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	<title>5 Tips For Choosing the Best Vet For Your Dog</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:32:46 -0600</pubDate>
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        If you havent already found one, or worked with one in thepast, you need to find a vet. Pick one you feel comfortablewith, and who answers your questions in full, completely andgives you answers you can understand. You dont need a vet whotalks down to you, or acts like youre too dumb to understandwhat theyre saying!Find a vet, if possible, who specializes in small animals asopposed to one who treats large and small  like horses, cows,cats and dogs. Your community may only have vets that do alitt...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you haven't already found one, or worked with one in thepast, you need to find a vet. Pick one you feel comfortablewith, and who answers your questions in full, completely andgives you answers you can understand. You don't need a vet whotalks down to you, or acts like you're too dumb to understandwhat they're saying!Find a vet, if possible, who specializes in small animals asopposed to one who treats large and small ' like horses, cows,cats and dogs. Your community may only have vets that do alittle bit of everything ' and there's nothing wrong with that,if that's all that's available, but I'll remind you ' youusually go to a specialist for your health issues, don't you?If you're new in the community, or haven't needed a vet before 'word of mouth is a great way to start looking for a new vet. Askeverybody you can get your hands on ' co-workers, friends withpets, local humane societies or shelters. Ask questions: arethey happy with their vet? Do they like the way th...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Train Your Dog To Be Your Frisbee Playing Buddy</title>
	<link>http://voteanimal.com/462629-Train-Your-Dog-To-Be-Your-Frisbee-Playing-Buddy.html</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:26:57 -0600</pubDate>
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        On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem like justa bit of fun, but this activity actually holds other benefits aswell.. Certain breeds are accustomed to an active lifestyle, so,when they are forced to remain idle, they tend to createinteresting diversions to entertain themselves. Unfortunately,their idea of fun may be something that you consider to bedestructive behavior. Playing Frisbee with your dog may help tocurb some of your dog's destructive behavior by giving your pupan outl...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem like justa bit of fun, but this activity actually holds other benefits aswell.. Certain breeds are accustomed to an active lifestyle, so,when they are forced to remain idle, they tend to createinteresting diversions to entertain themselves. Unfortunately,their idea of fun may be something that you consider to bedestructive behavior. Playing Frisbee with your dog may help tocurb some of your dog's destructive behavior by giving your pupan outlet for all of his pent-up energy. . Playing Frisbee will also provide both you and your dog witha bit of exercise. This is a great way to help your pet keep intiptop condition.Herding dogs are more adept at fetching a Frisbee, but otherbreeds can certainly be taught. There are even different discson the market that are suited to different types of dogs. If youwant to begin training at an early age, then you should lookinto purchasing a miniature disc for your puppy as aregula...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>&quot;How to Keep Your Cat Free from Diseases with Your Quick Guide</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:01:10 -0600</pubDate>
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        pEven a cat that compulsively cleans itself can benefit from alittle grooming from her owner. Cats rarely need a bath, butfrequent brushing removes a lot of loose hair which wouldotherwise end up either shed around your home or swallowed bythe cat, creating constipating hairballs. Grooming your cat on aregular basis also helps you monitor her health and make hereasier to handle.Long-haired cats should be brushed and combed daily;short-haired cats only need grooming about once per week. Whilebrus...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[p&gt;Even a cat that compulsively cleans itself can benefit from alittle grooming from her owner. Cats rarely need a bath, butfrequent brushing removes a lot of loose hair which wouldotherwise end up either shed around your home or swallowed bythe cat, creating constipating hairballs. Grooming your cat on aregular basis also helps you monitor her health and make hereasier to handle.Long-haired cats should be brushed and combed daily;short-haired cats only need grooming about once per week. Whilebrushing your cat's coat, keep an eye out for lumps and skinirritations. Brush along your cats back, from head to tail withfirm pressure. Repeat this several times, and then switch to oneside. You should brush each area  or  times Always remember tobrush in the direction of the hair growth.If you find places where hair is missing, watch your cat for thenext week to determine if she is over-grooming these spots, orif the hair loss could be a skin condition that requires a vet'sa...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Discover</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:31:36 -0600</pubDate>
