Saturday, July 26, 2008
Cat & Dog Training Courses
I've Come upon 2 courses that I wanted to share with you, if you've ever been frustrated training your Dog or Cat (whether it's Obedience training or potty) then I think you really need to check these 2 courses out. There Great & they really work! the URL for the Cat course is:http://billad.cattrain.hop.clickbank.net/ & the Dog Training Course is:http://billad.sitstay.hop.clickbank.net/
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
10 Easy Steps to Clean your Fish Tank
1).Empty 20-30% of the water in your fish tank (using a siphon)
2).As you are emptying the water, make sure to siphon through the gravel to get the dirt and debris out.
3).Take out the rocks and plants - scrub them with a sponge or just run under warm water to get the grime off
4).If you need to, catch your fish and put them in a tank with something that oxygenates the water
5).Take the media out of your filter and rinse it under warm water, you also can run your bio-wheel under warm water as well (Hint #1: never through away your bio-wheel and replace it with a new one, you want to continue to use the old one because it has good bacteria that has grown on it) You will also need to rinse out the rest of your filter. (Hint #2: If you have 2 filters only clean one at a time - clean the second one a couple days later. You do this because you don't want to bacteria levels to plummet and/or spike)
6).Place your rocks and plants back into the tank - either where you had them or in another place, it's your call (By taking out the rocks and plants you will "trick" the fish into thinking they have a new home)
7).Now this step can be one of two things - You can either add the fish or add the water. It will not matter. I like to add the fish first, then add the water. So we will say, add your fish back to your tank.
8).Add water to your tank, fill so it is about 1 inch from the top of your tank. Make sure you dechlorinate the water once you add it to your tank.
9).Smooth out any gravel that might have been shifted during the addition of the water, and fix any plants and rocks that might have moved as well.
10).Add your top back to your tank, clean the excess water from the sides of the tank, and turn on your lights
Now your tank should be nice and clean and ready to rock for another 5-6 months or so. For more information about fish tank maintenance, set-up, cleaning, pictures and products please visit my website http://properfishtankmaintenance.blogspot.com Please, Please, Please feel free to contact me if you need any help or have any questions pertaining to fishtanks. I have owned and maintained many fishtanks for a long time now.
Adam Wiese is a middle school science teacher and a fish enthusiast. He has owned and maintained many different types of aquariums throughout his life. For more information on how to select and maintain an aquarium please visit http://properfishtankmaintenance.blogspot.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Wiese
2).As you are emptying the water, make sure to siphon through the gravel to get the dirt and debris out.
3).Take out the rocks and plants - scrub them with a sponge or just run under warm water to get the grime off
4).If you need to, catch your fish and put them in a tank with something that oxygenates the water
5).Take the media out of your filter and rinse it under warm water, you also can run your bio-wheel under warm water as well (Hint #1: never through away your bio-wheel and replace it with a new one, you want to continue to use the old one because it has good bacteria that has grown on it) You will also need to rinse out the rest of your filter. (Hint #2: If you have 2 filters only clean one at a time - clean the second one a couple days later. You do this because you don't want to bacteria levels to plummet and/or spike)
6).Place your rocks and plants back into the tank - either where you had them or in another place, it's your call (By taking out the rocks and plants you will "trick" the fish into thinking they have a new home)
7).Now this step can be one of two things - You can either add the fish or add the water. It will not matter. I like to add the fish first, then add the water. So we will say, add your fish back to your tank.
8).Add water to your tank, fill so it is about 1 inch from the top of your tank. Make sure you dechlorinate the water once you add it to your tank.
9).Smooth out any gravel that might have been shifted during the addition of the water, and fix any plants and rocks that might have moved as well.
10).Add your top back to your tank, clean the excess water from the sides of the tank, and turn on your lights
Now your tank should be nice and clean and ready to rock for another 5-6 months or so. For more information about fish tank maintenance, set-up, cleaning, pictures and products please visit my website http://properfishtankmaintenance.blogspot.com Please, Please, Please feel free to contact me if you need any help or have any questions pertaining to fishtanks. I have owned and maintained many fishtanks for a long time now.
Adam Wiese is a middle school science teacher and a fish enthusiast. He has owned and maintained many different types of aquariums throughout his life. For more information on how to select and maintain an aquarium please visit http://properfishtankmaintenance.blogspot.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Wiese
How to Arrange your Aquarium Decorations
Create an environment mix in your aquarium decor for maximum flexibility in the types of fish species you may decide to keep. That means setup your rocks, plants, sand, or gravel, so that there are caves, nooks, and tunnels, that fish can explore, inhabit, and seek refuge in when feeling threatened, while still leaving lots of free swimming space for those fish that prefer wide open spaces.
Position the rocks, aquarium plants, etc., away from the sides of the fish tank so that you can clean off any algae that may grow there, without interference from rocks, plants, or decorations. Leave sufficient space between fish tank plants, and aquarium ornaments to permit vacuuming up any debris that will accumulate on the bottom.
Be sure to use only decorations, rocks, and plants, specifically made for fish aquariums as they are made of specific materials free from toxins that harm fish and corals. Using a uniquely shaped rock, or branch out of your garden, or roadside, desert, forest, or camping area, or the Ocean, or a nearby Lake, may introduce chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, gasoline, oil, detergents, or parasites, and fungus, that will wreck havoc in your aquarium, and could kill most fish species, after spending lots of time and money trying to find, and eliminate, the cause.
Don't use metals in your fish tanks. Don't use wire to secure aquarium decorations such as Live Rock or Driftwood. Use glues, or plastic ties designed for an aquarium environment to secure your rock walls, driftwood, or tank decorations, as metal is toxic to fish and will slowly kill them.
You should consider the habitats of the types of pet fish species that you will be keeping in your fish tank before beginning the aquarium design. These suggestions apply for saltwater fish tanks or freshwater fish tanks alike.
Dan Galen is an author and enthusiast on aquarium decorations, aquascaping, and all things aquatic and the owner of FishTankShop.com. To learn more about how to setup your fish tank's environment please visit the site.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_Galen
Position the rocks, aquarium plants, etc., away from the sides of the fish tank so that you can clean off any algae that may grow there, without interference from rocks, plants, or decorations. Leave sufficient space between fish tank plants, and aquarium ornaments to permit vacuuming up any debris that will accumulate on the bottom.
Be sure to use only decorations, rocks, and plants, specifically made for fish aquariums as they are made of specific materials free from toxins that harm fish and corals. Using a uniquely shaped rock, or branch out of your garden, or roadside, desert, forest, or camping area, or the Ocean, or a nearby Lake, may introduce chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, gasoline, oil, detergents, or parasites, and fungus, that will wreck havoc in your aquarium, and could kill most fish species, after spending lots of time and money trying to find, and eliminate, the cause.
Don't use metals in your fish tanks. Don't use wire to secure aquarium decorations such as Live Rock or Driftwood. Use glues, or plastic ties designed for an aquarium environment to secure your rock walls, driftwood, or tank decorations, as metal is toxic to fish and will slowly kill them.
