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		<title>Pet Behaviour</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever taken your small dog out for a walk on a trail in a wooded area? I’m not talking about the wilderness here, but more about a very clearly marked path or dirt road that happens to be flanked by a lot of trees. If your dog is an indoor dog and is [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.healthypetsdirect.com">Healthy Pets Direct</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever taken your small dog out for a walk on a trail in a wooded area? I’m not talking about the wilderness here, but more about a very clearly marked path or dirt road that happens to be flanked by a lot of trees. If your dog is an indoor dog and is accustomed to being around the sounds of television voices, people running water in sinks, using household appliances and doing other indoor human things, then your small dog may find it intimidating to go outside. He might be frightened by sounds he isn’t used to hearing, like the distant sound of a gunshot during <a href="http://www.childrenteachingmama.com/">hunting</a> season in rural areas, or the sounds of wild animals like squirrels, deer, or even foxes. He might pick up on scents that you can’t detect with your human senses, and they might frighten him. Small dogs are prone to hurt themselves pulling too hard on their leashes when they are suddenly afraid, so it is best whenever possible to avoid taking your dog into an unfamiliar area all at once. You would do well to try getting him used to it gradually, maybe by first taking short, half walks towards or slightly into the area you intend to venture further towards at a later time. The idea is that the second time you go there, your <a href="http://ATZUSAC.ORG">dog</a> will remember it as a somewhat familiar place and will be less frightened, especially if you don’t seem frightened yourself. There are a lot of ways to acclimate your dog to a host of unfamiliar conditions over time without providing an occasion for mental trauma. If the dog appears to have either a strong conditioned fear response regarding unusual sights and sounds, then he may be having a cognition problem due to old age or deteriorating eyesight. Even if that is the <a href="http://idhvalle-pnud.org">case</a>, it is not unusual for a dog to become frightened or to appear to see things that are not actually there, and the ensuing flight or fight response can be controlled by positive reinforcement such as hugs and treats, and lots of loving attention. If these things fail to help your dog find relief from his fear for no apparent reason, then you might want to consult a pet detective who can help interpret your pet’s behavior and decide what might best happen to alleviate his symptoms and help him to grow less fearful.</p>
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		<title>Keeping Your Pet Both Healthy and Green</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As with most things, doing your bit for the planet when it comes to your pet also happens to be good for the health of your pet too. Raising a healthy and happy pet can be done as part of making sure your four legged friend isn’t a massive burden on the planet. Here are [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.healthypetsdirect.com">Healthy Pets Direct</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As with most things, doing your bit for the planet when it comes to your pet also happens to be good for the health of your pet too. Raising a healthy and happy pet can be done as part of making sure your four legged friend isn’t a massive burden on the planet. Here are four tips to bringing up a green and healthy pet:</p>
<p>(1) Choose a Pet from a Shelter – Breeders are raising their animals for money and often raise weak and unhealthy lines of pets in an attempt to keep them pure. Far better to go to your local pet shelter and take home one of the 80000 puppies and kittens that come into the world every day in America and which all have need of homes. These non-pedigree pets will almost certainly be happier, healthier and will feel more rewarding when you bring them home. Not only that, but when you take one home you will be doing our own part to bring down the massive number of stray animals there are in our shelters and on our streets.</p>
<p>(2) Neuter Your Pet – Take another look at that 80,000 figure. That is an incredible amount of new pets being born every day and it is growing. The stray animals figures are out of control and from the point of view of protecting our resources and living more green as a community, we cannot afford to have those numbers grow. Not only that, but by getting your pet neutered the studies all show that you will be reducing their chances of significant illnesses and diseases.</p>
<p>(3) Keep Your Pet Fenced In – Put a fence up for both the health of your pet and for the health of the local native wildlife. Your pet may be all cuddles and soft eyes to you, but when it comes to local birds or mammals they are cold blooded killers. Do your bit for biodiversity by keeping them within the boundaries of your property. At the same time, you will be protecting them from the nearby roads which claim an incredible number of people’s pets every year.</p>
<p>(4) Give Them Something Decent to Eat – Look on the side of most of the cans or bags of pet food that you can buy from your local supermarket and you will find that the ingredients are not the most healthy. If they are made from meat then it is usually the meat from old, decrepit and dying animals and from the kids of meat that we as humans would not touch. If they are dried food then often they have bulked out the food with all kinds of rubbish. Instead, spend just a little extra on organic, decent food and read on the side of the label exactly what you are feeding your loved ones.</p>
<p>Alex is a journalist and blogger. He writes on everything from finance to green tech and writes a consumer blog for <a href="http://couponcroc.co.uk">Coupon Croc </a>.</p>
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		<title>Perfect Selection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trundle Bed Frames These bed frames will replace the spring box and have a frame which with fit perfectly underneath the bed where you can store mattress and bed sheets. Trundle bed frame come in medium height and suits for every room. We find various sizes in them from larger size to normal size. Twin [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.healthypetsdirect.com">Healthy Pets Direct</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trundle Bed Frames<br />
