Many cat owners experience trouble with kitty not using the cat litter box they’ve chosen for her. With a little bit of understanding about their cat, the proper cat litter box type
can be found quickly for good cat litter box habits.

For starters, evaluate the way your cat eliminates her waste. Does she stand up, or squat down low? Does she do something in between? Does she only stick her hind parts in the box, and keep her front paws outside?

By carefully observing exactly how your kitty does her business, you can make a good guess at the right type of cat litter box for her needs. And if your cat thinks the box suits her, she’s going to use it every time.

For cats who stand straight up, there are a few options. One is the covered, or hooded cat litter box. In theory these are perfect, because the enclosure captures urine that would
normally fly off into space. The one drawback is that your cat may feel too confined with an enclosed cat litter box. This could be if she’s just plain scared of that hole, or she may
be too large to comfortably move around inside the space.

The alternative is to purchase a large plastic storage container tub - the kind with a removable lid. Take a saw or other cutting tool, and hack a “U” shaped opening into one end
of the tub. The bottom of the “U” should be at least 3 - 4″ up to hold in your cat litter.

This is easy for kitty to enter and exit, and the really large ones are quite roomy for the biggest cat to move around in. You can either snap the lid in place, or simply put it aside, and leave it as a high-sided open cat litter box.

Some cats really enjoy the automatic, motorized cat litter boxes. They think it’s the greatest thing to watch that motor move the rakes across the cat litter field. But other cats are terrified of the noise and movement. Since these are rather pricey, consider your cat’s mental health and curiosity factor if you’re thinking about purchasing one of these cat litter boxes for her.

And finally, there’s the good old-fashioned open cat litter box of varying sizes and colors. If your cat squats properly to void, and doesn’t miss, this is your best option as the preferred cat litter box.

And here’s a tip if you’re raising a litter of kittens: buy disposable aluminum baking pans for the little ones. They’re shallow enough for the kittens to easily get in and out of.
This encourages good cat litter box habits forever. These can be discarded as the youngsters grow big enough to use a “big kitty” litter box!

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A dog, like a human baby, experiences the world through his mouth, by tasting and chewing on things. But, he also uses his mouth is as his hands. He carries and pulls with it as well as defends himself. Therefore healthy teeth and gums are very important.

A dog’s teeth need the same care as a human’s. Therefore, it’s important that you take care of his teeth as you would your own. The best way to do this, of course, is to brush them, which should be done at least twice a week. There are special tooth brushes designed to fit in a dog’s mouth as well as special chicken flavored tooth paste to make the task easier. But sometimes, brushing your dog’s teeth can be a real hassle. For instance, there are some dogs that will flee at the sight of a toothbrush and it is very had to coax a seventy pound Rottweiler from under the bed.

So, how can you get Bruno the Rottweiler to care for his teeth? Here are several alternatives to toothbrushing.

Dog Food

Dog food is a major cause of tooth decay. Believe it or not, canned dog food, though it tastes real good, is not good for Bruno’s teeth. Therefore, you should not feed it to him all the time; once in awhile, as a treat, or on a special occasion is fine. Instead, Bruno should eat a good quality hard dry dog food. This will keep his teeth and gums exercised, as well as cleaned.

Bones

Of course, Bruno needs more than just dry dog food to keep his teeth white and his gums healthy. Chewing on things, such as sticks, the furniture and golf balls, though it is good exercise for his gums, is not very healthy, especially if he were to swallow the wrong thing. Or, in the case of the furniture, just chewing on it is not a good idea on his part. So, you can provide him with a bone, either rawhide or real, as a diversion. These come in various sizes to fit your dog. Bruno will want a larger one, while a smaller dog would necessarily need a smaller bone. Either way, he can exercise and clean his teeth without fear of choking.

Enzymatic Rawhide Chips

You can try some of the rawhide chips that are infused with enzymes designed to kill your dog’s bad breath as well as remove tartar and plaque. However, the taste leaves something to be desired and Bruno may not like them, thus leaving them untouched. If he does not use them, they won’t work.

Regular Visits to the Veterinarian

Of course, the veterinarian is the best person to keep Bruno’s teeth in perfect health. As much as he will protest, regular visits insure good oral and physical health. Your dog’s veterinarian will provide him the proper care that will keep him healthy and happy for years to come.

