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If you belong to that special group of people who adore your pets, relax, you’re in good company!

Clients who I’ve met through my profession as a pet portrait artist have become like my extended family. I remember one man who called for a portrait of his cat named Allyn who had just made her transition. He was totally bereft and felt that a painting of her likeness might help him to heal. In going over his photos, he told me of the one he had picked out, but when he got to the photo of Allyn as a kitten, I immediately felt that this was the photo Allyn had chosen for him. “She wants to be remembered healthy and strong, like she is in this photo,” I told him gently. He thought a moment, and then agreed. I felt her presence very strongly as I was painting. It was almost as if she was keeping me company in my studio. Because it would take him a few extra days to pick up the completed painting, I kept it in my studio and glanced at it more than once. I felt her lovely, peaceful energy wafting around the room. As he was leaving, there was a strong shift and almost a “Whoosh” feeling as her energy escorted him out the door. I stood silently for a moment, realizing that her energy was gone. A lonely, empty feeling pervaded the room, but I shook it off knowing he would be able to receive the solace he so earnestly wanted.

Sometimes the love we feel for our animals is returned ten fold. A policeman on a local police force called to have a portrait painted of his wife’s German shepherd. She was a policewoman and the shepherd named Duke had been her constant companion and fellow officer on the K9 force. “She loved that dog more than anything,” he told me. “Can you put some blue and red somewhere in the painting to commemorate his many years in the service?” He was such a handsome dog. I didn’t want to put my brushes away. As he “came to life” once again on the canvas, I could feel his loyalty, devotion and love.

One portrait comes to mind that shows us just how important pets can be when it comes to creating an atmosphere of healing. This painting was a gift from one friend to another of a frail Australian shepherd mix named Bogey. Bogey’s Mom had found him running free on a nearby golf course, sick and emaciated. She took him home where he joined her other two rescues, a West Highland Terrier and Rhodesian ridgeback. With loving care and rehabilitation, these three dogs now assist her in her profession as a psychologist and counselor. Once abandoned and abused, Bogey and the other dogs now provide a peaceful calm to help her clients relax and trust once more.

I like to think there is a thread of loving energy that connects us all. Sometimes dogs are nervous about having a stranger come to the house. I decided to meditate the day before I was to see a white toy poodle named Sammy and try connecting with him before I arrived the next day. I distinctly heard a voice in my mind say, “I have a favorite pillow.” I dismissed the thought, not knowing if it was only my imagination. When I arrived the next day to take Sammy’s photo, his Mom said, “Oh, Sammy has a favorite cushion,” as he jumped up onto the top of the burgundy colored couch and settled in. I heard myself say “I know, he told me.” She looked startled, and I felt my cheeks turn beet red! I wondered why I had blurted out such a thing, but unmistakably, there was Sammy, content on his favorite pillow waiting for his photo.

As the years fly by, the stories continue - etched in my heart as well as captured on canvas.

© Connie Bowen

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Pet Portrait Artist and Professional Illustrator Connie Bowen creates stunning pet portrait paintings on canvas from photos. Specializing in capturing the spiritual nature of dogs, cats, horses and other animals in a realistic fashion with impressionistic backgrounds as seen on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s TV show, Art Beat. Over 200 pet portraits completed and counting! Visit http://www.conniebowen.com to view exquisite samples.

Your purebred puppies health should be of utmost concern to you.

You want a healthy puppy that is free of parasites and on good food. Nutrition is very important- especially in the first year of life.

There are many diseases that the new puppy may come in contact with and it is these puppy vaccinations that help build resistance to the viral attacks.

Though there are multiple ailments and diseases, I will attempt to briefly list and discuss only a few of the more common ones in this puppy article. As always, puppy vaccinations are the best preventive method.

Parvovirus (parvo). This is a very serious disease. It attacks the intestinal system and is a viral disease of dogs. Parvo is characterized by severe, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, high fever and lethargy. The diarrhea is particularly foul smelling and is sometimes yellow in color. Parvo can also attack a dog’s heart causing congestive heart failure. Remember, without medical treatment, most puppies die from Parvo.

Distemper. This disease attacks every tissue in the body and may occur through inhalation of the virus in a contaminated area. Signs of the disease often resemble a bad cold with fever at first though the later stages may result in vomiting, high fever, diarrhea, convulsions and thickening/cracking of the nose and pads. Death is common and dogs and who recover may have future nervous damage. Simple puppy vaccinations are the best prevention.

