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Archive for September, 2007
How to behave when a strange dog approaches you
Author: admin20.09.2007
If a strange dog approaches you, should you run or should you stay calm? Of course, you need to stay calm, rulenumber 1. Emotions are a weakness in the animal world and fear is an emotion.
Here are some guidelines of what you need to do to stay save when a strange dog approaches you:
- Do not take it personally; the dog is only protecting his own space and not out to get yours.
- Stay calm. Dogs communicate with energy. Fear and anxiety is energy. If the dog is aggressive, he wants you to get scared which spells vulnerability in the dog world. Any emotion does. So stay calm and controlled and the dog will be thrown off.
- Stand your ground, don’t run. If you have a purse, an umbrella, a stick, or something similar, place it in front of you to make yourself appear larger. Body language is another form of communication that the dog understands and he will see that you are no threat to his space, because you are claiming your own. By staying calm and claiming your space you are building an invisible energy boundary between you and the dog. You let him know that you are not afraid.
- Wait until the dog retreats or simply looks away or turns his back on you. Then calmly walk away.
This post was written by Abigayle Redmond, she regularly writes for London blog . Abigayle is a noted specialist on the topic of restylane injections.
read users comments (0)Is it true that….
Author: admin12.09.2007
You can’t turn an outdoor cat into an indoor cat
Of course you can. I have done it numerous times. As long as they are entertained enough and don’t get bored, it is not difficult at all.
Indoor Cats are safe from Diseases and Parasites
Most of common infections are airborne and can be brought into your house by a wind gust through the open door or window, a guest’s clothing or even yourself or your pet. The same way also works for parasites such as fleas and ticks. Always groom your pet before letting it inside and brush yourself and your clothing as well.
Momma Cats smother their Babies
This too is a myth. I have not found a single verified case of such incident, but there have incidences of a momma cat accidentally smothering babies while sleeping.
Cats hate Water
I believe that it is not the water that cats fear, but the noise it makes. Every single I have raised has enjoyed being bathed and purred up a storm afterwards. The trick lies in introducing the water to the kitten for the first time. If the first time is traumatic, and unfortunately this is the case most of the time, the cat will dislike the water.
This article was composed by Oliver Dawson. Oliver is also one of the three orginal writer on O.P.K.M. And has published many articles on cosmetic surgery for men.
Are all Siamese Cats mean?
Author: admin12.09.2007
Are all Siamese cats mean and feisty? No way! This myth actually originated from the movie “The Lady and the Tramp” where the Siamese cat is portrayed as a somewhat mean creature.
In real life however, temperament is the result of a mix of how the cat is raised, if she was raised with other cats or just with humans, how she was treated, what she has been through, if she has experienced any trauma, etc.. If a cat is brought up in a loving household chances are that she will grow up into well adjusted and loving cat. If this myth, that all Siamese cats are mean, had any truth to it, the Siamese cat breed would not be one of the world’s most popular breeds on the planet.
This entry was submitted by Charlotte Berridge, she’s also a author on Furrey Lens and London hogwash blog. Charlotte is building up herself up as a online specialist on sculptra face lift birmingham. Read her blog here.
About Calicos and other Color Myths
Author: admin11.09.2007
I don’t know how often I heard the claim that ALL calicos are female. This is not the case. While most calico cats are female, there is the occasional male. Fact is that the majority of those calico males are sterile, because the color is linked to the sex.
Calicos require two X chromosomes which means the cat is a female. On some rare occasions however, a male calico will be born. The cause is usually an extra chromosome; instead of him having XY, he has XXY. About 1 - 3000 calico cats turn out to be a male and out of those males only 1-10,000 are fertile.
I also heard the myth that all orange cats are male
That can’t be true, because right at this moment I am looking at 2 orange kittens that I have raised a male and a female; brother and sister. The reason is that the orange male needs one copy of the O gene to produce an orange coat where the female requires the O to be on both chromosomes. If she has only one O she would turn out a Calico.
This article has been submitted by Oliver Coldren. Oliver is also one of the main writers on Webmasters Desk and has been quoted often concerning glycolic peel.
