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Music that Soothes the Soul

Does your dog become agitated when your neighbor�s cat walks on your lawn? Or does he begin to bark when the mailman delivers your mail? Try putting on some classical music and see if he calms down. Studies have shown that classical music has the power to relax a dog when agitated.

Let’s take a look at the power of music.
What the Studies Show

Studies using a wide variety of music show that loud rock music, can cause a dog to become agitated, while classical music does the complete opposite and relaxes a dog.

Some Musical Suggestions

Because there is so much evidence supporting the idea that music can affect a dog’s mood and help with anxiety and stress, many composers have created animal friendly CD’s. The following are a list of some dog friendly music titles:

* “Pet Ease”
* “Doggone Songs”
* “While You Are Gone: Music Pets Love”
* “Infinite Mind”
* “Sea Magic

WHAT: The Florida Cat Conference and Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium

Sponsored by the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, this annual event will feature speakers on a range of health issues facing cats and dogs. UF veterinarians and special guest speakers will address animal behavior, care for aging pets, animal first aid, toxic pet foods, eye and ear infections, and neonatal care, among other topics of interest to breeders and animal enthusiasts.

Events are open to registrants only, but the press is invited to sit in on talks and may be granted interviews during breaks in the program.

WHEN: The program begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 4:45 p.m Aug. 4. An Entrees in Expertise dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will feature Dr. Merck as guest speaker.

WHERE: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 S.W. 34th St., Gainesville

Be sure your dog is wearing a properly fitted collar with up-to-date ID tags. Dont forget to pack a leash, pick-up bags and a first aid kit.

Pre-package your dogs food in daily portions along with her supplements and any medication. This will make feeding time a breeze.

Bring along your dogs favorite toys, blanket or bed. Many dogs enjoy traveling as much as people do, but disruptions to daily life can be unsettling for some and a simple reminder of home can ease stress.

Some dogs are sensitive to motion sickness, especially puppies, so be sure to acclimate your pooch to car travel before your cross-country trip!

As your pup nears adulthood, grooming requirements can change.

Owners of short coated pups have nothing to worry about.

Their pups are low-maintenance, being drip-dry from birth to old age.

But pups with others types of coats may require careful attention during this transitional time.

Knowing what to do, and how to do it, prevents matting and tangles, which may require professional removal.

* 2 chicken thighsor white meat
* 1 stalk celerysliced thick
* 3 carrotpeeled and halved
* 2 small potatopeeled and cubed
* 2 cups riceuncooked

Place chicken pieces in large pot. Cover with cold water (5 -6 cups). Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to water. Add salt to taste if you want. Cover and simmer on low heat about 2 hours until the chicken becomes tender. Add the rice, cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove soup from heat. Pull the chicken meat off the bone ( if will practically fall off), discard bones. Return shredded pieces to pot. Stir well. Let cool. Store in the refrigerator or freeze.

Call the American Red Cross to see if they offer pet first aid.

What did you learn in pet first aid?

Ive been trained in how to approach an injured animal and how to look for injuries and check for signs of stress.

I have learned how to do a tourniquet.

I learned to discern if an animal should be transported.

I also learned how to put on a splint and how to muzzle an animal.

Call the American Red Cross to see if they offer pet first aid.

8 Signs That Your Dog Is Suffering From Heat Exhaustion

During the hot summer months, your dog probably enjoys long walks outside, jumping in and out of the local pond or ocean coast, or just simply hanging around the yard. It is a fun time and because the weather is so nice most dogs prefer to be outside where all of the excitement is at! However, there is one unique danger that a lot of dog owners do not think of when the temperatures become extremely hot, and that is heatstroke or heat stress.

When people are vigorously active outdoors during the summertime when the weather is hot, they do not have to think twice about going inside to cool off or stopping what they are doing in order to replenish bodily fluids with lots of water. But dogs on the other hand, have a habit of being so involved with whatever they are doing outside that they may go long periods of time without hydration and without stopping to cool off.

Problems that dogs suffer from the heat can stem from heat stress (which is the result of too much exposure and high temperatures) to heatstroke (which is also the result of being in the hot sun too long but with the addition of high humidity levels). If too much time has been spent suffering from these conditions without proper hydration, heat problems can cause a dog to experience cellular breakdown, heart failure, and possibly brain damage.

Some dogs are more susceptible to sustaining internal injuries because of heatstroke or heat stress. For example, if your dog has any type of cardiovascular condition, respiratory issues, is overweight, or is a short-nosed buried, then he may experience damage from the heat three times as fast as any other dog.

If you are concerned because your dog was out in the hot weather for longer than expected, pay attention to the following signs which may indicate he is suffering from a heat condition:

1. If your dog is staggering around.

2. His panting is heavier than normal and may have a slight rasping sound to it.

3. Does he seem overly anxious with a delirious expression on his face?

4. Check his skin, it may be very warm to the touch as well is dry.

5. Does your dog seem weak yet restless?

6. Check his temperature, he may have a fever higher than 104�F.

7. Check his mouth and look for inappropriate salivation.

8. He may also start sessions of diarrhea mixed with vomiting as well.

The Silky Terrier is no mellow lapdog. It is bold, feisty, inquisitive, and playful, ever ready for action-a terrier at heart. It can be aggressive toward other dogs or pets.

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Confident, bold, alert, and imposing, the Rottweiler is a popular choice for its protection abilities. As befitting its self-assured nature, it tends to he headstrong and stubborn. It is reserved, often guarded, toward strangers.

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Learn more about this problem dogs encounter. You’ll notice it if you see your dog scooting its bottom on the ground.

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