Animal Welfare http://laymansmedico.com Taking care of Animals Tue, 24 May 2011 15:38:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en Man’s Best Friend - Tracker Maxima http://laymansmedico.com/mans-best-friend-tracker-maxima/548/ http://laymansmedico.com/mans-best-friend-tracker-maxima/548/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:27:50 +0000 admin http://laymansmedico.com/mans-best-friend-tracker-maxima/548/ There’s a group of guys that I get together with about once a month to go hunting. At first we were just focused on the hunt and everyone kept track of their own dog, but as the years have passed the tone of our trips have changed. As we’ve become really good friends over the years, these trips are as much social as they are sport. That’s why we decided to simplify the task of tracking the dogs. With the Tracker Maxima we can track all of the dogs up to 12 miles away with one receiver. By taking the work out of tracking our dogs, we now have plenty of time to socialize and, oh yea, hunt.

]]> http://laymansmedico.com/mans-best-friend-tracker-maxima/548/feed/ DT Systems Electronic Collars Have Been Around For Long http://laymansmedico.com/dt-systems-electronic-collars-have-been-around-for-long/547/ http://laymansmedico.com/dt-systems-electronic-collars-have-been-around-for-long/547/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:55:57 +0000 admin http://laymansmedico.com/dt-systems-electronic-collars-have-been-around-for-long/547/ There are several indicators of a good brand and one is longevity. When a brand has been around for quite some time, you can be sure that it is because they have been delivering quality products at reasonable prices. Such is the case of DT Systems electronic collars which have been around for more than two decades now. In this day and age of instant gratification, to be able to compete with newer, sleeker companies can only mean that the company’s product speaks for itself and such is the case of DT systems electronic collars. DT systems electronic collars is the second oldest in the industry and in the world, making it one of the most trusted brands of pet owners.

]]> http://laymansmedico.com/dt-systems-electronic-collars-have-been-around-for-long/547/feed/ Hunting Dogs for my Boyfriend http://laymansmedico.com/hunting-dogs-for-my-boyfriend/539/ http://laymansmedico.com/hunting-dogs-for-my-boyfriend/539/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:09:04 +0000 admin http://laymansmedico.com/hunting-dogs-for-my-boyfriend/539/ My boyfriend loves to do range shooting and lately he has taken to discussing hunting with his buddies on the weekends. I try to support his hobbies and even participate in some but this is I think one which I will pass on. Instead I am thinking of giving him some gun dogs as a startup gift. I am sure that his game will benefit greatly from hunting dogs because these dogs can assist him in his hunting activities. Hunting dogs are trained to hunt and are very disciplined. Hunting dogs have different variations, too but fortunately for me, a lot of information about hunting dogs can be found online. Now I just need to sift through the many internet hits that I found.

]]> http://laymansmedico.com/hunting-dogs-for-my-boyfriend/539/feed/ How To Prevent Leg Cramps The Safe And Natural Way http://laymansmedico.com/how-to-prevent-leg-cramps-the-safe-and-natural-way/538/ http://laymansmedico.com/how-to-prevent-leg-cramps-the-safe-and-natural-way/538/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:37:54 +0000 admin http://laymansmedico.com/how-to-prevent-leg-cramps-the-safe-and-natural-way/538/ Most people today are going for new fad diets, always eating eat-and-run foods like those that you can buy from fast-food restaurants and they would ignore the importance of eating more of vegetables and fruits. That’s why, some of them are having problems with their health and one of them is constant leg cramps. Leg cramps is a reminder or a symptom that you lack magnesium. This mineral is very important in keeping the heart healthy, keeping the bones strong and can help the body in absorbing other minerals like calcium and potassium. If you have leg cramps, you can do two things like finding a natural remedy and to prevent leg cramps, you have to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.

]]> http://laymansmedico.com/how-to-prevent-leg-cramps-the-safe-and-natural-way/538/feed/ Other Uses of Hunting Dog Supplies http://laymansmedico.com/other-uses-of-hunting-dog-supplies/537/ http://laymansmedico.com/other-uses-of-hunting-dog-supplies/537/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:26:06 +0000 admin http://laymansmedico.com/other-uses-of-hunting-dog-supplies/537/ Hunting dog supplies are there to assist hunting enthusiasts in their game, and literally every need that may come up has been thought of and taken care of. But these hunting dog supplies are very useful, not just for hunting activities, but for pet-training in general. For example, a dog whistle is considered to be one of the many hunting dog supplies but you can actually use this dog whistle even with your house pets. It is a tool for disciplining your pets and its use is not limited to hunting activities only. You might be surprised at what you can do with these hunting dog supplies so do not be intimidated and think that these supplies are only for those who hunt.

