Pets Blog

Cat Vaccinations made simple

At our Scottsdale Arizona cat only animal hospital, The Scaredy Cat Hospital, (www.scaredycats.com) we tailor a vaccination program to each individual cat.  Unlike other hospitals, we do not vaccinate every cat with every vaccine available.

Many serious infectious diseases of cats can be controlled by vaccination.  With over 20 million pet cats in the U.S., your cat is quite likely to come in contact with an infectious disease at one time or another.  Even indoor cats can be exposed to viral diseases carried in the air, in dust, or on clothing.  Vaccination is inexpensive protection against costly treatment, or even the premature death of your cat!  Make sure your cat vet uses non adjuvanted vaccines to avoid Feline Fibrosarcoma skin cancer.

The “Core” vaccinations recommended by the American Association of Feline Practitioners are:

Feline Panleukopenia

Often called “cat distemper”, this is a highly contagious and often fatal disease in young cats.  It is easily transmitted from cat to cat.  Signs include depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Feline Respiratory Diseases include several different infectious Agents.

They are all highly contagious and are widespread.  High death rates occur in young cats and “old” cats.  Signs of these diseases include sneezing, fever, nasal discharges, runny nose, coughing, conjunctivitis (eyelid infections), mouth ulcers, and general depression.  These diseases include: Rhinotracheitis (aka Feline Herpes) virus, Calici Virus, Chlamydia and Mycoplasma.

At our hospital, we use only the intranasal form of the vaccine to avoid local injection reactions and adjuvant related skin cancer.

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Fishing rods are an important part of your fishing tackle for all kinds of sports fishing. What type of fishing you will commit to, should determine which qualities are necessary for your fishing tackle. There are other requirements for fishing tackle designed for salmon fishing than for a fishing tackle designed for deep-sea fishing. Whatever you are fishing for, a good quality fishing rod is extremely important.

Fishing rods designed for trout fishing should mainly allow you to cast far with light spinners and lures. To make it easy, we can compare a fishing rod with a bow and arrow. How far the arrow flies depends a lot on the elasticity in the bow. Fishing rods should therefore have good elasticity in order to enable long casting. Your rod should also give you the ability to cast accurately.

A rod which is too large and powerful will almost behave like an iron bar, while a light rod will lose a lot of casting properties when using too heavy lures. You are advised to use a fishing reel that is recommended for your rod. When going bait fishing it is a little different. You are not able to exploit the fishing rod in the same way. Therefore, you may want to use a rod that is slightly longer and slightly more powerful for this type of fishing.

Prices on fishing rods designed for trout fishing ranges from $ 30 – $ 1000. You will get an excellent rod for $ 100. Before buying your rod, decide for what kind of fishing it usually will be used. Most stores can give good advice, but be aware that these often want to sell you expensive fishing tackle.  Read more...

Like humans, dogs are creatures of habit. You will often find them sleeping in the same area, so it is important to choose the right dog bed to fit into your dog’s current habits.

There are three important factors to consider when selecting a dog bed:

1. Size- Your dog’s bed must be large enough and durable enough to match your dog’s breed but not so large that you waste money on unused bed space. Carefully measuring your dog will help you to find the right fit.

When your dog is standing up, measure from tip of nose to base of tail and also from floor to shoulders or head. Add 12 inches if you are planning on purchasing a mattress dog bed. This will give you an approximate width and length for a flat dog bed. Then again measure your dog in his favorite sleeping position. If he likes to stretch out when sleeping, measure his length. If he likes to curl up into a ball, measure his diameter. If planning on purchasing a nest and ball-type dog bed, measure the length of your dog while he is curled up, measuring from the top of his head to the point where his tail meets his hindquarters, and then add 7 to 9 inches.

The correct size dog bed will match or be slightly larger than your measurements. If your dog’s bed is too small, he may not be comfortable on it. If your dog is still growing, be sure to allow room for growth, and also allow room for movement, regardless of whether your dog is still growing or if he’s already at his adult size.  Read more...

Choosing The Best Dog For Your Kids Help Guide

For Guide:
http://thebestdogforkids.blogspot.com

Introduction:

Is there a best dog breed for children? How much should you pay? Is your family ready? Which dog should you get?

1000′s of Dogs Lose Their Home EVERY Day Because Famlies Don’t Know the Steps to Choosing the Right Dog for Their Family.

How Do You Avoid Heartbreak and Choose the Best Dog for Your Family?

Don’t Give In to The First Adorable Pair of Puppy Eyes – Or Your Kids Begging! Learn Which Dog Will Best Suit Your Family and Develop Life Long Memories for Your Children.

Your Kids Will Thank You!

From: Shannon Emmanuel

Date: Friday, 2:30 pm

Dear Parent Thinking of Buying a Puppy,

Are you thinking of giving your children the dog they’ve been begging for? Is it hard to tear yourself away from the adorable puppies in the pet store window? If you are looking for more information before deciding which dog to choose, or to help you decide if you should get a dog, you’ve made a smart decision.

The sad fact is that 4 out of 10 families will give up the dog they choose within the first year. This can be a terrible heartbreak for you and your family. While it may seem like an easy decision, how will you face your children if you make the WRONG choice? Choosing a dog with characteristics that compliment the personalities and lifestyle of your family will ensure a beautiful friendship and a long relationship with your dog.

“An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”

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Deciding to be a pet owner and caregiver is a big responsibility. Owning an indoor cat can bring years of enjoyable pleasure for you and your new companion friend. Although cats are seen as self-reliant, you as the owner will always have to be the diligent parent.

If you’ve never owned any pets before, you should get some pet education before bringing your new furry friend home.

Probably the best way to find out about caring for an indoor cat is to visit the homes of friends who have indoor cats. Your friends can be an excellent resource for what’s going to be required of you to care for a cat. Other resources are community cat clubs, veterinarians, animal shelters, books, tapes, videos, and the Internet.

Before you get your first cat, decide what your commitment to this relationship will be. How much devotion, cost, effort, and attention are you willing to provide to your new friend. Also consider what your personal preferences are for the new family addition. Are you looking for?

Kitten or Adult

Longhair or Shorthair

Male or Female

Breed (Persian, Burmese, etc)

Pedigree or Non-Pedigree

To many, a kitten is a cute, cuddly bundle of joy, just like a new born baby. But like a baby, you’ll need to watch over carefully to the health of the kitten as it grows to adulthood. An adult cat, on the other hand, is more capable of attending to its own personal care.

Hair

Cats shed hair, just like humans. Some breeds shed more hair than others. Cats are fastidious groomers. Be prepared and none too surprised when they vomit a hairball from time to time — completely natural with little cause for alarm. It’s a good practice to routinely brush your cat to collect the loose hair.  Read more...