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         -------------------------------- You have permission to publishthis article electronically or in print, free of charge, as longas the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publicationwould be appreciated. --------------------------------Discover: How to prevent dog bites case. Of all the aggressivebehavior in dogs dog bites is the most serious. However nomatter how serious it may be you can contain it if you are ableto diagnose the cause of this aggressive dog behavior.In the following ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ -------------------------------- You have permission to publishthis article electronically or in print, free of charge, as longas the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publicationwould be appreciated. --------------------------------Discover: How to prevent dog bites case. Of all the aggressivebehavior in dogs dog bites is the most serious. However nomatter how serious it may be you can contain it if you are ableto diagnose the cause of this aggressive dog behavior.In the following  tips . Before you treat any illness you have to be able to recognizethe type of aggression your dog is exhibiting. Bellow are fewaggressive dog behavior you have to notice I will be expandingthe subsequent tips. Fear aggression Possessive aggression dominant aggression dog todog aggression aggression towards infants punishment or painelicited aggression protective or territorial agression. Then you have to consult an authority like professionaltrainner, veterinary behavioris...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>&quot;How to Keep Your Cat Free from Diseases with This Quick Guide</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:29:23 -0600</pubDate>
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        pParasites are organisms that survive by feeding off of othercreatures. Among cats, parasites generally feed on the animal'sblood. Detecting internal parasites can be difficult, but aclose inspection of skin and fur is usually all that is neededto uncover traces of external parasites such as ear mites andfleas. There are many types of worms that are internal parasitesto cats. If you see small, rice like debris around your cat'sanus or in her bedding, take her to your veterinarian. He willneed to...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[p&gt;Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding off of othercreatures. Among cats, parasites generally feed on the animal'sblood. Detecting internal parasites can be difficult, but aclose inspection of skin and fur is usually all that is neededto uncover traces of external parasites such as ear mites andfleas. There are many types of worms that are internal parasitesto cats. If you see small, rice like debris around your cat'sanus or in her bedding, take her to your veterinarian. He willneed to run simple tests to identify what type of worm ispresent so that he can prescribe the proper medication toeliminate the parasite.Coccidia are microscopic parasites. They live in cells withinthe lining of the intestines. The most common symptom isdiarrhea. Left untreated, the animal becomes extremely weak anddehydrated. Fortunately coccidiosis is treatable. Drugs such assulfadimethoxine Albon and trimethoprim-sulfadiazineTribrissen are effective in the treatment and preven...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Aquarium Fish Health</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:33:10 -0600</pubDate>
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        Cotton Mouth disease also know as Mouth Fungus is a disease yourfish can get and it needs to be dealt with quickly. Cotton Mouthdisease is not as common as the while spot disease, but, it ishighly infectious and contagious. The victim fish shows a whitish fungus round the cheeks andlips. The lips may become swollen and rot away. Sometimes arotten strip of lip attached only at one end will move in andout of the mouth as the fish breathes. Fish infected with Mouth Fungus lose their appetite and th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cotton Mouth disease also know as Mouth Fungus is a disease yourfish can get and it needs to be dealt with quickly. Cotton Mouthdisease is not as common as the while spot disease, but, it ishighly infectious and contagious. The victim fish shows a whitish fungus round the cheeks andlips. The lips may become swollen and rot away. Sometimes arotten strip of lip attached only at one end will move in andout of the mouth as the fish breathes. Fish infected with Mouth Fungus lose their appetite and theirmovement become sluggish. If no adequate treatment is given, thewhole frontal part of the head may be eaten away finally and thefish dies. Unless the affected fish is of consideration value, it should bekilled before this fatal disease attack sthe other occupants, ofthe tank. Think about it... is trying to save the life of onefish worth risking the death of the rest of the fish in youraquarium? But if you insist on keeping the fish or in case the infectionhas already been pa...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Treating dog arthritis with natural supplements.</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:26:20 -0600</pubDate>