Hepatitis. Spread through contact with contaminated urine or feces. This affects the kidneys and liver- often dogs will have high fever, lack of appetite, vomiting/diarrhea with blood, and depression. Often affected animals will have chronic health problems and recovered dogs will pass infected urine for months after infection. Again, vaccinations are the best preventive method.

Leptospirosis (Lepto). Affect the liver and kidneys and can be transmitted to man via contact with the urine of an infected dog. Signs such as vomiting and thirst, bloody diarrhea, depression, and jaundice may occur. Antiobiotic treatment is important though the best prevention is through vaccination.

Rabies. Transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, rabies is another disease that may be spread to humans. The disease affects the nervous tissues and causes paralysis and death (always). Again, vaccinations are your best weapon against this disease. Below find a brief listing of other common problems of which you should be aware.

Kennel cough. Kennel cough deals with bacterial and/or viral infections in the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of kennel cough are a constant wheezing cough. Highly contagious as well!

Other symptoms to watch for in your new purebred puppy:

Vomiting. Occasional vomiting is not uncommon but consult your vet if the problem persists or if blood, diarrhea or pain accompany the vomiting.

Diarrhea. Can be caused by a number of things- viruses, food, internal parasites, and bacteria to name a few. Contact the vet if the stool is bloody, continues for an excessive amount of time, or if dehydration occurs. Once your pup has recovered, return it to its food slowly and in decreased but frequent portions.

Constipation. Can be caused by multiple factors also such as insufficient water intake, disease or ingestion of a foreign substance. While your vet may have to take blood tests to find the cause, usually a diet high in fiber and exercise will help prevent this problem.

Not to scare you in any way, I do hope this information will assure you of just how important those puppy vaccinations are to your new puppies (and your) health. Proper immunizations are the best prevention in the endless war on disease and may save your puppy, and yourself, a lot of discomfort, grief and pain- and possibly even death. Here’s to healthy and happy puppy owning.

How many times have you heard webmasters ask you things like “What search
engine do most of your visitors come from?” or “I got a great ranking on
Altavista using META tags - what tactics do you use?”. Everywhere you go
there are newsletters telling you the “definate way” to get your site in the
Top 10 search engine ranking. Businesses pump millions into search engine
positioning every day. How can your humble website survive? There are a set
of simple rules you should stick to in order to get a good position on all
the major search engines and yet not spend a penny:

>> META TAGS
Meta tags are the lines at the top of your web page’s HTML that search
engines see first and they look like:

That would be a typical META description tag for Mike’s DIY Shop, containing
all the important keywords that surfers will likely type into their
favourite search engine. Don’t have more than 10 keywords or else they will
each be far less effective, so the less the better. Also, phrases tend to
work better, especially if they are unique. Don’t put in common keywords
like ‘computer, free, chat’ etc. You can be sure top businesses have payed
to get a top ranking with these words already so just use them in phrases,
like “DIY chat”. Including one *very* rare keyword will likely push your
site right to the top if it is typed by a surfer.

>> TITLE TAG
This is by far the most important tag of all in the art of search engine
positioning. Include all your keywords and of course, the name of your site.
Don’t use words in the title tag that have nothing to do with your website
or that are not included in your main body text or your site ranking will be
greatly degraded.

>> BODY TEXT
Be sure to include all your best keywords here, near the top of the page.
Try to put some keywords in heading tags (H1,H2,etc.) too for added power.
Some search engines are now ranking sites with invisible text (text the same
colour of your page which is not seen by the surfer) very badly but
Altavista seems to do the opposite. Only use invisible text if you are
trying to achieve a better ranking with Altavista.

>> ALT TAGS
Alt tags are descriptions of images on your site which appear while the
image is loading. Most search engines index alt tags so try to include some
keywords in them. Just a few words should do, otherwise the whole page will
look amateur and badly put together until it is fully loaded. 1 pixel by 1
pixel images are great because they load up instantly and the alt text is
not seen by the viewer.

>> LINKS
The more sites that link to you, the better ranking your site will have.
It’s as simple as that! Also, sites with their own domain name like .com or
.net help even more! Try to get lots of sites to link to you on their main
page. Most webmasters will be only glad to link to you, if you link to them
in return.

>> BANNER ADS
Try to keep banner ads near the bottom of the page if you can or else the
search engine might not even index your page, instead indexing the URL the
banner points to. This has been known to happen with major search engines so
keep it low!

