5 Things You Should Know Before buying clothes for your dog

The right clothes can help your pet stand out from others.After all, there are clothes for all seasons and occasions in addition to which there are pet supplies such as collars, beds, toys, leashes, food and canine health products available to buy. Be sure to use the following tips when you buy clothes for your dog so that you make the right selection:

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Tips And Tricks for Brushing Your dog's Teeth

When setting out to brush your dog's teeth develop a positive attitude and treat the whole experience as a fun thing. Do not hold his head down or force him at any time during the process. This would only traumatize him and you may be at risk of biting. Let him perceive the flavor of the toothpaste and lick it. Avoid using products that contain alcoholic substances. Make sure your dog toothpaste is totally free from alcohol.

Make sure you keep all dog toothpaste out of the reach of children and store them in a cool place. Also look out for expiry dates to avoid using damaged products for your pets.

Regular brushing of your dog's teeth would keep him safe from gum diseases such as gingivitis. It would also leave your dog with a fresh breath.

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Choosing Dog's Toothbrush

The type of toothbrush you use for your pet would also determine the quality of the mouthwash he gets. You would find several styles of toothbrush in your pet stores. You should choose the one that works best for your dog. A good dog toothbrush should be easy to use, safe and effective. It must also be easy to clean and acceptable to your pet.

A good dog toothbrush must also be easy to handle. Choose a toothbrush in relation to the size of your dog. For larger breeds, it is best to use finger cot brushes. Finger cot brushes are double ended with a part that looks like a finger glove. This glove has bristles on it and allows you to brush the inner parts of your dog's teeth.

It is recommended that you clean your dog's teeth once in a month or you could consult your Vet for guidance on how often you should brush your dog's teeth and all other necessary information. If you notice a building up of Tartar or anything unusual in your dog's dentition, consult your Vet immediately for help.

For busy pet owners who barely have time for pet grooming, do not neglect your dog's grooming needs. Hire a professional groomer for help.

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List of Things to Consider When Picking Out Dog Toothpaste

The first thing to consider is the ingredients used in the toothpaste. Make sure that all the ingredients are safe for your dog and would not cause health problems when ingested.
You need to consider palatability and digestibility. Your dog is sure to lick up some of the toothpaste when brushing him so ensure that the toothpaste you buy contains no harmful chemicals that are detrimental to your dog's health when ingested.
You should consider the size of the toothpaste. It is more advisable to go for sample products or products with smaller sizes so that you can try out the product and if it works well for your pet you can buy the bigger size the next time you go shopping for pet supplies.
Other things to consider include ease of use, safety for your pet, and the packaging (does it come with pads and sponges or does it come in liquid gel or powder form?)
Toothpaste that come in chicken or beef flavors would be more suitable for your dog as the taste and aroma could be enticing to your dog. This way, you would struggle less when giving him a mouth wash.
The ideal toothpaste for your dog should be desirable by your dog and easy to use.

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How to Treat your Dog's Skin Problem

Common skin problems such as dry skin, rashes, hot spots and bug bites can be safely treated at home using natural home remedies, while medical treatments such as the use of steroids and allergy shots could result in negative side effects in dogs. This a good reason every dog owner should make an effort to learn how to treat their dog's skin problems using natural home remedies.

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Origin of Koi

by John Pasden, his live in China

So many inventions and customs originated in China that it’s not uncommon for me to learn one that I never knew about before. Sometimes, however, the claims get a little ridiculous.

My favorite is the claim that the Japanese are actually a lost tribe of Chinese from southern Zhejiang, and that the Japanese language has evolved out of the dialect of Wenzhou . I think the first part is simply a creative attempt to explain Japan’s financial success while holding onto Chinese pride. The second part is undoubtedly rooted in the fact that a lot of Chinese people think that Wenzhou’s dialect–a dialect reknowned for being totally unintelligible to speakers of virtually any other dialect in China–sounds like Japanese. The people that say it sounds like Japanese usually understand no actual Japanese. As someone that understands Japanese, I can assure you that Wenzhou-hua sounds nothing like Japanese.

Recently I ran into another possible example of a far-fetched claim related to Japan. The claim is that the practice of keeping koi (colorful carp) originated in China. I immediately found this suspect, but then figured it was probably largely because my time spent in Japan was my first significant contact with the tradition, and the word koi has been imported into the English language from Japanese (not Chinese) recently. Obviously, neither of these reasons are real evidence that the practice of raising koi really originated in Japan.

source : http://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2005/06/30/origin-of-koi  

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Keeping discus fish does require a bit of knowledge on their background

discus fish

When keeping discus fish you will find that they are shy and very calm in general, but when they start making couples they can often become a little bit aggressive due to breeding territory protection. Keeping discus fish will bring lots of rewards but it will also give you a few challenges as well. First off, as you will see with most groups of any type of fish, within a group it is not uncommon that the weakest discus will get bullied; this is something that can unfortunately result in death. Keeping discus fish in groups in a minimum of six individuals is thought of as ideal. By doing this you will increase the confidence of the group members and you lower the risk of group misbehavior.

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5 happy pet secrets

Make sure that you are meeting the needs of your pet with these 5 happy pet secrets.

Your pet needs secure shelter, water and food. As a general rule, your pet will be happier the more secure and safe your pet feels. While this sounds simple enough, some folks still get confused about a pet's needs. There are a few things you can do to ensure these are met.

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