by cindy on October 11, 2010
There is more to dressing your pet for Halloween then just picking out a costume you like and putting it on them. Depending on your pet’s size, confirmation, temperament and age, you will need to pick a costume that best suits them.
Naturally you don’t want to put a costume with a hat that lays flat on dogs head that has ears that stand up. You also don’t want to put a heavy costume on a smaller or older dog, or any type of costume that is going to restrict their eye sight.
Also, if your pet doesn’t have the temperament for dressing up, don’t force them. Usually a dog that has not been accustomed to it won’t be really thrilled and can be a bit more edgy then normal anyway with all the other Halloween activities going on. It’s best to start when your pup is young to get them use to wearing costumes. Don’t force your dog to wear a costume if they really don’t want to. Put a Halloween bandana on them or ribbon in their hair to show their Halloween spirit as an alternative.
Also, if you are taking your dog trick or treating, be sure to take an extra bag with you for clean up, and don’t mix up the bags!!
For a great assortment of doggie Halloween costumes, you can check out these on Buycostumes.com.
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by cindy on September 28, 2010
Recent observations by Veterinarians show that the average lifespan of their patients is getting longer. We know that humans are living longer then they ever have. With healthier living options and medical science we are now seeing many people become centenarians. Just the same is applying to your pets. Pets now have more medical options, they are less likely to just be left loose to run the streets and owners have become more aware of how to give their pets a healthier life.
Now more dogs are living up to 15 and 16 years old who in the past would not have made it nearly that far. The smaller breeds tend to have a bit longer life span then the larger breeds while the giant breeds have the shortest and the toy breeds the longest. The most common killer of dogs is cancer, and some if detected earlier enough can even be cured.
Even the cats are extending their 9 lives to 20 years or even more with Siamese and Abyssinians living the longest. The most common killer of cats is liver or kidney failure in their older years.
Perhaps there is some parallel in that pets and humans both are living longer. Maybe it’s the love and comfort of their pets that keep the elderly aging and the pets still around because of the bond they share together.
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