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        Dog arthritis is one of the most common diseases that affectcanines; especially large breed dogs - lbs the best thingyou can do is to prevent the occurrence of this disease with theappropriate supplements when your dog is  or  years old andnot wait until symptoms show, but if your dog is alreadypresenting symptoms andor pain you should consider the optionof natural treatment for your pets condition.Osteoarthritis in dogs or just dog arthritis can be treatedeffectively with natural supplements th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dog arthritis is one of the most common diseases that affectcanines; especially large breed dogs - lbs the best thingyou can do is to prevent the occurrence of this disease with theappropriate supplements when your dog is  or  years old andnot wait until symptoms show, but if your dog is alreadypresenting symptoms andor pain you should consider the optionof natural treatment for your pet's condition.Osteoarthritis in dogs or just dog arthritis can be treatedeffectively with natural supplements that are as effective ascommonly prescribed drugs and much safer because of the lessrisk of side effects. Prescribed drugs may relieve pain, butthey also can cause further degeneration of your dog's jointsand health, which could include, damage to the liver, kidneys,muscles and gastrointestinal bleeding, among others.Just as human arthritis, dog arthritis tends to get worse withage, and you can find some senior dog food formulas that claimto contain glucosamine and chon...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>&quot;Make Your Home Cat-Safe - How To Keep Your Cat Happy and</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:18:38 -0600</pubDate>
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        p  Lock things up that could cause harm  Keep the washerdryerdoor closed at all times  Honk the car horn before starting itup  Use fire carefully  Keep all upstairs windows closed orscreened  Store string away tidily  Keep floors free of smallthings  Be constantly aware of what your cat is doingCuriosity gets most cats in trouble at some point in theirlives. As your cat's caregiver, keeping her safe sometimes seemslike a mission impossible. With a little foresight and action,however, you can cre...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[p&gt;  Lock things up that could cause harm  Keep the washerdryerdoor closed at all times  Honk the car horn before starting itup  Use fire carefully  Keep all upstairs windows closed orscreened  Store string away tidily  Keep floors free of smallthings  Be constantly aware of what your cat is doingCuriosity gets most cats in trouble at some point in theirlives. As your cat's caregiver, keeping her safe sometimes seemslike a &quot;mission impossible.&quot; With a little foresight and action,however, you can create a &quot;home, safe home.&quot;When you're trying to provide the best home possible for yourcat, it pays to think like her. Put on some old clothes and getdown on hands and knees and take a look around. Is that shinycrystal vase on the shelf a tempting target? Remember that catswill jump onto shelves and tables.That dangling drapery cord would be fun to leap and grab. What'sin this big pot? In case you need help identifying what mightcatch a cat's eye, here's a list of com...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Lungfish - The fish time forgot</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:23:16 -0600</pubDate>
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        Lungfish are ancient fish that can be found in Australia, SouthAmerica and Africa. The group lungfish contains only a fewspecies and no more than a total of six species are known. Thissix species can be divided into two different families. Onefamily, Lepidosirenidae, contain five species found in SouthAmerica and Africa. The other family is called Ceratodidae adcontains only one species, the Australian lungfish.  All lungfish share the one common organ that has given themtheir name. They have de...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lungfish are ancient fish that can be found in Australia, SouthAmerica and Africa. The group lungfish contains only a fewspecies and no more than a total of six species are known. Thissix species can be divided into two different families. Onefamily, Lepidosirenidae, contain five species found in SouthAmerica and Africa. The other family is called Ceratodidae adcontains only one species, the Australian lungfish.  All lungfish share the one common organ that has given themtheir name. They have developed lungs which allows for them tosurvive in water with very low oxygen levels where other fishcan't survive. The lungs also allow them to survive out of thewater. The lungs found in lungfish are very similar to the lungsfound in primitive reptiles.  Lungfish has been present since the Lower Devonian area whichmeans that they have been around for more than  millionyears. The number of species used to be much more numerous inthe past but all but six species are now extinct....]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>MeltRX 24 Ultra Is the Right Diet Pill for You </title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:34:52 -0600</pubDate>