Cat Allergies
Author: admin08.09.2007
The cat saliva which contains an allergen that causes allergic reaction in humans. Once a cat grooms herself, saliva is deposited on her fur which dries into dust and turns into dander or dandruff. These particles then are released into the air when a cat only moves about and especially when she is grooming or scratching herself. Brushing your cat doesn’t really help it either.
Word is getting loud that some research labs are attempting to produce cats that are free of the dandruff that causes allergies in people. They will try to use RNA interference to eliminate that particular gene in cats that produces the irritant, which is excreted through saliva and the skin.
So far, all cats produce the protein that will cause the allergic reactions in humans, even the hairless cat breeds.
This entry was written by Molly Pickford, she regularly writes for Webmastersdesk Blog and ModernCleo. Molly is fast becoming an online authority on nuts and bolts. Read her online journal here.
Some Dog Questions answered
Author: admin07.09.2007
If your dog pees on the carpet you should rub his nose in it in order to house-break him.
Wrong - All you will really achieve with this is that your dog will get sneakier in peeing on the carpet.
Only male dogs raise a leg to pee.
Wrong – Quite a few of the alpha females raise a leg as well, usually not as high as a male dog though.
Puppies should stay with their mother for at least 8 weeks.
Correct – This gives them the time to get weaned properly and learn how to socialize with their siblings.
Small dogs don’t need obedience training.
Wrong – There is no difference if your dog is huge or tiny, a dog is a dog is a dog. Obedience trained dogs have learned how to behave when and where and you will much more fun and feel much more secure on your outings.
Dogs are smarter than Cats.
Correct – Laboratory tests have shown that dogs are by far superior when it comes to solving problems, arrange puzzle pieces, learning tricks and commands, etc.
This article was written by Adriana Pinker, she regularly writes for Pathetic Cosmetic gossip and beauty news . Adriana is a noted online voice concerning dog insurance.
If you feel the heat, your Dog does too!
Author: admin06.09.2007
Summer is a wonderful time to spend time outside with your dog, however, many do not take the heat into consideration. People leave dogs in cars, take them for long hikes, let them chase after a Frisbee without end and then are devastated when the dog suffers heat exhaustion or in the worst scenario, a heat stroke and death.
None of the dog owners has the intention to harm their dog and usually a little bit of education can save a dog’s live, so please read on!
No living being should be left in a car, EVER! Not even for 5 minutes (because you never know what is going to keep your from coming back). If you see a dog unattended in a car, call the police!
It is a myth that long fur insulates a dog and keeps them cool. Imagine you were wearing a fur coat in the heat and you’ll get the idea. Trim your dog’s long fur in the summer!
Jogging, running, or hiking is good exercise for your dog. The moment your start sweating, you can be sure that your dog feels the heat too. Cool your dog by pouring some water on his belly, chest, and paws, never over his head or back! If your dog starts to slow down, be sure he has a reason for it and don’t push him to go faster.
I personally do not believe in dogs that are stuck in a back yard and left unattended most of the time, but many people think that is a good idea. So please do provide shelter and enough COLD water for your dog to cool down and stay hydrated.
Rule of thumb: If you feel the heat, your dog does too!
This article was written by Charlotte Bentley, she is a contributor to OPKM and Pet Haven. Charlotte is a noted online voice concerning botox for sweating clinic.
Funny Dog Facts
Author: admin03.09.2007
Chocolate is highly poisonous to your dog, because it contains a substance called theobromine which will make him violently ill. In many cases it has been fatal.
Mexican drug lords put a $300,000 bounty on US Customs dogs Rocky and Barco’s heads, because they did their job so well patrolling the border.
The basenji, a wild African dog, is the only dog in the world that can not bark at all.
Only humans and dogs have prostates.
The first dogs kept as pets by humans was over 12 000 years ago.
Some say dogs are color blind, but this is a myth. Dogs can see in color, just not as good as we do.
Basset Hounds can’t swim.
Obesity is the number one health problem among dogs in the
Dogs have two times as many muscles to move their ears as people.
This article was submitted by Oliver Fean. Oliver is also one of the three orginal writer on WebmastersDesk and has been quoted often on the topic of hair removal.