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Orphan Puppies

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Puppies usually become orphaned when Mom doesn't make enough milk to feed them, has a physical problem that prevents her from caring for the pups, or has died during the birthing process. These puppies can be raised by you if you are willing to work hard at keeping them healthy. They will need to be seen by the vet after birth so he can start them on their feeding schedule.

You must follow a regular schedule of feedings, bathroom breaks, playing, and sleeping. It is quite time consuming but can be a rewarding venture. You must consider the nurturing and socialization of the pups, how to prevent diseases from arising since they are not starting out with Mom's milk, what to feed them and how to get them weaned in several weeks, and the sanitation of the area you will be keeping them. Take all of this into consideration and decide if you will be able to give the puppies the time they require.

You will have to bottle feed or tube feed. Bottle feeding is better for most people, because the tube could be passed into the lungs and choke the pup. Feed the pup while on its belly not on its back. Puppy formulas are available and are nutritionally balanced to meet your puppy's needs. Most people use Esbilac or Puppylac. Do not use cow or goat milk. Do not give raw egg whites as there is an enzyme in the egg that will cause a biotin deficiency in the puppy. Don't give the puppy honey either, it can be fatal.

Caloric intake should be as follows in calories per pound per day:

Week One, they should receive 60-69.

Week Two, they should receive 70-79.

Week Three, they should receive 80-89

Week Four, they should receive 90-100.

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Johnson Pet Door - relief for your pooch

An article I found about Johnson Pet Doors - Charlie

I used to work just 10 minutes away from home. As you can imagine, this was very convenient for many different reasons -- not the least of which was being able to stop by during my lunch hour in order to let my dog outside for a walk. This arrangement was great, and I never had to worry about coming home to an unpleasant "surprise" left by him. However, when I was transferred to a different office location, I had to find an different solution for my dog, who had become quite accustomed to his midday outing. After thoughtful consideration, I decided to purchase a Johnson pet door.

Johnson pet doors are considered by many to be the best in the business, so there never really was a question of getting a different brand. I spent a lot of time reading consumer reviews online and saw many positive comments from satisfied Johnson pet door owners. The wide variety of styles and colors, the ease of installation, and the safety features were some of the key points that were praised over and over again.

Once I decided which Johnson pet door I wanted, I went to the store to get one. Unfortunately, I hadn't looked at the prices when I was reading reviews online, so I experienced a bit of sticker shock when I saw how much money I would have to spend. Since my budget was pretty limited at the time, I had no choice but to delay my purchase.

But then got the idea to look for my Johnson pet door on the Internet. I didn't think of this option at first because the product is so big and bulky that I figured it would be easier to just get it from a store. I checked out a few websites and saw that shipping expenses wouldn't be as much as I expected. Plus, the prices these websites were offering for Johnson pet doors were absolutely incredible! Even with shipping charges, I would be saving at least 15% off the prices I saw at local stores. And by ordering online, I wouldn't have to struggle with trying to load my new Johnson pet door into my car.

I've had my Johnson pet door installed for several weeks now, and it is working great. Now I don't have to rush home from work right away, and I can even enjoy longer outings on the weekends. My dog seems to enjoy his new found freedom as well. All in all, I'm not exaggerating when I say that my Johnson pet door has been one of the best and smartest purchases I've ever made!

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Lighted Dog Collars For Safety

Some items that are designed for safety end up being so amusing that it’s easy to forget that they are a safety item and begin to treat it like a toy. Things that come to mind include glow sticks, reflectors placed on clothing in an outline of bizarre pictures that light up when a headlight is shined on them, and the current favorite in our household: the lighted dog collar.

I wish I knew who came up with the idea that a dog should wear a collar around its neck with bulbs that light up like a Christmas tree. I realize it originated as a safety precaution, but in the dark out in the yard at night, especially on a black dog, a lighted dog collar can be a very amusing spectacle. It’s almost as good as the night we discovered that we could break open glow sticks, put silly designs all over our cats' bodies and then let them run around in the neighborhood. It’s really a jolting image to see a fluorescent smiley face traveling at full speed close to the ground across a dark parking lot.

The first time I saw a dog wearing a lighted dog collar I was on the beach at night and I saw what looked like a glowing line running along the beach toward the water. I thought I was hallucinating until I looked closer and realized that the glowing line was attached to a dog’s neck. Right there, I was convinced that every dog should wear a lighted collar at night because it looks so cool. The very next day we went to the store and bought our pet a lighted dog collar of his very own.

Our dog freaked out the first time we fitted him with his lighted dog collar and let him run around the yard in the dark. He acted as though something was chasing him, and he kept trying to bite at his own neck. It was kind of like watching a cat chase its own tail. After a while he got used to the lighted dog collar and stopped noticing it. It was then that the real fun began. We would play fetch with him by tossing a glowing frisbee across the yard for him to catch. We sat on the deck and laughed each time the dog caught the frisbee and ran it back to us with his whole head practically glowing (from the combination of the glowing frisbee in his mouth and the lighted dog collar on his neck). We eventually grew tired of laughing at our dog, and went in for the night. Now we only break out the lighted dog collar when we have company, and we let them marvel in the freaky magnificence.

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