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Frequent Baths

Make sure your bird gets plenty of baths during the molt. The old feather sheaths will come off easier and your bird will be more comfortable.

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How much should you feed your cat?

Your cat needs about 2 or 3 cups per day. I have never had a cat. I'm more of a dog person! They are great mellow pets (Most cats) ,and very sleepy. They do most of there activity at night.

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http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-care-bad-breath.aspx

What Is Bad Breath Caused By?

Most often, canine bad breath is caused by dental or gum disease, and certain dogs particularly small ones are especially prone to plaque and tartar. However, persistent bad breath can also indicate larger medical problems in the mouth, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract or organs.

Summer tips

NEVER leave your pet in the car!! Even if it feels cool outside the sun can raise the temperature inside your care to 120 degrees in a matter of minutes. Even with the windows rolled down. If you need to go some where and pets are not allowed you should leave them home ,and if they are scared to be by them self you should invest in the Thunder Shirt that I posted about June 20. It may sound strange but your pets can get sunburned between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M., and when you do go out, rub a bit of sunblock on unprotected ares like the tips of there ears, the skin around there lips, and the tip of there nose. Keeping you brushed because the mats and tangles trap the heat, so groom your pet. And be sure to give them a shower to get the dirt out too, BUT DO NOT USE COLD WATER!! You can put your animal in shock. You should use mild water Not hot and Not cold. Keep cool and enjoy the rest of your summer.

Hair Balls 101

Do you know how do get rid of hair balls? If you don't then ill tell you. First you need your cat, then you will need a brush. You are going to have to brush away any losse hair. You will need do do this 1-3 times a day!

Pet Care Tips ASPCA

Teach you child to read you'r pets body language and identify signs that your pet needs to be left alone.
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Prairie Pastures Dog Park, Off Leash Park

Located off highway 67, on the North side of Clinton, Iowa inside the gates of Eagle Point Park you will find Prairie Pastures Dog Park. It was voted number 8 in the U.S. by "Dog Fancy" Magazine. Prairie Past DOg park opened on July 16, 2007, with over 6 acres of ground to offer for dogs of all sizes plus there are 8 acres open for dogs to play, including a swimming pond. This park offers  sepaplay areas for small and large dogs, as well as senior or with special needs. the entire park is enclosed by fence, which is checked on a regular basis. Every dog using the dog park is required to be up to dated on their shots, and must be well socialized. Any dog showing aggressive behavior, or who cannot be controlled by the handler will be asked to leave. All handlers must be at least 16 years of age. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Under supervision at all times. The small dog yard has a agility training area and a "King-of-the-Hill", witch they can run over or under or thru. Some of the rules are  No food is allowed, No choke or spike collars, No children under four feet tall are allowed. Other rules are posted near the large dog entry gate. Keep in mind that this park was made by hard working volunteers. Form the freshly mown grass, the mulched walk trails, to the garden benches placed under the shade trees. There are waste bags and disposal containers located throughout the park for everyone's convenience.

Day pass: 3.00/dog/day

Membership fee
$20.00 Single/year
$30.00 Family/year

Prairie Pastures is open all year (7:00 a.m.- To Dusk)

Phone: 563-249-4906
Email:  dogparklady@live.com
Web: www.soaringegle.20m.com

More To Come

When I was at Buddy Gourmet today I found about 4 or 5 new topics! Keep updated for more posts! Also my dog is due to have puppies July 30! So I will have puppy tips!!

Buddy Gourmet

Does your dog have a thing for yummy treats, I know my dogs do so we go to Buddy Gourmet in Clinton Iowa. They have a wide selection of dog treats. Does your dog like Peanut Butter, Bacon,Oatmeal ,and much more. Yes and your dogs are welcome when they are on a leash! The owners are very friendly. They are located on the corner of Garfield and Main street.They are a full service bakery that uses only the finest human grade ingredients. They also offer preservative, additive,corn,wheat and soy free dog foods made from whole fresh human grade ingredient. Also they offer doggie birthday cakes, frozen yogurt and other delicious treats. They believe  that every dog deserves the best! They also carry clothing, quality bath products, collars, leashes, beds and so much more.
86 Main Avenue
Clinton Iowa 52732

Ph: 563-823-5899
Fax: 563-519-2158
Toll Free 877-816-1660

The Thunder Shirt

The Thunder Shirt is a Drug-Free Solution for Dog Anxiety! It  si inexpensive and easy to use. You can you it for Thunder,Fireworks,Separation,Travel,Barking,Jumping,Training and more.

