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Training your cat for the outdoors

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:20:34 -0700

Your cat will love to go outdoors; the environment is excellentfor him and good way to get exercise and the energy that he willneed to use to settle for a while so that he may not be up allnight wanting to go out. The birdfeeder is a wonderful place for the cat to sit andwatch. Watch the birds as they bath and take position to drinkthe water. Oh and kitty is ready to attack. Make sure thebirdfeeder is clear and letting the cat, no cover but not leftopen to far from a tree for the bird to be able to get to incasethere is an attack. Make sure there is nothing near by that thecat can jump up on and get to the feeder. Your cat is a very good climber and fences are no exception foryour cat to climb. Those little paws know just what to do. Ifyou do have a fence, a good thing you may want to do is to put ahang over on the top of the fence to keep the cat from goingover the top. Cats are good high jumpers so you will want thetop to be inward tilt so that the cat cannot get a ho...

Invasive Weeds - What to do when Lawn Grasses Encroach on your Flower Bed.

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:07:35 -0700

An unpleasant situation that can arise in gardens is when the lawn grass starts to spread out and invade the neighboring planting beds. This issue is particularly pertinent to hot, dry climates, because usually, heat hardy perennial varieties such as Bermuda, Kikuya or Zosia are grown. These, unlike grasses grown from seed, spread aggressively by way of their under ground shoots known as rhizomes. Due to the massive network of roots, rhizomes and stolons shoots that spread above the ground removing the invading grass by hand, whether with a tool or not, is virtually impossible. You can spend all day digging out the offending grasses, only for them to return after a number of days. This is when unwanted plants, or weeds, become unmanageable. No one can expect the garden beds to be absolutely free of weeds, but on the other hand, the wise gardener will be looking to avoid weed infestations that get out of hand. With regard to the lawn growing where it should not, it's crucial to keep ...

3 Tips For Dealing With Dog Emergencies

Sun, 13 May 2012 01:39:11 -0700

Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog- or another dog - ever suffer a serious, life-threateninginjury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite ora bee sting? It's great to know your vet's phone number, butwhat if something happens during off hours? What if you don'tknow where the closest emergency animal clinic is located?Augh! Enough with the questions already, right? Any emergency isstressful and scary, and one involving that furry littlefour-legged member of your family is no exception. The toughestof owners can be instantly reduced to helpless balls of mush ifsomething's wrong with their dogs and they can't figure out whatto do.. Preparation is key.The key to getting through a veterinary emergency ispreparation. You may think you have that covered with a firstaid kit and having the phone number to your vet handy, but whatif there isn't enough time to move your dog? You need to bewell-versed in some of the more common animal e...

Making your life easier by reusing plastic shopping bags

Sat, 12 May 2012 02:35:24 -0700

Using plastic bags does not need to be a drag on the environment. In fact, just as more and more plastic bag manufacturers are finding ways to make their products more "green" - so too are end users beginning to pitch in by reusing their bags and reinventing their purpose in everyday life.The following represent a series of tips from environmentally conscious individuals who are on the front lines of the battle to save the planet ' and how they incorporate these helpful products in safe, constructive ways. Use plastic bags again on return trips to the grocery. Here's a tip that people around the country have already begun to adopt. When you get home from the grocery store, simply find a convenient location around the house to store your plastic grocery bags ' then bring them with you the next time you shop! Use the bags as packing or storage materials. Balled up plastic bags are a great way to provide extra cushioning in a package you need to send in the mail. And if you are storin...

Dog Health Emergencies

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:25:24 -0700

Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you knowwhat to do in a dog health emergency?Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps. In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think.. Approach the dog cautiously. The dog may become aggressivebecause of fear or pain. You can't help the dog if you're hurtyourself.Dog Emergency : Traffic Accident:. If possible, do not move the dog.. Call the nearest Humane Society or ASPCA office.. If the animal workers can't or won't come and you must movethe dog, slide a blanket under the animal. Lift the animal tosafety with the help of another person.. Check for a heartbeat and bleeding. Try to stop the excessiveloss of blood by holding a clean cloth or pad over the wound andsecuring it tightly with a makeshift bandage.. Take the dog to the nearest vet, calling ahead to preparethem for the emergency.Dog Heathcare Emergency : Burns. Immerse the burned body part in cold running water for aslong as possible.. I...