You should consider the habitats of the types of pet fish species that you will be keeping in your fish tank before beginning the aquarium design. These suggestions apply for saltwater fish tanks or freshwater fish tanks alike.
Dan Galen is an author and enthusiast on aquarium decorations, aquascaping, and all things aquatic and the owner of FishTankShop.com. To learn more about how to setup your fish tank's environment please visit the site.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_Galen
The Most Common Goldfish Diseases
Unfortunately there are quite a few diseases that goldfish can get.
Anchor Worm is a contagious parasite that attaches itself to the sides, head or mouth of the fish and is contracted by the ingestion of infection live food. The worm looks like a piece a green, brown or white thread dangling from the goldfish and can cause sore blood spots once it has entered into the flesh. Anchor worms attach themselves beneath the scales of the fish where they bury their anchor-shaped head under the skin causing ulceration and distress. The anchor worm is a parasite that can attach itself to your goldfish. This is irritating to the fish so you might notice him rubbing against your tank decorations.
Swimbladder disease should be suspected when a fish has difficulty stabilizing itself in the tank. It is not uncommon in goldfish although fancy varieties appear more susceptible to this disease. It is not unusual even in fancy goldfish varieties seem more prone to this disease. Swim or air bladder problems sometimes occur in freshwater fish. When the bladder is affected, the fish will experience problems with equilibrium.
Fin rot can happen to any fish and goldfish are no exception. If you see white, rotted looking areas on your fishes fins, it could be this disease. Fin rot is an infection specifically a bacterial infection that occurs when a goldfish is already weak from something else. It appears as a whitish edge on the fins, then the fins rot away looking ragged and torn, sometimes fungus sets in.
If you suspect that your fish has a disease, I would suggest seeking treatment right away.
Learn the secrets of setting up and maintaining a healthy aquarium so your fish are happy and healthy in my free fish care newsletter.
Check out my latest article on freshwater tropical fish aquarium.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jerry_Baubut
Anchor Worm is a contagious parasite that attaches itself to the sides, head or mouth of the fish and is contracted by the ingestion of infection live food. The worm looks like a piece a green, brown or white thread dangling from the goldfish and can cause sore blood spots once it has entered into the flesh. Anchor worms attach themselves beneath the scales of the fish where they bury their anchor-shaped head under the skin causing ulceration and distress. The anchor worm is a parasite that can attach itself to your goldfish. This is irritating to the fish so you might notice him rubbing against your tank decorations.
Swimbladder disease should be suspected when a fish has difficulty stabilizing itself in the tank. It is not uncommon in goldfish although fancy varieties appear more susceptible to this disease. It is not unusual even in fancy goldfish varieties seem more prone to this disease. Swim or air bladder problems sometimes occur in freshwater fish. When the bladder is affected, the fish will experience problems with equilibrium.
Fin rot can happen to any fish and goldfish are no exception. If you see white, rotted looking areas on your fishes fins, it could be this disease. Fin rot is an infection specifically a bacterial infection that occurs when a goldfish is already weak from something else. It appears as a whitish edge on the fins, then the fins rot away looking ragged and torn, sometimes fungus sets in.
If you suspect that your fish has a disease, I would suggest seeking treatment right away.
Learn the secrets of setting up and maintaining a healthy aquarium so your fish are happy and healthy in my free fish care newsletter.
Check out my latest article on freshwater tropical fish aquarium.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jerry_Baubut
Thursday, July 10, 2008
How to Teach your Parrot to Talk - Fast
When learning how to train a parrot to talk or correcting his/her bad behavior the key is consistency. For instance, if you wanted to train your parrot to talk, after he/she begins to let you know when they are going to try to speak, you must respond immediately. If you ignore this vital step, you will NOT be nearly as successful in your training efforts.
Parrots are actually very smart animals. Yet people still have trouble tapping into a parrot's ability to learn. Here is some insight to this subject and how you can adopt some very common animal training techniques that I have used with great success to get my parrot and other parrots I've trained to respond to training much quicker than traditional methods.
One technique that I have had great success with is a training method which enables the parrot to think for themselves instead of the trainer trying to show them or tell them what to do. I don't bait them with food, or punish them for incorrect behavior. Instead I approach it from an entirely different principal...
Parrots are creatures of their own behavior just as humans are. We tend to find something we enjoy and continue to repeat the act of this enjoyable behavior. We will continue do behave in this manner with greater and greater frequency because it is pleasurable. We continue to do so until that behavior no longer brings us pleasure. Parrots are no different.
Here is an extremely successful training trick I have used when showing people how to train a parrot as well as training my own parrots. When I'm training a parrot to talk, I don't just say, "Speak! Speak! C'mon speak!" and try to force them to speak. After all, they might not want to speak. The bird might be sleepy, upset, not want to be distracted from her food, or any number of other reasons.
So instead, the moment they try to speak or mimic something they just heard on their own free will I reward them verbally as well as with a treat. In this way you are letting the parrot train themselves. In the parrots mind, speaking brings pleasure. Here's an example of the same concept used to train your parrot to step up on your finger or hand...
My parrot loves to play on the top of her cage, if I want to train her to step up onto my hand, I will place my hand about 2 feet from her, and observe what she does. If she backs away then I back up also. I will continue to back away until I see my parrot begin to show signs of relaxed body language.
I will then start to watch her closely for slight movements towards my hand. Be patient and take small steps towards the goal. I will watch her carefully to see if she looks at my hand. When she does, I verbally reward her by saying "good girl", coupled with a treat or some form of edible reward.
Parrots are more on the ball than you think and it doesn't take long before they realize that all they have to do to get attention and a treat is look at your hand. When your parrot reaches this stage, demand more from them in order to get a treat. Make them take a step or two towards your hand... tell them "good girl" or "good boy" and reward them again. Remember that repeated efforts will be the key to success in training your parrot.
Continue until they actually step onto your hand. One thing to remember though, parrots can tend to lose trust in you. Don't think the training is done after the first time your parrot steps onto your hand. Parrots can sometimes feel betrayed if they feel you coaxed them onto your hand only to pick them up too fast.
Once you and the parrot become comfortable with this type of interaction, after a short while every time you pass their cage, they'll run over to you expecting that all they have to do is step up onto your hand to get a treat.
This type of training method teaches parrots to problem solve on their own and is a very important phase when learning how to train a parrot. It teaches them how to figure out what you want THEM to do, and makes the training of other behaviors that much easier in the future.
Owning a parrot can be fun, easy, and enjoyable experience for you and the parrot. But parrots don't come with instructions, so you're responsible to educate yourself about the proper care and handling of your new friend.
Many times a parrot's behavior will let you know how to treat him/her.
Use this technique to stop biting, screeching, and feather plucking. Grab your free report on quick and easy ways to train a parrot that will have you impressing your friends and family in a matter of days!!! Free Report
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Daryl_Grone
Parrots are actually very smart animals. Yet people still have trouble tapping into a parrot's ability to learn. Here is some insight to this subject and how you can adopt some very common animal training techniques that I have used with great success to get my parrot and other parrots I've trained to respond to training much quicker than traditional methods.