 Over 15,000,000 dogs suffer form anxiety and fear issues in the United States alone! Whenever a dog is anxious,fearful or over-exited, Thundershirt's gentle, constant pressure bring calm and focus. Most dogs respond with the very usage. Other may take two are three usages. Over 80% of dog owners report significantly reduced anxiety symptoms when using Thundershirt.

Better Alternative than Medications

Treating anxiety with medications is very often inadequate. Sedatives can help in severe cases, but usually must be administered long before the anxiety event and the effects last long after the event has passed. Daily-medications are expensive and risk unwanted side-effects. Already Helping tens of thousands of dogs, Thunder shirt is effective, risks no side effects and requires little to no time commitment form dog owners.

 Call 866.892.2078 or www.thundershirt.com

Be Aware

It is that time of year again that you need to be alert of mosquito. I say that because your pet needs to HAVE a heartgard shot or your other use of this product. and to make sure that your pet has water but DO NOT leave your pet by a the pool unsupervised. Have a great summer! Think about your pet! :D

Helping keep your hamster clean!

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If you absolutely must bathe your hamster, get a bowl and fill it with a couple cm of lukewarm water. Very gently, moisten your hamster, taking care to keep the water away from your hamster's face area.You could use an old toothbrush to gently clean the hamster but make sure not to get it near the face. If water alone will not remove the toxic and/or sticky substance, you can use a very small amount of the mildest baby shampoo you can find. Be very careful to keep the suds away from your hamster's face. Rinse the hamster. Place your hamster on a towel and gently pat it dry.Make sure to get most of the water of before giving your hamster a seed and puting it back in its cage to sleep off its agitation.Do not use a hairdyrer! You may also use baby wipes to bathe your hamster.

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/kids-and-pets/how-kids-respond-to-pets.aspx

Infants & Toddlers

Infants and toddlers should be monitored by an adult when spending time with pets. Most young children are attracted to pets and want to interact with them, but infants and toddlers can’t distinguish between living beings and inanimate objects. To them, pets are the equivalent of moving stuffed toys. They can’t comprehend that pulling on a pet’s tail or hitting with a hard object will cause pain. Because of this, should a pet try to escape their grasp, they might become frustrated, squeezing too tightly or lashing out in anger, causing the pet to shy away from future interactions.

2-Year-Olds

By two years old, most children can learn to put their pet’s toys away in a box that’s separate from their own toys. If your child neglects to put his own toys away and your pet chews on them, remove the damaged toy for several weeks. This will help your child learn to be more protective of his toys. Likewise, teach your child to leave your pet’s toys alone, except when they’re playing together. This is similar to training a child to leave his sibling’s things alone.

3-Year-Olds

Never leave a child under the age of three unsupervised with an animal. Children older than this should regularly demonstrate good judgment and self-control before you allow them to be alone with a pet.

By the age of three, children are capable of playing simple, interactive games with their pets. Using their voice and small treats, they can persuade most pets to pay attention to them, retrieve a ball and join in chase games. They can also help fill your pet’s food and water bowls. Although parents should still closely monitor interactions, children of this age can also learn to respect a pet’s boundaries. For example, you can teach your child to keep his distance while your cat eats her dinner or while your dog is occupied with a safe chew toy. However, children this young can’t understand that a pet’s mind works differently than theirs does. If your pet destroys a treasured item or plays roughly enough to hurt your child, your three-year-old might think your pet did it on purpose and feel justified in punishing him.

