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A dog or a cat that may need prosthesis is first evaluated to determine what kind of device is best. The dog is appraised using information about any deformity they may have, and the aspects specific to the injury if they received one. Their physical activities and living environment are also taken into consideration.

After the evaluation, a cast is made of the part of the body the prosthesis will be used for. The time it takes to manufacture a prosthetic device is typically about five to ten business days. The time can vary depending on which joints of the dog’s body need to be considered, as well as the type of prosthetic and the chosen material it will be manufactured from. As each dog is different, so is the device made for them.

Prosthetics are not intended to be worn 24/7; the dog will need a break from time to time. Because of the materials they’re made from, a prosthetic device will not change its shape or break down over time.

To ensure a good fit, the dog needs to use the prosthesis for several weeks. Owners need to watch the prominent bone involved and the dog’s hair and skin for any signs of wear, which will help to determine how well the prosthesis is fitting the dog.

By watching the dog use the prosthetic device on a daily basis during regular activities, owners can also determine if it is the proper device for their dog. Adjustments and repairs may need to be made from time to time to make sure the prosthesis keeps doing what it was constructed to do in the proper manner

There are several things to consider when looking into a prosthetic device for a dog or a cat. First and foremost is whether or not the pet would benefit from it both physically and emotionally, and is it in their best interest, or is it to assuage feelings of guilt you may have? Will it add fulfillment and quality to their daily life? The cost of the device and subsequent fittings should also be considered, and whether or not you can afford it.

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Short-Nosed Dogs and Air Travel

In July 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation released statistics that showed short-nosed breeds of dogs—such as pugs, Boston Terriers, boxers, mastiffs, Pekingese, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus and bulldogs—are more likely to die on airplanes than dogs with normal-length muzzles.

In fact, over the last 5 years, approximately one-half of the 122 dog deaths associated with airline flights involved these short-faced breeds. 25 of the 122 dogs that died over the 5-year period were English bulldogs, followed by 11 pugs, the only other breed in double digits. Although these numbers seem a bit scary, keep in mind that this is a very small number when compared to the hundreds of thousands of animals that fly every year.

As a result of the tighter space, they are prone to problems such as smaller-than-normal nostrils, a longer-than-normal soft palate, and a narrowed trachea (or windpipe).

Because of these abnormalities, they don't breathe as efficiently as dogs with normal-length snouts and can have difficulty cooling off when they're playing or exercising, or if they're stressed or overheated. And when they're stressed, their airway can actually collapse (either partially or completely) and cut off their airflow.

It's like breathing through a straw – if you gently suck through the straw, there's no problem getting air. But when you really try to suck hard through the straw, similar to what these dogs may do when they're stressed, exercising or overheating, the straw collapses and you don't get air. This doesn't always cause death, but it can cut off their oxygen supply temporarily and cause the dogs to collapse or overheat.

Driving With Dogs Can Be Dangerous

About two-thirds of dog owners surveyed by the AAA organization said they routinely drive while petting or playing with their dogs, sometimes even giving them food or water while maneuvering through traffic.

It has been a common sight for many years to see dogs hanging their heads out of open car windows with their ears flapping in the breeze. But in the cocoon that the automobile has become, more drivers are nonchalantly cradling their dogs atop their laps or perching the animals on their chests with the pet's front paws clutching the driver's neck or shoulders.

Uzbekistan Airways - Localization gone wrong

If you browse the Internet in search of examples when marketing materials were poorly localized, there will be plenty of them. As more and more people travel around the world, local airline companies are looking to attract those tourist/business dollars. Advertisement in foreign language is the only way for them to get their word out. Uzbekistan Airways in an attempt to lure the foreigners went ahead with their slogan being translated into English.

See what came out of that after the break.

We guess the original slogan of the company is wishing the traveler a pleasant travel, its translation makes you think twice before boarding the plane.

Empresa lança avião para bichinhos de estimação

Puppy scam

Animal oxygen masks

Fire Department will have the means to revive pets that are suffering from smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Losing a pet in a fire can add to the trauma of a family already having to deal with the fallout of the damage caused by a fire. While rescue personnel have oxygen masks meant for humans, these masks do not work well on animals because they do not fit well on their faces.

