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PetSmart Coupons

Great Deal from Pet Care Rx

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:28:52 +0000

Pet Care Rx sent me the link below, you can save up to 50% off on pet supplies and pet meds. Click on the link below and shop and your savings will add up.

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PediPaws Special

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:56:40 +0000

You may have seen the dog nail trimmer advertised on TV recently, called the PediPaws. As Seen On TV! PediPaws available online exclusively through PetCareRx!

PediPaws is a nail grinder that smoothly grinds off your dogs nails. This is an alternative to regular painful dog nail clipping. The product works similiar to Peticure, but at a much cheaper price.

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Frontline Plus - Flea and Tick

admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:51:21 +0000

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• Continuously, and quickly, kills fleas for an entire month

• Truly waterproof even after swimming and bathing

• Vet’s #1 choice for long-lasting flea and tick protection

• Gentle enough to use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older without weight restrictions

• Approved for use on pregnant or nursing mothers (approved for FRONTLINE Plus and Top Spot^® only)

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History with Dogs

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:31:01 +0000

Since the beginning of time, dogs have always lent a helping “hand.” They have been our companions, our protection, and most importantly, our aid when we need help the most. In recent years, these pets have become more than just a best friend. They have become our co-workers, striving for excellence. From police dogs to guide dogs – they are everywhere in society. Surprisingly, they can eliminate hazardous situations, especially life threatening ones.

In the law enforcement industry, dogs are a fundamental element to any job. For instance, the majority of police agencies require guard dogs at crime scenes. In many cases, they are used to find hidden drugs, criminals, and can sniff out illegal substances within miles. Due to the fact that their sense of smell is extremely heightened, they can find substances a lot easier than a human nose could. Additionally, they can protect their officer’s when a dangerous situation is at hand. Far too often criminals feel as if they can dominate the situation. However, once the existence of a dog is added, chances are they will obey and follow all rules. Moreover, guard dogs can capture a victim if they try to escape. Since dogs have no difficulty running rapid and elongated distances, capturing the criminal is much easier. Although these animals are not human, they have more abilities and strengths when it comes to being dedicated to the job.

While dogs are a large asset to any law enforcement agency, they also have many other responsibilities. Guide dogs, for instance, are more common around the globe. These dogs are specially trained to help their owners – whether it be for blindness, seizures, or a number of other ailments. Astonishingly, they can help their owner’s cross streets, get on buses, as well as keep them safe from harm twenty four hours a day. Guide dogs can also memorize routes, often a common path that the owner typically walks on. For instance, they could learn the way to the grocery store, college classes, or even an office. It is quite surprising to think that these animals can not only take commands from their owner’s, but they also logically think themselves. For instance, if an area is unsafe, they will make sure to warn the person they are with. Regardless of the situation, they generally are very good when it comes to reasoning. For most people, this is a huge phenomenon. Just think – our pets could actually be trained to help us in the real world!

In today’s age, it is a relief to think that there are animals that can lend a “paw.” They are our partners in crime, our best friends, and now they can be our source of protection. It is very comforting to know that if something happened and we were unable to live on our own, that a dog could possibly save our life and keep us going. Technology may be rapidly improving, but dogs will be around forever.

Arthritis in Pets

admin — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:03:50 +0000

Pets are our companions in life, and after several years of being with them we come to know them like old friends. We know them in so many ways, their habits and preferences, and their sometimes quirky personalities. Pets are an absolute joy to have and to love, and as our pets start to age they go through the same set of difficulties that we face as well. One of those potential ailments is arthritis, which even the dinosaurs apparently had to deal with. Watching your pet deal with arthritis can definitely be sad, but there are several things you can do to help them deal with it and ensure several more loving years spent together.

Although your pets are unlikely to drink noni juice, there are several ways you can help improve your pets overall diet, which can drastically help an animal suffering from arthritis. Of course, the best way to accomplish this is by changing their diet to foods that their bodies are designed to ingest. Animals in the wild eat raw food, and spoiling your dogs and cats with unprocessed food is a great way to maximize the number of nutrients they receive. Cooking food depletes it of many of the essential vitamins and enzymes that make the food valuable in the first place. Buying high quality brands or organic pet food may help, but to really nurse your pet along you should make sure to get them a least some raw food in their diet. Consult your veterinarian and ask about alternative diets for your pets to help with their arthritis.

Now we’ve all heard the statement that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cures, and in the case of your pet’s health, this is definitely true. The quicker you can get your pets eating the right food the better. There’s another proverb I find relevant, that says, “No matter how far down the wrong road you are, turn around.” This Irish proverb means to me that it is never to late to start your pets on a healthy diet.

So if one of our pets gets arthritis there are several things we can do to make sure their condition is mitigated and their quality of life increased. Keeping our animals healthy gives them a longer life with a better quality of living, and also means you get to spend more time loving them.

$5 off Frontline Plus for Dogs!

