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Kennel Cough in dogs will stimulate a coarse, dry, hacking cough about three to seven days after the dog is initially infected. It sounds as if the dog needs to "clear it's throat" and the cough will be triggered by any extra activity or exercise. Many dogs that acquire Kennel Cough will cough every few minutes, all day long. Their general state of health and alertness will be unaffected, they usually have no rise in temperature, and do not lose their appetite. The signs of Canine Cough usually will last from 7 to 21 days and can be very annoying for the dog and the dog's owners. Life threatening cases of Kennel Cough are extremely rare and a vast majority of dogs that acquire the infection will recover on their own with no medication. Cough suppressants and occasionally antibiotics are the usual treatment selections. Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear...Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing. My note. "If" this should work, what about the eggs? A good product to use is Acarexx. One dose in each ear, no cleaning for 30 days, then clean the ears and voila, no more mites or eggs. Great stuff. Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas. I have not tried this. (No fleas.) Rainy day cure for dog odor. Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
Use oatmeal in the litter pan for about 1 week after your cat has been de-clawed. This is inexpensive and wont cause infections. Why not get your purrfect friend a nice present for putting him though such a painful surgery. Check this out. Both YOU and your cat will like this. Teaching his/her name Go straight to heart of the matter, the stomach. When you have settled on what you want to call him/her, start training. It is very important that the new pet knows its name. Make sure the pet is alert (not napping or tired from play). Call its name, clap your hands, tap the floor, whatever it takes to get his/hers attention. When he/she comes over to you give it a treat and praise. When its feeding time, call you pet by its name and when he/she comes, put the food down for him/her to eat. Practice this a few times a day. By the end of the week your pet should know and respond to its name. This is much easier with a puppy than a kitten but a kitten can be trained too. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers the following advice for pet owners. I have added a few things of my own to the list. If you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND! Pets most likely cannot survive on their own; and if by some remote chance they do, you may not be able to find them when you return. Steps to Plan for "Pet Disaster Needs"
2. Take pet food, bottled water, medications, veterinary records, cat litter/pan, non electric can opener, food dishes, first aid kit and other supplies with you in case they're not available later. While the sun is still shining, consider packing a "pet survival" kit which could be easily deployed if disaster hits. 3. Make sure identification tags are up to date and securely fastened to your pet's collar. If possible, attach the address and/or phone number of your evacuation site. If your pet gets lost, his tag is his ticket home. Make sure you have a current photo of your pet for identification purposes. Many places such as shelters and veterinarians are capable of reading pet microchips (small ships placed under the skin of the pet). You might consider having one inserted in your pet. Ask your veterinarian about this. 4. Make sure you have a secure pet carrier, leash or harness for your pet so that if he panics, he can't escape. No matter how well you and your pet get along with each other, there is great potential for panic and escape. 5. Designate two people as your emergency caretakers in the event something happens to you when you are not at home. They should have keys to your home and be prepared to care for or make arrangements for your pets if you are injured or missing.
2. If you are unable to return to your home right away, you may need to board your pet. Find out where pet boarding facilities are located. Be sure to research some outside your local area in case local facilities close. Prepare a list of boarding kennels and visit them ahead of time to be sure you're comfortable with them. 3. Most boarding kennels, veterinarians and animal shelters will need your pet's medical records to make sure all vaccinations are current. Include copies in your "pet survival" kit along with a photo of your pet. 4. NOTE: Some animal shelters will provide temporary foster care for owned pets in times of disaster, but this should be considered only as a last resort. 5. Ask friends and relatives if they would be willing to house your pets in an emergency.
2. Have newspapers on hand for sanitary purposes. Feed the animals moist or canned food so they will need less water to drink. 3. Animals have instincts about severe weather changes and will often isolate themselves if they are afraid. Bringing them inside early can stop them from running away. Never leave a pet outside or tied up during a storm. 4. Separate dogs and cats. Even if your dogs and cats normally get along, the anxiety of an emergency situation can cause pets to act irrationally. Keep small pets away from cats and dogs. 5. In an emergency, you may have to take your birds with you. Talk with your veterinarian or local pet store about special food dispensers that regulate the amount of food a bird is given. Make sure that the bird is caged and the cage is covered by a thin cloth or sheet to provide security and filtered light. * NEVER leave animals tied up outdoors during an evacuation. * NEVER leave animals locked in crates indoors or out during an evacuation. After a Disaster
2. In the first few days after the disaster, leash your pets when they go outside. Always maintain close contact. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet may become confused and lost. Also, snakes and other dangerous animals may be brought into the area with flood areas. Downed power lines are a hazard. 3. The behavior of your pets may change after an emergency. Normally quiet and friendly pets may become aggressive or defensive. Watch animals closely. Leash dogs and place them in a fenced yard with access to shelter and water. More in depth articles on pet tips Pet Traveling Tips Pet Health Tips House Training Methods Newborn Kitten Care   Home Dog Days Cat Tracks Pet Health
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