>> FRAMES
If there’s one thing that will get you a search engine ranking worse than
Frames-R-Us (Never heard of them? Thought so.) it’s including frames in your
site. Worse still, the Internet Standards Authority have said that frames
are no longer in the set of Internet Standards! If you’ve just hired a
professional website designer for $50 an hour and he’s designed your site in
frames, there’s not much you can do but complain. If there’s no way you’re
changing the design, try adding a tag in the HTML and putting<br />some keywords there.</p> <p>With all that information, you can&#8217;t possibly go wrong! Now get to work<br />improving your search engine position. When you&#8217;re done submit to these<br />engines and submit again every 2 months:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sillan.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.sillan.co.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.altavista.com" rel="nofollow">www.altavista.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.infoseek.com" rel="nofollow">www.infoseek.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.lycos.com" rel="nofollow">www.lycos.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.hotbot.com" rel="nofollow">www.hotbot.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.netbadger.com" rel="nofollow">www.netbadger.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.northernlight.com" rel="nofollow">www.northernlight.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.google.com" rel="nofollow">www.google.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.jayde.com" rel="nofollow">www.jayde.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.excite.com" rel="nofollow">www.excite.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.webcrawler.com" rel="nofollow">www.webcrawler.com</a></p> <p> ABOUT THE AUTHOR<br /> <br /> Real-Estate-Net.com<br /> </p> <p class="post-info"> </p> <!-- --> <div class="post-footer">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Thu 8 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"><h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/2008/05/08/antibiotics/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Antibiotics">Antibiotics</a></h2> Posted by admin under <a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/category/pets/" title="View all posts in Pets" rel="category tag">Pets</a><br/><span>Comments Off</span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-content"> <p>&#8220;Antibiotics&#8221; are medications that either kill or prevent the<br /> multiplication of bacteria. These drugs are used in the<br /> treatment of bacterial infections involving almost any part of<br /> the body. Penicillins and sulfonamides are some of the first<br /> antibiotics ever used and were distributed after World War 11.<br /> Since then, hundreds of other antibiotics have been developed. </p> <p>The beneficial effects of antibiotics range from the mildly<br /> helpful to the lifesaving. It is possible for bacterial<br /> infections that are not controlled by the body&#8217;s own defenses to<br /> spread within the affected tissue by local invasion or even to<br /> spread to the rest of the body through the blood stream.<br /> Judicious use of antibiotics can prevent or eliminate bacterial<br /> infections that could otherwise become life threatening.<br /> Prescribing these drugs is bases on the concern that without<br /> antibiotics, the animal may sustain an increasingly severe<br /> bacterial infection. Whether the risk of progressive infection<br /> is great enough to warrant the cost, owner effort, and potential<br /> side effects of treatment is antibiotic treatment is an<br /> important assessment that your veterinarian must make before<br /> deciding whether or not to prescribe these medications.<br /> Antibiotics are unable to fight viral or other nonbacterial<br /> types of infections such as years (fungal infections). They are<br /> prescribed to treat &#8220;primary&#8221; bacterial infections (those caused<br /> purely by bacteria) or &#8220;secondary&#8221; infections (those caused by<br /> bacteria that settle in parts of the body that have first been<br /> damaged and made vulnerable by other conditions). A major<br /> stumbling block in using antibiotics is antibiotic assistance.<br /> Many bacteria have developed antibiotic resistance, meaning that<br /> the bacteria are unaffected by the antibiotic and continue to<br /> multiply in tissues continuing the &#8220;infection.&#8221; This means that<br /> infection spreads even though an antibiotic is being given.