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        MeltRx  Ultra is a safe and all natural way to lose weight but what exactly is MeltRx and does it work just like any other diet pill or is it something special? There are a lot of testimonies on the internet about how MeltRx worked for this person and that person but what are the key elements and how does it create such a weight loss stir? &amp;nbsp;MeltRx  Ultra is an all natural  in  diet pill that helps you lose weight fast. This product is a fat burner, an appetite suppressant, and a metabolic b...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[&lt;A title&quot;Fast acting diet pill&quot; href&quot;http:www.weightlossguide.commeltrx.html&quot;&gt;MeltRx  Ultra&lt;A&gt; is a safe and all natural way to lose weight but what exactly is &lt;A title&quot;all in one&quot; href&quot;http:www.meltrx.com &quot;&gt;MeltRx&lt;A&gt; and does it work just like any other diet pill or is it something special? There are a lot of testimonies on the internet about how &lt;A titlepowerhouse href&quot;http:www.weightdepot.commeltrx-fat-burner.html&quot;&gt;MeltRx&lt;A&gt; worked for this person and that person but what are the key elements and how does it create such a weight loss stir? &amp;nbsp;MeltRx  Ultra is an all natural  in  diet pill that helps you lose weight fast. This product is a fat burner, an appetite suppressant, and a metabolic booster. MeltRx is ephedra free and works using the key ingredients of Synephrine, and Picolinate and also uses the effective appetite suppressant Hoodia Gordonii this creates a brilliant plan to add to your weight loss experience. MeltRx can place its success on wel...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>&quot;How To Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy - Playtime for Kitty&quot;</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:24:43 -0600</pubDate>
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        pWhile dogs tend to get lots of exercise, cats are often left totheir own devices, having to find their own ways of exercisingif they are kept indoors.Cats have gone from working animals to creatures of leisure. Inthe past, a cat spent most of its day hunting, keeping thehomestead free of rodents. Today, most cats are pure companionswho spend the day waiting for their beloved human to returnhome. Even if you work from home, it is important to set asidesome time to play with your cat. Interacting...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[p&gt;While dogs tend to get lots of exercise, cats are often left totheir own devices, having to find their own ways of exercisingif they are kept indoors.Cats have gone from working animals to creatures of leisure. Inthe past, a cat spent most of its day hunting, keeping thehomestead free of rodents. Today, most cats are pure companionswho spend the day waiting for their beloved human to returnhome. Even if you work from home, it is important to set asidesome time to play with your cat. Interacting with you stimulatesher physically and mentally, keeping her healthy in body andmind. The time of day you play depends on your schedule and yourcat's natural rhythms. Some cats like a leisurely morning, whileothers are fired up from the moment they open their eyes. It maytake a while to find the time that fits both of you. Once you'vefound it, however, don't be surprised to see your cat expectingplay at that time each day. Cats are creatures of habit, andthey feel most secure ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>&quot;How to Make Your Cat's Life, and YOUR Life, Happier - Training</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:15:05 -0600</pubDate>
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        pImagine that you are scolding your cat for scratching at yournew furniture, and Kitty is sitting staring at you. Suddenly yourealize how silly you look and how futile your scolding is. Sohow do you train your cat to respect your home?All cats can be trained and should have some training from theirowners. You will need to train your cat to use her litter box,sharpen her claws on the scratching post instead of your couch,and to stop negative behavior when you say no. Cats can alsolearn to do tric...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[p&gt;Imagine that you are scolding your cat for scratching at yournew furniture, and Kitty is sitting staring at you. Suddenly yourealize how silly you look and how futile your scolding is. Sohow do you train your cat to respect your home?All cats can be trained and should have some training from theirowners. You will need to train your cat to use her litter box,sharpen her claws on the scratching post instead of your couch,and to stop negative behavior when you say &quot;no.&quot; Cats can alsolearn to do &quot;tricks,&quot; and the mental stimulation of learning isgood for them.Cats learn the same way dogs and people learn; they repeatbehaviors that have a pleasurable result. The best way to trainyour cat is to reward her when she does something right. Thereward might be a small piece of a special food, or lots ofpraise from you in a happy, high-pitched voice.Training to change negative behaviors requires you to catch yourcat &quot;in the act.&quot; For example, if your cat uses your stereospeaker...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>If You Want a Friend, Get a Dog!</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:49:22 -0600</pubDate>
