Are You In The Pet Industry?

Article Title: Are You In The Pet Industry?
Author: Lori Matthews
As a pet professional your opinion counts. If your client asks
for product recommendations you probably suggest high quality
and health promoting ones.

This article is for any groomer, breeder, pet sitter/walker,
veterinarian, kennel owner, trainer, shelter worker or animal
rescue who would like to earn ongoing income on those product
recommendations while truly making a difference in pets' lives.
To suggest health promoting products while earning ongoing
income is a win win.

Many people don't know what's actually in their pet's products.
This ranges from the food and treats as well as bones and
supplements. With the recent pet food recall it's no wonder pet
parents went crazy looking for alternatives and alternatives
that were healthier.

We carry a premium line of products that contain high quality
ingredients all from the United States like premium all-natural
meats, harvest-fresh fruits, vegetables and other select farm
foods. Our products have never been on any recall list. Holistic
Veterinarian, Dr. Jane Bicks formulates all the products with
the finest ingredients necessary to help your pets achieve and
maintain optimum health. Our unique premium healthy dog and cat
food contains a superior blend of vitamins, minerals, and
antioxidants. They contain no artificial flavors, colors,
sugars, or chemical preservatives. It is a nutrient dense food
with high quality meat proteins and NO by-products, corn, wheat,
gluten or soy.

Working with Dr. Jane Bicks, we have developed unique
supplement formulas for dogs and cats to target specific needs:
Agility for healthy joints, Skin & Coat for healthy skin and a
glossy coat, and Immune Support for dogs and cats for an
improved immune system.

Our treats are just a little different than most companies.
When we formulate snacks, we treat them as important vehicles
for nutrition and pleasure to target particular health needs,
both through balanced nutrition and specific vitamins and herbal
ingredients.

Our cleaning products are non-toxic, fully biodegradable, have
neutral pH's and contain no harmful phosphates.

Our skin care line contains wonderful herbs and botanicals for
the best possible skin and coat and healthy ears.

HealthyPetNet is a natural extension of your pet business. As a
representative, you can earn an ongoing income by selling
premium products to your customers. There is no inventory or
stocking of products. Everything is delivered fresh to your
clients' doors.

We also have a dog and or cat breeder/kennel program that
enables you to purchase pet food at a discount. There is a
wonderful program for non profit organizations as well.

We truly care about our companion animals and offer health
promoting food and products to keep pets as healthy as possible.

About The Author: If you would like more information about
earning more income while recommending quality health promoting
pet products, please visit
http://www.premium4pets.com/opportunity.html

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Dog Owner Reality Check List: What To Know Before You Get A Dog

Article Title: Dog Owner Reality Check List: What To Know
Before You Get A Dog
Author: Sherry Frewerd

So you've decided it's time your family had a dog. Your kids
have bugged you for months and after seeing how happy your
neighbors seem with their wonderful pet you've given in and
you're ready to go dog shopping. Perhaps you had a dog as a
child, so you know how much fun dogs can be – right? Well most
likely what you've forgotten though is that your mom or dad were
the ones actually caring for the dog. You have lovely warm fuzzy
memories of romps in the front yard on sunny afternoons with the
Rover of your childhood. Ask your parents to go down memory lane
with you and what you may find out is how much trouble old Rover
really was and that mom had to continually clean the dog doo off
your feet during those afternoon romps in the yard.

As an adult with a family now, you should take a few minutes to
learn some of the important aspects of real dog ownership before
you commit to your first puppy.

Dog Owner Reality #1 – Puppies are like human babies who poop
on the floor. A puppy is like a toddler and until you've
properly trained them they require constant looking after and
follow-up. Even after you've housebroken your puppy he'll still
need to be supervised unless you want everything in your home to
have a nice `chewed-upon' look to it.

Dog Owner Reality #2 – Without Training a Puppy Goes Nuts. I
remember the dogs of my childhood. My father would bring home a
stray or a stray would sit on the front porch until my Mother
gave in and started feeding it; enough said. These dogs were
never trained. They barked at everything, dug up the yard and
chewed up their own dog houses. One dog would dig out of the
fenced in yard and run in traffic like a wild dog. So, in order
to keep your dog safe from oncoming semi-trucks and your yard
safe from doggie destruction, you'll need to find puppy classes
or at least purchase a good self-help dog obedience training
book. Dogs need to be taught what's expected of them just like
your kids do. Oh, and while you're at it, teach your kids how to
socialize correctly with your new pet.

Dog Owner Reality #3 – Dogs Are Expensive. Very Expensive. And
I'm not talking about how much the breeder charges for the sweet
little bundle of slobber either. You'll need to budget for puppy
vaccinations, licensing, food, toys, bedding, kennels, flea and
tick meds, heartworm meds and then if you have to leave for
vacation and haven't a pet sitter, then kennel boarding fees.
The list goes on of course because there's always something.
Long story short, you'll need to add the cost of caring for your
new dog into your family budget for at least 10-15 years if not
longer, depending on the breed you choose.

Dog Owner Reality #4 – Your Little Puppy Could Grow into a Huge
DOG. Well, duh, but you'd be surprised at how many eager puppy
owners fall madly in love with their new adorable little chubby
cherub and then 6 months later wonder what in the world is this
100 lb.monster tracking mud into their kitchen and eating them
out of house and home. Where'd the cherub go? He grew into a DOG
that's where, and with a little planning ahead, you'll know
pretty much exactly what to expect when your dog is grown up.

