Me! Did You Call Me?

How to Get Rid of Dog Urine Odor and Stain

Dog Urine Stain and Odor on the carpet
Q&A
Question: I have two small dogs. Both of them were trained for potty but once in a while one of my dogs pees inside on the carpet. I tried to get rid of its odor by cleaning it with many different cleaning products but I couldn't get rid of smell of dog's urine. I appreciate if you have any suggestion for the solution.
J. Cavanaugh, CT

Answer: You can use a home remedy for dog urine remover. It's inexpensive and you can use ingredients that you already have at home. It is very easy to make your own dog urin cleaner that is not only good for removing dog urine odor, but also for getting rid of its stains.

Ingredients: White Vinegar, Dishwashing Detergent, 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Soda

• Blot out dog urine as much as possible with towel or piece of cloth.
• Clean the spot with the mixture of 3 to 1, water to vinegar ratio.
• Blot out the excess moiture.
• Sprinkle the area with baking soda.
• Mix 3/4 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide and one tsp. dish wash detergent.
• Drizzle the above mixture over the baking soda.
• Use your fingers or an old brush (tooth brush) to work the baking soda in.
• Let it dry and vacuum it out the area.
• If you still smell the odor, repeat the process.

Other products that also do the job and recommended by other pet owners.
Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover
Urine Be Gone -Urine Gone - Urine B Gone - Urine Off

Note: Hydrogen Peroxide might bleach the capet. Try first small area that is not noticeable.

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