These bed frames will replace the spring box and have a frame which with fit perfectly underneath the bed where you can store mattress and bed sheets. <a href="http://cheaptrundlebedframe.com/">Trundle bed frame</a> come in medium height and suits for every room. We find various sizes in them from larger size to normal size.</p>
<p>Twin Trundle Bed<br />
I have two kids and from a long time, I was in search of beds that can accommodate both my kids without the need to double bed. Then one of my friends has suggested me with twin trundle bed. Twin Trundle beds are great choice for kids as they are very comfortable to sleep. These beds come with different sizes of mattresses like full, twin, king size and queen size. If you have small rooms then go for smaller size <a href="http://cheaptwintrundlebed.com/">Twin trundle bed</a>, else go for big size beds. Twin trundle beds are made of either wood or metal. People prefer wooden twin trundle beds as they strong and durable. However, one should remember that wooden beds should not be cleaned with wet cloth. Use a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner to remove the dust.</p>
<p>Iron Bed Frames<br />
A bed frame is very important for any bed as they give support to the mattress and the spring box without the need of a footboard. These bed frames are made of either wood or metal. Most of them are metal made frames where different types of metals like <a href="http://bestironbedframes.com/">iron bed frames</a>, steel and brass are used. Iron bed frames are mainly used to give support to iron beds and even to other beds. They are available in various styles and sizes. However, they are quiet expensive and handmade iron bed frames are even expensive. I am using these quiet long time and am happy about my decision.</p>
<p>Wrought Iron Bed<br />
Beds are not just the place to sleep, but they reflect your taste and personality. They are act as the centerpiece of the room and acts are home décor. We find various types and models are beds available in the market. Of these, the most popular are wrought iron beds. These beds are unique and go well with all types of home decors and themes. We find various tradition and fancy models of wrought iron beds. It is very important to buy a good quality wrought iron beds so that they can last for longer time or even for generations. These beds come in various sizes ranging from normal size to king size. <a href="http://bestwroughtironbed.com/">wrought iron bed</a> will definitely give amazing and charm look to your bedroom. I loved my wrought iron bed very much as it gives us a comfortable sleep and I often receive compliments from my friends and relatives to come to visit us.</p>
<p>Leather beanbags<br />
Are you looking for the ways to make your living room a great place for fun and entertainment? Are your children are asking you for new furniture for their bedroom. Then getting home a beanbag will be the perfect solution. I have presented a beanbag to my son on his birthday. He was very happy and often invites his friend’s home and all have fun on these bags. Beanbags come out of different materials like polyester, leather, velvet, cotton and various other materials. Kids prefer leather beanbags, as they are rich and more comfortable. Beanbags come in various attractive colors, styles and patterns. Most of these bags are washable, so you can easily wash them when they are dirty. If you are looking for your kid’s room, then go for printed beanbags. <a href="http://cheapleatherbeanbag.com/">leather bean bags</a> come in different sizes ranging from small size to extra large size. Therefore, leather beanbags can be additional attraction to your home. I am very happy that my son is so happy after bring home a leather beanbag.</p>
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		<title>Housebreaking Your New Puppy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You finally found the cute adorable puppy that you’ve always wanted, and now it’s time to bring it home. One small factor that you forgot to take into account was how to housebreak your new pet. Today it’s much easier to train your puppy by making use of puppy pads. Puppy pads are usually treated [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.healthypetsdirect.com">Healthy Pets Direct</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You finally found the cute adorable puppy that you’ve always wanted, and now it’s time to bring it home. One small factor that you forgot to take into account was how to housebreak your new pet. Today it’s much easier to train your puppy by making use of <a href="http://www.doggypads.com" target="_blank">puppy pads</a>.</p>
<p>Puppy pads are usually treated with a formulated scent that attracts pets. The animal eliminates and relieves itself on the super absorbent pads. You keep moving the pad closer and closer to the outside door and eventually the pet is housebroken.</p>
<p>In many cases <a href="http://www.ebayclassifieds.com/puppies" target="_blank">puppies</a> can be trained in as little as one week. Gone are the days of using old newspapers and praying that your pet will figure it out. Puppy pads are also the perfect solution for ill or aged pets.</p>
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		<title>Natural Pet Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 18:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Dick and Jimmy Van Patten in pursuit of the best in natural pet foods. Natural Balance Pet Foods are all based on sound scientific principals and completely tested with only the highest quality ingredients. They are one of the few pet food companies that never use laboratory animals to test their products. Instead they [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.healthypetsdirect.com">Healthy Pets Direct</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Dick and Jimmy Van Patten in pursuit of the best in natural pet foods.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.murdochs.com/NaturalBalance" target="_blank">Natural Balance Pet Foods</a> are all based on sound scientific principals and completely tested with only the highest quality ingredients.</p>
<p>They are one of the few pet food companies that never use laboratory animals to test their products. Instead they conduct all product trials in real life scenarios, where the animals live, work and play.</p>
<p>There are several formulas to choose from including vegetarian and organic formulas for dogs. Both the Van Pattens treat their pets as valuable family members, contributing love and friendship in a stressful world.</p>
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