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10 Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm Around Fireworks
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Labor Day is the last hurrah of summer, and most people are going to have picnics and other celebrations with their families. Like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, many of them will be setting off firecrackers, sparklers, and big fireworks displays to brighten the festivities. While it is fun to see glorious fireworks fill the sky with mushrooms of brilliant color, the noise and commotion is often confusing and frightening for our four-footed friends. There are some ways to keep your dog safe and calm while you are celebrating the holiday.
1. Make a Plan Before the Festivities
Many dog owners keep their pets outside. There are probably people who will be setting off small firecrackers and noisemakers, be aware of what is happening in your neighborhood. Bottle rockets often explode into other people’s yards and some thoughtless people may even throw something in your yard to get your dog’s reaction. Scaring someone’s pet is not funny and can cause the dog undue stress. Make sure that you watch for your pet’s safety. Make sure your gates are closed and be wary of people sneaking around your property. Have a flashlight handy and be firm that such pranks will not be tolerated.
2. If Possible, Put Your Dog in the House
It is understandable that some breeds are just too big to bring inside your home. In these cases, you may be able to put them safely in the garage. Just make sure that they have a soft place to lie down and have food and fresh water. If it is possible, the best idea would be to bring your dog inside your house. The booming noise will be minimal from the inside.
3. Let There Be Music!
There is an old adage that music calms the savage beast, and this is also true of your pets. Like people, dogs are often soothed by the gentle flow of music. It also provides a distraction from the outside racket. You can find appropriate music by turning on your television, radio, or iPhone. Your pet will relax in the serenade while the firecrackers blaze outdoors.
4. Hide and Seek
Most animals will instinctively hide when they perceive danger. This may be especially true for the dog who is not used to being indoors. He may hide in a corner, under your bed, or even hunker under your dining room table. If he is comfortable, let him hide. He will probably come out later when he feels more comfortable.
5. Everyone Loves a Security Blanket
Dogs associate warm, soft blankets with the security they felt as a puppy snuggled closely to their mother. Provide your friend with a soft blanket he can lie on while indoors and he will probably sleep for the duration of the fireworks.
6. Close Out the Source
It is also a good idea to keep the outside noises at bay by closing your windows, blinds, and doors. The less your dog sees of flashing lights and hearing thunderous booms, the better. Ask family members and friends to let off firecrackers a safe distance from your house.
7. Treat Your Dog to Comfort
If you are indoors with you dog, give him some of his favorite treats if he gets nervous after a sudden explosive noise outside. He may also enjoy chewing on a favorite toy or doggie bone. Speak to him in a soft, reassuring tone while you give him the treats.
8. A Good Workout
Ask any parent who has an overactive child about the additional calming benefits of exercise. The same principle is true for dogs. If you take him on a brisk walk in late afternoon before all the celebration, he will expend a lot of energy. Therefore, he will have less energy for anxiety and will be more apt to rest calmly.
9. Doggie See, Doggie Do
Dogs are extremely sensitive to their environment and will take cues from how their masters are reacting. In the wild, leaders of the pack were first to sense danger and the rest of the dogs would follow his actions. So if you are calm and speak gently around you dog, he will usually follow your example and stay calm. If you are having guests, try to have the festivities in your yard rather than in the house.
10. Talk to Your Vet
No matter what precautions and techniques you may use, there are still dogs who are nervous by nature. After a good checkup, your vet may be able to prescribe a low-dose tranquilizer to give to your pet as needed. The vet may also suggest herbal remedies and other products that were developed to sooth agitated canines. With these suggestions, both you and your dog will be able to enjoy the celebration of Labor Day.
Source: http://allpetnews.com/10-tips-to-keep-your-dog-calm-around-fireworks
Ventajas de tener un perro en casa
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¿Conoces las ventajas de tener un perro en casa?. Pues la verdad es que son muchas. Pero claro, todos los que podemos disfrutar de la compañía de nuestras mascotas, sabemos lo bien que nos hacen. Para los que están todavía indecisos en si adoptar o no algún perro, hoy os dejamos con una serie de ventajas.
Tener un perro en casa nos dejará unos beneficios más que increíbles. Pero no lo decimos nosotros, sino que están demostrados científicamente. Claro que cuando los vayas leyendo, te darás cuenta de que es lo que vives cada día junto a ellos. Si te sientes con más energías y alejado de toda enfermedad, quizás comiences a entenderlo.
- Te enfermarás menos: Aunque te parezca un poco extraño, parece que es totalmente cierto. El tema son por los gérmenes y bacterias, que nos harán un poco más inmunes a ellos.
