You Can Laugh at Dog and Allergies — if you Follow This Simple Plan
Dog and Allergies…What do you do?
Just like their owners, dogs can suffer from allergies too.
Some of these allergies can be related to the foods that they eat where some of the cheaper brands of dog food have coloring and preservatives that can cause allergic reactions.
If this is the case then it is a process of eliminating those foods that have the ingredients that cause the reactions.
This is not always as easy as it might seem as it can take quite some time to find which particular ingredient is the culprit.
By buying the better premium quality dog foods you are less likely to have these problems or alternatively if you only feed your dog fresh meat and some vegetables rather than processed foods that should help.
Most of the cheap dog foods use grain products as a filler and these are often the cause of the dog’s problems.
These food allergies can result in your dog scratching their skin, which can also cause more problems with infections.
Just as we would be very uncomfortable with an allergy that makes us constantly want to itch our skin, allergies can make a dogs life miserable.
Aside from the allergies affecting skin sensitivities your dog could also develop coughing, discharge from the nose and eyes, hair loss and breathing problems.
There are many more symptoms that can arise and these are just a few.
If you notice any changes in your dog when they have a change in diet then it will pay to take a note of the ingredients of that product to see what is in it that could be making your dog feel unwell.
Dogs can also get allergies from dust mites just as humans would and it is always necessary to ensure that your dog lives in a clean environment even if they are an outdoor pet by regularly cleaning their cage or kennel.
Fleas are another concern for dogs and they can lead to excessive licking, particularly around the tail, which can ultimately lead to hair loss and sores.
It is very easy for your vet to see if your dog has fleas if you are unable to do so yourself and there are simple solutions to eliminate fleas.
Dogs can also get varying skin diseases and some breeds are more susceptible than others.
There are many good lotions and antibiotic pills that can be administered by your vet to control this and the sooner you get these problems seen to the better as they can lead to more intensive skin problems if left unattended.
Michael Silvester
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/you-can-laugh-at-dog-and-allergies-if-you-follow-this-simple-plan-120489.html
La Quinta Car Accident Attorney’s Top Ten Worst Things to See in an Auto Accident
Posted by admin in Dog Insurance on November 30, 2010
1. Another car headed straight for you.
2. A big rig truck headed straight for you.
3. The police with their guns drawn.
4. Your ex-wife getting out of the car that just rammed you.
5. A hit team.
6. The paparazzi.
7. The driver of the police car you just hit.
8. An ambulance paramedic that loves to give shots.
9. The police officer writing you a ticket.
10. Your car exploding.
Here are ten actual tips of advice from a car accident attorney to follow if you have been in an accident. You can also learn more about how to handle a personal injury in La Quinta, or any city, by calling the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson at any of the numbers which can be found on our website at http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com and learning how we can assist you.
Obviously, if you have had an accident, and you are reading all of this advice, it’s at least been a few hours since the accident. That being said, we can run through what you should have done at the scene pretty quickly, since it’s probably too late to remedy what’s already happened. However, if you ever have another accident, here’s what you should do the next time.
First, take a look around and determine if you or anyone, are hurt. If so, taking steps like trying to prevent further injury or loss of blood are the most important thing you can do. Even if some other driver caused you to be injured, it’s just good manners to help the other driver if they are hurt. They may even be so thankful that they admit their fault to you. The worst thing you can do is get angry or start a fight.
Second, make sure everyone is safe from being injured further. If you are in the middle of traffic, and you are dizzy, sit down away from traffic. If your vehicle is a traffic hazard and you have accident warning devices like flares or triangles, put them out on the road to warn other drivers and get away from the car. Let the police an other emergency personnel investigate the scene with the vehicles in place and move them more safely at a later point.
Third, call the police. Accident reports are extremely helpful if the police will do such a report. Let the police know you are injured immediately. Answer the police questions honestly. But if you are dazed or confused, let them know you need medical treatment and answer only what you feel sure about. Remember, your statements can and will be used against you if you admit fault, and it will be too late and too fishy to later say you didn’t know what you were saying at the scene. Police know that your best recollection is immediately after an accident.
Fourth, get the other driver’s information including their names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, make and model of their vehicles, license plate numbers, and their insurance company name and policy number. If there are witnesses, get their names, addresses and telephone numbers as well. If the other driver makes any admissions of fault, write those down as well.
Fifth, if you have a camera on your cell phone or in the car and you aren’t too injured, take some photos of the vehicles and the scene. If you can’t do it right away, do it after you are released from the hospital.
