Everything About Dogs

Here are some tips on caring for new born puppies:

Newborn puppies require warmth, and can easily become chilled since its body is not used to producing its own body heat. If you leave the puppy with its mother, it should be able to stay warm. You also can assist the puppy’s mother by providing a kennel to lie down in, lined with towels warmed by heating pads. Be sure to place the kennel somewhere that is draft free.

 If the mother has milk, you should let the mother feed your puppy. The mother’s milk will probably run out soon, so you need to train your pup to take formula instead. You should not use human baby formula because it will lead to indigestion and intolerance: you must the formula that is made especially for puppies.

Puppies should be cleaned by their mother. This is because cleaning and tongue licking by the mother stimulates the puppy to urinate and defecate, and the puppy needs to do this for its health’s sake. If necessary, you can help stimulate the puppy by to defecate, by gently rubbing around your puppy’s genital area.

You will need to take the puppy to a vet for a general checkup. The vet will need a stool sample so that an appropriate dewormer can be prescribed, so bring one with you.. When the puppy is 6 to 8 weeks old, you will need to make another visit to the vet, so the puppy can have its immunizations.

If you have watched the tabloids, you know that more and more celebrities are carrying their favorite dogs around with them. Pets have seemingly become the latest celebrity accessory. But don’t think that means these pets are just there for looks. Many of the celebrities lavish their furry friends with as many lush accessories as they have. One of the most popular is the luxury dog bed.

When they’re not being carried around, given diamond necklaces and groomed with all the top of the line dog care products, celebrity dogs are not much different than regular dogs. Just like other dogs they need a place to sleep and rest up for the next outing on the red carpet.

Instead of just getting a blanket in the corner, or a generic sleeping pad, these dogs tend to get the best the dog bed world has to offer, which is quite a lot. Whether it’s a male or female dog, the beds will show off their masculine or feminine traits, often at a price of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Here is a look at a few of the more popular celebrity, upscale dog beds out there.

First, for the celebrity dog who needs to get used to being on the red carpet, why not have a dog bed that makes them more accustomed to the look of red, with a soft sleeping spot. The Celebrity Dog Bed is a bed that has been created in red velvet, with a trim of black feathers, so they can get used to the idea of wearing a boa with their formal puppy gown. The bed is essentially a large plush pillow wrapped in red velvet that will make your dog want to curl up every time the bed is near. If you really want to get your pooch prepped for the red carpet, you can even add a red carpet runner that leads up to the bed.

Another popular bed style for female celebrity dogs is to be treated like a princess. Not only does that mean the pup will have a tiara, cape and the other accessories that a member of royalty would have, but also a bed to match. Often princess pooch beds include a four-poster canopy bed with a large pink pillow for sleeping. There are even wrought iron styles to make sure your pup is on a sturdy bed, if she’s been having a few to many gourmet dog biscuits.

For male celebrity pooches, pink is not an option. Instead, these pups get more manly sleeping accommodations. While the velvety beds and red carpet treatment are ok, some celebrities like their pups to be a little more butch. For these dogs, there are a number of themed beds that look like he is styling in his own car like a Fur-ari or a Lam-bark-ghini. The beds look like a car, if it were made in pillow form, and are a comfortable place for your pet whether in the driver’s seat, or catching a few Z’s in the back.

As Halloween nears, many owners are searching the pet boutiques and web dog clothes stores for costumes and other spooky accessories. Maybe they’re taking their furry best friend to a party or out trick-or-treating. Perhaps the canine will be the main attraction at a haunted house. Whatever the case, dog costumes serve many fun functions, but some pet owners may not want to spend the extra money on another piece of clothing. If you are a pet parent in this situation and you have a baby girl pooch that owns a dog dress, you may not have to buy the costume. Many dog dresses, whether for a big doggie or little princess pooch, work well for all seasons, including Halloween.

A dog dress with an elegant design and color of fabric can pass for an outfit at any holiday, even Halloween or Christmas. For example, a nice purple velvet dress with faux pearls is great for pretending to be the belle of the ball on Halloween or simply looking elegant at a Christmas party. It’s also great for dressy events any time of year, like a dog birthday party. Even a big dog dress looks adorable, and it shows off the feminine side of your not so little baby. So it doesn’t matter if you have a Chihuahua or a Labrador, she can have a dress or gown that she will look great in. Moreover, your doggie’s dress can double for a costume, so you can pamper your pet and make your wallet feel much better.

You don’t need to buy a designer dog bed to get a quality dog bed. On the other hand, you do get what you pay for. When shopping for a dog bed, you are better off purchasing one nice dog bed versus several cheap dog beds over the years. Why? Because in the long run, buying several cheap dog beds costs more money. There are things to look for so that you know you are purchasing a dog bed that will last for years to come.

-Consider the over-all interior and exterior construction of the bed.

-Does it have high memory foam?

-Is it over-stuffed?

-Is it washable?

-Is it dryable?

-Does the manufacturer claim the fabric will not shift upon washing and drying?

-Can you remove the inner contents?

-Is it large enough for your dog?

You’re looking for a “yes” to the above questions, the more the better. It may be difficult to find a dog bed with all of the qualities listed, but if you shop around, they are out there. Style is another thing to consider when shopping for a dog bed. Dog beds come in many shapes, sizes and colors. As long as the bed is large enough for your dog, style and color are up to you. If you are having trouble choosing a dog bed, go with a neutral color that will coordinate nicely with your home.

Small dog beds are easy to come by. Large dog beds are not as easy, but they can be found. It is extra important that the interior is high quality with a large dog bed. Because larger dogs utilize them, they can do more damage to them with their weight alone. Some dog beds have removable centers that double as dog crate beds.

Many dog owners love to dress up their little pooches in small dog clothes, and we’re no exception. Our Chihuahuas, Sox and Bruiser, have just as many small dog clothes and small dog sweaters as any other pampered pup. Dressing up little dogs can have a very important function, especially in the harsh cold of winter. Dog booties can protect paws from rock salt and collections of ice in between toes. Small dog sweaters and dog coats protect thin coated breeds form losing too much heat to the freezing wind and ward off frost bite. They also help small dogs in warmer climates that stay inside very air conditioned houses. Having the right small dog clothes is an important step in keeping your little one safe and warm through winter.

Even with the functions small dog clothing serves, there is a point where dressing up your dogs can go too far. Putting a dog costume on them one night for a Halloween or Christmas party is fine, but putting dog clothes and booties on them everyday can be detrimental. When the weather isn’t cold, dog clothes can lead to overheating, and the excessive bootie wear can soften the natural calluses on a dog’s paws. Softened paws become sore easily and are more susceptible to damage.

We tend to project human status onto our dogs, but sometimes it’s best to just let dogs be dogs.