By: Bruce Walls
This article covers just about all aspects I have always felt about Cat and Dog ownership, and the benefits they can bring us besides companionship. We have two indoor cats and they get the Royal Treatment, and are treated just like our children.
Research suggests that spending time providing cat care may actually increase both your life span, and your quality of life. Studies have shown that the relaxation and happiness that come from spending time with a domestic animal like a cat or a dog have numerous health benefits. Cat care that involves directly interacting with your pet may help you make your life longer, healthier and happier.
The research done on the correlation between spending time with a pet and having better than average health is conclusive. A study conducted at Brooklyn College in New York followed a number of heart disease sufferers after they were discharged from the hospital. The single social factor that was shown to be the strongest predictor of survival was pet ownership.
Other studies have proved that citizens who put time into dog care or cat care visited their general practitioners less frequently than non pet-owners, and were less likely to require prescription drugs. Because of the mental stimulation and positive emotions associated with spending time with a pet, treatment centers and retirement homes across the nation are encouraging people to bring pets to visit residents who are in recovery.
This suggests that even short term exposure to a cat or dog can have positive health benefits. If this is the case, just imagine what spending time with a cat every day can do for your body and your mind!
As an aside pets are also used in prisons where contact between pet and inmate has improved the behavior patterns and tendencies of the inmate involved. This is more proof that pets have such an influence on the well being of their handler or owner. Who can forget the 'Birdman of Alcatraz' and his care of birds.
Some experts theorize that the reason why engaging in hands on care of a cat can both increase your life span and improve your health has to do with the simple fact that cat care offers you stability.
Cat care is a daily activity that requires you to spend at least a little bit of time each day sharing love and affection with another living being. This gives your day a little bit of structure that can help you stay calm and focused no matter what life throws at you. Pet care is a regular, steady routine that can help you stay motivated and focused on making progress in all arenas of your life.
Daily care of your pet can help you feel positive and confident, two traits which research suggest can greatly improve your chances of beating a disease or making a speedy recovery from a medical procedure. Offering your pet loving care is a boon to your health because it makes you feel like a great person every single day. The love your cat shows you when you provide top shelf care can help you shake off negative feelings and emotions like sadness or anger. Cat care can help you manage stress and keep an upbeat attitude.
What all of this research adds up to is that pet care is good for your health. Making cat care a part of your routine can help you take a positive, enjoyable step towards a healthier lifestyle in the present and the future.
The better care that you can provide for your pet, the more affection and happiness your pet can offer you in return. Think of great cat care as a way to say thank you to your cat for the health benefits that it offers you.
Bruce Walls is a writer and webmaster at http://www.catcarefacts.com/.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Build Your Own Dog First Aid Kit
By: Laura Anderson
Having spent time living in the country it is amazing the trouble dogs can get into. This list will give you a heads up on treating minor problems, or gaining valuable time getting to the vet.
One of the first things to do when you get a new puppy is to build a first aid kit. You can never be too safe or too prepared. Remember you are the first line of care after an accident or injury. It could be quite a while before your puppy is able to receive medical care for an injury or poisoning, make sure you are prepared to help him through the immediate danger and pain.
You can purchase ready made first aid kits just about anywhere. There is one available through our store if you would rather spend your time engaging in other worthwhile exercises like playing fetch!
However, it doesn?t take much to build a first aid kit. Here are some of the most important things to have on hand. You could make all the difference in a life threatening situation. Make sure you are prepared!
Having spent time living in the country it is amazing the trouble dogs can get into. This list will give you a heads up on treating minor problems, or gaining valuable time getting to the vet.
One of the first things to do when you get a new puppy is to build a first aid kit. You can never be too safe or too prepared. Remember you are the first line of care after an accident or injury. It could be quite a while before your puppy is able to receive medical care for an injury or poisoning, make sure you are prepared to help him through the immediate danger and pain.
You can purchase ready made first aid kits just about anywhere. There is one available through our store if you would rather spend your time engaging in other worthwhile exercises like playing fetch!
However, it doesn?t take much to build a first aid kit. Here are some of the most important things to have on hand. You could make all the difference in a life threatening situation. Make sure you are prepared!
A plastic TOOL OR TACKLE BOX
saline solution (to wash cuts )
karo syrup or glucose(for hypoglycemia)
bandage scissors
sterile gauze pads
alcohol prep pads for instruments
cold pack (break and use)
heat pack (break and use)
vetwrap flexible non-adhesive bandage
provodine-iodine ointment
magnifying glass
gloves
opticlear eye wash
iodine prep (betadine) solution
emergency blanket (silver metallic)
2" brown gauze rolls
triple antibiotic ointment (polysporin)
tweezers or hemostat
first aid booklet
splint (paint stir sticks or shims work well)
2" elasticon tape bandaging
1" standard porus tape bandaging
Peroxide (to induce vomiting)
Benedryl (1/2 -1 mg per pound of body weight for allergic
Aloe Vera gel (burns)
pack of guaze 4X4s
Ascriptin or other enteric coated aspirin
Laura Anderson http://www.puppys-place.com
Monday, June 12, 2006
Caring For A Cat Or Kitten
By: Paul Hegarty
Caring for a cat or kitten begins with a knowledge of basic first aid. This will be very useful especially in emergency situations. If you have a nearby vet clinic that offers first aid training you are doing both yourself and your cat a service by enrolling.