One technique that I have had great success with is a training method which enables the parrot to think for themselves instead of the trainer trying to show them or tell them what to do. I don't bait them with food, or punish them for incorrect behavior. Instead I approach it from an entirely different principal...
Parrots are creatures of their own behavior just as humans are. We tend to find something we enjoy and continue to repeat the act of this enjoyable behavior. We will continue do behave in this manner with greater and greater frequency because it is pleasurable. We continue to do so until that behavior no longer brings us pleasure. Parrots are no different.
Here is an extremely successful training trick I have used when showing people how to train a parrot as well as training my own parrots. When I'm training a parrot to talk, I don't just say, "Speak! Speak! C'mon speak!" and try to force them to speak. After all, they might not want to speak. The bird might be sleepy, upset, not want to be distracted from her food, or any number of other reasons.
So instead, the moment they try to speak or mimic something they just heard on their own free will I reward them verbally as well as with a treat. In this way you are letting the parrot train themselves. In the parrots mind, speaking brings pleasure. Here's an example of the same concept used to train your parrot to step up on your finger or hand...
My parrot loves to play on the top of her cage, if I want to train her to step up onto my hand, I will place my hand about 2 feet from her, and observe what she does. If she backs away then I back up also. I will continue to back away until I see my parrot begin to show signs of relaxed body language.
I will then start to watch her closely for slight movements towards my hand. Be patient and take small steps towards the goal. I will watch her carefully to see if she looks at my hand. When she does, I verbally reward her by saying "good girl", coupled with a treat or some form of edible reward.
Parrots are more on the ball than you think and it doesn't take long before they realize that all they have to do to get attention and a treat is look at your hand. When your parrot reaches this stage, demand more from them in order to get a treat. Make them take a step or two towards your hand... tell them "good girl" or "good boy" and reward them again. Remember that repeated efforts will be the key to success in training your parrot.
Continue until they actually step onto your hand. One thing to remember though, parrots can tend to lose trust in you. Don't think the training is done after the first time your parrot steps onto your hand. Parrots can sometimes feel betrayed if they feel you coaxed them onto your hand only to pick them up too fast.
Once you and the parrot become comfortable with this type of interaction, after a short while every time you pass their cage, they'll run over to you expecting that all they have to do is step up onto your hand to get a treat.
This type of training method teaches parrots to problem solve on their own and is a very important phase when learning how to train a parrot. It teaches them how to figure out what you want THEM to do, and makes the training of other behaviors that much easier in the future.
Owning a parrot can be fun, easy, and enjoyable experience for you and the parrot. But parrots don't come with instructions, so you're responsible to educate yourself about the proper care and handling of your new friend.
Many times a parrot's behavior will let you know how to treat him/her.
Use this technique to stop biting, screeching, and feather plucking. Grab your free report on quick and easy ways to train a parrot that will have you impressing your friends and family in a matter of days!!! Free Report
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Daryl_Grone
Daily Interaction will keep your Bird Happy!
Owning a pet bird or birds, whether they be a parrot, dove or canary, require daily interaction from you, the bird owner. Birds are highly intelligent creatures who are very social beings. They give unconditional love and need to receive the same unconditional love back to them.
Alex the gifted parrot proves to us that the idea of a " bird brain" is completely wrong. In fact the study that Dr. Irene Pepperberg did with Alex an African Grey parrot for 30 years of research, shattered scientists understanding of the Avian brain. Alex eventually learned enough speech elements to identify 50 different objects, 7 colors and 5 shapes. He learned to count quantities up to 6 including 0 and was able to articulate certain desires and could even express frustration with repetitive scientific trials. Alex's emotional development was similar to that of a 2 year old human child, , and his intelligence was that of a 5 year old child.
This evidence about Alex tells us that birds definitely need interaction. My experiences with my cockatiels and one parakeet (little parrots) also prove that pet birds need daily interaction and affection. Affection is highly important as well and the interaction. They ask me with their body language to pet them every day. They also like me to stay near them as if in a flock. They may ask to get on my shoulder or lap. I take my birds for a ride in the car about once a week to my Mom's. She loves to see them, and they love going for a ride in the car as well as visiting my Mom, sister and their dog. I don't let them out of the cage when I am there because of too many dangers. I take them in one bird cage which I bundle up in blankets for protection. The thickness I use depends on how warm or cold outside it is. Birds like to feel safe in their cage so the blankets covers all sides except half of the front part to look out of. I completely cover the front in bad weather or too much sun until we get into a more comfortable environment.
Great care must also be taken when feeding your bird. Each species requires different nutritional needs. If you put any bird on an all seed diet, he will get very sick or die from malnutrition. My cockatiels for example are given organic parrot pellets, Dr. Lafeber's Nutriberries for Cockatiels and some oatmeal, flax seed meal and a little millet seed. There is a nice variety of nutritional bird food in their dish which they can forage through. Foraging helps stop the boredom of your pet bird's meals. Even fresh fruits and vegetables are highly recommended and necessary for your bird's diet. I give my birds a little piece of berry from my frozen berry medley every day and some soybeans that were previously frozen and heated. But when I can get fresh vegetables and fruit, I give them apple, cooked broccoli, chopped carrot, sweet potato, white potato and corn. First thing in the morning, I give them a couple of Trader Joes O's which are almost like Cherrios. I will also give them little pieces of Spelt bread which has whole grain goodness.
My 2 cockatiels require attention from morning till evening, and I do enjoy spending the time with them. They love to be petted and have their little heads scratched. They love being talked to and like to spend play time on the floor with bird toys, ladders and special wood for birds to chew on. Their cages require daily cleaning as well as the bird dishes. Birds are messy. Water will be splashed around with seed husks, loose feathers and droppings that require daily clean up. When I go out, I put them in their cages, one in each cage if the younger bird is pushing the older bird around too much. Some times they like to decide which cage they want to stay in. I also turn on the radio with soft music or cartoons on TV. They enjoy very young childrens cartoons.
Birds may create allot of work, but the rewards of unconditional love and companionship from your feathered friends are priceless.
Parrot Health, Training
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Barbara_Delgiudice
Alex the gifted parrot proves to us that the idea of a " bird brain" is completely wrong. In fact the study that Dr. Irene Pepperberg did with Alex an African Grey parrot for 30 years of research, shattered scientists understanding of the Avian brain. Alex eventually learned enough speech elements to identify 50 different objects, 7 colors and 5 shapes. He learned to count quantities up to 6 including 0 and was able to articulate certain desires and could even express frustration with repetitive scientific trials. Alex's emotional development was similar to that of a 2 year old human child, , and his intelligence was that of a 5 year old child.
