Dog Toys - Entertain Your Puppies

Article Title: Dog Toys - Entertain Your Puppies
Author: NamSing Then

Buying dog toys is not the hardest of the shopping ventures
these days. This is not because they show tantrums like kids
when you are buying toys for your kids. Shopping for dog toys
has become pretty easy that you can choose and order a toy of
your choice over the internet just by a few clicks of the
mouse.

The never Ending Types of Dog Toys
If you are a first timer to buy toys for your dog, then you are
sure in for a big surprise. Browsing through the variety can be
quite time consuming. You can buy the toys based upon their
brands and makes, toys by types, breed of your dog and by age
of your pet dog etc.

If you are buying by toy types or by any other criteria, the
biggest hit with any dog breed is the reusable bones which can
be chilled in a deep freezer over and again. These are made
from tough plastics in the shape of bones and filled with non
toxic water. The next best buy which your best friend is sure
to like and play non stop are fetch toys. Unlike the frozen
bones, it requires your involvement too, that is when you want
to indulge. Or let him play all by himself. Then there are
knotty balls, Frisbees that float, or fly which also glow in
the dark.

Almost all pups and Pomeranians like playing with Halloween
plushes, talking animals which they can relate to. Rubber toys
with tongues are a craze with small to smallest dogs.

Exercise Care While Buying Dog Toys
Don't forget that, buying toys for dogs are no different from
buying toys for kids. Both of them are ignorant of dangers of
mishandling, the cost of toys or even vulnerability of toys to
breakage. It is not enough for dog toys to be entertaining as
they like to play around with them comfortably by licking,
chewing them hard. So, keep in mind the toxicity, breakability,
comfort of handling (bigger the toys harder it will be for dogs
to play with them) etc while buying. Durability is another
aspect you need to keep in mind as it is likely to get torn out
easily than you expected.

Initially dental health toys and then fetch toys may suffice to
train them. When it is time for just entertainment, you can look
around for household things to use as dog toys. Empty pet jars,
pet bottles, cereal boxes which will not stuck his head can be
truly useful. Garden hoses cut to one foot will sure find his
attention while saving money for you.

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Dog Nutrition Doesn't Just Mean Premium Dog Food

Article Title: Dog Nutrition Doesn't Just Mean Premium Dog Food
Author: Lori Matthews

Your pet is a loving member of your family and you love to
treat them as one of the family. We are always looking at what
we feed our kids. Whether it is their regular meals or the
snacks we give them - we want only the best. The same needs to
hold true for the pets that are part of our loving family, we
need to be aware of what we are feeding them.

More and more, we have become aware of the premium dog foods
that are available and the positive affect it can have on our
pets' health. What we are less aware of is the availability of
premium dog treats. It does not make a lot of sense to give
them high quality foods and then give them a doggie treat
equivalent of junk food. The idea is to give them a healthy
diet all the way around to make sure they are able to have the
best quality life possible.

The idea of premium treats is to provide a healthy alternative
to the typical treats you find in most stores. Premium treats
should be loaded with vitamins, minerals and other health
promoting ingredients. What they shouldn't contain is fillers,
binders, artificial ingredients and colors, chemical
preservatives etc.

Rawhides are animal hides that are cured, pressed and molded
into bone shapes and sold as inexpensive chew treats for dogs.
Many manufacturers cure the hides with harsh chemicals; such
as, an ash-lye solutions, lime and/or bleach. If the curing
process is not enough to help you decide whether or not to feed
your dog rawhide, consider the digestive problems of rawhides.
Prolonged chewing can cause rawhides to become stringy or break
off in small pieces, which can lead to a choking hazards or
throat irritations. Rawhides are digested very slowly and can
cause intestinal problems, even blockages. There are safe and
healthy alternatives to rawhide that can give your dog hours of
chewing pleasure.

