Breeders and Owners Hints
For Common Problems
revised 1/9/06

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I have decided to add this page to help you incase 
you run across some common baffling problems. Some of these 
are my answers and some are owners that have shared with me. 
Nothing is guaranteed, but experience proves these help...

Did you know that pure canned pumpkin can firm up loose stools and loosen hard stools in your pet?  You can find it in the pie filling aisle in your grocery store!  Just a little will do the trick!  Always keep a can on hand, just in case...

Puppy Biting Tip:
The simplest method for reducing puppy biting is to gently
grasp its muzzle, hold it shut and say a single, stern "No" in a low tone.  Hold its muzzle closed for 4-5 seconds, then just go back to what you were doing. They will whine as this is mildly uncomfortable.  Don't squeeze the jaws together; you don't  want to cause a pup pain. This will take a few sessions, but  the pup will soon put together the fact that biting instantly  causes his mouth to be held shut, something he does not like at all.
Puppies bite and chew to teeth. Make them learn there
are toys that are for chewing and hands that are not.
Remembered YOU are LEADER of the pack!


Here is some Info on FLEA CONTROL:
Did you know that there are Six nasty parasites that threaten your dog and cats: fleas, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and Tapeworms. Worms can cause your dog and cat pain and discomfort, and sometimes even death. Unfortunately, the chances are good that a dog and cat will get worms: A recent survey shows that hookworm, roundworm or whipworm affects one out of three dogs and cats in the U.S. Fortunately, it's simple to protect your dog and cat from internal parasites, Heartworm, and Fleas with New Advocate
Worms cycle every 21 days! They pick them up from the yard!
WORMS are NOT a sign of FILTH! They can be carried to people
by going barefoot in the yard. I have NO connection with this company. I got an e-mail from them and thought I would pass it on. FREE SHIPPING and NO PRESCRIPTION.
Be SURE the medication you use is NOT expired.
EXPIRED MEDICINE cost me to loose
Glory Ridge REDD BUTLA
to heartworm!

Here is some HELP:

REVOLUTION kills fleas, flea eggs & larvae and prevents heartworm.
 Action: kills fleas, flea eggs & larvae, prevents heartworm, roundworm, hookworm & ear mites. Apply monthly. Formulation is non-greasy & is water fast after 2 hours
  TO BUY Revolution


Frontline Plus Flea and tick control for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens
Frontline Plus for dogs and cats is a topical 'spot-on' application for the treatment and prevention of flea infestation and control of brown dog tick, paralysis tick and biting lice on dogs cats.
 TO BUY Frontline Plus


Generic monthly Heartworm Preventative
Generic monthly Heartworm Preventative. Valuheart is a Ivomectin based drug (same as Heartgard) for monthly heartworm prevention that comes in a tablet form (not beef chews)

 TO BUY Valuheart
 


DOES YOUR DOG HAVE WEAK KNEES?
FEED CORAL CALCIUM!

DOWN WITH BUGGIES IN THE LAWN!
SPREAD GRANULATED SULPHA 
50# TO 1/4 ACRE ONCE A YEAR
TO KILL FLEAS, TICKS, AND MOLES!
ADD PELLATIZED LIME AND IT DOES EVEN BETTER!

DENTAL CARE:
Product called DENTATREAT
helps maintain oral pet health.
REVIVAL sells this.

TOPIC ONE:
Housebreaking Ect.
People report to me that the wee-wee pads and
litter boxes do work! If the stinker wants to EAT the 
litter, spray it with BITTER APPLE SPRAY
 (found in Pet stores). 
Stool eating 
YUK!!! HARRIET!!!!
Accent, STOP pills, FORBID pills are
a fix but THIS hint is BEST:
add spinach to the dog's food and
they won't be looking for desert OR
customers report feeding the dog FIG NEWTONS
also breaks this habit.
BE THERE when he goes and don't act happy
when he goes for "it".
Praise works better than punishment...
but don't let the dog run you!
5 minutes time out in the crate is torture
to the luv bug when he is naughty!
New housebreaking item:
www.wizdog.com


Topic Two:
TEAR STAINS

Ah so...you no want ugly tear stains down face...
it could be an infection, but first try
400 mcg FOLIC ACID (Vitamin B) found in any
store that sells vitamins. Give once a day.
IF it doesn't clear up soon, try terramycin eye ointment. 
You can get it at the Pet store.

FAT DOG SYNDROME

Fido looking like a porker these days?
STRING BEANS and Potatoes take 
 weight off fast.
Feed once a day in place of 
LOW CALORIE dog food.
I can't stress enough how important
diet is in shih-tzu!!!
Stay away from soy based food!
Just because a food had a fancy name,
doesn't mean it's good food for a shih-tzu.
You don't eat caviar if your allergic to fish!
SHIH-TZU DO NOT DO WELL WITH SOY!
DON'T BLAME THE BREEDER if you feed junk!
High cholesterol, pancreititus, heart disease,
bladder stones are FOOD related!
There may be a genetic predisposition
to some diseases (just like you), but
FOOD is an instigator of many!

We feed NATIONAL DOG FOOD.
PLEASE ORDER PUPPY FOOD (black bag) ON LINE
http://www.petstreetmall.com/merchant/Canine/national.asp
We feed NATIONAL Adult, too and LOVE it!

OTHER Favorites: 
IAMS Adult Mini Chunks,
PEDIGREE PUPPY and ADULT


Dog been sick and won't eat?
Hotdogs never fail!
However, be aware that if your a breeder,
NITRATES can sterilize your dog.
Constipation in pups is solved by giving them
canned Pedigree, or a LITTLE skim milk on their
food. 

Karen's FAVORITE VET SUPPLY:

REVIVAL ANIMAL CARE

Karen's favorite Doggie Perfume:
Canine Classic Cologne
you can buy it at:

UPCO



Karen's Favorite Air Purifiers:

FLAIRS
They will eliminate mold and allergens, ammonia 
smoke, YOU name it!
GUARANTEED!!
It has eliminated respiratory disease in the kennel.
Doggie smells got you down?
For $299. we can eliminated them!
The FLAIR purifies 2200 sq feet for $299!
The XL15 purifies 3600 sq feet for $600.
There are MANY units...including one for your auto!
CONTACT ME



HOW TO GROOM
a Shih-Tzu!!!

You  need to click on the above to read what Lynn has to say...
she should know, as she is 

Sugar Bear and Huny Bears  Moma and  designs 
GORGEOUS SHIH-TZU Bows!
NEW BOWS DESIGNED all the time!!!

 


These are just MANY of the Bows she designs!
Click on Picture for dynamo BOWS!!!
 
HOW about COSTUMES?
www.doggyduds.com

If YOU have a hint you would like us to put here,
then write me!
Got a question you want me to post about your
dog?

Death of PET Issues handled here:
www.avma.org/care4pets
and
www.petloss.com

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