<br /> Because of antibiotic resistance, it is crucial that the full<br /> course of an antibiotic be given as prescribed, even when the<br /> visible signs of illness are improving or are gone. If<br /> antibiotics are stopped prematurely, bacteria that are partially<br /> resistant to the antibiotic survive and multiply, creating<br /> increasingly resistant (and harder to eliminate) strains of<br /> bacteria. Choosing the right antibiotic is an important<br /> decision made by your veterinarian. The reason that so many<br /> different antibiotics exist is that each has a different<br /> &#8220;profile&#8221; for reaching specific tissues in the body and<br /> eliminating certain types of bacteria. Antibiotics work through<br /> ingenious mechanisms by which bacterial cells are damaged or<br /> killed while normal cells in your dog or cat are spared. These<br /> mechanisms include inhibition of bacterial cell wall production<br /> (penicillins), inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis<br /> (tetracyclines, chloramphenicol), and inhibition of bacterial<br /> DNA synthesis (fluoroquinolones). Ideally, and antibiotic is<br /> chosen on the basis of the result of a laboratory test known as<br /> a bacterial culture and sensitivity test. This test determines<br /> which bacteria are present in an infection and which antibiotics<br /> are most effective against those specific bacteria. An<br /> antibiotic can also be chosen &#8220;empirically&#8221; (i.e., on the basis<br /> of the veterinarian&#8217;s experience) and then changed if there is<br /> no improvement in the condition of your pet. In such situations,<br /> veterinarians choose an antibiotic that they have found to work<br /> well against certain types of infection. If the infection<br /> continues even after the full course of antibiotics is given,<br /> further testing is warranted to determine whether a different<br /> antibiotic would be better or whether a completely different<br /> problem may actually be present, masquerading as a bacterial<br /> infection. Whereas individual bacteria are so small as to be<br /> invisible to the naked eye, large accumulations of bacteria and<br /> infected tissue can form fluid-filled pockets of pus called<br /> abscesses. When an infection forms an abscess, antibiotics alone<br /> rarely fix the problem because they cannot eliminate such high<br /> numbers of bacteria. If an abscess exists, it mush often be<br /> lanced or surgically drained. Then antibiotics can be expected<br /> to help resolve the infection. Like any medication,<br /> antibiotics have the potential to cause adverse effects. Even<br /> though antibiotics are commonly used, adverse reactions remain a<br /> rare occurrence. One of the antibiotic is discontinued the first<br /> step in dealing with any perceived adverse effect of antibiotics<br /> is to discuss the problem with your veterinarian. An alternative<br /> type of antibiotic or other medication may then be chosen<br /> instead, or medical testing may be needed for further definition<br /> of the animal&#8217;s illness. </p> <p><b><i>The above is general veterinary information. Do not begin<br /> any course of treatment without consulting your regular<br /> veterinarian. All animals should be examined at least once every<br /> 12 months. <i><b></p> <p class="post-info"> </p> <!-- --> <div class="post-footer">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Sun 4 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"><h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/2008/05/04/choosing-a-suitable-collar-for-your-dog/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Choosing a Suitable Collar for Your Dog">Choosing a Suitable Collar for Your Dog</a></h2> Posted by admin under <a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/category/pets/" title="View all posts in Pets" rel="category tag">Pets</a><br/><span>Comments Off</span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-content"> <p>Dog collars are an important accessory of man&#8217;s best friend - they include your dog&#8217;s registration tags, ID, and even leads (for leashes). When looking for the right collar for your pet dog, it&#8217;s nice to know you have lots of options. Here are some tips to guide your shopping.</p> <p>You need to find a collar that will fit around your dog&#8217;s neck exactly. And as long as this is the case, you can basically choose whatever color, pattern, or style you like.</p> <p>For small dogs, pick out a collar that is neither too heavy nor too light. For puppies, a thin, leather collar or a soft, nylon collar is ideal. As for bigger, stronger dogs, wider and heavier collars are best. To make sure that a collar is the right fit on your dog, make sure you can squeeze at least two fingers in between the dog&#8217;s neck and the collar. It should be a tight squeeze though, as you don&#8217;t want to the collar to be too loose. Finally, you will want to cut off the excess length of strap because otherwise, the dog might chew it.</p> <p>A snap-on type fastener is the most common replacement for buckle collars, because it makes for easy adjustment of a collar&#8217;s length. As for choke collars, they are cool looking but shouldn&#8217;t be used on younger puppies - gentler, training collars are better.</p> <p>Moreover, leather collars are long-lasting and are naturally softened by the oils of a dog&#8217;s skin and they come in a variety of styles, widths, and colors. Nylon collars are washable and durable and are perfect for dogs that like to swim and for smaller dogs and puppies that need a softer touch. For bigger dogs, a nylon collar is okay, but it will need to be one with heavy webbing.</p> <p>There are other collars that suit very specific kinds of dogs. For surfers, there are collars that are made out of the same material as wetsuits! And for those impatient dogs that pull on your leash during walks, head collars are the best option and are often used in training. A harness can come in handy with an anxious or hyperactive dog as well, as it is positioned around the dog&#8217;s chest and ribcage to prevent choking - some harnesses even allow you to buckle your dog into your car!