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        Carl Icahn, the hostile takeover master who was THE originalcorporate raider, is often quoted as saying, In this business,if you want a friend, get a dog! The rest of us already knewthat dog was man's best friend, and with good reason. Dogs aspets date back at least as far as the days of Pompeii, where theremains of a dog stretched out next to a little boy wererecovered from the rubble at Pompeii. We all know that dogs are cute, warm, and cuddly, requiringlittle more than food, water, shelter an...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Carl Icahn, the hostile takeover master who was THE originalcorporate raider, is often quoted as saying, &quot;In this business,if you want a friend, get a dog!&quot; The rest of us already knewthat dog was man's best friend, and with good reason. Dogs aspets date back at least as far as the days of Pompeii, where theremains of a dog stretched out next to a little boy wererecovered from the rubble at Pompeii. We all know that dogs are cute, warm, and cuddly, requiringlittle more than food, water, shelter and affection to returnunwavering devotion. Dogs have earned their rightful place as afamily member. In fact, what family portrait is complete withoutthe family canine? Dogs earned their place of prominence years ago among theirblind and deaf owners and in local, state, federal andinternational law enforcement. Hint: be sure to rid your coatpockets of doggie biscuits the next time you travel, unless youwant to be attacked by a drug and bomb-sniffing dog.A quick glance through th...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Quickstart Guide to Making Your Own Pet Food at Home</title>
	<link>http://voteanimal.com/495000-Quickstart-Guide-to-Making-Your-Own-Pet-Food-at-Home.html</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:51:41 -0600</pubDate>
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        As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat thebest care possible. And caring for your pet means feeding himthe best diet you can. By making your own pet foods, you'll besaving money, up to . And to top it off, it's easy; makingpet food at home is probably a lot less time-consuming than youmay have thought. With hundreds of websites offering free petfood recipes online, it's now easier than ever to make your ownpet food. To prepare healthy and nutritious food for your pet you shoul...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat thebest care possible. And caring for your pet means feeding himthe best diet you can. By making your own pet foods, you'll besaving money, up to . And to top it off, it's easy; makingpet food at home is probably a lot less time-consuming than youmay have thought. With hundreds of websites offering free petfood recipes online, it's now easier than ever to make your ownpet food. To prepare healthy and nutritious food for your pet you shouldstudy your pet's natural habitat and food sources, and thenprepare foods that most closely resemble their own natural ororiginal diet. Animals, because they are color blind, choose their foods bysmell. Most dogs like gamey flavors best, as well as liver, fat,garlic, onions, horsemeat, lamb, beef, cheese and fish. Catsenjoy chicken, liver, fish, turkey, lamb, and yeast, and preferfresh to aged flavors. Cats are fussy eaters and it is not wise to continually feedthem their fa...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Adopt a Pet?</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:58:51 -0600</pubDate>
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         A cat was run over on my busy street this weekend. It wasnt mypet but it hurt just as much as if it was. This animal came intoour lives when we returned from walking in the park with our yr. old son. A lady who lives across the street was trying tokeep it from running out into the road so I took it upon myselfto carry it back to our garage where we gave it food, water andfriendship for a few days. This cat was female and looked to beonly  months old; it was also very skinny and hungry. I believ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A cat was run over on my busy street this weekend. It wasn't mypet but it hurt just as much as if it was. This animal came intoour lives when we returned from walking in the park with our yr. old son. A lady who lives across the street was trying tokeep it from running out into the road so I took it upon myselfto carry it back to our garage where we gave it food, water andfriendship for a few days. This cat was female and looked to beonly  months old; it was also very skinny and hungry. I believeit once had a home because it was not awkward and shy like aferal cat. It also liked to be petted and played with by my sonin the backyard they were best buddies for a short time. Atnight I would put the cat in my garage with food and waterbecause we live on a main road which turns into a race trackwhen the sun goes down.Anyhow, I was out in front of my house seeding my lawn a fewhours after letting the cat out for the day one morning when Iglanced across the road. She lay ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How To Get Your Pet To Strike The Pose</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:51:48 -0600</pubDate>
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        If you have ever tried to take a picture of your dog, you willrealize how hard it is to capture the pups full personality andbeauty in a photograph. Dogs arent human, and they dontunderstand what we are doing when we try to take their photo.They may think that the camera is a toy and charge at you,instead of striking a pose. If you follow these tips, and takeyour cues from your pet, you can be assured of great photos ofyour pet. Pets come in all colors. If your dog is dark, you will need tomake ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have ever tried to take a picture of your dog, you willrealize how hard it is to capture the pups full personality andbeauty in a photograph. Dogs aren't human, and they don'tunderstand what we are doing when we try to take their photo.They may think that the camera is a toy and charge at you,instead of striking a pose. If you follow these tips, and takeyour cues from your pet, you can be assured of great photos ofyour pet. Pets come in all colors. If your dog is dark, you will need tomake sure that he doesn't get lost in your photo due to a darkbackground. Dark animals photograph best with light colored orneutral back grounds. You can use white, grey, or creamy beigebackdrops. You should never take a photo of a Black Lab, or aGerman Shepard, against a dark background. It conceals the truecolor of your dog, and the dark background can also conceal thetrue size, shape and proportions of your pet.  