This evidence about Alex tells us that birds definitely need interaction. My experiences with my cockatiels and one parakeet (little parrots) also prove that pet birds need daily interaction and affection. Affection is highly important as well and the interaction. They ask me with their body language to pet them every day. They also like me to stay near them as if in a flock. They may ask to get on my shoulder or lap. I take my birds for a ride in the car about once a week to my Mom's. She loves to see them, and they love going for a ride in the car as well as visiting my Mom, sister and their dog. I don't let them out of the cage when I am there because of too many dangers. I take them in one bird cage which I bundle up in blankets for protection. The thickness I use depends on how warm or cold outside it is. Birds like to feel safe in their cage so the blankets covers all sides except half of the front part to look out of. I completely cover the front in bad weather or too much sun until we get into a more comfortable environment.
Great care must also be taken when feeding your bird. Each species requires different nutritional needs. If you put any bird on an all seed diet, he will get very sick or die from malnutrition. My cockatiels for example are given organic parrot pellets, Dr. Lafeber's Nutriberries for Cockatiels and some oatmeal, flax seed meal and a little millet seed. There is a nice variety of nutritional bird food in their dish which they can forage through. Foraging helps stop the boredom of your pet bird's meals. Even fresh fruits and vegetables are highly recommended and necessary for your bird's diet. I give my birds a little piece of berry from my frozen berry medley every day and some soybeans that were previously frozen and heated. But when I can get fresh vegetables and fruit, I give them apple, cooked broccoli, chopped carrot, sweet potato, white potato and corn. First thing in the morning, I give them a couple of Trader Joes O's which are almost like Cherrios. I will also give them little pieces of Spelt bread which has whole grain goodness.
My 2 cockatiels require attention from morning till evening, and I do enjoy spending the time with them. They love to be petted and have their little heads scratched. They love being talked to and like to spend play time on the floor with bird toys, ladders and special wood for birds to chew on. Their cages require daily cleaning as well as the bird dishes. Birds are messy. Water will be splashed around with seed husks, loose feathers and droppings that require daily clean up. When I go out, I put them in their cages, one in each cage if the younger bird is pushing the older bird around too much. Some times they like to decide which cage they want to stay in. I also turn on the radio with soft music or cartoons on TV. They enjoy very young childrens cartoons.
Birds may create allot of work, but the rewards of unconditional love and companionship from your feathered friends are priceless.
Parrot Health, Training
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Barbara_Delgiudice
Saturday, July 5, 2008
How to Vaccinate Your Pets Properly
There has been constant reviewing and changing of vaccination protocols that are given by veterinary schools. The shift in our vaccine procedures is a result of various studies over the last few years that show immunity from many vaccines last longer than 12 months (most vaccines are labeled to be administered every 12 months.) As a result, it just doesn't make sense to vaccinate most pets every year with all of the "recommended" vaccines. We should take not instead of the big question, 'how to vaccinate our pets', and make it as a tool in finding out the benefits as well as the disadvantages of vaccines for pets when proper and improper dosage is given.
Actually, this change of protocol was inspired of the fact that there is an increasing occurrence of cancers developing among certain pets that follow repeated injections, (especially those anti-rabies vaccines and feline leukemia vaccines). These types of vaccines are set to have a standard immunization schedule, which was annually. This was just recommended by the vaccine manufacturers based upon testing to fulfill the labeling requirements. And to note, no one really knew how a long one shot would last in a pet. We were just cognizable about the information that it can protect our pets within a year.
Going back to the question above, how often is advisable for pets to be vaccinated? Or how?
Well, holistic vets recommend a differing schedule of vaccinations compared to those that are implemented in the past. It actually depends on whether you want your pets to enjoy longevity of life, or if you want to see them experiencing certain conditions that are results of yearly vaccines.
Obviously, giving yearly vaccinations to pets is not recommended. This way should be more applicable: give only shots or vaccines to pets that are really needed for certain health related issues and as seldom as possible, or as infrequent as possible.
Well, most vets would claim that annual vaccinations are a necessity for your pet's survival. Well, the truth of the matter is, these annual vaccinations are just big consistent income for most veterinary practices. Actually, vaccines just cost little for vets but whenever they sell it to the client, it would cost much. In addition to that, an additional vet fee is given for administering the shot.
Annual vaccines can create big money for vets. To note 'yearly vaccines', so meaning the clients would keep on coming on a regular basis for their pets to be given the annual shot. And that would just mean a regular means of income for the veterinary practice.
Try to look closely; most vets are always changing their opinions when it comes to the kind of vaccine and the method of administering it. This is mainly due to the fact that most vaccines cause certain diseases, and the more a pet is diagnosed or administered with it regularly, the more he becomes prone to certain types of ailments, which is ironically why vaccines are made for.
Now here's a lesson, a vaccine is made to treat and fight back those bad bacteria that may cause certain infections inside the body. But the improper administration of which may just cause your pet's life live lesser and more painful. It is always recommended to ask your vets on what's best for your pets. But as responsible pet owners, it is also our duty to keep them away from harm. A little research on pet vaccines and on how to vaccinate your pets properly would help. After all, you are the owner and you have the right to complain if issues of improper administration may occur.
To learn more about how to vaccinate your pets and the different types of discount pet meds for your dogs, cats, horse, etc., and how to get discount and cheap pet medications, make sure to visit http://www.callpetmeds.com where you will find everything on getting quality yet affordable pet medications as well as tips on how to take care of your pets like the experts.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_Kramer
Actually, this change of protocol was inspired of the fact that there is an increasing occurrence of cancers developing among certain pets that follow repeated injections, (especially those anti-rabies vaccines and feline leukemia vaccines). These types of vaccines are set to have a standard immunization schedule, which was annually. This was just recommended by the vaccine manufacturers based upon testing to fulfill the labeling requirements. And to note, no one really knew how a long one shot would last in a pet. We were just cognizable about the information that it can protect our pets within a year.
Going back to the question above, how often is advisable for pets to be vaccinated? Or how?
Well, holistic vets recommend a differing schedule of vaccinations compared to those that are implemented in the past. It actually depends on whether you want your pets to enjoy longevity of life, or if you want to see them experiencing certain conditions that are results of yearly vaccines.
Obviously, giving yearly vaccinations to pets is not recommended. This way should be more applicable: give only shots or vaccines to pets that are really needed for certain health related issues and as seldom as possible, or as infrequent as possible.
Well, most vets would claim that annual vaccinations are a necessity for your pet's survival. Well, the truth of the matter is, these annual vaccinations are just big consistent income for most veterinary practices. Actually, vaccines just cost little for vets but whenever they sell it to the client, it would cost much. In addition to that, an additional vet fee is given for administering the shot.
Annual vaccines can create big money for vets. To note 'yearly vaccines', so meaning the clients would keep on coming on a regular basis for their pets to be given the annual shot. And that would just mean a regular means of income for the veterinary practice.
Try to look closely; most vets are always changing their opinions when it comes to the kind of vaccine and the method of administering it. This is mainly due to the fact that most vaccines cause certain diseases, and the more a pet is diagnosed or administered with it regularly, the more he becomes prone to certain types of ailments, which is ironically why vaccines are made for.