Sixth, if you are hurt, obtain medical treatment. Don’t decline the ambulance or hospital examination to save your insurance company money or to be stoic. Take your valuables out of your car if you can and get checked out at the hospital. If you are not hurt, don’t get treatment you don’t need. However, remember, after an accident, you may feel a rush of adrenaline that causes you to only start feeling symptoms of pain a few hours later. If you have a health plan that requires you to obtain permission first, call them and find out where you are allowed to seek treatment.
Seventh, call a good car accident attorney as soon as you have had your initial treatment, so the attorney can gather other important evidence and prevent the insurance company from taking advantage of you and obtaining such things as recorded statements that you feel fine, when many of your symptoms have yet to manifest themselves. A good car accident attorney can save you from making a great deal of mistakes and can shoulder much of the hassle of knowing what to do about car repairs, car rentals, medical treatment, witness statements and the like. If you think you will save money by not having an attorney, think again. A good car accident attorney can almost always obtain much higher settlements, obtain reductions of medical bills and insurance liens and prevent you from making costly mistakes. Also, most car accident attorneys advance costs of obtaining police reports, medical records and the like and are paid and reimbursed for these costs only out of any settlement.
Eight, you will need to report the accident to your insurance company, but since they will want to take a recorded statement from you, just like any other driver’s insurance company, it’s good advice to retain an attorney first. And if the other driver did not have insurance, remember that it is your own insurance company that will be your adversary. You will also need to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles and your attorney can give you the form for this.
Ninth, do not agree to settle your claim privately with the person at fault for the accident. This almost never works out to your advantage. Don’t agree not to call the police. Police reports that determine the fault for an accident are golden. Your agreement to not involve the police only affords an opportunity for the other driver to change his story and blame you when the police will no longer investigate the accident.
Tenth, don’t pay a traffic ticket if you weren’t at fault or agree to accept a small payment for your vehicle repairs without knowing that the amount will in fact cover the cost of all the repairs.
If you’ve had a car accident in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Thermal, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms or anywhere in Southern California, we have the knowledge and resources to be your La Quinta Car Accident Lawyer and your Palm Desert Car Accident Attorney. Be sure to hire a California law firm with auto, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, car, bus, train, boat and airplane accident experience, wrongful death experience and insurance law expertise who can ensure you are properly represented and get the compensation you deserve.
If you have a personal injury legal matter, a dog bite or if you’ve lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, call the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson, or visit our website at http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com and learn how we can assist you.
R. Sebastian Gibson
http://www.articlesbase.com/personal-injury-articles/la-quinta-car-accident-attorneys-top-ten-worst-things-to-see-in-an-auto-accident-623426.html
How to Find the Perfect Dog House for Your Dog
In a perfect world, you will be able to keep your dog inside. But sometimes that just isn’t possible. Perhaps your dog has outgrown your house, or you have a new baby or an elderly relative moving in that you are worried about your dog being around. In either case, the solution is not to simply cast your dog out into the backyard without any shelter. If your dog has to be outside most of the time, it is important to provide a dog house so your dog can continue to live safely and comfortably. Indeed, even if your dog is allowed in the house, a dog house can still be a good idea if your dog will be spending extended periods outside during the day. In such cases, a dog house will provide shade on sunny days, and warmth on cold days.
The most obvious factor to consider when choosing a dog house is the size of your dog. It should be spacious enough for your dog to stretch or to turn around. Don’t buy one that is too large for your pet. Your dog will not be comfortable in a large empty space. Think about the places in your house where your dog likes to sleep and try to match that size; these places will usually be nestled into corners, or on landings, or curled up in a dog bed. Try to find the size that will make your dog as comfortable as possible.
The next important consideration is climate. If you live in a very hot place, get a dog house that is well ventilated. Some manufactures offer raised dog houses to allow for an even greater air flow around and through the dog house. Alternatively, if the heat is really bad, you can even purchase dog houses with air conditioning. If you choose to go this route, be sure that it has a door with a good seal to help keep the electricity bills down. If you are more concerned about snow than heat waves, choose a dog house that is waterproof and well insulated. As a bonus for your pet, you can purchase a heated pet bed.
If you only need a dog house on a temporary basis, you should consider purchasing a portable dog house. Resembling a small tent, they are collapsible and, as the name indicates, light and easy to transport. While not designed to withstand a winter storm, they are usually made of very breathable materials and can provided a convenient and comfortable home away from home when travelling with your dog. If you plan to use a portable dog house while on the road, however, you should get your dog used to using it at home first before trying it in a new place where your dog may feel ill at ease.