The cone-shaped masks, which are available in three sizes, can be fitted snugly on the animal's snouts, and have been found to be very effective in resuscitating pets suffering from inhaling smoke. Because of the various sizes they come in they can be used on different types and sizes of pet animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and even birds. These special oxygen masks are equipped with a rubber ring, which creates an effective seal, thus allowing pure oxygen to be pumped into the noses of the animal. The masks are simple to use as they only need to be placed over the snout of the animal, then hooked to an oxygen tank which forces oxygen into the animal. As long as the animal is breathing, these masks can be very effective.

Pet Containers in the Passenger Cabin

If an airline allows you to bring your pet into the cabin, your pet container is treated as carry-on baggage and you must follow all carry on baggage rules of your airline and of the FAA. FAA rules include the following:

Your pet container must be small enough to fit underneath the seat without blocking any person's path to the main aisle of the airplane.

Your pet container must be stowed properly before the last passenger entry door to the airplane is closed in order for the airplane to leave the gate.

Your pet container must remain properly stowed the entire time the airplane is moving on the airport surface, and for take off and landing.

You must follow flight attendant instructions regarding the proper stowage of your pet container.

Since airlines typically allow one carry-on item for the overhead baggage compartment, and one other item small enough to fit under a seat, you will likely be able to take both a carry-on bag and your pet carrier.

Rabies Regulations and Prevention

It is important to be aware of preventive measures and legislation in place regarding rabies at destination as these vary from country to country. There are also actions you can take on a daily basis to lessen the risk of infection.

Although rabies is one of the oldest known viral diseases, it still remains a persistent problem worldwide.

It is mainly transmitted through the bite of an infected animal with most registered cases occurring amongst wild animal populations such as raccoons, bats, skunks and foxes.

Although animal rabies is more common in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, it can arise in animals anywhere in the world.

In addition to numerous pets and other animals dying from this disease, about 55,000 human fatalities also occur each year despite the fact it is easily preventable if the appropriate steps are taken.

For these reasons, many countries have strict import rules when it comes to your pet’s health history and documents.

Most countries, with regards to rabies and the import of pets, will require an International Health Certificate and an anti-rabies vaccination record.

Some authorities will also require a rabies antibody test to be taken prior to the import of your pet. The list of these countries or states include Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, Ireland, Malta, Israel, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the state of Hawaii, the territory of Guam and the Cayman Islands.

Authorities request these documents in varying time frames prior to entry, so make sure you work within these time frames as authorities are very stringent.

Even when your pet is vaccinated, a mandatory procedure in most countries, the danger from wild animals and the proliferation of the virus on a global scale still remains.

Here are some tips on how to keep your pet safe and prevent further infections:

• Vaccinate all your animals against rabies. This includes pets such as dogs, cats and ferrets and livestock such as sheep, cattle and horses

• Don’t let your pets wander unsupervised, as exposure to rabid wildlife is the biggest threat to infection

• Neutering your pets will make them less likely to want to interact with wildlife

• Contact the relevant authorities to remove stray animals or those acting sick in your area

• Never touch unfamiliar animals whether domestic or wild

• Don’t touch dead animals

• Remove all feed or water bowls from your outdoor spaces as stray animals will even be attracted to them when they are empty

• Cover your garbage to avoid attracting wild animals

If your pet is bitten, scratched or somehow exposed to saliva from a potentially infected animal

• You must take them to your veterinarian immediately

• Pets that have valid vaccinations are usually kept under observation for 45 days, those

without one are dealt with on a case-to-case basis

• Contact the relevant authorities to remove the stray animal if applicable

If you are bitten, scratched or somehow exposed to saliva from a potentially infected animal

• You should in a first instance wash the wound thoroughly with soap

• Then you should immediately see a doctor for post-exposure treatment

• Make sure also to report the bite to your local health department or equivalent

in your country

• Contact the relevant authorities to remove the stray animal if applicable

For further information about rabies regulations and general pet relocation services, please do not hesitate to contact us at EMAIL . One of our dedicated Pet Transportation agents will follow up with you shortly with a quote tailor-made to your needs.

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How to Select a Pet Care Facility

Every day people face the question of what to do with their pets when travel, illness, or family emergencies disrupt normal care Others feel that it is important to supply positive social environments for their dogs while they are at work or away for the day Some pet owners take their pets with them when they travel, only to discover that hotel limitations, travel-induced pet illness, or runaway pets can turn their trip into a disaster Other pet owners turn over the care of their animals to well-meaning but inexperienced neighbors or friends while they are at work or on vacation yet again, the results are often unsatisfactory Pets entrusted to such part-time custodians frequently escape or become seriously ill due to a lack of reliable, frequent and knowledgeable supervision.