</p> <p>There are all sorts of colors and patterns to choose from and most collars come with matching leashes. Because it is important for your dog to feel as comfortable as possible, put careful time and consideration into your search for the perfect collar.</p> <div style="float: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: white; background-color: white"></div> <p>Simon Oliver has an interest in Pets and Recreation related topics. To access more information on dog collars or on designer dog collars, please click on the links.</p> <p class="post-info"> </p> <!-- --> <div class="post-footer">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Fri 2 May 2008</p> <div class="post-info"><h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/2008/05/02/how-to-recognize-and-stop-feline-urinary-tract-infections-early/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: How To Recognize and Stop Feline Urinary Tract Infections Early">How To Recognize and Stop Feline Urinary Tract Infections Early</a></h2> Posted by admin under <a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/category/pets/" title="View all posts in Pets" rel="category tag">Pets</a><br/><span>Comments Off</span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-content"> <p>How can you recognize feline Urinary Tract Infections early on,<br /> to save your kitty needless pain, and damage to your home from<br /> her cat urine?</p> <p>This article will outline the steps you can take to prevent<br /> kitty&#8217;s pain from feline Urinary Tract Infection and the damage<br /> done to your home from her urine.</p> <p>Possibly the single biggest cause of cats not using the litter<br /> box is a medical condition called Feline Urinary Tract Infection<br /> (UTI). It used to be called Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS),<br /> but you don&#8217;t often see that term anymore.</p> <p>Feline UTI can be sneaky and hidden, because your cat often may<br /> not display outward symptons of discomfort and pain early on.<br /> It&#8217;s only after your kitty feels significant pain, time and time<br /> again, that she stops using her litter box because she<br /> associates her urinary pain with the cat litter box.</p> <p>This is when you sit up and take notice, since there&#8217;s nothing<br /> like a smelly puddle of cat urine on your beautiful floor or<br /> furniture to get your attention!</p> <p>However, there are a few signs you should be on the lookout for.<br /> While none of us really want to watch our kitty use the litter<br /> box, it&#8217;s a good idea to observe her a couple times a week. This<br /> way, you can separate normal litter box behavior and habits from<br /> those that indicate something is not quite right.</p> <p>By knowing what is normal for your kitty, you can stop health<br /> problems before they manifest themselves into cat urine odor<br /> puddles and stains around your home, create immense frustration<br /> for you trying to figure out what&#8217;s wrong, and spend needless<br /> time spent cleaning your house after every episode.</p> <p>And what are we looking for?</p> <p>First, we are looking to see if our cat cries or howls in<br /> obvious pain while she&#8217;s urinating. If this is the case, run,<br /> don&#8217;t walk to the phone, and call your vet immediately!</p> <p>Next, even if kitty does her business in silence, look at the<br /> urine ball (or puddle) before she buries it. If you see any<br /> tinge of red or pink - get your cat to the vet as fast as you<br /> can, because she definitely has a UTI in full bloom.</p> <p>This was how I finally figured out the root cause of Scout not<br /> using her box. I just happened to see her use the box to<br /> urinate, and I was so happy, I decided to scoop the urine ball<br /> immediately, to keep her box clean. The urine ball was reddish<br /> in some spots. I called the vet right then and there, and while<br /> I didn&#8217;t know it at the time, I had finally found the source of<br /> Scout&#8217;s discomfort with her litter boxes!</p> <p>NOTE: If your cat stops using the litter box, but you find her<br /> squatting in either the bathroom sink or tub, you can easily see<br /> the color(s) of her urine - lucky you!</p> <p>Why is this lucky?</p> <p>- Because your cat&#8217;s urine will show up brightly against the<br /> porcelain; - It&#8217;s easy to clean up; - She has the right room and<br /> idea, but the wrong appliance!</p> <p>Here&#8217;s another clue your kitty will give you:</p> <p>After she uses the box and covers her business, if she licks her<br /> genitals excessively, and meows, you can be pretty sure she has<br /> a feline UTI. So, it&#8217;s time for a consultation with your<br /> friendly neighborhood vet, and some testing to determine if a<br /> UTI is haunting your kitty. Particularly if you see this<br /> behavior coupled with &#8220;accidents&#8221; around the house, you can be<br /> pretty certain the vet will conclude kitty has a UTI.