- Más felices: Se dice que todas las personas con un perro en casa son más felices. Sabemos que estamos ante una de las mascotas más fieles que podamos tener. Nos llenará de alegrías y de mucho amor. Por lo que nos sentiremos mucho más llenos de vida. Esto hará que tengamos una calidad de vida mucho más saludable. Nos querrán y seremos correspondidos, al mismo tiempo que tendremos una gran lealtad. ¿Qué más podemos pedir?.
- Corazón saludable: Parece que cuando sufrimos de estrés, las pulsaciones se incrementan así como la presión sanguínea. Pero a la hora de acariciar a nuestro perro todo ello se va a reducir. Lo que significa que al mismo tiempo de darnos cariño también nos está estabilizando y relajando.
- Más ejercicio: Aunque no te guste el ejercicio, si tienes un perro tendrás que ponerte tus zapatillas de deporte y salir a pasear. Él lo necesita y tú también. Así que, es una manera de ponerte las pilas y como no, ponerte en forma.
- Mejorará tu vida social: Si sales por el vecindario pocas veces, está claro que apenas conocerás a los vecinos. Si sales con más frecuencia y acompañado de tu perro, las relaciones sociales se incrementarán. Más que nada porque no sería la primera vez que alguien se para y te pregunta sobre tu mascota o bien, intercambiáis información acerca de los animales.
- Descubren el cáncer: Hay algunos estudios que han determinado que los perros pueden llegar a detectar el cáncer antes de que la persona sepa que lo tiene. Sí, es un tanto curioso pero no sería la primera vez que ha ocurrido. Parece lo hacen oliendo la zona en cuestión. Ya puede ser porque haya un bulto o bien, en un lunar.
Source: https://www.ocio.net/estilo-de-vida/mascotas/ventajas-de-tener-un-perro-en-casa/
Egitto: la strage di cani randagi che indigna il mondo
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Di Maria Vasta domenica 3 febbraio 2019
Dei cani randagi sono stati barbaramente uccisi in Egitto. Ecco perché
In Egitto alcuni cani randagi sono stati barbaramente uccisi e impiccati. I fatti sarebbero avvenuti a Giza, vicino alle Piramidi, dove sono stati rinvenuti i corpi di alcuni cani che erano stati impiccati, e quello di un altro cane, trovato morto poco distante dagli altri.
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Purtroppo quello del randagismo è un problema che colpisce le città di tutto il mondo, un problema che in Egitto è percepito in maniera ancor più grave, poiché sono molti i cani randagi che si trovano per le strade, e che rischiano di mordere o aggredire le persone. Probabilmente è per questa ragione che qualcuno ha deciso di compiere quella che ha tutto l’aspetto di un’esecuzione, uno scempio che ha sollevato la rabbia da parte delle associazioni animaliste, che hanno postato le immagini raccapriccianti sui social network.
Se da una parte i cittadini di schierano contro l’uccisione di tanti animali innocenti, dall’altro c’è anche chi ritiene comunque necessario correre ai ripari, per arginare il problema del randagismo.
Il pericolo esiste. Ma questo massacro non si può giustificare
commentano giustamente i membri delle associazioni animaliste del Paese, e noi non possiamo che sostenere questa posizione. Il problema del randagismo esiste, in ogni parte del mondo, ma la soluzione non è certamente la spietata uccisione di animali che non hanno colpa, né – come era stato ipotizzato alcuni mesi fa – quella di esportare cani e gatti randagi verso i Paesi che ancora oggi considerano normale mangiare la carne di questi animali.
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Randagismo in Italia: in aumento i cani nei canili rifugio
La LAV svela i dati sul randagismo in Italia, che registrano un aumento dei cani ospitati nei rifugi rispetto al 2016.
via | Il Messaggero
Foto da iStock
Source: http://www.petsblog.it/post/161675/egitto-la-strage-di-cani-randagi-che-indigna-il-mondo
Guia de temperamento das raças – Índice dos posts
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Guia de raças Mãe de Cachorro
Cachorro é cachorro e é tudo de melhor, tenha ou não “raça definida”.
Cães ‘de raça’ existem há milênios e continuarão a existir. Muitos auxiliam os humanos em atividades honradas, como na procura por pessoas desaparecidas ou vítimas de desastres, na ajuda a deficientes visuais e físicos etc. São cães com caracterísiticas definidas, muitas delas verdadeiras aberrações provocadas pelo homem, mas que precisam ser estudados a fundo quando alguém decide adotá-los para que surpresas desagradáveis não aconteçam e amanhã ou depois o peludo não precise achar um novo lar.