Fortunately, the majority of pet owners who find themselves in need of pet care utilize the services of professional pet care facilities. Many of pet owners know that full-time, knowledgeable and experienced pet care facility operators provide the most dependable, secure and safe pet care.

In addition to traditional boarding services, pet owners now have more options than ever since pet daycare provide monitored and controlled environments in which groups of friendly dogs from multiple families can interact and play throughout the day in enclosed buildings or yards.( such as PetsVentura Pet Hotel).

Crisis in hotels for dogs

The same situation of low capacity in hotels for people; the hotels for dogs are registering a widespread decline. In summer 2009 there is reduction of 50% of registration dogs and cats for boarding.

This means that most of the families re-think of their vacations and of course they don't have much money for boarding their dog in Boarding - Kennels, and they are looking for other options. It is certainly a very unpleasant situation, since 429 dogs and cats are abandoned every day and the situation every summer and it is worse especially this crisis time.

Some hotels for dogs and cats are offering very good prices, as they hope to attract the attention of the owners, mainly which look for place to stay for their dog while they can enjoy the vacations

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CANINE MASSAGE THERAPY

Massage is a perfect complimentary therapy in a well-rounded holistic approach to your dog's health -- physically, emotionally, and mentally!

By gently manipulating soft tissue (muscle, skin, fascia, tendons, ligaments) Massage Therapy has many deep profound physiological effects and never fails to amaze me with how a dog responds to a treatment. Canine Massage Therapy can:

Improve mobility

Relieve areas of soreness, tension, discomfort and spasm

Promote a speedier return to health from injury or surgery

Encourage the removal of toxins and metabolic waste from the blood and lymphatic system

Reduce stiffness and swelling

Help to build wasted muscle and improve tone in the aging or convalescing dog

Help to alleviate nervousness, depression, lack of focus and unwanted behavior

USDA DISTRIBUTES ORAL RABIES VACCINE IN NEW YORK

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2009--Wildlife Services (WS), a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, will distribute oral rabies vaccine baits beginning on or about August 28 to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies in portions of western and northern New York.

In cooperation with the New York State Department of Health and key agencies, 845,200 oral rabies vaccination (ORV) baits targeting raccoons will be distributed by several methods over a 5,180 square mile area. Over the next two weeks, personnel from WS and its cooperators, along with volunteers, will be hand baiting populated areas by vehicle. Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters will assist with the distribution of ORV baits over more rural areas.

Additional information concerning the raccoon oral rabies vaccine program, please visit http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage/rabies.shtml or contact WS toll free at 1–866–4–USDA–WS (1–866–487–3297).

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HONEY USE WITH ANIMALS

Treatment options other than antibiotics use on pets such as honey. Honey may be a safe, effective and affordable treatment option in many cases.

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Dog Behavior,Training Basics - TIPS

The command voice

A reliable tone of voice is vital to exacting obedience from a dog. This tone may seem harsh or domineering to new dog owners, but the dog responds best to this kind of "bossiness". For more pleasure-oriented communications, such as praising the dog, feeding, or play, a higher-pitched tone of voice is useful, but for simple obedience, the human equivalent of a bark seems to work best.

In all training and discipline, the dog's name is an important command component. In early training, most commands are prefaced with the name: Fido come is more powerful to a young dog of that name than a simple Come. After the dog is trained, the name need not be used every time, but when used; the name always adds emphasis to the command.

Basic Commands

Here are a few commands that almost every dog should respond to:

Come: This command, also referred to as the recall, is important. If the dog won't come when called, it is not an obedient dog. One method for training begins by allowing the dog to walk out on a long leash or line, then calling it by name and the command Come. This method might need a quick, light tug on the leash to get the dog moving when first teaching this command. Like all commands, it is successful only if the dog is rewarded when it completes the command and only if the practice is repeated-under different situation and distances and gradually removing the controls-until the dog performs flawlessly.
Sit: This command is also crucial. Sitting dogs are under the handler's direct control. It is common to precede other commands, such as the Stay command, with a sit command. One method for training uses a treat held in front of the dog's nose and passed back over its head, forcing the dog to sit. Sit and Stay are used in combination with many other commands.
Stay: This command gives peace of mind. An owner can park her dog while doing something else. One method of training involves placing the dog in a sit or a down position, then telling it to stay while stepping away from the dog. If the dog stays, the handler rewards it while it is still in the position.
Lie down or down: this command allows even superior control than sitting. One training method uses a treat drawn forward and down across the dog's face, forcing it to lie down to get at it. Since even people without dogs are familiar with this command and use it when dogs are bothering them, the better the dog is at it, the better it can get along strangers and visitors.
Go to .. or get in: Directs the dog to go to its bed or into its crate and to remain there until released. The dog has freedom of movement in that location to stand up, turn around, or lie down, unlike when placed in a Stay. This command is useful to keep a dog out from underfoot and safe in a busy or complicated situation.
Drop or drop it: Dogs pick up all sorts of things, some of which they shouldn't have. A dog that drops anything on command, no matter how attractive, is a dog under control that the owner can prevent from eating dangerous items or from destroying valued personal property.
Leave it: An adjunct to Drop, directing the dog to not touch an item. Also useful before the dog has picked anything up. One method of training involves leaving a treat on the ground and walking the dog past it without allowing the dog to pick it up. Leave it is also used in conjunction with Take it.
Take it: The dog leaves a desired object, such as a toy or treat, untouched until given this command. This can protect an owner's, or child's fingers.
Heel: The dog walks with its head directly next to the master's leg and does not deviate until released. One method of training accompanies the command with a slap to the thigh indicating where the handler wants the dog's head.
Okay, Free, or Release: Releases the dog from Stay, Heel, Sit, and so forth. Also a general release to play.

The specific command word is not important, although the preceding list covers some of the more common words. Short, clear words that are easily understood by other humans are generally recommended; that way, people will understand what a master is telling his dog to do and other masters have a good chance of controlling someone else's dog if necessary. In fact, dogs can learn commands in any language or other communications medium, including whistles, mouth sounds, hand gestures, and so forth.

While dogs can be trained far beyond these rudiments, a dog that obeys these commands will be a pleasure to keep and take out. Off-leash obedience is the trademark of a well-trained dog.

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Pets And Airlines Plane Tickets Prices

Each airline has its own fees for pet transportation. U.S. airlines that allow pets to travel in the plane's cabin charge fees ranging from $69 to more than $175 for a one-way ticket on a domestic flight. The distance traveled doesn't matter -- the pet ticket price is the same for a trip between New York and California as it is to fly between two airports in the same state. There's one big catch -- the pet owner must fly with the pet.

While the range for pet ticket prices is fairly wide, most of the airlines charge between $100 and $150 for each flight. Part of the reason for this is that it's what the market will bear -- people determined to take their pets with them are willing to pay the price. But there may be other factors as well.

One factor might be that the relatively high price most airlines charge tends to limit the number of people who bring pets on board a flight. Most airlines place a strict limit on the number of pets that can travel in the plane's cabin. Several will only allow one or two animals per flight. A higher pet ticket price reduces the chance of multiple pet owners trying to book trips on the same flight

One reason airlines might want to limit the presence of pets is to reduce the possibility of conflicts between customers. Even a well-behaved pet can cause problems on a flight. For instance, a customer with allergies may complain if someone with a pet sits near them. Airlines have to balance the needs of the pet owner with the needs of other customers.

Some airlines offer passengers the option to check their pet with the rest of their baggage. And yes, the cargo section of the plane is pressurized just like the cabin. But in order to follow federal guidelines, U.S. airlines won't transport animals under certain conditions. If the temperature of the cargo hold will fall too low (below 45 degrees Fahrenheit or 7.2 degrees Celsius, by federal law) or rise too high during the flight, airlines won't transport pets. Airlines will refuse to carry an animal if conditions put the pet's health at risk.

There's a much wider range of prices for cargo shipping than in-cabin travel. Prices for cargo pet tickets range from $100 to more than $1,000. Some airlines have a sliding scale of rates that are based either upon the weight of the animal or the size of the animal's crate or cage. Others have a flat rate that applies to animals of any size or weight. And some airlines won't transport animals in the cargo hold at all. If you plan on taking your pet on a trip, you should call ahead and compare prices among several airlines