As a final consideration, if you are particularly handy with tools, consider building the dog house yourself. A number of basic plans are available on the internet for you to choose from. Keep in mind, however, that depending how competent you are with woodwork, this may turn out to be a more expensive option. Additionally, ensure that the dog house you’ve made is stable and will withstand the elements before putting your dog in it for the night.
Stephen Dolan
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/how-to-find-the-perfect-dog-house-for-your-dog-87548.html
Will you be able to afford to keep your dog?
Posted by admin in Pet Insurance Reviews on November 29, 2010
Hilary Benn and Alan Johnson are today announcing plans to review the Dangerous Dogs Act and this could mean that anyone who keeps a dog, even a docile miniature breed will have to take out an insurance policy in case their pet attacks anyone. Specialist pet insurance firm Petplan have a basic insurance giving £1million worth of cover and third-party liability for £15 per month but their maximum plan giving £3million worth of cover costs between £40 & £50 per month. Could you afford that?
Summer-Rain – the coffers are empty, it’s just more revenue.
What about those people, my daughter included, who deliberately rehome the rejects? She pays insurance for vets bills for these now happy, well adjusted dogs but how many more will she be able to rescue?
Lol! Jess, i’ll be round with a bag of steak for the dogs later – what can i take in exchange? You’re right though one of our friends had a visit from the roadside encampment people last year at around three in the morning. One of them was just removing his caravan from the barn when Stella very quietly stepped up behind him and gave him a gentle massage with her lovely pearly whites. She’s ex Police, a beautiful and very loving Alsatian. As long as he didn’t move, she didn’t break the skin on his ar*e. This one was jailed, caught red bummed!
you’d be able to get liability only insurance for less than that, surely that covers other pet costs, such as treatment for the dog.
the max liability going from 1 to 3 million shouldn’t triple the premium since the chances of such a large claim are extremely small.
Also home insurers will rush to put pet liability on their policies, if it isn’t on there already.
How much does your shelter charge per dog, and what does this fee cover?
Posted by admin in Veterinary Pet Insurance on November 29, 2010
Since I’ve adopted Judge adoption fees have gone up by $25. But it still isn’t that bad. The fee includes (word for word from the website):
Dogs – Standard Package $225
* Veterinary checkup
* Neuter/spay
* DHPP vaccine
* Rabies vaccine
* Bordatella vaccine
* Heartworm test and preventative*
* Fecal exam/worming
* Flea and tick preventative*
* Dietary and behavioral counseling
* Temperament evaluation
* Dietary and behavioral counseling
* Bath/grooming
* Pre-Adoption basic obedience/manners reinforcement
* Microchip
* One month of free ShelterCare Pet Insurance
* TLC!
Puppies – Standard Package $275
* Veterinary checkup
* Neuter/spay
* DHPP vaccine
* Rabies vaccine
* Bordatella vaccine
* Heartworm test and preventative*
* Fecal exam/worming
* Flea and tick preventative*
* Dietary and behavioral counseling
* Temperament evaluation
* Dietary and behavioral counseling
* Bath/grooming
* Pre-Adoption basic obedience/manners reinforcement
* Microchip
* One month of free ShelterCare Pet Insurance
* TLC!
Ottawa humane society
Puppies (under 6 months) $330.00
Dogs: $275.00
Small Breed Dogs (under 15kg) $330.00
CATS ADOPTION FEE
Kittens (under 6 months) $205.00
Cats $150.00
For cats and dogs: these costs include a health check, initial deworming and vaccination, and permanent microchip identification. Most cats and dogs adopted from the OHS have already been sterilized. However, the occasional animal is not suitable for the surgery prior to adoption. Therefore, it will be the responsibility of the new owner to have the animal sterilized within six months of the adoption, by a veterinarian of the adopter’s choice. When the sterilization is complete, the refund voucher (found on the adoption contract) and proof of sterilization can be brought to the OHS for an $80 refund. The adoption fee also includes six weeks of pet insurance coverage. All dogs are temperament assessed prior to being placed for adoption.
http://www.ottawahumane.ca/
Add: mine seems to be the most expensive. However i do give them credit..they helped to move a puppmill out of town and now the local pet stores only sell cats and dogs from the humane society.
How do I plan and carry out a Pet Funeral?
I have an cat that I love; I just can’t bear to see her gone. How do I plan a proper and loving funeral for her?
Excuse me, I said "an" cat; I meant "an old" cat. I’m very sorry for the error.
I would like to share how I conducted a funeral for my little dog. I had my furry baby cremated. While I was awaiting her cremains, I wrote a little page on what she had meant to me. I gathered her favorite little rubber toy and then I purchased a ceramic dog/angel. It was a little sleeping dog with wings. I got it at Marshall’s, if you have that store available.
