GOD AND DOG

GOD and DOG . . . 

I look up and I see God

I look down and see my Dog

Simple spelling G O D

Same word backwards D O G

They would stay with me all day

I'm the one who walks away,

But both of them wait for me,

And dance at my return with glee

Both love me no matter what

Divine God and Canine Mutt

I take it hard each time I fail

But God forgives

Dog wags his tail

God though up and made the Dog

Dog reflects a part of God

I see love from both sides now

Its everywhere Amen...Bow Wow

I look up and I see God

look down and see my Dog

And in my human frailty, I can't match their love  for me!

CONSTIPATION

Dogs develop constipation often by eating grass, or swallowing bones.  For very furry dogs, sometimes soft stool form mats in the long fur around the rectum, and blocks the rectum.  Dogs with this problem drag their bottoms against the ground or bite at their rear ends.
The longer waste remains in the body, water is 
pulled-out, therefore becomes drier, and difficult to pass.


Enemas could be dangerous, so your Veterinarian should be contacted for appropriate enema.


Mega-colon is a condition when the rectum stretches with hard fecal mass affecting the nerves and muscles...this would for life, require medical care.


Severe constipation whereby dogs stop eating, vomit and have stomach pain will probably need to be sedated for the Veterinarian to remove the fecal impaction.


IMMEDIATE ACTION:
        1.  Clip if any, the fur for long-haired dogs.
        2.  Dampen a soft cloth with warm water


               1.  Clip if any, fur for long-haired pets.
               2.  Dampen a soft cloth with warm 
                    water, and clean the outside of anal
                    that's blocking.   Or, a spray bottle 
                    filled with warm water may soak
                    fecal  matter free and prompt your
                    dog to move his bowels.  If, after 24
                    hours, your dog does not defecate, a  
                    visit to your Veterinarian is
                    necessary for your dog to be treated.
               3.  The skin around the rectum after 
                    clipped and/or washed, may be
                    sensitive, so best to  an antibiotic
                    ointment Neosporin 3 times a day for few
                   days until inflammation subsides. 
    


PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
Adding fiber to your dog's food will help prevent constipation who have a mild condition.
                    1.  Use a high-fiber commercial food
                    2.  Mix unflavored Metamucil into
                         canned food.  CHECK LABEL,
                         to be sure it has 2.4 grams of 
                         soluble fiber per dose.
                    3.  Use 1 teaspoon per meal for each
                         10 to 25 pounds of body weight.
                         
  
THE PUMPKIN PREVENTION:
This for me is the healthiest way!  Try it.
Why?  Pumpkin has very high and water content.  Both important factors for regular bowel movements.  Most wonderfully, dogs
(my dogs) love the taste!
      1.  Mix canned pumpkin into your
                           dog's   food.
      2.  Add per meal:
           1-2 teaspoons             less than 15 lbs dogs               
           2 Tablespoons           15-35 lbs dogs
           3-5 Tablespoons        Larger dogs


Be aware...if your dog's feces aren't formed and
have soft-life consistency, just cut-back on the 
amount of pumpkin.

CONSTIPATION

"...I'm so tired of trying to poop..."

Dogs develop constipation often by eating grass, or swallowing bones.  For very furry dogs, sometimes soft stool form mats in the long fur around the rectum, and blocks the rectum.  Dogs with this problem drag their bottoms against the ground or bite at their rear ends.

Dragging bottom against the ground!

The longer waste is in the body, the more water the colon pulls out of  it,   therefore becomes drier, and difficult to pass. 


Enemas could be dangerous, so your Veterinarian should be contacted for appropriate enema.


Mega-colon is a serious condition when the rectum stretches with hard fecal mass affecting the nerves and muscles...this would for life, require medical care by your Veterinarian.


Severe constipation whereby dogs stop eating, vomit and have stomach pain will probably need to be sedated for the Veterinarian to remove the fecal impaction.


IMMEDIATE ACTION:
        1.  Clip if any, the fur for long-haired dogs.
        2.  Dampen a soft cloth with warm water
             and clean the outside of anal that's
             blocking, or use a spray bottle filled 
             with warm water to help soak fecal 
             matter free, and prompt your dog to 
             have a bowel movement.  If after 24
             hours, your dog does not defecate, a visit
             with your Veterinarian will be necessary
             for treatment. 
            
        3.  The skin, around the rectum, after 
             clipped and/or washed, may be sensitive,
             so best to apply an antibiotic ointment
             such as  Neosporin 3-times a day for a
             few days until inflammation subsides.


PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
Adding fiber to your dog's food will help prevent constipation of  a mild condition.
             1.  Use a high-fiber commercial food
             2.  Mix unflavored Metamucil into
                  canned food.  CHECK  LABEL to be
                  sure it has 2.4 grams of soluble fiber
                  per dose.
             3.  Use 1 teaspoon per meal for each
                  10 to 25 pounds of body weight.
                         
  
THE PUMPKIN PREVENTION:
This for me is the healthiest way!  Try it.
Why?  Pumpkin has very high and water content.  Both important factors for regular bowel movements.  Most wonderfully, dogs
love the taste!
     1. Mix canned pumpkin into your dog's food.
     2. Add per meal:
           1-2 teaspoons..............less than 15 lbs dogs               
           2 Tablespoons.............15-35 lbs dogs
           3-5 Tablespoons..........Larger dogs


Be AWARE...if your dog's feces aren't formed and have soft-life consistency, just cut-back on the amount of pumpkin.

"...what a relief to be cleansed...!!" 


"...please use preventive measures  from now on...!"

CHOKE CHAIN vs PINCH/PRONG & MARTINGALE COLLAR

The basic function of  collars is the same. These training collars work to grab the attention of the dog by providing an unwanted stimulus. In the case of the choke chain, a tug on the leash tightens the collar around the neck, while the pinch or prong collar provides a sharp pinch of the skin with the same action. The primary difference between the choke chain and the pinch/prong collar is in terms of function.  The prong collar can only tighten enough to provide a pinch, while the choke chain can tighten to the point of cutting off the dog's ability to breathe.

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   CHOKE CHAIN 

                        

   

   PINCH  or  PRONG 

   
   

   
   

   SAFETY

   Safety is the largest concern when considering a choke chain or a pinch collar. Both collars are capable of providing a correction in training, but the pinch collar is a safer option because it can only tighten to a specific point. Choke chains are designed to tighten as far as they can when the leash is pulled, so a dog that is pulling hard on the leash can cause damage to its throat or hamper its ability to breathe. The pinch collar, on the other hand, has a limited slip amount. That means it can tighten enough to cause a pinch of the skin between the prongs, but cannot tighten any further, preventing harm to the dog.

   
   

   TRAINING   CAPABILITIES

   • Both collars provide training capabilities because they provide what is known as a correction. When a dog misbehaves, such as pulling on the leash while walking, the trainer can sharply pull the leash, creating this correction. The pinch collar correction is more than enough correction to gain the dog's attention and incite the desired reaction, getting the dog to stop. The choke collar can cause harm to the dog before it stops pulling. The pinch collar has a menacing appearance because of its prongs, but only causes a pinch of the skin and does not dig into the dog's skin when being worn.

   EASE OF USE

   • Another difficulty with choke chains or slip collars is that they can be put on incorrectly, which causes more problems when using them. If you put a choke chain on backward, it will not release once it has been tightened , and has to be released manually, otherwise it may choke the dog. A pinch or prong collar cannot be fitted backward. It will always release after a correction because of the nature of the "slip," which is the chain connecting the two ends of the collar together. This means that as long as a prong collar is properly sized, there is no danger of choking the dog.

     
     

     
     
     

     

                                      MARTINGAL

     How A Martingal Collar Works:
     

     A martingale collar is a special type of dog collar that helps a dog stay comfortable while being completely secure on their leash

     
     

     

     ILLUSTRATION OF HOW MARTINGAL WORKS

                                                           

     A martingale collar is made with two loops.  The large loop is placed around the  dogs neck and adjusted to fit loosely.  The leash is then clipped to the D ring on the small loop.  when the dog tries to pull their head out of the collar, the tension on the leash pulls the small loop taut which makes the large loop smaller and tighter on the neck, preventing escape.  When adjusted properly the dog is never choked, but the collar stays snug around the dog's neck (just behind the ears)  until  the pressure is comfortable.
     

     

     Martingale Collar
     (Greyhound is the breed Martingale collars were
     first made for because of their small neck, but recognized now  as a collar  good for any neck-size dog)

     
     
     
                          
                                        
     

     

     Martingale Collar
     The advantages of Martingale collar over other standard collars:

     The problem with standard buckle collars is that for the collar to be tight enough that it can't slip over the ears when pulled forward by a dog backing up, it must be uncomfortably tight all the time.  The martingale collar allows the dog to wear a comfortably loose collar that is only tight when it needs to be tight.
     
     
     WARNING
     When using any type of training collar, it is of vital importance that you receive proper training in fitting and using the collar for the best results. All training collars, including martingale collars, prong collars and choke chains, must be fitted correctly in order for them to be safe and effective. Consult a veterinarian, Canine Massage Therapist or a professional trainer to make sure that you are using your training collar correctly in order to best benefit your dog