Dog Care Tip: Modular Dog Kennels

I personally hate chain fences, they're not the prettiest things in the world and they don't offer you, your family or your home much protection. However, they became popular because they were cheap, and an easy way to keep your pet inside your yard. But no more!

Now there is new modular fencing that is affordable and safer. With chain link fences your dog's collar could get caught on a link, or might not be effective in keeping smaller breeds inside the yard. What pet owners can do is invest in modular fencing or a modular kennel ( seen above) , both are easy to install and available in custom sizes to tailor to your pet's specific size.

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The Furminator Fights Allergies!

Pets are wonderful companions, unfortunately being allergic isn't so wonderful. But many people find that the benefits of having a pet far outweigh a little puffiness around the eyes and some sneezing. One third of people who own cats, are actually allergic!

So if you're one of the brave allergic ones that decided to get a pet anyway, one thing you can do to minimize your suffering is daily brushing and wiping with a damp cloth. This can fight dander, which is what triggers allergies. One tool you might want to check out is the Furminator, shown above. Although, this tool works great with pets with short coats, don't expect the same if your pet has a very long thick coat.

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Dogs May Cause Snoring... and Early Death!

I came across a pretty interesting story in The Times of India.

A recent research study has linked snoring with dog owners! Kids who grew up with a canine are more likely to be heavy snorers as adults.

The study was conducted in Sweden, and statistically, growing up with a dog can increase your chances of snoring by a quarter. Not so bad right? Unfortunately, snoring is also linked with early death, heart disease and stroke.

What's the connection?

"Dogs may increase airborne particles that would encourage inflammation and thereby alter upper airway anatomy early in life, causing an increased susceptibility for adult snoring," said lead researcher Karl Franklin of University Hospital Ume.

But not to worry! there are more studies still being conducted by the likes of India-based doctor SK Dasgupta.

"The man's best friend cannot be blamed for snoring. It is vibration of respiratory structures, and the resulting sound is because of obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping." Which Dr. Dasgupta claims can not be caused by a dog. I hope he's right!

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The Answer to Your Pet's behavior Problems may be in your Backyard!

The great outdoors can make your pet healthier and happier!

Dog's dig holes, it's just what they do, but there are certain things you can do so your dog digs a hole in a designated area, and not where you just planted $250 worth of plants from Green Thumb. Dogs and cats both need to stretch their legs, so if they're having behavioral problems, it might be from being cooped up in a house all day.

Give your pet a designated play area outside. Remove plants that are toxic to pets such as tiger lilies, rises,ivy and ornamental grass. Instead, use Pyracantha or barberries which are resistant to dogs. Use plastic or rubber edges to outline planting beds, steel ones can cut your pet's paws.

Taking into consideration what materials you use in your backyard can save you money in the long run by avoiding costly emergency vet visits when your pet gets sick after eating something toxic after playing in your yard. Not only can it resolve potential medical risks, but also fix behavioral problems too!

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