Dog Owner Reality #5 – Dogs Love to Run and Play – A lot. This
could be a bonus or a big pain in the hiney depending on your
lifestyle. If you're into walking for exercise, then you'll have
a ready-made walking companion in your new dog. If you have
kids, then they too will have built-in romping partners. One of
the health benefits of dog ownership is the increased
cardiovascular exercise they can bring to a family. Keep in mind
however, that you can always choose a dog breed that doesn't
require quite as much extra activity if you're not in the
position to get out of the house daily. Select a dog breed to
fit your activity level and you'll be pleasantly rewarded.

Now that you've made the decision to bring a dog into your
family, you'll find that with the proper training and planning
your new companion will bring much joy and happiness to your
family and create lasting memories for all.

About The Author: Find the information you need to properly
care for your new dog at `The Dog Owner's Handbook'
http://dogownerhandbook.homestead.com

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Protecting Our Pets During Disasters

Article Title: Protecting Our Pets During Disasters
Author: Joann Henry

How can the Pets Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act or
PETS aid in disaster preparations? Since the heartbreaking
disaster that Hurricane Katrina in 2005, quite a few new laws
have been passed that, ensure the protection and safety of our
beloved best friends. For instance, the animal welfare
organization created a better plan of emergency action while
establishing more shelters that make allowances for pets and
their owners if such an event should ever take place again.

The Pets Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act or PETS is a
new federal law as of October 2006. Under the PETS act, FEMA is
now required to take into account the needs of any one with a
service animal or companion pet. Included in the funding of
state as well as local disaster plans of evacuation rescues for
emergency or major disaster is also stated in the PETS act. This
means that FEMA is allowed to aid in rescuing personal pets and
other service animals, before, during and after a disaster
strikes.

Many states are uniting in efforts to assure animal safety
during a disaster, in addition to the federal PETS Act. This
means they have either revised an existing bill that includes
the protection of companion pets and service animals, or passed
their own pet evacuation bill.

For instance, a bill was passed in June of 2006 in the state of
Louisiana that enables the state to help in evacuations and
offer assistance and shelter to any pet caught in a disaster.
These animals will be given a bar code tag for identification,
while their owners have a copy to locate their pets once the
emergency is over.

Several states have established better disaster action plans to
ensure that no pets will be abandoned or left behind such as:

California,
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Vermont

The pet policy of the American Red Cross has undergone
modification by joining with the local animal welfare agencies
all over the nation while establishing shelter to accommodate
pets in separate rooms or in a facility in the same location.

The internet has been most useful with many local human
societies and animal control departments as a means of reuniting
pets with their owners, by posting descriptions and pictures.
For more information, you should call your local animal agency.

About The Author: Joann Henry operates "Doggie Health Care"
http://www.DoggieHealthCare.com a blog all about our pooches
health. Sign up to receive her newsletter, & not only will you
get some free tips to keep your dog healthier, but FOR A LIMITED
TIME, she'll give you a FREE ebook.
http://www.DoggieHealthCare.com

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Important Hunting Dog Medical Supplies

Article Title: Important Hunting Dog Medical Supplies
Author: Philippe De Tiege

When out in the wilderness, you need to be ready for any type
of situation. After all, you will generally be out in the
middle of nowhere. That's why hunters normally bring medical
supplies and first aid kits with them. Unfortunately, they tend
to forget about their hunting dogs in that respect. Hunting
dogs can get hurt, too, and they need just as many medical
supplies as you. Because of this, you should stock up on some
hunting dog medical supplies for your next hunting trip.

Hunting dog medical supplies are a bit different than humans'
first aid kits. Dogs rarely benefit from emergency aspirin or
from adhesive bandages. Instead, most of what's in a hunting
dog medical kit is for serious injuries only. After all, most
dogs are tough enough to handle minor injuries. One of the
first hunting dog medical supplies you should get is gauze.
There are occasions where a dog might get a flesh wound. This
can happen if they get in a fight with another animal, or if
they get caught in some brambles. You should carry gauze with
you just in case this happens. When the dog gets hurt, clean
the wound with some water and wrap it with gauze. They should
be fine until the end of your hunting trip.

Another entry into your hunting dog medical supplies kit is a
splint. Dogs are used to running around in tough conditions
without thinking about their safety. This can cause some dogs
to fall off of high places. If this happens, they may end up
breaking a leg. This happens more often than you would expect.
In a case like this, you should splint up your dog's leg with
gauze and splint to keep in safe until you leave. If something
like this happens, you should probably leave immediately.
Broken bones are serious business and the leg should be looked
at by a veterinarian. Because of the importance of this kind of
injury, a splint is one of the must have hunting dog medical
supplies that you should carry with you when you go on your
hunting trip.

There are other, less important items that should be in the dog
health kit. Most large pet stores carry a small kit that you
can bring with you while you're in the wilderness. It will have
all of the small items that you'll need, including tweezers and
antiseptic ointment. Be sure to carry all of these hunting dog
medical supplies with you during your hunt just in case of any
emergency.

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