2010/02/08

How to Make Canine Dog Clothes Yourself.

How to Make Canine Dog Clothes Yourself.

  • Canine Dog clothes aren't just for fu-fu dogs anymore. The canine dog clothing industry has taken off at the demand of pet owners. But buying dog accessories and apparel can get expensive.
  • That's why making your pet's clothes is an easy and cheap alternative. Even with limited sewing skills you can make cheap dog clothes, be it a dog sweater or an entire wardrobe, for your pet. Read on for how to make dog clothes.
  • Before you start making canine dog clothes measure your pet to determine the proper size clothes.
  • Measure around your dog's neck and chest/ribcage (behind front legs) and from his neck to midback to give you a good idea what size dog clothing you need to make.
  • Decide what type of dog clothing your pet needs. If you live in a cold environment you might want to knit a dog sweater or make a sweatshirt out of one of your old hoodies.
  • Or perhaps you want to sew a Christamas outfit or halloween costume for your pet. Whatever you choose, the first dog outfit you make should be something simple and match your sewing or crafting skills.
  • Pick out a pattern. Dog clothing patterns can be found in several places. You can search through the Butterick, McCall's, etc pattern books at any fabric store to find dog patterns.
  • You can also download free dog clothes patterns that can be knit, sewn or crocheted from any number of websites. See the Resources Section below for several free downloadable dog patterns.
  • Choose material that's suitable for the environment. You don't want to make a heavy knit sweater for a dog who will be walking in 90 degree weather. Instead, choose cottons or knits to be used for warm weather dog clothing.
  • If you're planning on having your dog outside a lot during the cold winter flannel or a knit sweater will be perfect for keeping your dog warm. If possible, look for material that has a little stretch or give to it.
  • Fabrics that include lycra or spandex will allow your dog to move around a little easier and be more comfortable.
  • Avoid using buttons, snaps or zippers on your dog's clothing. They pose a chocking hazard to your pet. Zippers can easily catch a dog's hair or fur which can be very painful. Instead, use velcro or ties for closures when making canine dog clothes.

2010/01/21

How to Choose which Canine Dog Food to Buy.

How to Choose which Canine Dog Food to Buy.

Make sure you don't buy canine dog food just because it's cheap or just because the packaging looks nice.

Most popular canine dog food brands are actually very harmful and can shorten the lifespan of your furry friend. There are three ingredients you MUST avoid: Wheat, Corn, and By-products.

READ THE INGREDIENTS. The first 3 ingredients should be some specific type of meat (this does NOT include anything with the word "meal" after it). If you see the words "Wheat," "Corn," or "By-products" put the bag back on the shelf.

READ THE GUARANTEED ANALYSIS - CHECK FOR HIGH PROTEIN. The protein level should be at least 20%, and at least 30% if you have an active or high energy dog. Dogs are meat-eaters!

TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHAT KIND OF DOG YOU HAVE. If your dog is overweight, consider getting something with a fat content below 14% and do not feed them treats on the side. If your dog is VERY active, get something with very high protein and medium/high fat.

2010/01/15

The quick & easy guide to making healthy canine dog food at home.

The quick & easy guide to making healthy canine dog food at home.
  • The complete Quick & Easy Guide to Making Healthy canine Dog Food At Home.
  • Learn how canine dog with chronic illness improved after being fed a healthy homemade diet of fresh foods.
  • Dispel the myths that may be sabotaging your dog's health.Learn what foods you should never feed your canine dog.
  • Find out what is in processed commercial dog food, that may be making your dog sick.
  • Learn practical cost effective solutions to feeding your canine dog with fresh homemade foods, using a more holistic approach for a longer, happier, and healthier life.
  • Cooking & feeding instructions for puppies, adult dogs, senior dogs, and the over-weight dog.
  • Learn why store bought commercial dog food costs you more to feed than a homemade diet.
  • Quick, Easy & Healthy recipes to cook for your canine dog, including meals, healthy treats, cakes and ice cream.

2009/12/14

How to Buy Canine Dog Food Cheap.

How to Buy Canine Dog Food Cheap.

  • Plan when you buy the dog food and use online resources. Petsmart and Petsco offer coupons (percentages off) when you buy at certain times.
  • All you need to do is sign up for their ezine and keep an eye for the offers. I see deals at least 2x's a month.
  • Use coupons. If you are using a name brand, then there has to be a coupon out there for using. If your store allows it, grocers will double and this gives more bang for the buck.
  • Coupons can be found in the Sunday paper, online at coupons sites or check E bay for lot sellers of particular brands.
  • Buy at the canine dog supply store. Also known as ranch stores. Mainstream grocers and pet companies have a fairly large market up.
  • However, the canine stores are usually owned by locals and can be cheaper - substantially.
  • Buy in bulk. If you have a car for Sam Club or Costco, you may be able to find your canine dog food much cheap in quantity. This way you buy it less often and get more cash savings.

2009/12/12

How to select the best hills canine dog food.