]]> http://laymansmedico.com/other-uses-of-hunting-dog-supplies/537/feed/ Read This BoilX Review To Know The Best Product For Getting Rid of Boils http://laymansmedico.com/read-this-boilx-review-to-know-the-best-product-for-getting-rid-of-boils/536/ http://laymansmedico.com/read-this-boilx-review-to-know-the-best-product-for-getting-rid-of-boils/536/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:23:33 +0000 admin http://laymansmedico.com/read-this-boilx-review-to-know-the-best-product-for-getting-rid-of-boils/536/ One of my friends started complaining about boils in his buttocks and there are two of them. It’s really funny to know that he has this boils on his rear ends and it’s even funnier that he can’t be able to sit down comfortably. We laughed at him and made some jokes on him. But we know and we are concerned about this, too. After all, he is our friend, our boils-friend, that is. Anyway, as I was scanning through these web pages on the Net, I happen to read this BoilX review from out of the blue. I immediately shared this to him and without any hesitation, got himself to read it, too, and before we know it, he had actually ordered BoilX online. That was a few months back and we were really amazed by the positive results of BoilX.

]]> http://laymansmedico.com/read-this-boilx-review-to-know-the-best-product-for-getting-rid-of-boils/536/feed/ Three Ways to Save Millions of Pet Lives http://laymansmedico.com/three-ways-to-save-millions-of-pet-lives/529/ http://laymansmedico.com/three-ways-to-save-millions-of-pet-lives/529/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:55:20 +0000 blogboss http://laymansmedico.com/?p=529

Three Ways to Save Millions of Pet Lives

Author: James Larkin

Every year millions of cats and dogs are put to sleep – about 5 million a year in the USA alone or 10 every minute.

There’s nothing wrong with the animals. They are perfectly healthy and fit and the animal societies, shelters and pounds have given them their health shots. They are killed because nobody wants them .There’s no homes for them.

And that’s not counting other creatures that people no longer want like horses, ferrets, rats and birds.

But there are three ways you can stop this useless killing.

  1. Don’t buy a pet on impulse. They’re not toys. They’re living creatures like you and me. Buying pets as surprise presents can be a big mistake in the long term.

    Think carefully before you obtain a pet and do some research. Consider the commitment you are making and what things it will involve you in time wise and money wise.

  2. Have your pet desexed, male or female. This will save many innocent lives by reducing the population.

  3. Adopt a pet from an animal shelter or pound. This will save you money and save a life.

Desexing is particularly important. For example in Australia the Animal Welfare League is successfully progressing towards achieving zero euthanasia for cats and dogs through desexing.

For the past five years the AWL and vets have offered reduced desexing prices in an attempt to turn the tide of kittens and puppies arriving in the breeding season. Each year in Australia 200,000 healthy and sociable cats and dogs lose their lives simply because there are not enough homes for them.

Already there has been a reduction in the number of kittens euthanased.

Owners should note that a cat or dog does not have to have had a litter before it is desexed.

Desexing at two to four months is as safe as six months due to advances in anaesthetics and surgical procedures.

A kitten or pup desexed at two to four months recovers quicker with less healing time than an older animal.

Desexing does not make your pet fat – overfeeding and lack of exercise does.

Undesexed males are 50 per cent of unwanted pets and are more likely to get into fights.