My husband and daughters and I went into the backyard and picked a spot under a pine tree. I dug a small hole. Then we sat up a little table and lit a candle. The little box of ashes was placed by the candle. I read my paper about Sasha and then each person said what they wished. At that point I placed the little toy and her ashes in the hole, along with the paper I had written. We all covered the hole and then placed the ceramic dog on top. We blew out the candle and all felt that we had honored our special little friend. I go out there frequently and remember her.
I do know how you feel. Just enjoy your furry baby while she is here, as I know you do.
I’m traveling from the WestCoast to the EastCoast w/dog, do I …?
Posted by admin in Dog Vacinations on November 29, 2010
need to get any different vacinations for my Chihuahua for the East than for the West? I heard that anywhere East of Texas needs Heartworm meds, is this correct?
Any other advice for my pup traveling 4000 miles?
Thanks for #1’s answer!
In the west coast we don’t have to give heart worm meds, though. I had to give him them for 5 months after he arrived from Texas.
I will take him to the vet for sure! Thanks:)
EVERY dog needs to be on heartworm meds no matter where he lives…Please have him checked by a vet and see if they recommend any addition vaccinations for parvo etc…The southern states are a breeding ground for parvo and corona…
How do I keep the cat inside while allowing the dogs to use the dog door?
I have looked at shock collars to keep her away from the door, but I think they are a bit cruel. The Dog Door doesn’t have the electronic magnet closure and I don’t really want to replace it. She just recently learned to go out and I’m not always around to shoo her away from it.
Get an electric dog door that only opens to certain collars, aka your dogs. http://www.hitecpet.com/powerpetdoors.html
Hope This Helped!!!
Anyone have info on dog insurance?
Posted by admin in Dog Insurance on November 29, 2010
I have a dog that has Addison’s disease and I was wondering if anyone knows if I can get insurance on her? Also, does the insurance cover the disease if she already has it?
These are the sites for pet insurance. You can read about them to learn if they cover preexisting illness.>>http://www.petcareinsurance.com/index.asp?ID=0000322
and..>>http://www.petshealthplan.com/?utm_id=0010&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc
..and>>>http://www.petinsurance.com/ …a few options here>>http://dogs.about.com/cs/generalcare/l/blpet_insurance.htm
http://www.pamperedpuppy.com/directory/services/insurance/index.php
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http://www.pamperedpuppy.com/directory/services/insurance/index.php
What Is The Best Dog Insurance?
Posted by admin in Pet Insurance Reviews on November 21, 2010
Hi, I’m shopping for pet insurance for my dog. He is about 4 months old, with no pre-existing conditions. The insurance has to cover his routine check-ups and vaccinations, of course, AND I want it to cover accidents and illnesses. (Cancer.. You know.) If the idea is good enough, I would get two different plans, or an additional rider for one plan. I’ve been looking around and I’ve noticed these
Banfield: Pet Insurance
VPI: Pet Insurance
AKC: Pet Healthcare Plan
and
Pet Care: Pet Insurance
I’m not lazy; I have looked through the policies and received quotes. Now I would just like some honest reviews from people who have used these services. Any review you could offer would be appreciated! Thank you very much for your time.
I can see where people are coming from on why you would believe there is no point to it, and I respect your opinion. But to give you an example of why I want insurance: One year, my family and I went to visit family in Upstate New York for the holidays. We brought our dog with us, and someone in the extended family decided to let our dog out to run and play on their farm, and two separate times she came back quilled by a porcupine. After-hours vet care was about a two-hour drive from where I was while gas was over four dollars per gallon, and her bills totaled over $1000. If I had a plan that, for example, was around $50 a month and would cover that emergency, I would have saved a lot of money, seeing as the annual $600 would be far less than what I had paid.
While I do respect every one of your opinions, please understand I am gun-shy about not insuring my new puppy because of these incidents and I am only asking for reviews on companies. Thank you again!
Here’s a great site with customer reviews for each company. http://www.petinsurancereview.com/
All of the companies you listed got pretty crappy reviews. I went with Petplan and I have been very happy and I have saved far more than I have paid in premiums.
Just remember to look at the fine print…..some companies give great quotes with low premiums but they pay nearly nothing back when you make a claim…..make sure they pay based on what you pay and not on what they use as their own pay scale.
A lot of better companies don’t cover vaccinations, but they cover more when your pet is actually sick so you need to figure out what you want better coverage on.
Affilorama Premium