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:28:22 +0000

$5 Off Frontline Plus for Dogs . Exp Aug 31 11:59pm PST

Frontline Plus is the most complete flea and tick control available for your dog’s care. Not only does Frontline Plus kill 98–100% of adult fleas on your pet within 24 hours, it also contains a special ingredient that kills flea eggs and larvae to keep ALL stages of fleas from developing and bothering your pet and your family. Frontline Plus completely breaks the flea life cycle by effectively stopping the development of new fleas. Frontline Plus kills all stages of 4 major ticks, including the one which may carry Lyme disease. Frontline Plus remains waterproof for 30 days, even if your dog swims or is bathed, and is gentle enough for use on puppies 8 weeks of age or older.

With long-lasting, effective control of fleas and ticks on your dog as well as in your home, Frontline Plus is the dog supply your medicine cabinet should always have.

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How to Prevent Dog Ticks

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:29:52 +0000

Fleas can be annoying, but finding a dog tick is downright disgusting. If you find a dog tick attached to your dog’s skin and sucking away at his blood, you’ll want to do something about it. A dog tick can carry a variety of diseases that both you and your dog can get. And guess what? If there’s a dog tick on Rover, you might find one on you as well. Better get busy and figure out how to get rid of them.

What is a Dog Tick?

The dog tick belongs to the order Acarina, an order that they share with mites, which makes the different from insects. They live in the outdoors and when it’s time to feast, use heat sensors to detect warm-blooded animals passing by, which they grab or fall onto. The dog tick then wanders on the animal’s body until it finds an easy place to dig in, like the ears or belly of a dog. Using its pincher-like mouthparts, the dog tick breaks the skin, and begins feeding. Anyone who has ever tried to pull one off knows, the dog tick is then locked into place by it’s mouthparts until it is done feeding.

Although loss of blood through dog ticks isn’t generally dangerous, what is dangerous is the diseases that a dog tick might carry. The brown dog tick and the American dog tick can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease.

Getting Rid of Dog Ticks

If you find a dog tick on poor Fido (or yourself) remove it. The best way to do this is with tweezers or a tick removal device. There is no way to get a dog tick to let go before they are finished feeding. Matches and nail polish are just “old wives tales”. You’ll need to carefully pull the dog tick out without leaving the head behind. Grab the dog tick as close to the head as possible and with steady pressure, slowly pull the tick out.

The best method of keeping dog ticks out of your house is to avoid areas where dog ticks breed such as tall grasses and the woods in the summer time when they are looking for a meal. However, if your dog hunts or needs to be out in the field, there some great ways to protect him from dog ticks.

Products such as K9 Advantix and Frontline are topical liquids that can be given to your dog monthly in the battle of the dog ticks. They come in pre-measured doses which are applied to the skin between the shoulder blades. They are waterproof, so after 24 hours, your dog can also swim and bathe, but still be protected. The medication travels through the skin of your dog and will keep him free of both fleas and dog ticks for at least 30 days. You veterinarian must prescribe the medication, but it is great for your piece of mind. Of course, follow the directions and don’t use the medication for anything or on another animal, like cats other than your dog.

Recommended Flea Control Shampoos

Capstar Medication for Your Dog

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:08:32 +0000

Capstar…a shining star for flea control. Fleas can be a nightmare to both dogs and humans. When the weather warms up, the fleas come out and start looking for a meal. A flea is a small brown jumping insect with specialized mouthparts for piercing skin and drinking blood. Although fleas are tiny, for some dogs they are a big problem. When fleas bite they release a small amount of saliva to stop blood coagulation and some dogs are severely allergic to this saliva. Dogs with flea allergies may scratch and chew themselves raw. Not to mention that fleas are the culprit in the spread of bothersome tapeworms. Fortunately, there are now some fabulous ways to control fleas, like Capstar.

Capstar Features

Capstar is the brand name for the drug nitenpyram, which interferes with nerve transmission in the fleas, but not your dog. Capstar comes in pill form and begins working fast after ingestion. Fleas will start dying on your dog within 30 minutes of taking Capstar. In fact, within four hours Capstar will have killed 90 percent of the fleas on your dog. The drug can be given as often as once a day if necessary. Your veterinarian will be able to help you consider your situation and the right dosage.

Desirable Features of Capstar

Many vets recommend Capstar because it is so safe. Even puppies and nursing dogs can take Capstar. It is also easy to administer by putting the pill directly in your dog’s mouth or hiding it in food. If you do hide it in food and are uncertain if your dog actually ingested the pill, Capstar is safe enough to just give your dog another pill.

You’ll want to make sure your vet recommends Capstar and that your dog is in good health before you administer the drug, of course. You will also want to talk to your vet about an entire course of action for eliminating parasites on your dog and in your environment. Capstar is an easy effective way to manage adult fleas, but will not kill ticks or young and larval fleas. Fortunately, another desirable feature of Capstar is that it works well with other drugs and your vet can prescribe other treatments in conjunction with it.

Features to Avoid

Make sure you give your dog the appropriate dose and have read the insert in the box. Although Capstar is very safe it can occasionally have side effects that you should be aware of before use. It’s a good idea to check the box for an expiration date before you use it as well.