Now here's a lesson, a vaccine is made to treat and fight back those bad bacteria that may cause certain infections inside the body. But the improper administration of which may just cause your pet's life live lesser and more painful. It is always recommended to ask your vets on what's best for your pets. But as responsible pet owners, it is also our duty to keep them away from harm. A little research on pet vaccines and on how to vaccinate your pets properly would help. After all, you are the owner and you have the right to complain if issues of improper administration may occur.
To learn more about how to vaccinate your pets and the different types of discount pet meds for your dogs, cats, horse, etc., and how to get discount and cheap pet medications, make sure to visit http://www.callpetmeds.com where you will find everything on getting quality yet affordable pet medications as well as tips on how to take care of your pets like the experts.
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Pet Poison & Control Hotline Emergency #'s
Print Out this Pet Poison Control Hotline List and Post Near Your Telephone! When a suspected accidental Pet Poisoning occurs, seconds can mean the difference! You now have one convenient source for multiple options should a pet poison emergency occur. Print this list out and tape it inside one of your kitchen cabinets, or keep it near your telephone. Make sure all responsible family members know where it is. Every pet owner should be prepared, and currently it could take a long period of time to research this information on the internet from individual websites. When an emergency occurs, time is critical! This list saves you that precious time.
Your home may be filled with guests and holiday festivities. You may be washing the floor and turn to answer the phone. You might accidentally drop a prescription pill, or drop something by mistake without even knowing that something bad is about to happen. No matter how hard we all try to keep our pets safe, we need to be prepared should something go wrong.
As a rule of thumb, anything that you would not want to drink or eat is probably not good for your pet. Animals usually weigh a lot less, so a much smaller amount of poison could become a problem. In addition to the obvious such as cleaning supplies, insecticides, garden chemicals, paints, and medicines, even some plant leaves can prove dangerous. When possible, your pet should only eat or drink products labeled for their specific dietary needs. If in doubt, do not allow your pet to eat or drink anything without further research, or approval by your vet!
This list has been provided as a courtesy to all pet owners. The list provides options in an emergency for those without credit cards, or local emergency poison control centers for animals. It offers peace of mind to you, the pet parent! It also helps to stay focused and provide the necessary information as needed.
ASPCA - 1 888 426 4435 - Cost $55 billed to credit card - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year
ASPCA - 1 900 443 0000 - Cost $55 billed directly to your telephone account - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year
Angell Poison Control Hotline - 1 877 2 ANGELL - Cost $55 billed to credit card - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 785 532 5679 - FREE SERVICE - available 24 hours a day / may take a few minutes to page the veterinary toxicologist on call at that time
Animal Poison Hotline - 1 888 232 8870 - Cost $35 billed to credit card - available 24/7 - provided by North Shore Animal League & PROSAR International Animal Poison Center
Pet Poison Helpline - 1 800 213 6680 - Cost $35 billed to your credit card
National Animal Poison Control Center - 1 800 548 2423 - Cost billed to credit card - request current pricing
National Animal Poison Control Center - 1 900 680 0000 - Cost billed to callers telephone - request current pricing
Tuft University School of Veterinary Medicine - 508 839 5395
Please find the name, address and telephone of the nearest Pet Emergency Clinic in your area and write it in below for future reference.
Name of Emergency
Clinic _______________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________
Directions, hours, etc. _________________________________________________________________
In the Event of an Emergency, be Prepared to give the following information:
Your name, address and telephone number
Any information regarding the exposure (ie; the amount of poisonous product, the amount of times since the exposure to the poison, etc.)
The species of animal, breed, age, sex, weight and whether or not more than one animal is involved
The name of the poison or type of poison that the animal was exposed to, if you know (provide as much information as possible)
What problems or symptoms that your animal or animals are experiencing
This information has been prepared as a courtesy to pet owners. All information such as phone numbers, costs or policies could change, but the goal has been to present multiple options to protect your pets in a quick and accessible format. Please read and print this information and place it in a location that is easily found should an emergency occur. Please pass this information along to every pet owner that you know, and ask them to do the same.
You love your pets - please protect their health and safety! For More Free Info on Pets, as well as many niche pet products, visit our website Rabbit Hutch USA Hop On In!
Bill VS is the owner of a great eBay Store, Rabbit Hutch USA. Rabbit Hutch USA features great FREE Info on on Rabbits and other animals, as well as a nice assortment of rabbit hutches and niche products for dogs and other pets. The prices are extremely reasonable, shipping charges are low and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. As we say at our store, "Grab a Carrot and Hop On In!"
http://www.rabbithutchusa.com
rabbithutchusa@aol.com
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Your home may be filled with guests and holiday festivities. You may be washing the floor and turn to answer the phone. You might accidentally drop a prescription pill, or drop something by mistake without even knowing that something bad is about to happen. No matter how hard we all try to keep our pets safe, we need to be prepared should something go wrong.
As a rule of thumb, anything that you would not want to drink or eat is probably not good for your pet. Animals usually weigh a lot less, so a much smaller amount of poison could become a problem. In addition to the obvious such as cleaning supplies, insecticides, garden chemicals, paints, and medicines, even some plant leaves can prove dangerous. When possible, your pet should only eat or drink products labeled for their specific dietary needs. If in doubt, do not allow your pet to eat or drink anything without further research, or approval by your vet!
This list has been provided as a courtesy to all pet owners. The list provides options in an emergency for those without credit cards, or local emergency poison control centers for animals. It offers peace of mind to you, the pet parent! It also helps to stay focused and provide the necessary information as needed.
ASPCA - 1 888 426 4435 - Cost $55 billed to credit card - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year
ASPCA - 1 900 443 0000 - Cost $55 billed directly to your telephone account - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year
Angell Poison Control Hotline - 1 877 2 ANGELL - Cost $55 billed to credit card - available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 785 532 5679 - FREE SERVICE - available 24 hours a day / may take a few minutes to page the veterinary toxicologist on call at that time
Animal Poison Hotline - 1 888 232 8870 - Cost $35 billed to credit card - available 24/7 - provided by North Shore Animal League & PROSAR International Animal Poison Center
Pet Poison Helpline - 1 800 213 6680 - Cost $35 billed to your credit card
National Animal Poison Control Center - 1 800 548 2423 - Cost billed to credit card - request current pricing
National Animal Poison Control Center - 1 900 680 0000 - Cost billed to callers telephone - request current pricing
Tuft University School of Veterinary Medicine - 508 839 5395
Please find the name, address and telephone of the nearest Pet Emergency Clinic in your area and write it in below for future reference.
Name of Emergency
Clinic _______________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________
Directions, hours, etc. _________________________________________________________________
In the Event of an Emergency, be Prepared to give the following information:
Your name, address and telephone number
Any information regarding the exposure (ie; the amount of poisonous product, the amount of times since the exposure to the poison, etc.)