Passei a falar de raças específicas aqui no MDC por dois motivos:
1- Hoje o número de animais de raça abandonados no Brasil não só é imenso, como cresce absurdamente. Assim, a adoção deles também é uma realidade;
2- Conheci um site muito bom que traz o lado positivo e negativo de diversas raças e que incentiva a adoção de cães adultos, então passarei a traduzir pra gente informações deste site sobre as raças que já vejo disponíveis para adoção no Brasil.
Farei as traduções* em ordem alfabética, dentro das raças citadas no site e, como já mencionado, traduzirei aquelas que você pode optar por adotar, porque seus exemplares já estão sendo abandonados nas ruas, largados em abrigos etc.
- Afghan Hound
- Airedale Terrier
- Akita
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Basset Hound
- Beagle
- Bernese Mountain Dog (Cão Bernês da Montanha)
- Bichon Frisé
- Border Collie
- Boxer
- Buldogue americano
- Bulldogue francês
- Buldogue inglês
- Bull Terrier
- Chihuahua
- Chow Chow
- Cocker Spaniel Americano
- Cocker Spaniel Inglês
- Collie
- Dálmata
- Dacshund (ou Teckel)
- Golden Retriever
- Husky Siberiano
- Labrador
- Lhasa Apso
- Lulu da Pomerânia
- Maltês
- Pastor Alemão
- Pinscher
- Pit Bull (American Pit Bull Terrier)
- Poodle Miniatura
- Schnauzer Miniatura
- Shar Pei
- Shih Tzu
- Teckel (ou Dacshund)
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Weimaraner
*Lembrando: Estou traduzindo as descrições de temperamento das raças (que já vi disponíveis para adoção) apresentadas pela autora norte-americana Michele Welton, que obviamente leva em conta que a maior parte de seus leitores mora nos EUA e sempre tendo em mente cães dentro do padrão comportamental de cada raça. Não adianta um cão ter “cara” de uma raça, isso nem é tão difícil, um cão realmente “de raça definida” tem, mais do que qualquer outra coisa, a personalidade, o comportamento e os instintos da raça a que pertence.
Sobre a autora: Michele Welton tem mais de 35 anos de experiência como educadora canina e tem mais de 17 livros publicados, sendo 15 deles sobre cães.
Source: https://www.maedecachorro.com.br/2018/09/guia-de-racas-mae-de-cachorro-indice-dos-posts.html
Dog Hugs
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Charlie-the-Chihuahua-Mix
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More Chihuahuas!
More Puppy Photos!
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Source: https://www.dailypuppy.com/pictures/962-chihuahua-hearts.html
Here’s What You Need To Know About CBD For Dogs
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The day we stop and watch our dogs struggle to climb stairs, become uncomfortable and agitated at the sight of us leaving, or panic at the sound of thunder or fireworks is the day we feel a vice-grip on our hearts that never lets go. It’s when we realize they experience things that prevent them from enjoying the best parts of being a dog.
As their champions, we refuse to let that happen if there’s something we can do to help. CBD extracts & biscuits have the potential to remedy a wide variety of issues, and may be the answer to giving your dog his life back.
What is CBD?
CBD (cannabidiol) is a natural substance found in hemp plants whose health benefits come free of the effects of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive substance in marijuana that produces feelings of being “high” or intoxicated.
CBD doesn’t do that—it’s completely non-psychoactive. Rx CBD Extract contains MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil from organic coconuts, and human-grade CBD hemp oil derived by CO2 extraction. It’s a completely natural remedy that’s 100% vegetarian and gluten-free.
What are the benefits of CBD?
CBD may help ease dogs’ discomfort associated with chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, noise phobias, and other physical and emotional conditions, without a prescription or significant side effects. In any form (whether as an oil extract or dog biscuit), CBD isn’t meant to sedate. Many dog parents report that their dogs don’t appear sleepy or fatigued after a dose; rather, they just seem more comfortable in their bodies.
What are the ways I can give my dog CBD?
Feeding your dog CBD biscuits or giving CBD extract orally via a dropper are the two easiest methods of administering a dose.
Rx CBD offers two options for CBD extract: a 150 mg bottle best for dogs 9–44 pounds, and a 300 mg bottle best for dogs 45 pounds or more. Each bottle contains a dropper to use as a measuring device, and you can give the extract directly by mouth or mixed in with food.
There are also two forms of crunchy chicken-flavored biscuits infused with full-spectrum hemp oil, organic flax seed, nutritional yeast, parsley, and cage-free eggs. The Original CBD Biscuits contain 1.75 mg of CBD and are best for small-to-medium dogs, while the Big Dog CBD Biscuits contain 5 mg of CBD and are best for large-to-extra-large dogs.
