Allergies to Dogs
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ardy_Livermore]Ardy Livermore
Many people have been schooled that there is nothing they can do to prevent or completely stop their allergic reactions to dogs. Not true, it takes time, understanding and some life style changes.
Lets discuss what an allergy is. An allergy is your body's reaction to a substance. The reaction may be watery eyes, running nose, hives, sneezing and many other uncomfortable conditions. Your body is trying to remove the substance that is irritating your immune system. Your body tries to remove these toxins by getting them outside the body. Examples: Watery eyes your system is trying to kick the substance out of your body. A stuffy nose is simply trying to isolate the particle by attacking it with extra reinforcements of antibodies. This is a very basic explanation but it gets the point across.
Now, what can you do to change the allergic reaction? First understanding what you are putting into your mouth and on your skin and how to remove toxins from your body is key. Water is very important. Water is what keeps your blood flowing and all your cells need it to do their job of keeping your body healthy. Water needs to be free of chemicals, toxins, bacteria and viruses for your body to heal itself. The purest water is steam distilled water. You can purchase it by the gallon in the grocery store. Reverse Osmosis would be a good second choice of water. Other filtering methods, well, tap water come with problems and do not help heal your body. Chlorine causes scarring of the arteries, Fluoride may cause thyroid issues. Charcoal filtering of water leaves bacteria, viruses and more but it is better than tap or well water. Your pets will be healthier if they drink pure water.
You need to build up the good flora in your intestines. The food you put in your mouth moves to your stomach. Your stomach breaks the food into very small particles so they can be adsorbed by your blood through your intestines. Your intestines need the flora to help break down the food and kick out the bad toxins that are in the food you eat. One of the best ways to build up the good flora is kefir. Kefir is 150 times more effective than yogurt. Kefir can be purchased at grocery stores in the refrigerated health food section. I feed it to my dogs before surgery, vaccinations and if any health issues arise. Kefir is a powerful food.
Understand that you may not be reacting to a non shedding dog but to what was put on the dog. Flea and tick shampoos are poisons. When you pet a dog that has a poison topically applied you are adsorbing it through your skin by petting the dog. Flea collars, monthly applied flea and tick products all cause allergy issues. Why do we use these products? Sometimes when choosing between two evils it is necessary to resolve the problem. That is why when I go to the vet, groomer or other places that may harbor fleas, ticks, mites...the list goes on. I use a puppy flea and tick shampoo before I go. This makes my dog a poor host for the creatures looking for a new home. But as soon as I return home I wash it off with Dove or Ivory Bar Soap. People who have allergies usually react to the toxins in the flea and tick shampoo but not to the Dove or Ivory Bar Soap. Think the liquid soap is fine? No! Compare the ingredients list and Google (search on the internet) the ingredients. You will be amazed at what is put in to common every day products we all use. You will learn to make healthier choices.
1. Understand what you're putting into and on your body.
2. Pure clean water removes toxins.
3. Kefir builds the good flora helping your cells stay healthy.
4. Identify the products that are poisons.
5. Use preventive measures.
Enjoy your new found knowledge. I wish a healthy life for you and your pet.
Minnesota breeder of bichons, shih tzus and poodles (toy, tiny and teacup). Use the grate/crate methods of kenneling instead of the traditional kenneling. See video on website... [http://www.ardyweb.com]http://www.ardyweb.com. Teach the alpha method of dog training and how to keep your pet healthy as naturally as possible. Author of Ardy's Professional Tips for Lapdogs.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
How to treat your dog right
How to Treat Your Dog Right
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gabriel_Stiller]Gabriel Stiller
If you are a dog owner you must already know that dogs are individuals just like human beings. Each of them has its own likes and dislikes and emotions. Some dogs like one brand of dog food while others may like a completely different brand.
If you are wondering what kind of dog treats your dog would enjoy, start by keeping in mind that your dog may not like the same treat as your neighbor or friend's dog. Dogs can be quite fussy about their choice of treats. The best way to figure out your dog's taste is to give him a treat and see his reaction. If your dog is wagging its tail or licking its lips, you can be sure that it likes the treat. On the other hand, if your dog dislikes the treat, he will leave it on the ground, sniff it and walk away.
Some dogs may even bark at you to show their dislike! If you have more than one dog this task gets even trickier as not all of them will like the same treats. You will need to stock up on different brands of dog treats. Store these in separate air-tight containers so you know which one is for which dog. Use clear, plastic containers and label each with your dog's name on it. This will also prevent your dogs from helping themselves to the treats whenever they feel like it.
You can even try making dog treats at home. Combine 1 lb. of raw liver that has been blended into a paste, an egg, a cup of flour, half cup of corn meal, a dash of oregano and a quarter teaspoon of brewers yeast. Bake this mixture at 350 deg. F for about 30 minutes. This recipe gives you chewy treats.