8-Year-Olds

An eight-year-old fully understands that an animal has thoughts and feelings that are unique to her as an individual and as a member of a different species. Children this age have learned about animals through a combination of the following:

• Trial and error—getting direct feedback from a pet when she growls, scratches, runs away, purrs, licks and cuddles in response to a child’s behavior
• Watching both adults and other children interact with pets and modeling their behavior on that of others
• Being taught that a pet is a member of the family and deserves respect and consideration
• Absorbing media depictions of animals—both realistic and misleading
• Learning about animals in educational settings like schools, zoos and aquariums

Teens

If your child is under the age of 13, don’t leave him in charge of your pet outside your home, even if the pet is on a leash. Likewise, don’t expect a youth under the age of 15 to be able to control a pet in potentially dangerous situations, such as encountering loose dogs while walking the family dog.

We know that teenagers rely on their pets to comfort and console them when problems arise with peers, but they can also direct irrational rage at their pets. For example, a teenager might become angry and react irrationally if her pet destroys her personal items. Teens can also lose interest in their pets as they become preoccupied with peers. Later, they might feel guilty if their neglect caused their pet to be re-homed.

Made in the Shade 
Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it's hot outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful to notover-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it's extremely hot.

Know the Warning Signs 
According to Dr. Lila Miller, ASPCA Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, "symptoms of  overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. They can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees." Animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.

Pet Care tips

What to Feed Your House Rabbit

Just like people, bunnies enjoy a good meal. A nice mix of hay, pellets and fresh vegetables as well as fresh water will make your rabbit healthy and happy. An occasional treat can be given, but only in small quantities.

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17 Poisonous Plants

Lilies Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result.

Marijuana 
Ingestion of Cannabis sativa by companion animals can result in depression of the central nervous system and incoordination, as well as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, increased heart rate, and even seizures and coma.

Sago Palm 
All parts of Cycas Revoluta are poisonous, but the seeds or “nuts” contain the largest amount of toxin. The ingestion of just one or two seeds can result in very serious effects, which include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure.

Tulip/Narcissus bulbs The bulb portions of Tulipa/Narcissus spp. contain toxins that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and cardiac abnormalities.

Azalea/Rhododendron Members of the Rhododenron spp. contain substances known as grayantoxins, which can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and depression of the central nervous system in animals. Severe azalea poisoning could ultimately lead to coma and death from cardiovascular collapse.

Oleander All parts of Nerium oleander are considered to be toxic, as they contain cardiac glycosides that have the potential to cause serious effects—including gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal heart function, hypothermia and even death.

Castor Bean 
The poisonous principle in Ricinus communis is ricin, a highly toxic protein that can produce severe abdominal pain, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, weakness and loss of appetite. Severe cases of poisoning can result in dehydration, muscle twitching, tremors, seizures, coma and death.

Cyclamen 
Cylamen species contain cyclamine, but the highest concentration of this toxic component is typically located in the root portion of the plant. If consumed, Cylamen can produce significant gastrointestinal irritation, including intense vomiting. Fatalities have also been reported in some cases.

Kalanchoe 
This plant contains components that can produce gastrointestinal irritation, as well as those that are toxic to the heart, and can seriously affect cardiac rhythm and rate.

Yew 
Taxus spp. contains a toxic component known as taxine, which causes central nervous system effects such as trembling, incoordination, and difficulty breathing. It can also cause significant gastrointestinal irritation and cardiac failure, which can result in death.

Amaryllis Common garden plants popular around Easter, Amaryllis species contain toxins that can cause vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia and tremors.

Autumn Crocus Ingestion of Colchicum autumnale by pets can result in oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage and bone marrow suppression.

Chrysanthemum These popular blooms are part of the Compositae family, which contain pyrethrins that may produce gastrointestinal upset, including drooling, vomiting and diarrhea, if eaten. In certain cases depression and loss of coordination may also develop if enough of any part of the plant is consumed.

English Ivy Also called branching ivy, glacier ivy, needlepoint ivy, sweetheart ivy and California ivy,Hedera helix contains triterpenoid saponins that, should pets ingest, can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation and diarrhea.

Peace Lily (AKA Mauna Loa Peace Lily) Spathiphyllum contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in pets who ingest.

Pothos 
Pothos (both Scindapsus and Epipremnum) belongs to the Araceae family. If chewed or ingested, this popular household plant can cause significant mechanical irritation and swelling of the oral tissues and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

Schefflera 
Schefflera and Brassaia actinophylla contain calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in pets who ingest.

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