Capstar Safety and Buying Tips

Store your Capstar in a cool dark place out of the reach of children and pets. If it has expired, throw it away and get a new box. Your Capstar will also be more effective if you have a plan of action to remove fleas in your home. Although Capstar will kill adult fleas on your dog, there may still be eggs and pupae in your carpeting. In order to avoid repeat infestation it’s best to also treat your home and the area where your dog sleeps with flea sprays and other preventative measures. Overall, Capstar is an excellent facet of a regime for eliminating fleas on your dog and in your home.

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How to Select Dog Flea Shampoo

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:02:35 +0000

Does your dog have fleas and you are thinking about getting some dog flea shampoo?

Does this scenario sounds familiar…your dog seems to be scratching all the time? Something in the back of your mind tells you to stop being irritated and watch him objectively for a moment. You notice that he is scratching mostly around his neck and collar, stopping only to reach around to chew and lick just above his tail. Your suspicions mount because these are places where fleas like to congregate.

A quick inspection of your dog’s skin by parting the hair behind his ears, under his chin, and just above his tail reveal the culprit. What would normally pass for small specks of dirt is actually flea dirt. Flea dirt is the feces of the flea and they look like fresh ground pepper or dirt. You may also see the live fleas. So you may think it is time to break out the dog flea shampoo and give your scratching pooch a bath.

Features to Consider in Dog Flea Shampoo

Quality – Spending a little extra on a good quality dog flea shampoo is well worth it. Look for one that will kill and repel the adult fleas, as well as kill the flea eggs in order to prevent infestation and the need for repeated bathing.

Ingredients – Pyrethrins are the most common insecticide ingredient. You can also get natural herbal insecticides that are safer to use, especially for puppies and smaller dogs. Also, look for ingredients like oatmeal and tea tree oil that will help to sooth skin irritated by flea bits and constant scratching. Insecticides may also dry out your dog’s coat, so you may want to choose a dog flea shampoo that includes a coat conditioner.

Efficacy – You want to choose a dog flea shampoo that will get rid of the fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and other annoying pests, but you don’t want to harm your dog in the process. So, while pyrethrins are usually the most effective insecticide, it is best to check with your veterinarian before you use any insecticide product on your dog. Some breeds may be more sensitive to these chemicals, and the size and overall health of your dog should be considered.

Scent – You may want to choose a dog flea shampoo with an added scent, but be careful of heavy scents that may further irritate sore spots on your dog’s skin from flea bites and scratching.

Reason for Use – Using a dog flea shampoo to control fleas and other pests can be very effective, but it is not the only way to get rid of fleas. Consider your dog’s living environment, bathe ability, coat texture and nature before you choose a flea bath as your means of flea control. There are other means of flea control that may be more useful for you. A flea bath given incorrectly can do more harm than good.

Desirable Features of Dog Flea Shampoo

Works well – Like any shampoo, dog flea shampoo should effectively cleanse your dog as well as kill and repel fleas and flea eggs. Also, be sure that you choose a dog flea shampoo that is formulated with a lower pH designed for use on dogs.

Lathers easily and Rinses well – Dog flea shampoo should lather quickly and easily without producing too many suds. It should also rinse thoroughly so that is does not leave a toxic residue on your dog’s skin or coat.

Tearless – Unfortunately dog flea shampoo does not come in tearless formulas. It will be important to keep dog flea shampoo out of your dog’s eyes because the ingredients needed to get rid of fleas would cause discomfort if it got into your dog’s eyes.

Shiny coat – The ingredients in dog flea shampoo that kills and repels fleas may also tend to dry and dull your dog’s coat. So, look for a dog flea shampoo that includes a coat conditioner in the formula, or finish your flea bath with a dog flea conditioner to help maintain your dog’s shiny coat.

Ideal Choice of Dog Flea Shampoo

For medium to large dogs that spend some time outdoors, a dog flea shampoo with pyrethrins is probably your best choice.

For smaller dogs, puppies, and older dogs that may not be in the best health, more natural ingredients like d’Limonene derived from citrus may be a better choice for dog flea shampoo.

In all cases, look for a dog flea shampoo that includes soothing and conditioning ingredients like oatmeal and tea tree oil to counteract the harsh, drying effects of the insecticides.

Tips for safely using Dog Flea Shampoo

Check with your veterinarian before using any insecticide on your dog. And follow all label directions carefully and completely to ensure the health of your dog. Combining other insecticides with a dog flea shampoo could become harmfully toxic for you and your dog.

When bathing your dog with a dog flea shampoo begin by wetting only the neck, making sure to get water all the way down to the skin. Then, lather the neck thoroughly with your dog flea shampoo. This will create a barrier against the fleas that will prevent them from traveling up and congregating in your dog’s ears and eyes and on his face. These areas are more difficult to effectively and kindly use shampoo. Once you have the neck lathered, wet the rest of your dog, and lather him up, paying careful attention to the area above the base of the tail and any where else you noticed him scratching or licking. Let the lather sit for a few minutes and then rinse thoroughly, again paying close attention to areas where your dog likes to lick and chew. You don’t want him accidentally ingesting the insecticides by grooming himself after his bath.

Lastly, don’t depend upon a dog flea shampoo alone to control fleas, ticks and other pests. Environmental controls are important to minimize exposure, and medications can be prescribed to help break the flea life cycle.