Shout About Pets

I thought it was hard enough trying to keep my own wardrobe up to date but now I not only have to look at the latest fashion magazines for myself but also for my dog. Someone has decided to come up with the idea of publishing a magazine full of the latest must haves for my adorable little pet. I might not really have enough money to buy all these clothes and accessories for him but what sort of a pet owner would I be to not buy at least a few things. He would be the laughing stock of the park if he didn’t make the effort like the other dogs do.
After spending a lot of time in front of my bank balance on the internet, I decided that I could afford a few outfits for him (maybe a nice little coat or some boots to keep him nice and dry when he is playing in the rain).
So, the next day I went to my local pet shop which had some cute little must haves in stock. Whilst I was waiting to pay I was looking at everything except the till (as I hate seeing the total). That is when I saw someone had written an advert for graduate recruitment London. Out of all the places to advertise they chose my local northern pet shop which hardly anyone knows of.

I have started to realise that it was so much easier when it was just me and my little fury friend. Since I agreed to look after my neighbours’ huge pet that is apparently a special breed of dog, I am experiencing quite a few problems.  As you all probably know, a few months ago I moved in to a new flat with my other half. Don’t get me wrong, I love the place as it’s spacious, has a great view over a pond and is big enough to fit all my clothes leaving extra space for when I take advantage of the sales, but it does have one down fall. Our flat is on the 4th floor and there is no lift which is great for when I’m feeling guilty after the all you can eat Chinese buffet but not so good for when I’ve got to find a way of getting an enormous dog up the stairs which can’t manage pour than 5 steps. I have done some research on the internet and found various stairlifts but none of them seem to be solid or big enough to carry this dog up my stairs. I am open to all suggestions and new inventions.

I am having a nightmare at the moment with my pets they seem to be getting fur all over my furniture and are malting which causes fur balls all over my wooden floors, my office furniture and even my office chair is getting covered and they are not even allowed in there.

I have already tried the stupid brushes which cost an absolute fortune, all the shampoos in the supermarkets which by the way absolutely pong and covering my furniture but nothing seems to be working.

I have seriously got to the point of thinking whether or not to shave my dogs in a grade 0 to solve my problem but then that is just cruel and i would have to spend more money on buying clothes for him in this cold English weather.

I am nearly at the point where i hate my friend who convinced me that i needed a canine friend to keep me company when my boyfriend dumped me, i wish i had bought a gold fish called bubbles which had a bridge, scuber diver and pink stones as i would not be having half these problems.

If anyone knows of any good ideas on how to stop this happening let me know.

I have been looking for some outdoor equipment which is going to be practical for my pets as I really want an outdoor wicker sofa with 2 chairs but I know that my dogs will leave dirty foot prints on them but I am bored of the same old wooden table and chairs that you can buy anywhere which you end up varnashing every year as they have gone dull.

I have seen a great set of outdoor equipment in Marks & Spencers have a great deal on a set of all weather furniture by their Autograph range which is at a really good price but the seat cussions are white which will not last long at all..

Another good company to look at is Homebase because they do some funky BBQ’s and the best bit about doing a BBQ is that you can cook some chicken or sausages and feed your pet a treat which they will love you for.

Pet dogs are great for a good number of different reasons, including but not limited to, someone who will always love you no matter what, someone who will protect you when you are in danger and someone you can care for.

A reason that is often overlooked, however, is the ability for dogs to improve relationships between people. They offer a connection between couples that isn’t quite as much of a burden as a child can be, offering them a stepping stone in looking after another living being.

Dogs can even help to form new relationships, you can meet like minded people while walking your dog and it is usually a great conversation starter when two dog-lovers meet up whilst walking their canines, this gives you a free dating excuse straight away.

You can even use free dating websites where you can find other people that like dogs, helping you to meet like-minded people to yourself.

Families can be brought closer simply by getting a new pet dog, it’s amazing how much children and parents alike interact with one another with the addition of a domestic animal to a household. It also helps to ensure the owners are kept healthy by taking their dogs, and themselves, out for regular walks.

Koi are a domesticated type of carp. Although their name derives from the Japanese word for carp, in this country ‘koi’ typically refers to colourful, ornamental fish of the carp family.

Carp are increasingly popular and are adaptable enough to be able to thrive in outdoor British conditions. If you’re interested in getting some koi of your own, it’s a good idea to construct your own pond.

Koi require a certain depth of water, so that they can avoid summer heat. It is also best to provide some shade over the pond for the same reason. This depth also protects them from extreme cold in winter as koi don’t really react well to temperatures below 10 degrees. The suggested depth for a koi pond is at least one metre and preferably a metre and a half.

Having planned what space you can afford and having dug the hole to a sufficient depth, you will need to put in some pond liner. Pond liner is used to ensure that water is retained in ponds and manmade water features. You can get preformed pond liner or a flexible sort that is more adaptable.

Having done this, you can plan and decorate the pond as you see fit, with whatever water features and filtration devices you deem necessary, before introducing your koi.

If you are a responsible cat owner you will be attentive to your cat’s moods and will notice their little nuances and phases.  Cats can become deeply unhappy in certain circumstances but there are ways of spotting the signs so you can react before it gets out of hand. 

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The RSPCA deal with many cases of neglect but the one that has stood out for me most this month is the mystery of the St Bernard breeder.  The RSPCA, the famous animal welfare charity, successfully retrieved not one, not two, not even twenty but a staggering one hundred St Bernard dogs,  The stud dogs and bitches were found at a kennels situated in Northants and the alarm went up after their breeder-owner disappeared.  Read more…

Advent calendars for dogs are fast becoming a norm in my house. It takes Tashi, my shih tzu no time at all to cotton on that there is food to be had from that cardboard contraption up on the kitchen counter!  The ritual in the morning after he has jumped around like a demented pogo stick for five minutes is to bead me intently until I remember that its advent calendar time. 

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Well, Christmas is upon us and when doing your Christmas shopping make sure you don’t forget your trusty four-legged friend! When it comes to Christmas you can really got to town with Christmas gifts and treats – the shops are simply stuffed high with them!

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