The species of animal, breed, age, sex, weight and whether or not more than one animal is involved
The name of the poison or type of poison that the animal was exposed to, if you know (provide as much information as possible)
What problems or symptoms that your animal or animals are experiencing
This information has been prepared as a courtesy to pet owners. All information such as phone numbers, costs or policies could change, but the goal has been to present multiple options to protect your pets in a quick and accessible format. Please read and print this information and place it in a location that is easily found should an emergency occur. Please pass this information along to every pet owner that you know, and ask them to do the same.
You love your pets - please protect their health and safety! For More Free Info on Pets, as well as many niche pet products, visit our website Rabbit Hutch USA Hop On In!
Bill VS is the owner of a great eBay Store, Rabbit Hutch USA. Rabbit Hutch USA features great FREE Info on on Rabbits and other animals, as well as a nice assortment of rabbit hutches and niche products for dogs and other pets. The prices are extremely reasonable, shipping charges are low and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. As we say at our store, "Grab a Carrot and Hop On In!"
http://www.rabbithutchusa.com
rabbithutchusa@aol.com
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How to Choose Nutritious Pet Food
It is difficult to decide what to feed our pets, especially after all the recalls that emptied the shelves of over 100 brands of pet food. Who do we trust now? The contamination was a product used in making plastics and fertilizers, called melamine. This was inadvertently ground up and processed into the wheat gluten used in pet food. This poisoned food caused kidney failure and death in thousands of pets.
Recalls and poisonings aside, there are plenty of other reasons to be aware of what's in your animal's food. Obviously a healthy diet makes for a healthy pet, keeping his coat, teeth and digestive system running smoothly. Also, you pay for what you get. Foods with a lot of fillers are cheaper but less nutritious. Just as with human food, good ingredients will go a long way toward giving your pet a long, healthy life.
Learning to read the commercial pet food labels will help in deciding which one you want to feed you pet. The most important parts of the label are the nutritional adequacy statement and ingredients list. The former tells you whether a food is suitable as the sole nourishment for a healthy pet. The label will specify that the product "provides a complete and balanced nutrition."
A well formulated cat or dog food will list chicken, beef, lamb, poultry, or fish meal first.
Cats are carnivores and dogs are omnivores, so both need their meat. Bone meal and other meat by-products are poorer sources of protein. Soy, rice, oats, yeast, wheat, corn, and other fillers provide protein but aren't as digestible, so look for foods that list these lower in the ingredients.
Manufacturers sometimes try to mask the amount of fillers in pet foods by breaking them into components. For example, corn may be listed as cornmeal, corn gluten and ground corn. If all three were grouped together, corn would appear much higher in the ingredients. At the end of the list you'll find preservative. Ethoxyquin is one of the most controversial, because it may affect a dog's liver. Look for foods preserved with Vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) or Vitamin E (listed as tocopherol) instead.
A better alternative is to buy organic pet food. An organic pet food marked 95% organic meets the same guidelines as organic food produced for humans. The food won't contain pesticides or antibiotics, and it's preserved with natural substances like Vitamins C and E. As with any food, the organic option will be more expensive, but it's healthier for your pet, and the way it is produced is definitely better for the environment.
The best choice by far is making your own pet food so you know exactly what you're feeding your animal. Ensure you're preparing nutritionally balanced food, or your pet may suffer from malnutrition. You must consult your veterinarian or a specialist in pet nutrition before you start making your own food at home.
If expense isn't an issue, then home made pet food is worth making, especially for the peace of mind in knowing exactly what your beloved pet is ingesting. While some pet owners feed their animals raw meat, you'll be hard-pressed to find a vet who thinks it's a good idea. There is always a chance that you or your pet could be exposed to E.coli or salmonella.
I am a strong advocate for feeding your pet healthy nutritious food which will extend their lives and increase their health. Find recipes and info at: http://recipes4gourmetdogs.com
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Recalls and poisonings aside, there are plenty of other reasons to be aware of what's in your animal's food. Obviously a healthy diet makes for a healthy pet, keeping his coat, teeth and digestive system running smoothly. Also, you pay for what you get. Foods with a lot of fillers are cheaper but less nutritious. Just as with human food, good ingredients will go a long way toward giving your pet a long, healthy life.
Learning to read the commercial pet food labels will help in deciding which one you want to feed you pet. The most important parts of the label are the nutritional adequacy statement and ingredients list. The former tells you whether a food is suitable as the sole nourishment for a healthy pet. The label will specify that the product "provides a complete and balanced nutrition."
A well formulated cat or dog food will list chicken, beef, lamb, poultry, or fish meal first.
Cats are carnivores and dogs are omnivores, so both need their meat. Bone meal and other meat by-products are poorer sources of protein. Soy, rice, oats, yeast, wheat, corn, and other fillers provide protein but aren't as digestible, so look for foods that list these lower in the ingredients.
Manufacturers sometimes try to mask the amount of fillers in pet foods by breaking them into components. For example, corn may be listed as cornmeal, corn gluten and ground corn. If all three were grouped together, corn would appear much higher in the ingredients. At the end of the list you'll find preservative. Ethoxyquin is one of the most controversial, because it may affect a dog's liver. Look for foods preserved with Vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) or Vitamin E (listed as tocopherol) instead.
A better alternative is to buy organic pet food. An organic pet food marked 95% organic meets the same guidelines as organic food produced for humans. The food won't contain pesticides or antibiotics, and it's preserved with natural substances like Vitamins C and E. As with any food, the organic option will be more expensive, but it's healthier for your pet, and the way it is produced is definitely better for the environment.
The best choice by far is making your own pet food so you know exactly what you're feeding your animal. Ensure you're preparing nutritionally balanced food, or your pet may suffer from malnutrition. You must consult your veterinarian or a specialist in pet nutrition before you start making your own food at home.
If expense isn't an issue, then home made pet food is worth making, especially for the peace of mind in knowing exactly what your beloved pet is ingesting. While some pet owners feed their animals raw meat, you'll be hard-pressed to find a vet who thinks it's a good idea. There is always a chance that you or your pet could be exposed to E.coli or salmonella.
I am a strong advocate for feeding your pet healthy nutritious food which will extend their lives and increase their health. Find recipes and info at: http://recipes4gourmetdogs.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jane_Dinunzio
Where do Turtles Live? Do you Know?
Though the question, "Where do turtles live?" may seem simple, the answer is quite broad. Turtles live just about everywhere. Depending upon their species, turtles can be found living in a number of habitats.
Where You will Find Sea Turtles - As the name implies, you will find sea turtles living in most of the oceans of the world. The only place you won't find them is Antarctica. Most sea turtles enjoy the warm, balmy waters of the tropics, but the leatherback sea turtle will roam in colder waters in search of food. All of the sea turtles head for land when it is time to lay their eggs. They will dig a hole in the sand where they deposit their eggs and immediately after covering them up, head back out to sea.
Not much is known about sea turtle habits, but researchers are learning more everyday about these wild creatures that are in so much danger of extinction.