The same rules apply with pets that have light coats. If youhave a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Animal Theme Party - Top 7 Reasons Why This Is A Great Birthday Celebration Idea For Your Child</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:47:05 -0600</pubDate>
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        When you're planning a party with your child for his birthday, consider going with an animal theme. It's sure to be a hit. Need convincing? Here's the top seven reasons why this is a great idea for your son or daughter's celebration. . Kids love animals. Just look at a the expression on a toddler's face when they see a puppy or kitten in a pet store window. Or watch children's reactions when they gaze at the different creatures at the zoo. It's easy to see that the little ones respond and relate...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When you're planning a party with your child for his birthday, consider going with an animal theme. It's sure to be a hit. Need convincing? Here's the top seven reasons why this is a great idea for your son or daughter's celebration. . Kids love animals. Just look at a the expression on a toddler's face when they see a puppy or kitten in a pet store window. Or watch children's reactions when they gaze at the different creatures at the zoo. It's easy to see that the little ones respond and relate to our furry friends. If you're looking for a party theme that is sure to please all your young guests, this one can't miss. . It's good for both boys and girls. A birthday party with a fireman's theme might thrill the little guys, but the girls may not have as good a time. The girls may love a princess party, but the boys might feel out of place.. If you're inviting a mixed crowd of kids to the celebration, an animal theme will be appreciated by all. . It appeals to all ages. ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Animal Abuse Linked to Domestic Abuse</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:42:26 -0600</pubDate>
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        While it is a sick and sad thing to think about, animal abuse happens every day. There are many reasons why some people commit such horrible crimes. In many cases however, it has been proven time and time again that there is a link between animal abuse and domestic abuse. Those who commit acts of violence against lovers, children, and animals tend to do so because they feel empowered. They feel as though they can teach someone a lesson because the person or animal they are beating on is weaker t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[While it is a sick and sad thing to think about, animal abuse happens every day. There are many reasons why some people commit such horrible crimes. In many cases however, it has been proven time and time again that there is a link between animal abuse and domestic abuse. Those who commit acts of violence against lovers, children, and animals tend to do so because they feel empowered. They feel as though they can teach someone a lesson because the person or animal they are beating on is weaker than they are. This must stop. But when will it?Pets are a big part of homes that have children. In fact, . percent of the homes that have children, ages six and up, in them will have at least one pet. Women are the primary caregivers in three fourths of these homes. Reports collected from interviews with women in United States and Canadian domestic violence shelters show that about  percent have been witness to violence towards the animals in the home, from the abuser who attacked them. ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>&quot;How to Ensure that Your Cat is Healthy and Lives a Long and</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:42:41 -0600</pubDate>
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        Incredible advances in veterinary medicine are making itpossible for cats to live longer, healthier lives than everbefore. The quality of your cat's health is the result of apartnership between you and your veterinarian. You must beconfident that the vet you have chosen will take good care ofyour cats.When you first get your cat, be sure to have your veterinarianexamine her within  days. In addition to getting baselineweights and measurements on her, your vet will want to check herblood and stoo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Incredible advances in veterinary medicine are making itpossible for cats to live longer, healthier lives than everbefore. The quality of your cat's health is the result of apartnership between you and your veterinarian. You must beconfident that the vet you have chosen will take good care ofyour cats.When you first get your cat, be sure to have your veterinarianexamine her within  days. In addition to getting baselineweights and measurements on her, your vet will want to check herblood and stools for illness and parasites. If you have neverhad a cat before, the first visit is a good time to get ademonstration in cleaning your pet's ears and clipping hertoenails properly.A proper diet and sufficient exercise are key factors in keepingyour cat healthy. You must make sure the food you give your catis of good quality to provide her with the correct amounts ofnutrients to keep her systems running. If you are confused bythe variety of brands of cat food available, ask you...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>A Pregnant Stray Cat Adopted You - And Now What?</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:03:07 -0600</pubDate>