Knowing what to do in an emergency situation will keep you calm so that you can help your cat in an efficient and effective manner. You may be able to limit your cats injuries or help save its life.
Below is a list of first-aid items to help care for your cat when those emergencies may arise.:
Caring for a cat or kitten begins with a knowledge of basic first aid. This will be very useful especially in emergency situations. If you have a nearby vet clinic that offers first aid training you are doing both yourself and your cat a service by enrolling.
Knowing what to do in an emergency situation will keep you calm so that you can help your cat in an efficient and effective manner. You may be able to limit your cats injuries or help save its life.
Below is a list of first-aid items to help care for your cat when those emergencies may arise.:
Antiseptic lotion - for cleaning wounds
Antiseptic wound powder - to treat wounds and promote healing
Cotton balls - to clean wounds and bathe eyes
Cotton swabs -to clean wounds and apply ointments
Pair of scissors with blunt tips and curved blades - to cut dressings to size and for clipping fur around wounds
Antihistamine -to ease insect bites and stings
Blunt-tipped tweezers -to remove insect stingers and ticks
Thermometer -for checking temperature
Petroleum jelly -apply to thermometer before inserting
Nonstick dressings and bandages - for bandaging cuts and to keep dressings in place
Surgical gloves -use when treating wounds
Heavy-duty gloves -to protect yourself when restraining your cat
Towel -to restrain your cat
These first-aid items can be bought from a local drugstore, your vet or a pet store. Having a home first-aid kit will enable you to treat minor injuries and keeps you prepared for an emergency. Knowing your cats personality and habits will help you detect any changes in demeanor and behavior, which may be signs that he or she is feeling sick.
If your cats eating habits change this can also suggest that it is sick and a veterinarian checkup is recommended. Caring for your cat or kitten is easier when you are prepared.
Guide to Cats. Get information on buying, owning and caring for your cat, learn about caring for a cat.
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Sunday, June 11, 2006
Discount Pet Drug Supplies
By: Kent Pinkerton
The modern urban lifestyle isn?t very suitable for our pets. Pollution, stress, depression, anxiety and unhealthy lifestyles are having a devastating effect on the lives of pets. Behavioral problems become a key issue in today's life, applicable to the owners as well as their pets.
In the same way, physical ailments like diabetes, arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems are becoming more and more common in pets. As most of the pets are much more sensitive than human beings, a recent report says that even melancholy is a big problem in pets (although this is mostly referred to dogs).
Drugs and medications become major concerns if you want your pet to live a happy and healthy life. Just like humans, pets need proper health care to stay happy, healthy, and active. One should have a thorough knowledge regarding the potentiality of pet diseases, and should know more about flea prevention, hot spots, or hairballs. Pet supplies? health-care resources make it easy to find answers to the most common pet health questions.
There are many reasons why one should depend on discount pet drug supplies for a bright healthy life for their pets:
Professionals in this field have solved thousands and thousands of pet health problems and have tried to bring down the prices of these medicines. Discount pet drug supplies allow you to buy more drugs for your beloved pet.
The drugs that these discount suppliers offer are natural remedies, thousands of years of folklore, and the wonders of modern scientific technology applied to solving pet health issues.
Discount Pet Supplies provides detailed information on Discount Pet Supplies, Wholesale Discount Pet Supplies, Discount Pet Drug Supplies, Discount Pet Food and more. Discount Pet Supplies is affiliated with Custom Dog Tags.
The modern urban lifestyle isn?t very suitable for our pets. Pollution, stress, depression, anxiety and unhealthy lifestyles are having a devastating effect on the lives of pets. Behavioral problems become a key issue in today's life, applicable to the owners as well as their pets.
In the same way, physical ailments like diabetes, arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems are becoming more and more common in pets. As most of the pets are much more sensitive than human beings, a recent report says that even melancholy is a big problem in pets (although this is mostly referred to dogs).
Drugs and medications become major concerns if you want your pet to live a happy and healthy life. Just like humans, pets need proper health care to stay happy, healthy, and active. One should have a thorough knowledge regarding the potentiality of pet diseases, and should know more about flea prevention, hot spots, or hairballs. Pet supplies? health-care resources make it easy to find answers to the most common pet health questions.
There are many reasons why one should depend on discount pet drug supplies for a bright healthy life for their pets:
Professionals in this field have solved thousands and thousands of pet health problems and have tried to bring down the prices of these medicines. Discount pet drug supplies allow you to buy more drugs for your beloved pet.
The drugs that these discount suppliers offer are natural remedies, thousands of years of folklore, and the wonders of modern scientific technology applied to solving pet health issues.
Discount Pet Supplies provides detailed information on Discount Pet Supplies, Wholesale Discount Pet Supplies, Discount Pet Drug Supplies, Discount Pet Food and more. Discount Pet Supplies is affiliated with Custom Dog Tags.
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