It’s important to note that it may take anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks for the effects of the biscuits to kick in. The CBD needs time to build up in dogs’ systems to perform at its best, and it pays to be consistent.
Chasing balls, shredding toys, doing zoomies around the yard, all without a care in the world and a whole lot of excitement—that’s all we want for our dogs. We love them because they make our lives better, and theirs deserve to be the best we can make them.
Think CBD might be a good fit for your dog? Check out all the options at barkshop.com!
Source: https://barkpost.com/life/cbd-for-dogs/
Sighthound Garments by COAT
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The abundance of pumpkin spice everything tells me it’s supposed to be fall right now, but here at Dog Milk East we’re continuing the long, slow march through the tail end of summer (in the 80s this week! In October!). So, as I dream of cooler temperatures and frizz-less hair, these pictures of whippets in turtlenecks by COAT are literally giving me life. If you’re a sighthound owner, though, these snazzy shirts might be just what you’ve been looking for. Designed for the cool-weather needs and the unique bodies of sighthounds (yep, the neck!), COAT’s distinctive sighthound garments are built for movement, warmth, comfort, and sophistication. They’re handmade in Melbourne from a 95/5 Merino wool/Elastane blend that helps regulate body temperature. Check out the collection (which includes classic colors as well as a featured seasonal shade) at COAT.
[sniffed out by our friends at Four & Sons]
Source: https://dog-milk.com/sighthound-garments-by-coat/
Meet Rick, The Cutest Christmas Hedgehog From Ukraine
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Hello, world. My name is Rick. I live in Ukraine with my humans and I’m here to give you a reason to smile.
Christmas is just ‘round the corner and I’m getting super excited! It's extra special this year because it is my first Christmas!
My humans took some photos of me and I want to share these photos with you.
Prepare yourself for a serious cuteness overload!
More info: Instagram
Source: https://www.boredpanda.com/christmas-decorating-with-rick-the-hedgehog/
Female Trophy Hunter Travels The World For New Species To Slaughter
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Andrea Powell 
Source: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/female-trophy-hunter/
Animals deserve better. They are beautiful creatures that do not deserve to be slaughtered for “fun”. One woman is killing many majestic animals around the world for the thrill.
The world is outraged at the photos of innocent animals that were hunted and killed by an American trophy hunter, Larysa Switlyk. The self proclaimed ‘hardcore huntress’ is unapologetic in her kills and continues to travel the world for new species to hunt.
Photos: Facebook/Larysa Unleashed
After one of her recent hunting trips in Scotland, she prompted the Scottish government to review the law around animal culling. A photo of her posing with a beautiful wild goat that she just killed went viral in which she said,”Such a fun hunt!!” She killed four stags, two goats and a sheep, then posted pictures of her smiling – enraging animal lovers.
She has killed a bear, moose, sheep, timber wolf and a crocodile to name just a few. Not only are the images causing outrage but the captions are just as heartless. She recently killed a beautiful peacock in New Zealand and posted a picture to her social media accounts with the caption ‘“Shake your tail feathers” And yes … they do taste like chicken!!”
Photos: Facebook/Larysa Unleashed
Animal activists and people from around the world are voicing their disgust on social media. One person wrote, “When you think this sick example of a person couldn’t get any worse she actually is proud of hunting a peacock?! What next? Puppies?” While Ricky Gervais, comedian and animal activist, did not hold back with his language to state how he felt.
This blood “sport” makes most people cringe and leaves them heartbroken for the innocent animals. Daily mail describes how she lured a bear into a trap, causing the bear to suffer before killing it. “She fires the weapon from a safe vantage point up a tree. The bear winces in pain before staggering off. With a big grin, she then turns to the camera, clenches her fist and says: ‘Awesome.’ After that, she follows the bear’s blood trail before posing with the dead animal, gushing: ‘Unreal, look at this guy.’”
Photos: Facebook/Larysa Unleashed
‘I feel like the real-life “Beauty And The Beast”,’ she captioned a disturbing image of her stroking the muzzle of a dead musk ox.
Even with all the recent backlash, she continues on her mission to hunt and kill innocent animals. She posted to her Facebook page that she will be disconnected from social media for two weeks on another hunt and said, “Hopefully that will give enough time for all the ignorant people out there sending me death threats to get educated on hunting and conservation.”
Ricky Gervais Rants About Trophy Hunters, But Is Saying What We All Think: Click “Next” below!
Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who lives in West Michigan. Her horse and 3 dogs are her children. She loves to write and share her knowledge of equine and canine nutrition. In her spare time she likes to volunteer with animal rescues, camp with her husband and dogs, and trail ride with her horse.
Source: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/female-trophy-hunter/