Also it’s cheaper to register a desexed dog.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/three-ways-to-save-millions-of-pet-lives-1103002.html

About the Author:

James Larkin is a veteran journalist who has worked with newspapers in Britain,Europe, South-East Asia and Australia. British-born, he now lives in Australia. See his blog at http://pet-patter.blogspot.com and website http://www.pet-training-care.com


]]> http://laymansmedico.com/three-ways-to-save-millions-of-pet-lives/529/feed/ Good Reasons to Keep Your Cat Indoors http://laymansmedico.com/good-reasons-to-keep-your-cat-indoors/533/ http://laymansmedico.com/good-reasons-to-keep-your-cat-indoors/533/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 16:06:56 +0000 blogboss http://laymansmedico.com/?p=533

Good Reasons to Keep Your Cat Indoors

Author: Rebeca Rambal

For many cat owners, the choice of whether to keep their cat indoors or to let it roam free at least part of the time is difficult. Some cat lovers believe keeping your cat cooped up indoors all of the time amounts to cruelty. Other cat lovers argue that the dangers of allowing domesticated cats to run in the streets far outweighs any potential benefits for the cat. From the title of this piece, you can probably guess which side of the issue I’m going to side with. But I think it’s important for people to realize how dangerous things can be for cats on the streets.


The Disease Factor

Cats that spend even part of the time outside are at a significantly higher risk of catching one of the common feline diseases than those who live indoors. And don’t assume your cat is not at risk because he or she has been vaccinated. According to the Community Animal Welfare Society, most vaccines only provide up to 85% protection against these diseases so your cat is still a risk of becoming gravely ill.

Feline Leukemia is one of the most common diseases in cats and is transmitted through cat saliva, which means a stray cat that licks your roaming pet or a water source used by multiple cats can be a source of the disease. A second serious disease is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). This disease is transmitted through cat blood so if your pet becomes involved in a fight with another cat while roaming outdoors he could contract the disease. Unfortunately, FIV is fatal and no cure is available at this time.

The Human Element

While cats do run a serious risk of catching disease from other felines outdoors, that’s not the only risk they face. Not everyone in your community is going to appreciate the activity of these free-roaming cats. A neighbor fed up with the cat’s visits to their yard, might deliberately leave out poisoned cat food or other dangerous things for cats. In other cases, toxic chemicals, such as those in antifreeze, are located in places where cats like to end up and can result in their death.

Humans can also be cruel. Around Halloween every year, hundreds of black cats are killed around the country in pranks. Cats that roam the streets are a very likely target for this type of behavior, especially since most owners let them out for the night when pranksters are most often on the prowl. They can also be caught and sold to research facilities, or taken to a shelter, where they will be euthanized in as little as 2 days if you don’t know he is lost.

Other Risks

Besides disease and human cruelty, roaming cats have other reasons to be afraid. They are an easy victim for dogs and other predators, and traffic. Who knows how many pets can be found flattened on the pavement every night. Cats can also be killed by cars in other ways since they like to sleep under them.

Cats that run in the neighborhood are also much more likely to contribute to the out-of-control cat population. Unless you have spayed or neutered your free roaming feline, you are undoubtedly adding to the problem. Too many cats are already euthanized daily because they do not have a proper home.

In some cases, very cruel owners will have their cats de-clawed but still allow them to roam the streets at night. This leaves the cat defenseless in the face of an attack. Not only can the cat not fight back against predators or other cats, but he or she cannot even scale a tree or a fence for protection from the attackers or from other threats.

The bottom line is that letting your cat outside provides no real benefits – only very real risks – to your cat’s health and safety.

Don’t do it.

If you feel your cat is missing out, provide him with a good cat condo, if you lack the space you can always buy cheap Ikea shelves, glue on pieces of carpet that you can get as scrap at carpet places, and put them on the wall so your cat can climb up on the wall. They even look cool!

Give him or her a nice window seat to look out.

Teach them to walk on a leash. Yes they can be trained. They will initially feel confined by the harness, and their first attempts at walking on a leash might look uncomfortable and a waste of time, but with love and patience on your part, most cats will enjoy leash walking.

Build them an outdoor condo where they can come out and enjoy the sunshine if you have the space. You don’t have to spend a fortune.

Get them a mesh front carrier. Most are for dogs, but they can be used for cats as well. You can take them with you and go for walks, or get them a kitty stroller. You can get them at good prices online.

The point is, you can keep them safe and satisfied, and exercised, and they will never miss the great outdoors.

If you want to read more stories and find very useful information about your cats and dogs, please visit me at http://www.yourpetsuniverse.com

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/good-reasons-to-keep-your-cat-indoors-945047.html

About the Author:

Rebeca has been interested in animals and Feng Shui for many years and now she wants to share her knowledge of these subjects with people in a very light and personal way. Feng Shui has improved her life in many ways, and her cats and dogs, and the fish that came as a part of her passion for Feng Shui, are now a very important part of her, and she’s very happy to share her experiences with everybody.