How to select the best hills canine dog food.

Here are the things that I look for in a canine dog food::
No generic fats or proteins instead, look for named sources such as beef fat, chicken fat or lamb meal.
  • I don't consider poultry fat as bad as animal fat, but chicken fat is better. Never feed a food that uses the generic ingredients "meat meal", "meat and bone meal", or "animal fat".
  • Human grade ingredients.
  • This item is somewhat controversial, as hills canine dog food by law cannot be labeled human grade, but I look for companies that use human grade meats.
  • For even higher quality, look for hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, especially those that are free-range or pasture-raised.
  • Avoid foods that use corn gluten meal, a cheap waste product from the human food industry that provides incomplete protein for dogs.
  • I consider this hills canine dog food ingredient to be one of the hallmarks of poor quality foods. Wheat gluten meal, one of the ingredients that caused illness and death due to contamination in the recent Menu Foods recall, is similar a cheap source of poor quality protein used primarily by the lower-quality foods.
  • Rice protein concentrate, which was also involved in the pet food recalls, is a little better quality than the other two, but still provides incomplete plant protein rather than the more desirable animal protein. Soy protein has the same problem.
  • No meat by-products or digest. There is some disagreement whether whole meat is preferable to meal.
  • Meal has been rendered, but it is also dried, so if a meal is listed as the first ingredient, there is greater likelihood that the food contains more meat than grains.
  • When whole meats such as chicken, lamb, turkey, etc. are listed as the first ingredient, there may actually be much less meat due to the weight of the moisture in the meat.
  • Both whole meats and meals are considered acceptable as long as they are identified and not generic.
  • By-products may be OK if the company specifies that they are human-grade organs such as liver and kidney, but otherwise they usually signify parts not considered fit for human consumption.

2009/12/02

How to Canine Dog DietM

How to Canine Dog Diet?

Canine Dog Drinking water and eating it is important to ensure that he has enough fresh water and a balanced diet in order to prevent health problems and dehydration, which can lead to death.

A dog receives moisture from both drinking water and eating.
  • Extra water should be made available during exercise and in extreme heat. Shade should also be provided to reduce the amount of fluid loss.
  • In the event a dog becomes dehydrated, small amounts of water should be given to avoid vomiting and further fluid loss.
  • No dry dog food should be given at this time. Electrolytes and perhaps broth to encourage drinking should be added to his water.
  • Checking for any throat obstructions is also important. If the Canine Dog does not drink or continues to present symptoms of dehydration, a visit to the veterinarian will be necessary to determine if there is an underlying health problem or to administer IV fluids.
  • Prevention of dehydration is best. Canine Dog should have plenty of fresh water available to them at all times.
  • Outdoor dogs should also have shade readily available to prevent overheating and dehydration. Do not overexert dogs when exercising them and make water available to them. Overweight and older dogs should not be overtaxed as well.
  • Exercise your dog during cooler times of the day and pick a path that has at least some shade. Remember a dog does not have sweat glands and can only maintain proper body temperature through panting.
  • They also have a coat of fur, which increase body temperature. Never leave a dog in a car! Even with an open window, temperatures inside increase rapidly and can be as high as 10 to 20 degrees higher than outside of the car.
  • Since a dog normally needs at least one ounce of water per pound per day, it is important to increase this amount when the environment changes, activity increases or when illness occurs.
  • Almost three quarters of a dog's weight is from water, so as little as a 15% loss can cause death.

2009/11/18

Important Rules for canine dogs with cancer

Important Rules for canine dogs with cancer


Dog food, fish oil without fish oil difficult to choose Canine school and make sure that products without too much substance.

Choose fish oil with linseed oil - which is also rich in fatty acids. But dog owners report that dogs do not like this oil.


Protein: Dogs need protein to his patients. Please give him foods rich in protein and many meat tuna or sardine pm Select wet food because it makes work easier and help protect kidneys, kidney.


Seed Homemade-Free Food: You can choose homemade food to make sure you control your dog food.

Canned foods are cereals, most times. Nuclei must identify and dogs with cancer cannot produce the necessary enzymes in the digestive system of a focus.

In addition, all chemicals and preservatives that canned foods can destroy the quality of meat and nutrients in food.

Then you can prepare special food for the canine dog at home sick of you so that you and all the essential nutrients. Meat and fatty acids is important, indeed. No rice, corn or wheat will increase Rate instead of sorghum.

You can also add cottage cheese, eggs and vegetables, although some carrots, spinach and broccoli.

You can cook these, but you can switch to live bait, but make sure the meat is always cooked to avoid parasites or other bacteria.

Reduced carbohydrate and 10% of the maximum 7 dog food Protein to be 30% of imports every day.


Dietary supplement for canine cancer

Veterinarians often recommend support material, especially anti-free radicals to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy Tea extract selenium, E vitamins, quercetin, and beta carotene.

Combination 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids or coenzyme Q 10 to set the membrane stabilizers