If your dog prefers crispy treats, just increase the baking time. You can store home-made treats in air-tight containers or even freeze them in zip lock freezer bags. Just thaw them before using. If you are making dog treats at home, just keep in mind that garlic and onions can be toxic for dogs so avoid using these ingredients. While making dog treats maintain a balance of protein, grains and vegetables. Don't feed your dog any kind of raw meat as they are prone to infections like salmonella just like us. Avoid using any kind of artificial sweeteners or flavoring agents.
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gabriel_Stiller]Gabriel Stiller
If you are a dog owner you must already know that dogs are individuals just like human beings. Each of them has its own likes and dislikes and emotions. Some dogs like one brand of dog food while others may like a completely different brand.
If you are wondering what kind of dog treats your dog would enjoy, start by keeping in mind that your dog may not like the same treat as your neighbor or friend's dog. Dogs can be quite fussy about their choice of treats. The best way to figure out your dog's taste is to give him a treat and see his reaction. If your dog is wagging its tail or licking its lips, you can be sure that it likes the treat. On the other hand, if your dog dislikes the treat, he will leave it on the ground, sniff it and walk away.
Some dogs may even bark at you to show their dislike! If you have more than one dog this task gets even trickier as not all of them will like the same treats. You will need to stock up on different brands of dog treats. Store these in separate air-tight containers so you know which one is for which dog. Use clear, plastic containers and label each with your dog's name on it. This will also prevent your dogs from helping themselves to the treats whenever they feel like it.
You can even try making dog treats at home. Combine 1 lb. of raw liver that has been blended into a paste, an egg, a cup of flour, half cup of corn meal, a dash of oregano and a quarter teaspoon of brewers yeast. Bake this mixture at 350 deg. F for about 30 minutes. This recipe gives you chewy treats.
If your dog prefers crispy treats, just increase the baking time. You can store home-made treats in air-tight containers or even freeze them in zip lock freezer bags. Just thaw them before using. If you are making dog treats at home, just keep in mind that garlic and onions can be toxic for dogs so avoid using these ingredients. While making dog treats maintain a balance of protein, grains and vegetables. Don't feed your dog any kind of raw meat as they are prone to infections like salmonella just like us. Avoid using any kind of artificial sweeteners or flavoring agents.
Gabriel enjoys providing articles on various interesting topics. Besides this topic, he also has a keen interest in other fields. Do check out his latest site at http://kitchenexhaustfans.info/ which covers reviews and product information on kitchen exhaust fans.
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Training a dog
Training a Dog to Heel
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Richard_Cross_Terris]Richard Cross Terris
An important command that you need to make sure your dog understands and can follow even in distracting situations is heel. This will allow you to keep your dog close to you so that it doesn't pull on the lead and also knows that you are in command and the leader.
Because you want your dog to know that you are the one leading it rather than the other way around whenever you say the command heel you should always make sure that the dog is slightly behind you. Training a dog to heel isn't a difficult task but you do need to make sure you devote some time to it in a wide range of different situations and location so that you know your dog will follow it no matter what is going on around it.
First of all you should try and find a collar that is good for training. You can buy collars that when the lead is relaxed will feel comfortable for the dog but when the lead is pulled on become uncomfortable for the dog to wear. This can be extremely useful when trying to train your dog to heel. Getting the right collar is vitally important if you are to get your dog trained in the quickest possible time.
You should start by trying to teach the dog how to heel in an environment that is free from distractions and that the dog is comfortable in. You can even start in your own home or garden should you wish because this will probably be the best place for the dog to learn. Once you have mastered the command in this area then you should move onto places that have more distractions.
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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Richard_Cross_Terris]Richard Cross Terris
An important command that you need to make sure your dog understands and can follow even in distracting situations is heel. This will allow you to keep your dog close to you so that it doesn't pull on the lead and also knows that you are in command and the leader.
Because you want your dog to know that you are the one leading it rather than the other way around whenever you say the command heel you should always make sure that the dog is slightly behind you. Training a dog to heel isn't a difficult task but you do need to make sure you devote some time to it in a wide range of different situations and location so that you know your dog will follow it no matter what is going on around it.
First of all you should try and find a collar that is good for training. You can buy collars that when the lead is relaxed will feel comfortable for the dog but when the lead is pulled on become uncomfortable for the dog to wear. This can be extremely useful when trying to train your dog to heel. Getting the right collar is vitally important if you are to get your dog trained in the quickest possible time.
You should start by trying to teach the dog how to heel in an environment that is free from distractions and that the dog is comfortable in. You can even start in your own home or garden should you wish because this will probably be the best place for the dog to learn. Once you have mastered the command in this area then you should move onto places that have more distractions.
If you'd like to learn a bit more about [http://dogtrainingpads.net/]dog pad training as well as [http://dogtrainingpads.net/housebreaking-a-dog/]house training dogs then please follow the links provided.
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