Dental bones stimulate the teeth and gums to keep them clean
and well massaged. This will promote all around, good dental
hygiene for your dog. Dogs shouldn't be given any treat or bone
that is not digestible and that doesn't break down well in the
GI tract because it could cause problems. This is essential for
the dogs' complete health and nutritional needs. They deserve
nothing but the best from us and that means not only premium
dog food, but premium treats as well . If we give them one and
not the other, we short-change our pets.

About The Author: Lori Matthews studies health, nutrition and
wellness. She enjoys writing articles on health for both people
and pets. Please visit http://www.premium4pets.com for more
information.

A Little Bit About The Shih Tzu

Article Title: A Little Bit About The Shih Tzu
Author: Connie Limon

Shih Tzu was developed as a dog to live as companions to
humans. This is their main function. They do not catch rats or
mice. They do not herd sheep. They were developed mainly to
entertain and amuse humans. And this is one thing the Shih Tzu
is extremely skillful at doing. Therefore, the perfect home for
a Shih Tzu is the same home in which its owners live. A kennel
or cage is absolutely not the best place as a permanent home
for the Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu will never develop its full
personality to show his delightful and playful antics if he is
isolated from people. It is his human companions he hopes to
"charm," and have a good time with. Shih Tzu likes nothing
better than being with people. Shih Tzu loves a romp in the
backyard but if the minute they notice you are not there, it is
not much fun at all, they rather be right back inside with you
if that is where you are.

There are times to confine a Shih Tzu for its own safety and
during housebreaking training. When traveling by car or plane,
of course, the Shih Tzu is safer confined for the trip. Oh but
how much more fun it is for the Shih Tzu to ride slap dab in
the middle of your lap while you drive with his head hanging
the window for all to see. It truly is a funny sight. The Shih
Tzu does not care to let his hair blow in the wind. They are
always ready for anything that seems like far-out "fun." They
are masters at being happy when allowed the freedom to express
their full personalities. Their happiness can and does rub off
on all who are around them. They definitely have the ability to
lift the moods of depression.

Just as Shih Tzu will happily share your home and your daily
life, he will also be most happy to share your bed and your
pillow and your blanket. These are all items that will become
your Shih Tzu's favorite items. This may not always be a good
idea. You need to be the judge of your own situation in what
you allow your Shih Tzu to happily dominate. Anything that is
yours is always better than what exclusively belongs to him.
There comes a time, however, when owners must draw a line and
take charge of what the Shih Tzu cannot claim ownership to as
well.

One good thing about having several Shih Tzu is that when the
nights are chilly, they can all curl up together on a warm rug
somewhere in your house as is demonstrated in the picture with
this article. I caught this scene of my Shih Tzu happily
nesting together.

Exercise

Exercise is essential for the Shih Tzu's well being, happiness
and good health. A healthy Shih Tzu will enjoy several walks a
day if this is feasible. Shih Tzu love to greet others along
the way, they will stop and sniff and smell all that is around
them and then merrily start their walk again with you. Shih Tzu
is curious about their surroundings and actually quite "nosey."
They have to know everything that is going on around them. If
walks with your Shih Tzu are not feasible, their exercise
requirements are not so great that they cannot still get enough
just romping in your yard or around your house or apartment.

Grooming

I keep most of my Shih Tzu in short coat mainly because I do
not have the time to brush and brush each one of them daily. I
also like them in short coat in the cold months when I can put
a fleece t-shirt on them. My Shih Tzu just love their fleece
t-shirts. They are a little resistant at first, but then after
they find out how warm and cozy they are, they do not make a
fuss when I put one on them. If you keep your Shih Tzu in
longer coat it will require daily brushing. It is also a good
idea to tend to your Shih Tzu's face each day. Gently comb away
any fragments of food or whatever from the whiskers and wash the
face with a no water shampoo. Check your Shih Tzu's eyes to be
sure the hair is not touching the eyeball. Hair can grow inside
the Shih Tzu's eyes and cause infection. If you keep your Shih
Tzu in a topknot, you will need to redo the topknot daily as
well. Bathe your Shih Tzu once weekly.

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