Arlene Mason is a freelance writer living outside of Dallas, Texas with her husband and two dogs. She has written and published the following e-books: “Understanding Low-Carb Dieting”, “On the Edge” and “Stepping Stones” which are all available at http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com

To teach a dog to jump, with your right hand hold a cane just
high enough above the ground so that your dog can easily step
over it, and in your left hand hold a piece of treat just in
front of him, so that he will have to step over the stick to get
it. As the dog grows older and understands what you want him to
do, you can raise the stick a few inches at a time, so that he
will be obliged eventually to jump over it to obtain the reward.
Occasionally refrain from rewarding him, and thus accustom him
to jumping without a reward.

After a dog will jump over a stick he can be taught to jump over
your extended foot or through a hoop or your arms; in fact, a
small dog can be taught to jump through your arms much more
easily than over a stick, as all you, have to do is to throw a
treat on the ground and hold your arms in front of him so that
he will have to walk through them to gain the reward, gradually
elevating your arms so that he will be obliged to jump before
you allow him to pass. Always encourage your dog by saying “Hip”
whenever he jumps.

Rope Jumping

After a dog has learned to leap he can be taught to jump the
rope, but this will require considerable practice. In the
beginning tie one end of the rope to some stationary object a
few inches from the ground and hold the other end with your
hand, drawing the rope taut close to the ground; accustom your
dog to jumping over it while it is at rest, and don’t forget to
use the word “Hip’ or “Hoop-la” each time he jumps.

When he does this satisfactorily you can give the rope a slight
swaying motion and at the proper moment give him the word “Hip,”
and if the rope is not swinging too fast or far he will in all
probability jumps over it.

After he will do this all that remains to be done is to
gradually swing the rope farther and faster until he learns to
jump the rope satisfactorily. A dog which will jump the rope
standing on four legs is doing well, but it is possible to teach
him to do so while standing on his hind legs; this is, however a
very difficult feat and puts considerable strain on the dog’s
muscles, and it is not always advisable to force a dog to do it.

Retrieving is not the only game which you can engage with your
dog, try the rope jumping game when you have got the chance, it
can be good exercise and great fun for both of you too!

If you are seriously considering keeping fish as pets or are just starting out, I would like to stress again the importance of having some basic knowledge about aquariums and fish keeping in order to enjoy the hobby for a significant length of time and to avoid frustrations and disappointments.

In the first article I illustrated this by sharing my own childhood experience with bettas, and now I shall share my experience with goldfish.

While I still had my bettas I also wanted to keep some goldfish since I also found them attractive and interesting. My mom was reluctant to buy me some since I already had the bettas but she finally gave in and bought me a pair of
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Traffic Accidents

A traffic accident is probably the most common cause of serious injury to a cat or dog. Always approach the animal with caution, it may react aggressively because of the pain.

Move the dog as little as possible, but if you must move it, it is probably best to use a blanket, sliding it underneath the dog. Seek the assistance of another person and lift the dog gently to safety. Check for heartbeat and any haemorrhaging. Attempt to stem excessive bleeding by holding a clean pad or clean handkerchief over the wound, binding it tightly with a makeshift bandage. Call the nearest vet’s surgery to warn of your arrival.

Burns

The only recommended first aid is to clean off the offending substance and immerse the body part under cold running water for as long as possible. Seek professional advice immediately.

Heat Stroke

This occurs most commonly when a dog has been left alone on a hot day without ventilation. If your dog has not already collapsed it may be panting, vomiting or frothing at the mouth.

Remove froth and lower the dog’s temperature as soon as possible by placing or dousing the animal in cold water. Take the dog to the vet immediately where it will be treated with drugs and more cold water.

Poisoning

Signs of poisoning may include collapse, muscular twitching, vomiting, bleeding or convulsion. Do not hesitate to contact the vet. Take some of the noxious substance to the vet with you if you know what it is. If the dog has recently swallowed the poison, try to make it vomit. Salt and mustard in water will usually work quickly, or a small piece of washing soda (sodium carbonate0 pushed down the throat.

Drowning

It is a popular misconception that all dogs can swim, but this is not always the case. You must attempt to empty the dog’s lungs of water as soon as possible. You must attempt to empty the dog’s lungs of water as soon as possible. Place the dog’s head lower than its body, open its mouth and begin to pump the chest by pressing down on the ribs and releasing the pressure immediately. Repeat at five-second intervals.

Choking

Sometimes a piece of stick, bone or small rubber ball may get stuck in a dog’s throat. Your dog may be unable to breath as a result and swift action is necessary.

Open the dog’s mouth carefully and see if you can see the object. Pumping the chest, as in the case of drowning (see above) may dislodge the foreign body, get your dog to the vet as soon as possible where the object can be removed under anaesthetic.

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