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A DOG’S BEST FRIEND
O Lord, don’t let me once forget
How I love my trusty pet-
Help me learn to disregard
canine craters in my yard
Show me how to be a buddy
even when my sofa’s muddy,
Don’t allow my pooch to munch
the postal carrier for lunch,
Shield my neighbor’s cat from view,
guide my steps around the doo,
Train me not to curse and scowl,
when it’s puppy’s night to howl,
Grant I shan’t awake in fear
with a cold nose in my ear,
Give me patience without end-
And let me be A Dog’s Best Friend…………….Author Unknown

Excess dog scratching can be a sign of a huge number of canine health issues including mange, lice, fleas, ticks, parasites, fungus, cancer, liver disease or even anxiety. Dog itch is not a problem every once and awhile, but excess scratching can lead to inflammation or infection so you should stay on top of heavy canine itching and look out for problem symptoms. Besides the obvious sight of dogs itching, you should watch your pets for excess licking, chewing, redness of the skin or ears, hair loss, and head shaking. With such a large number of potential reasons for these symptoms, however, going to a veterinary doctor or even a veterinary dermatologist is necessary for a correct diagnosis.

Bacterial and yeast infections frequently cause canine itching, especially a certain type of bacterial infection known as a hot spot. Hot spots are a type of skin infection that causes common but painful sores, especially for dogs with thick hair. To prevent the spread of the infection, trim the hair around the infected spot to dry the area and watch the hot spot to make sure it does not get worse and require a trip to the vet’s office. Apply hydrocortisone spray or antibiotic ointment to speed healing and offer relief, but be sure to check with your vet first before using these products.

Mange is another common cause for heavy dog itching and is caused by mites. Bring your dog to the vet if you think mange might be the problem. Symptoms include hair loss and dry, scab-like marks on the dog’s skin around the eyes, ears, and joints. A skin test and medication is needed to diagnose and treat mange and can be prescribed by your veterinary doctor.

If allergies are the cause of your dog’s itching, solutions may include flea prevention and control products, drugs such as antihistamines or allergy shots, or a diet change if food allergies are suspected. Healthy eating habits can also prevent canine itching, especially a diet rich in omega fatty acids.

An at-home remedy for your dog’s itchy skin is a cool water bath– not warm or hot water– especially a bath using an oatmeal shampoo to ease superficial symptoms. Psychological issues like separation anxiety can also lead to excess dog itching, and these symptoms may be relieved through training and calming methods. Source: Vet info on the net..

An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out.

The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks.

Curious I pinned a note to his collar, ‘I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap.’

The next day he arrived for his nap, with a different note pinned to his collar, ‘He lives in a home with 6 children, 2 under the age of 3 and he’s trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?’

Funny dog story kindly sent in by George Hammond

If you don’t want to be greeted with paws and swinging tails
don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you don’t like the feel of a cold nose or a wet tongue,
don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you don’t want to step over many scattered toys,
don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you think that a home ought to smell of perfume,
don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you don’t mind all of this,
you will be instantly loved when you come inside,
because dogs live here.
Author Unknown

If your looking for a delicious cool , refreshing doggie treats for your dog during the Hot Weather period, you can make these at home…….. Homemade Dog Treat Recipe
Icy Paws
Ingredients:
2cartons plain or vanilla yougurt ( 32 oz each.)
1 small can tuna in water (8oz.)
2 tsp. garlic power
24 3 oz. plastic cups (not paper)

Instructions:
Open yogurt, if they are full to the top use a spoon & scoop out one cup*these will be frozen as plain yogurt.* Put half of the can of tuna in each yogurt container add the garlic powder, * 1 tsp. in each* & stir thoroughly.

Use a spoon & scoop the mixture into the cups. Place on a tray & freeze overnight.
Makes about 24 treats……

Man’s relationship to animals, has fostered some unusual bonuses. In becoming closer to certain species, and domesticating them, the animals themselves have turned the tables on their human counterparts. Take for instance, birds.

You may call them bird-brained, and for certain, they don’t have the physical features that produce speech in a human, but these feathered friends are often as fond of calling you, as you are of them.

Parrots have been kept as pets for thousands of years, specifically for this talent of mimicking human speech. The African Grey parrot was highly popular in Greek and Roman times. Macaws, which are a parrot-like bird, can also be taught some speech if you have patience, but are not as chatty as a true parrot. Cockatoos, however, are real performers, often ruffling their beautiful head crest before repeating something you might not have wanted overheard by the kids. Even the common parakeet, or budgie as it’s also known, can be taught by repetition to imitate specific things, including words and sentences. They will often pick up sounds on their own, such as a whistling kettle, or a dog barking.

Although if you want to really hear a bird bark, you need to take a trip to the Andes, in Ecuador. For it was there, in 1998, that ornithologist Robert S. Ridgely discovered a black and white duck-like bird with long legs,which startled the daylights out of them by barking like a dog. The bark is a natural sound, and not a learned imitation. The species, now named Antpitta avis canis Ridgely, is the largest bird species discovered in the last half century. There were 30 specimens in the area at the time, and it was suspected that they have remained concealed from Man, due to their remote location.

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Hello all: I am really curious by how people choose names… I’ll guess I’ll be the same when it comes to Childrens names, but for now, Im always interested when I hear people shouting for their dogs in the park.. How did you choose your dogs name?
For Lily, I thought a long haired Chiuahuas looked quite sweet and nice, so I wanted a really pretty girly name..I have a neighbor who has a boxer and he looks quite tought and she calls him sweet-thing..So I wonder how silly she feels calling him sweet-thing in the park! when he looks so tough…I was taking my dogs for a walk and heard a lady calling her dog “Wellington! Come! That made me laugh… I’d love to hear your stories and the names of some of your dogs and why you chose the name. So come on tell us your story Im sure my readers would love to read about it so leave your stories here….

Think about adopting an animal when you decide to add a pet to your home.. alot of people consider thier pets as their babies are part of their family I thought it would be appropiate to write this. Their are those who love and care for thie animals and spay and neuter them and see that they eat healthy dog food and have warm shelter but then their are powerful forces wo oppose us. They wish to exploit the animals. They fail to respect cratures who cannot defend themselves. We must continue to be a strong voice against them. Thats why we need more to fight against animal cruelty. We must continue to be a strong voice gainst them. Without caring individuals we would never have been able to accomplish our goals . So please don’t forget the animals who need your help! And the best way to help them all is by believing that the world belongs to animals too! So you can help by giving a small donation at http://dogcents.blogspot.com and also by Voting for me at http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth vote and help me fight against animal cruelty your votes are for a worthy cause that will help to buy dog food and give shelter to abandoned dogs who need your help. Please say yes and become a member and join me and sign in at my Friends Connect widget at http://dogcents.blogspot.com and let eveyone know you are a member against animal cruelty. Thank you and keep in mind you can vote each day it will only take a minute of your time. Thank you and visit soon Lilyruth- @lilruth