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         It happens all too often. A family or cat friend gets adoptedby a stray cat. And after a few weeks it turns out shespregnant.In the US alone there must be millions of sweet but homelesscats. And many of them get pregnant several times a year. Nobodyreally knows why, but pregnant strays often adopt a familyinstead of the other way round. Maybe they search for support ora good and warm home for their kittens. Now, perhaps you dont have the space or time for a cat family.Or theres another reason t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It happens all too often. A family or cat friend gets adoptedby a stray cat. And after a few weeks it turns out she'spregnant.In the US alone there must be millions of sweet but homelesscats. And many of them get pregnant several times a year. Nobodyreally knows why, but pregnant strays often adopt a familyinstead of the other way round. Maybe they search for support ora good and warm home for their kittens. Now, perhaps you don't have the space or time for a cat family.Or there's another reason that makes it difficult to have thesekittens. But you don't want to throw this stray out. She'sexpecting babies, isn't she?!Now what can you do?You could take her to an animal shelter. That's not always agood idea. Don't get me wrong: I value the work of animal shelters. Infact, I got my current cat from one of them, and I'm pretty surethe next will come from a shelter too. But some animal sheltersreportedly put a pregnant stray to sleep. You'll blame yourselfforever if you ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Charming Trends in Dog Jewelry</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:13:24 -0600</pubDate>
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        Fashions owners and dogs can share. The wearing of charms datesback to  or  BC, when they were believed to hold specialpowers -- particularly the power of protection. By the 'scharms had evolved into a fashion statement and a popularkeepsake.Now, as then, charms are often given by mothers totheir daughters as gifts or family heirlooms. Many women startcollecting them as pre-teens and continue adding to thecollection as they mature.Charm bracelets make an ideal giftbecause of their broad appeal.I...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fashions owners and dogs can share. The wearing of charms datesback to  or  BC, when they were believed to hold specialpowers -- particularly the power of protection. By the 'scharms had evolved into a fashion statement and a popularkeepsake.Now, as then, charms are often given by mothers totheir daughters as gifts or family heirlooms. Many women startcollecting them as pre-teens and continue adding to thecollection as they mature.Charm bracelets make an ideal giftbecause of their broad appeal.Italian charms are the hottest trend right now and show no signsof slowing down. Silver, gold, and non-precious charms snap intoplace onto a bracelet similar to a watch band. The charms arelike the &quot;links&quot; on the band. They're decorated with pictures,letters, symbols and designs that can be combined to create amessage or theme.Which reminds me of a great thing about charmbracelets -- you can add to them. That means future gift givingopportunities!Another growing t...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why &quot;Doggie Breath&quot; is nothing to joke about.</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:23:59 -0600</pubDate>
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         Your dogs health is important to you. You show him howimportant by keeping him well fed and groomed, making sure hegets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safetoys for his entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality ofhis food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are alwayslots of delicious treats in the cupboard.But if he has bad breath, you could be overlooking a seriousproblem with your dogs health.Dog Breath is such a common condition that we make jokes aboutit. So...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Your dogs health is important to you. You show him howimportant by keeping him well fed and groomed, making sure hegets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safetoys for his entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality ofhis food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are alwayslots of delicious treats in the cupboard.But if he has bad breath, you could be overlooking a seriousproblem with your dogs health.&quot;Dog Breath&quot; is such a common condition that we make jokes aboutit. Sometimes we even tease our human &quot;friends&quot; using &quot;dogbreath&quot; in play-ground style name-calling  although hopefullythis is limited to teenage boys. And I know many pet owners whocomment that they love their dog or cat like a child, but justcan't stand the smell of the animal's breath! Well, guess what?&quot;Dog Breath&quot; isn't normal. It's estimated that  percent ofdogs and  percent of cats over the age of three suffer fromthe periodontal disease ' a serious deterioration of the g...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Cat Lover's Gift Basket</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:01:40 -0600</pubDate>