</p> <p>Taking a few minutes out of your schedule each week, watching<br /> your kitty use the box, and quickly analyzing her urine<br /> production can save you a lot of heartache and puzzlement down<br /> the road.</p> <p>And, by evaluating her behavior in the litter box, you&#8217;re saving<br /> kitty lots of pain and agony from a feline UTI. You&#8217;re also<br /> saving time and money by not having to seek out and clean up<br /> multiple cat urine spots on your floors and furniture.</p> <p class="post-info"> </p> <!-- --> <div class="post-footer">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Wed 9 Apr 2008</p> <div class="post-info"><h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/2008/04/09/vaccination-and-its-important-role-in-a-dogs-life/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Vaccination And Its Important Role In A Dog&#8217;s Life">Vaccination And Its Important Role In A Dog&#8217;s Life</a></h2> Posted by admin under <a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/category/pets/" title="View all posts in Pets" rel="category tag">Pets</a><br/><span>Comments Off</span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-content"> <p>Active immunization is the introduction into the body of killed or satisfied microorganisms or their products for the purpose of stimulating the body&#8217;s defense mechanism. This concept is also applicable to other species like the dogs. </p> <p>Before, the area of veterinary medicine has not yet realized the potential benefits of vaccinations. Until recently, veterinary experts have formulated certain solutions so as to combat the alarming increase of death in digs, in which, most of the causes are viral infection. </p> <p>With the inception of vaccinations, many dogs were saved from probable death brought about by many diseases like leptospirosis, hepatitis, upper respiratory infections, and parvovirus. </p> <p>Like humans, dogs need vaccinations too even at an early age. That is why it is important to immunize puppies so that they will survive until they are fully grown up. </p> <p>Basically, puppies get their immunity from their mother&#8217;s milk, which is also the same as that of human beings. However, these immunities tend to lose its effects by the time the puppies are already 6 to 20 weeks old. So, it is during this time that they have to be immunized. </p> <p>Hence, in order to protect the puppies against infectious diseases, it is best to give them their shots and should be re-immunized after 3 to 4 weeks. In this way, the puppies will be able to endure any infectious disease that may come their way. </p> <p>Rabies and Immunization </p> <p>Rabies is an acute and almost invariably fatal disease communicated to man through the saliva of a rabid animal, usually dogs, foxes, squirrels, and bats. </p> <p>Dogs, fortunately, always present evidence of the disease before becoming infective. The etiologic agent is an ultramicroscopic virus present in the saliva and the central nervous system. </p> <p>The course of rabies in dogs is characterized by an incubation period of 20 to 30 days. This is followed by a period of excitement, when the animal becomes vicious. The excitement stage may be evident at all or may be entirely absent. Paralysis then develops, first involving the hind legs and thereafter becoming general. Death occurs within 10 days following the first symptom. </p> <p>Alternatively, the effects of rabies in human beings can be very fatal as it is with dogs. Hence, in order to avoid these problems, it is best to have your dogs vaccinated with anti-rabies shots. </p> <p>Consequently, rabies vaccines can be given during the 16th to the 26th week of the puppies. This requires a follow up shot one year after for total protection. </p> <p>On the other hand, dog owners should take note that not all vaccinations will generate adverse effects on their dogs. So, it is best to always observe your dogs every after vaccination. When certain reactions occur like vomiting, facial swelling, or trembling, it is best to discuss these matters immediately to your veterinarian. </p> <p>Moreover, certain precautions should also be made when the age of the dogs are taken into consideration. For some guides regarding this matter, here are some tips: </p> <p>1. The age of puppies </p> <p>It is best to consider the puppies age before subjecting them to their shots. </p> <p>For puppies that are 4 to 20 weeks old, their first shots should be given during their 6th to 8th weeks of age. The last shots shall be given on the 14th to 16th week of age. These date apply to all primary vaccines. </p> <p>For rabies, puppies should be 16 to 26 weeks old. </p> <p>2. For dogs that are 20 weeks old up to 2 years old </p> <p>During this age, dogs should have received their booster shots already. This is essential so as to lengthen the immunity of the vaccines in the dog&#8217;s system. At this stage, additional vaccines are recommended for added protection such as vaccines against bordetella and other newer vaccines. </p> <p>3. For dogs that are older than 2 years </p> <p>By this time, the dogs should have been through with their booster shots. What comes next is the annual revaccination. These kinds of vaccines are still recommended so as to lengthen their protection against certain diseases. </p> <p>The bottom line is that vaccinations are extremely important to your dog&#8217;s life. Like the way it functions in human beings, vaccines are needed in order to protect the dogs from imminent risk of acquiring diseases brought about by viruses. </p> <p>With dog vaccines, you can be assured that your dog will be at its peak of health for a longer period of time, free from any life-threatening diseases. Indeed, with vaccines every life is lengthened.