Aquatic Turtle Habitat - Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles can be found in a wide variety of habitats. Some live in ponds, streams, marshes or swamps. They eat a variety of foods such as fish, plants, mollusks and insects. Some turtles, like the mud turtles, like to burrow in the mud at the bottom of the water source. They can be found in all manner of clean, clear water. They are happiest in a habitat that is chockfull of vegetation and small vertebrates for them to feast upon. You will often see an aquatic turtle at a local lake or pond basking contentedly in the sun on a comfortable rock.
If you intend to purchase an aquatic or semi-aquatic turtle as a pet, you need to do plenty of research so that you may recreate a habitat that will keep your turtle healthy and happy
Land Turtle Habitat - Land turtles can be found in a variety of habitats. Some prefer desert conditions, while others prefer cool mountainous regions. Others will live in pastures and woodlands while others prefer hot and humid habitats. Many land turtles can boast excellent climbing skills and almost all of them love to bask in the sun. Turtles that prefer solid ground to water habitats can be found wherever their food supply takes them.
Keeping a Turtle as a Pet - Many children's first pet is a turtle. They are fairly inexpensive to keep and live a long life when cared for properly. Providing the right type of habitat for your turtle is one of the most important aspects of successful turtle care. Doing the proper research on the type of turtle you have will afford you much information about the correct diet and living conditions to optimize their captive life. If you are unsure about the right turtle for your household, keep in mind that some turtles live exclusively on land while others will prefer a habitat that allows them to swim freely. Not all turtles spend all of their time beneath the surface, but if they are aquatic or semi-aquatic you will have to ensure they have access to clean, clear water at all times.
For great turtle care advice, turtle food recommendation or turtle health issues visit us at ..... http://www.petturtlecare.net/
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Where You will Find Sea Turtles - As the name implies, you will find sea turtles living in most of the oceans of the world. The only place you won't find them is Antarctica. Most sea turtles enjoy the warm, balmy waters of the tropics, but the leatherback sea turtle will roam in colder waters in search of food. All of the sea turtles head for land when it is time to lay their eggs. They will dig a hole in the sand where they deposit their eggs and immediately after covering them up, head back out to sea.
Not much is known about sea turtle habits, but researchers are learning more everyday about these wild creatures that are in so much danger of extinction.
Aquatic Turtle Habitat - Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles can be found in a wide variety of habitats. Some live in ponds, streams, marshes or swamps. They eat a variety of foods such as fish, plants, mollusks and insects. Some turtles, like the mud turtles, like to burrow in the mud at the bottom of the water source. They can be found in all manner of clean, clear water. They are happiest in a habitat that is chockfull of vegetation and small vertebrates for them to feast upon. You will often see an aquatic turtle at a local lake or pond basking contentedly in the sun on a comfortable rock.
If you intend to purchase an aquatic or semi-aquatic turtle as a pet, you need to do plenty of research so that you may recreate a habitat that will keep your turtle healthy and happy
Land Turtle Habitat - Land turtles can be found in a variety of habitats. Some prefer desert conditions, while others prefer cool mountainous regions. Others will live in pastures and woodlands while others prefer hot and humid habitats. Many land turtles can boast excellent climbing skills and almost all of them love to bask in the sun. Turtles that prefer solid ground to water habitats can be found wherever their food supply takes them.
Keeping a Turtle as a Pet - Many children's first pet is a turtle. They are fairly inexpensive to keep and live a long life when cared for properly. Providing the right type of habitat for your turtle is one of the most important aspects of successful turtle care. Doing the proper research on the type of turtle you have will afford you much information about the correct diet and living conditions to optimize their captive life. If you are unsure about the right turtle for your household, keep in mind that some turtles live exclusively on land while others will prefer a habitat that allows them to swim freely. Not all turtles spend all of their time beneath the surface, but if they are aquatic or semi-aquatic you will have to ensure they have access to clean, clear water at all times.
For great turtle care advice, turtle food recommendation or turtle health issues visit us at ..... http://www.petturtlecare.net/
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Using Herbal Remedies to Deworm your Dog
The digestive system of animals, much like with humans, is host to a wide variety of intestinal flora that play a vital role in the process of digestion. Generally, beneficial microorganisms coexist in larger numbers than pathogenic agents but this balance can be disrupted, particularly when the immune defenses of pets are compromised.
Cats and dogs are likewise vulnerable to bacterial or fungal parasites, where unsanitary living conditions and contaminated food or water become the stimulus to infections. Veterinary dewormers have always been the prescribed treatment. But in the age of holistic pet healthcare, herbal remedies are now increasingly looked upon as a healthier alternative.
The article will provide a rundown of the herbal remedies and herbal supplements a pet owner can administer to subdue parasitic infections in the gut of a pet canine or feline.
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthum). The name says it all and Wormwood is in fact a tried and tested component of many medicinal formulas intended to deworm animals. The bio-active compounds at work in the herb's extracts convey a collective antimicrobial, antihelminitic and antiseptic action that eradicate parasitic worms in the gut, including pinworm and roundworm, and consequently flush them out of the system.To further support the digestive process, Wormwood helps sustain healthy levels of gastrointestinal juices and stimulates metabolism. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that effectively promote immune system health.
Rue (Ruta Graveolens). In traditional practice, infusions of the herb have been administered to cleanse the body from parasites. As digestive tonic, Rue stimulates healthy appetites and promotes routine digestion. It also exudes antispasmodic properties that relieve symptoms of stomach troubles, bowel cramps and gastrointestinal spasms. These medicinal benefits have been scientifically affirmed and its compounds applied in many health supplements.
Cloves (Eugenia Caryophyllata). This is another great herb purported to support the less complex digestive systems of pets. The herb detoxifies the body and in the process eliminates harmful organisms and substances. In medicine, Cloves is used to treat indigestion, diarrhea and ringworm infections. Meanwhile in the manufacture of herbal formulas, Clove is integrated to reduce bitterness and soothe digestive muscles as well.
Pet Herbal Supplements. Standardized herbal supplements such as PetAlive Parasite Dr serve as the holistic counterpart of veterinary dewormers. These herbal products are formulated from the therapeutic compounds of the mentioned herbs and designed to support digestive healing--particularly promoting the health of the digestive organs and detoxifying the blood from infectious parasites.
Sustain your pet's health with nutritious diets, through regular exercise and holistic treatments whenever diseases arise. For an all-in-one holistic digestive relief from parasitic infestations in pets, trust standardized herbal supplements to do the dirty work for you!
Bruce Maul is a partner in Gold Flax Seed, Inc. which provides only top quality Flax Seed, Herbal Remedies and other health related products. Learn more about Herbal Remedies by visiting http://www.myherbalremedystore.com
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Cats and dogs are likewise vulnerable to bacterial or fungal parasites, where unsanitary living conditions and contaminated food or water become the stimulus to infections. Veterinary dewormers have always been the prescribed treatment. But in the age of holistic pet healthcare, herbal remedies are now increasingly looked upon as a healthier alternative.
The article will provide a rundown of the herbal remedies and herbal supplements a pet owner can administer to subdue parasitic infections in the gut of a pet canine or feline.
