http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/-t1.htm General help and advice Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:34:26 GMT 10 http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/11/78/25/01/missin19.jpg http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/-t1.htm http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dog-treats-t46.htm Admin Make Your Own Dog Biscuits Do you want to give your dog's treats that homemade touch? Here's a recipe so that you can make your own! Making dog biscuits at home is easy, and you'll know exactly what's going into them. This guarantees your dog will have tasty, healthy treats any time of the day. Most dog biscuit recipes rely on flour as a base, but you can also use a combination of cornmeal and oats for an even healthier base. Try this one to start: • 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup ... Help and Advice Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:34:26 GMT http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dog-treats-t46.htm#74 http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dog-treats-t46.htm http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/poison-proof-your-home-t45.htm Admin If you want to keep your beloved canine from being poisoned, prevention is key. Find out what foods he can and can't eat. Some tasty treats for people are toxic to dogs. Do the research on what plants are dangerous to your pooch and keep them out of your back yard or garden. Do a spot check around the house to make sure you have tamper-proof lids on all of your trash cans. Also make sure there are no bite-sized toxic products like batteries lying around the floor. And make sure you have the emergency ... Help and Advice Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:29:00 GMT http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/poison-proof-your-home-t45.htm#73 http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/poison-proof-your-home-t45.htm http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/general-health-care-advice-t44.htm Admin First Aid Kit It's always a good idea to have a pet first aid kit handy in case you ever need it. There are commercial kits for canines available, but with a just a bit of work, you can put together your own. Here's what you need: • Phone numbers to your veterinarian during office hours and during emergency hours • Phone number to an animal poison control center • Copy of your dog's medical records • Sterile non-stick bandages for open wounds • Roll of gauze bandages and gauze ... Help and Advice Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:25:47 GMT http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/general-health-care-advice-t44.htm#72 http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/general-health-care-advice-t44.htm http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dogs-in-cold-weather-t43.htm Admin Cold Weather Protection for Pets Following are timely tips to protect pets in cold weather. Before, during and after walks and outdoor exercise: * Coats and booties can help your dog stay warm. In particular, short-haired or elderly dogs benefit from wearing a coat or sweater. Look for coats or sweaters with high collars or a turtleneck that covers the dog from the base of the tail on top to the belly underneath. * Remember to be very careful with sick or older dogs, ... Help and Advice Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:18:05 GMT http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dogs-in-cold-weather-t43.htm#71 http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dogs-in-cold-weather-t43.htm http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dogs-in-hot-weather-t21.htm Admin All dogs During hot weather care should be taken with ALL dogs. Always have fresh water available. Always make sure they have shelter and shade to stay in. Never leave your dog in a car. Many people still think it is ok to leave their dog in a car if they leave the window down, DO NOT do this. Your dog could still quickly over heat and this could be fatal. There are still so many cases of dogs being found dead in over heated cars, we want to stress dont leave your dog in a car! Even if you ... Help and Advice Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:48:55 GMT http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dogs-in-hot-weather-t21.htm#28 http://missingpaws.forumotion.com/help-and-advice-f10/dogs-in-hot-weather-t21.htm