</p> <p class="articletext"> <p class="articletext"> Jack Russell is a a long time dog fancier, visit his Dog Resources Blog and download his Free Dog Owners Handbook - it&#8217;s Dog Gone Good! <a href="http://www.daveshealthbuzz.com/dogcare/" rel="nofollow">www.daveshealthbuzz.com/dogcare/</a></p> <p class="post-info"> </p> <!-- --> <div class="post-footer">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Thu 27 Mar 2008</p> <div class="post-info"><h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/2008/03/27/dog-training-101/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Dog Training 101">Dog Training 101</a></h2> Posted by admin under <a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/category/pets/" title="View all posts in Pets" rel="category tag">Pets</a><br/><span>Comments Off</span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-content"> <p>There are many different kinds of dog training available. There are also many different places to go for your dog training. All of these types of dog training courses can vary in price and they also teach different things. If you are interested in starting dog training, you should know what your options are.</p> <p>The first type of dog training course is for puppies. This type of dog training is usually called puppy preschool. The puppy preschool course is for puppies between 6 weeks and 5 months old. The classes usually go for 6 to 8 weeks. In this dog training course, your puppy will mostly learn socialization with other puppies and people. You will also begin to teach it to sit, stay, and come.</p> <p>The next type of dog training is called basic dog training. This is for any dog that is at least 5 months old. The class is usually 8 to 10 weeks long. In the basic course you teach your dog how to walk on a leash, sit, stay, come, and heel.</p> <p>The next type of dog training is intermediate dog training. The intermediate course goes over the basic dog training again, but in more detail. It will also teach your dog to follow instruction from other people, as well as learn to stay for longer periods of time.</p> <p>This dog training course usually lasts 8 to 10 weeks and is available to dogs that are at least 5 months old that have either completed the basic dog training course, or know the basic commands taught by there owner.</p> <p>The next dog training course is advanced dog training. Here the intermediate course is gone over again as well, but in more detail. Your dog will learn to sit and stay even if you are not within its view.</p> <p>They also begin to learn how to walk beside you without a leash. The dog training also prepares a dog to take the Canine Good citizen dog training course. The course is 8 to 10 weeks long and only available to dogs that have completed intermediated training.</p> <p>The last type of dog training is the Canine Good Citizen dog training. Canine Good Citizen teaches the 10 aspects necessary to pass the canine good citizen test and get certified in it.</p> <p>This dog training is only available to the dog that has completed several of the other courses. The dog must also be extremely well behaved as the test is very difficult. The course can last several weeks, depending on if your dog can pass.</p> <p>This is all of the necessary information you need to help you figure out what dog training course to put your dog in. If you are unsure, you can call local dog trainers to get better advised at what your dog is ready for.</p> <p>Many dog trainers offer free consultation. With all of this in mind, you should be 1 step closer to starting your dog in a dog training course!</p> <div style="float: right; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: white; background-color: white"></div> <p>Amy Howells is an expert dog trainer who owns a website dedicated to teaching<br /> dog owners the<br /> short-cuts to dog training.</p> <p>You can also sign up to her free e-course and discover the astonishing<br /> short-cut secrets to dog obedience training.</p> <p class="post-info"> </p> <!-- --> <div class="post-footer">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Fri 1 Feb 2008</p> <div class="post-info"><h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/2008/02/01/more-pet-owners-realizing-that-the-holidays-are-going-to-thedogs/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: More Pet Owners Realizing That &#8220;The Holidays Are Going To The Dogs &#8230;&#8221;">More Pet Owners Realizing That &#8220;The Holidays Are Going To The Dogs &#8230;&#8221;</a></h2> Posted by admin under <a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/category/pets/" title="View all posts in Pets" rel="category tag">Pets</a><br/><span>Comments Off</span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-content"> <p>If health trends<br /> for dogs<br /> mirror those for humans, pet owners are looking to keep their<br /> dogs healthier while spending less.