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthum). The name says it all and Wormwood is in fact a tried and tested component of many medicinal formulas intended to deworm animals. The bio-active compounds at work in the herb's extracts convey a collective antimicrobial, antihelminitic and antiseptic action that eradicate parasitic worms in the gut, including pinworm and roundworm, and consequently flush them out of the system.To further support the digestive process, Wormwood helps sustain healthy levels of gastrointestinal juices and stimulates metabolism. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that effectively promote immune system health.
Rue (Ruta Graveolens). In traditional practice, infusions of the herb have been administered to cleanse the body from parasites. As digestive tonic, Rue stimulates healthy appetites and promotes routine digestion. It also exudes antispasmodic properties that relieve symptoms of stomach troubles, bowel cramps and gastrointestinal spasms. These medicinal benefits have been scientifically affirmed and its compounds applied in many health supplements.
Cloves (Eugenia Caryophyllata). This is another great herb purported to support the less complex digestive systems of pets. The herb detoxifies the body and in the process eliminates harmful organisms and substances. In medicine, Cloves is used to treat indigestion, diarrhea and ringworm infections. Meanwhile in the manufacture of herbal formulas, Clove is integrated to reduce bitterness and soothe digestive muscles as well.
Pet Herbal Supplements. Standardized herbal supplements such as PetAlive Parasite Dr serve as the holistic counterpart of veterinary dewormers. These herbal products are formulated from the therapeutic compounds of the mentioned herbs and designed to support digestive healing--particularly promoting the health of the digestive organs and detoxifying the blood from infectious parasites.
Sustain your pet's health with nutritious diets, through regular exercise and holistic treatments whenever diseases arise. For an all-in-one holistic digestive relief from parasitic infestations in pets, trust standardized herbal supplements to do the dirty work for you!
Bruce Maul is a partner in Gold Flax Seed, Inc. which provides only top quality Flax Seed, Herbal Remedies and other health related products. Learn more about Herbal Remedies by visiting http://www.myherbalremedystore.com
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Conventional & Alternative Treatments for Ear Infections
Veterinary Medicine. Diagnosis and treatment methods pursued for pet ear infections may vary based on the factors triggering its manifest or the extent of damage to surrounding tissues. In the practice of veterinary medicine, typical tests conducted leading to diagnosis involves smearing a sample from the pet's ear to determine the type of irritant promoting such an infection.
For pet ear infections triggered by bacteria, veterinary antibiotics are the conventional treatments. Nonetheless, the likelihood of bacterial resistance still prevail and in fact, ear mites (likewise regarded as ear pathogens) are immune to medications such as pyrethins and thiabendazole. If you do not wish to compromise pet ear health to the risks of pathogen resistance--each time a dose of veterinary medicine is administered, know that there are mild and safe but nevertheless potent pet herbal remedies you can use.
Alternative Medicine. The foregoing paragraphs will enumerate a few herbal remedies and supplements you can administer on your pet as alternative treatment. Given their potent medicinal compounds, the following herbs will work to subdue pathogen build-up and aggregately restore unfailing pet ear health.
Marigold (Calendula officinalis). The bio-active, flavonoid compounds of this popular herbal remedy exude antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that are deemed effective in easing out irritated ear canals and consequently healing the infected ear.
Tea Tree Oil. Just like the Marigold, this medicinal oil derived from the therapeutic extracts of the Melaleuca Tree is regarded as an effective antiseptic. Tea Tree Oil may be known powerful in the extermination of foreign irritants and yet it has been observed to be mild enough to induce any severe side effect, as any other veterinary ear treatment would.
Mullein. This is another herbal remedy recognized effective in the treatment of pet ear disorders. Containing flavonoids, Mullein manifests anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that not only relieve irritation but likewise support the functions of the nervous system.
Rosemary. The herb Rosemary promotes circulatory and nervous system health, which are determining factors in the hearing ability of pets.
Herbal Supplements. Standardized pet herbal supplements can also be used as a cheaper and yet effective treatment for pet ear infections. Pet herbal supplements such as Pet Alive Ear Dr are formulated from the antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory compounds of known herbs, and designed to work out a remarkable healing action on your pet's infected ear. There is no quick fix to pet ear disorders and veterinary medicine will always put forth side-effects in its administration, but trust herbal remedies to provide an affordable and yet sustainable solution to pet ear infections. Top that with proper hygiene, a balanced diet, regular exercise and a strong immune system-now this becomes the best preventative to stubborn pet ear infections!
Bruce Maul is a partner in Gold Flax Seed, Inc. which provides only top quality Flax Seed, Herbal Remedies and other health related products. Learn more about Herbal Remedies by visiting http://www.myherbalremedystore.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bruce_Maul
For pet ear infections triggered by bacteria, veterinary antibiotics are the conventional treatments. Nonetheless, the likelihood of bacterial resistance still prevail and in fact, ear mites (likewise regarded as ear pathogens) are immune to medications such as pyrethins and thiabendazole. If you do not wish to compromise pet ear health to the risks of pathogen resistance--each time a dose of veterinary medicine is administered, know that there are mild and safe but nevertheless potent pet herbal remedies you can use.
Alternative Medicine. The foregoing paragraphs will enumerate a few herbal remedies and supplements you can administer on your pet as alternative treatment. Given their potent medicinal compounds, the following herbs will work to subdue pathogen build-up and aggregately restore unfailing pet ear health.
Marigold (Calendula officinalis). The bio-active, flavonoid compounds of this popular herbal remedy exude antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that are deemed effective in easing out irritated ear canals and consequently healing the infected ear.
Tea Tree Oil. Just like the Marigold, this medicinal oil derived from the therapeutic extracts of the Melaleuca Tree is regarded as an effective antiseptic. Tea Tree Oil may be known powerful in the extermination of foreign irritants and yet it has been observed to be mild enough to induce any severe side effect, as any other veterinary ear treatment would.
Mullein. This is another herbal remedy recognized effective in the treatment of pet ear disorders. Containing flavonoids, Mullein manifests anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that not only relieve irritation but likewise support the functions of the nervous system.
Rosemary. The herb Rosemary promotes circulatory and nervous system health, which are determining factors in the hearing ability of pets.
Herbal Supplements. Standardized pet herbal supplements can also be used as a cheaper and yet effective treatment for pet ear infections. Pet herbal supplements such as Pet Alive Ear Dr are formulated from the antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory compounds of known herbs, and designed to work out a remarkable healing action on your pet's infected ear. There is no quick fix to pet ear disorders and veterinary medicine will always put forth side-effects in its administration, but trust herbal remedies to provide an affordable and yet sustainable solution to pet ear infections. Top that with proper hygiene, a balanced diet, regular exercise and a strong immune system-now this becomes the best preventative to stubborn pet ear infections!
Bruce Maul is a partner in Gold Flax Seed, Inc. which provides only top quality Flax Seed, Herbal Remedies and other health related products. Learn more about Herbal Remedies by visiting http://www.myherbalremedystore.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bruce_Maul
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