]]> http://laymansmedico.com/good-reasons-to-keep-your-cat-indoors/533/feed/ The Best of the Best http://laymansmedico.com/the-best-of-the-best/501/ http://laymansmedico.com/the-best-of-the-best/501/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:48:43 +0000 blogboss http://laymansmedico.com/the-best-of-the-best/501/ Animal Welfare
Christine Layug asked:


Wanted to help those animals that were abandoned by their owners? Wanted to rescue those animals being mistreated or abused by their owners? Well there are a lot of animal charities out there that can provide you with services like that, and among the best animal charities is the ASPCA or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Animal charities argue for greater protection for non-human animals, particularly those used by human beings in laboratories or in entertainment, as well as domestic animals such as those used for food, labour, or as companions (pets).

When it comes to animal rescue, the best animal charities are the (ASPCA) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals best animal charities, the (RSPCA) Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals best animal charities, (SSPCA) Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals best animal charities, Dogs Trust best animal charities and the League Against Cruel Sports best animal charities.

When it comes to animal welfare, the best animal charities are the (IFAW) International Fund for Animal Welfare best animal charities, ALDF or the Animal Legal Defense Fund best animal charities, the (AWI) Animal Welfare Institute best animal charities, Born Free Foundation best animal charities, Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) best animal charities, Animal Protection Institute (API) best animal charities and The Blue Cross best animal charities.

When it comes to animal right, the best animal charities are the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) best animal charities, Humane Society best animal charities, Animal Chaplains best animal charities, People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals best animal charities, Humane Society of the United States best animal charities, Christian Vegetarian Association (CVA) best animal charities and Compassion In World Farming (CIWF) best animal charities.

There are a lot of animal charities around the world that promises on the protection of animal across the globe. So whenever you notice any abuse or abandoned pets around your neighborhood, just report this on the nearest animal charities around.



Arianna
]]> http://laymansmedico.com/the-best-of-the-best/501/feed/ Learn to Tame an Exotic Animal http://laymansmedico.com/learn-to-tame-an-exotic-animal/489/ http://laymansmedico.com/learn-to-tame-an-exotic-animal/489/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:06:45 +0000 blogboss http://laymansmedico.com/learn-to-tame-an-exotic-animal/489/ Animal Welfare
Judd Snell asked:


Two stuff may happen when educating an exotic pet. Either you, as the vendor, feels great when you do so, or you may be harmed when otherwise happens.

Many veterinarians are, in actuality, against charming treatment of exotic animals as pets. They consider that they are austerely intuitive not to become one and are, by lettering, unsafe. They have diseases with them and work not in synchrony with being beings. Their behaviors are also normally unpredictable which broaden makes refining awfully fractious. At time, even if they were tamed as babies, in the long run, they still end as stormy animals. These wait to be the beliefs of most experts yet exotic pet owners don’t seem to lessen in number. Many still do their best to tame their pets.

If you are already an exotic pet holder or are planning to be one, it would be shrewd to know the animal’s background. Ask the pet store owner when it was natural, where it came from, what it commonly eats, and effects like these. Ask if it came from the rough or if it was bred in detention. This nature of information will someway help you in identifying the best way of approaching your pet. Try to dig out as well if it has previously manifested a harmful behaviour. If there were already numerous instances of aggression in the older, then taking it home may not be a good idea. The conclusion here is that you have to be choosy at the very depart since such will be the creation of a long-stretch intricate relationship.

As presently as you have chosen the best one for you, the next challenge will be to tame it. Apparently, one good way of refining exotic animals is by exposing them more. Confinement in very small enclosures regularly triggers negative behaviors as it causes them stress. However, it isn’t advised to stir them immediately when they are still new to you as they necessary sometime to get using to their new environment. After which, you may instigate by stirring them little by little everyday. In this way, they will be conditioned that you will not hurt them and therefore forestall exhibiting aggressive behaviors.

There are still numerous other customs by which you can successfully tame exotic pets. Generally, it depends very on the type of pet that you have and its background. Expect that it will be a very a challenging charge that requires great caution. Identify what is most correct for your pet while guarding your own welfare.



Michael
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