</p> <p>The humanization of pet health is here to stay because owners<br /> consider their pets to be part of the family. As a result many<br /> people are choosing to adopt and care for pets from shelters and<br /> other organizations. Among the 10 most popular breeds are Labrador<br /> Retriever, Golden Retriever, German<br /> Shepherd Dog, Beagle, Dachshund, Yorkshire Terrier, Boxer,<br /> Poodle, Chihuahua, and Shih Tzu.</p> <p>The past year has seen a proliferation of natural and organic<br /> products specifically designed for pet<br /> health. Dog owners are positioning themselves as &#8220;health<br /> advocates&#8221; in the care of their pets. As explained in the new<br /> e-book, &#8216;How To Keep Your Dog Healthy,&#8217; When owners ask<br /> questions such as &#8220;what vitamins and supplements should I<br /> give my dog?&#8221; there are actually several answers. This depends<br /> on the owner&#8217;s ability to recognize deficiencies and monitor<br /> their dogs health.</p> <p>Pet health books that use the &#8220;How To&#8221; approach work well<br /> because people go online to find information they can use -<br /> fast. If you can talk and explain things in simple step by step<br /> terms - you provide a much needed service. Any resource that can<br /> help dog owners improve their dogs health and keep track of all<br /> their pets medical and treatment information will prove<br /> beneficial . </p> <p>How To Keep Your Dog Healthy&#8221; is intended to serve the average<br /> pet owner as a practical guide to dog<br /> health. The average dog owner wants information they can use<br /> quickly and easily. They usually want specific answers to a<br /> specific questions. For them, a book on the general care of dogs<br /> is a reference manual to which they turn whenever the need<br /> arises.</p> <p class="post-info"> </p> <!-- --> <div class="post-footer">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div class="post"> <p class="post-date">Sat 19 Jan 2008</p> <div class="post-info"><h2 class="post-title"><a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/2008/01/19/dog-agility-training/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Dog Agility Training">Dog Agility Training</a></h2> Posted by admin under <a href="http://theopencommunity.org/archives/category/pets/" title="View all posts in Pets" rel="category tag">Pets</a><br/><span>Comments Off</span>&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-content"> <p>One of my favorite activities is dog agility, it keeps you fit<br /> and makes you feel good picking up those trophies at the end of<br /> each competition.</p> <p>Dog agility training is somewhat harder than other training<br /> options, but I find it the most fun. Firstly if you haven&#8217;t<br /> heard of dog agility it is a sport for dogs and owners. It is<br /> extremely popular in the UK and now there are reports of it<br /> happening in the USA and down under in Australia. It comprises<br /> of a main event, of which there are lots of different courses<br /> for your dog to run. In the courses there is a set number of<br /> obstacles. 26 is the average. Your dog has to complete the<br /> course without getting any faults in the quickest time to win.<br /> Sounds easy? Think again.</p> <p>There are certain obstacles included in the course which need<br /> much training to master. There are two different types of<br /> courses, there are jumping and there are agility courses.<br /> Jumping courses are exactly what it says on the box, they are<br /> courses full of obstacles which your dog is to jump over, things<br /> like jumps (two stands which face each other that hold a pole,<br /> the pole stand is around 4ft high) which your dog has to clear<br /> without knocking the pole down, there are weaves (the weave is a<br /> straight line of poles. They can be 6,8,or 12 poles in length,<br /> your dog must weave through this) which your dog must not come<br /> out of before the end. In agility courses there are contact<br /> points on obstacles which your dog must touch with their paws.<br /> This requires a lot of dog agility training.</p> <p>To run your dog in a show you must be registered with the<br /> Scottish Kennel Club (SKC) (or the AKC, the American Kennel Club<br /> if you are from the USA) and be part of an agility club. The<br /> members of these clubs meet up once or twice a week and train<br /> together, they set up practice courses, or just do certain<br /> obstacles their dog needs practicing on.</p> <p>Dog agility training is not allowed in a club before your dog is<br /> one year old. Most agility enthusiasts have some equipment at<br /> home so they can start their dog from as young as six weeks, of<br /> course the poles from the jumps lay on the ground, and they<br /> don&#8217;t make their dog do anything dangerous. There are companies<br /> such as Jax which make obstacles and also training obstacles.</p> <p>A lot of dog agility training must be done before you enter your<br /> first show. Your dog must be able to run a full course.</p> <p>Forgive me for making dog agility sound like hard gruelling<br /> work, not the fun it really is. It is spectacular. The people,<br /> the atmosphere, the fun! 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