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        Speaking as a quintessential cat lover, receiving a Cat Lover'sGift Basket is second only to receiving an actual cat! Next time you're shopping for someone who is as wild about catsas you and I are, consider the following suggestions. You'll allbe happy, including the feline of the group. First of all, decide upon your Basket. It can either be amedium-sized wicker basket cats love to nestle inside of themor it could be a fairly deep cat bed. Inside, on the bottom, layout sheets of colorful tissu...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Speaking as a quintessential cat lover, receiving a &quot;Cat Lover'sGift Basket&quot; is second only to receiving an actual cat! Next time you're shopping for someone who is as wild about catsas you and I are, consider the following suggestions. You'll allbe happy, including the feline of the group. First of all, decide upon your &quot;Basket&quot;. It can either be amedium-sized wicker basket cats love to nestle inside of themor it could be a fairly deep cat bed. Inside, on the bottom, layout sheets of colorful tissue paper, or even a pretty babyblanket. Following are some ideas for treats to fill the basket or bed.Customize the list appropiately for the lucky person who isreceiving the present. -A CD of light jazz that heshe and their feline friend willenjoy listening to together. Cats love jazz. They have suchexquisite taste. -A great looking set of water and food dishes. -A coffee mug with a cat on it. -A Garfield book of comic strips andor a Garfield calendar. -Cat Nip-filled ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Things You should never feed your Dog</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:02:52 -0600</pubDate>
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        Unfortunately, there are a number of household items which wetend to take for granted that are potentially very dangerous toyour dog's health. It is especially important to be aware ofthis because as you know, dogs are essentially scavengers andwill often eat just about anything they can sink their fangsinto. I would say that may own dog is more like a mobile garbagedisposal. It is also very important to be aware of these itemssince their sense of smell is so well developed that your poochwill b...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Unfortunately, there are a number of household items which wetend to take for granted that are potentially very dangerous toyour dog's health. It is especially important to be aware ofthis because as you know, dogs are essentially scavengers andwill often eat just about anything they can sink their fangsinto. I would say that may own dog is more like a mobile garbagedisposal. It is also very important to be aware of these itemssince their sense of smell is so well developed that your poochwill be able to find what you may think is well hidden.  Oneof these dangerous household items, it turns out, is simplechocolate. While chocolate has been reported recently to be highin human-friendly antioxidants, it appears to be potentiallylethal for our pets, and particularly for our dogs. Cats aremostly unaffected since they do not care for the taste ofchocolate, but dogs tend to be crazy about it. Certain breeds ofdogs react indifferently to chocolate. The root of the problemis ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Tinkling of Bells Helps Pet Avoid Accidents</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:10:25 -0600</pubDate>
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        If you listen carefully, you may hear bells ringing in the quietsuburban town of Simsbury, CT on a regular basis. That is, thesound of numerous family members being trained by their pooches.This innovative product solves the communication gap between manand his best friend, his dog. Typically dogs are trained tosignal when they need to go outside and do their business in avariety of ways such as barking, whining, scratching at the dooror perhaps sitting and waiting. All of which can lead tofrust...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you listen carefully, you may hear bells ringing in the quietsuburban town of Simsbury, CT on a regular basis. That is, thesound of numerous family members being trained by their pooches.This innovative product solves the communication gap between manand his best friend, his dog. Typically dogs are trained tosignal when they need to go outside and do their business in avariety of ways such as barking, whining, scratching at the dooror perhaps sitting and waiting. All of which can lead tofrustration and accidents for the dog. Now, your dog can send aclear signal to your family when he needs to go out' train yourdog to ring his poochie-bells when he needs to go out. Referred to as 'bell training', this technique has be used foryears by professional pet trainers and is highly effective.Poochie-Bells's web site at www.poochiebells.com offers a widevariety of fashionable choices for you to build yourpoochie-bells as well as complete suggested training method.This cool loo...]]></content:encoded>
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