Wednesday, July 31, 2013

The Daily Treat Takes A Road Trip

The Daily Treat has hit the road for a little vacay, but will be back in action with the latest and greatest in creature culture in short order! Happy Tails & Happy Trails -Janet McCulley, Kiki, Zazou & The Schmoo The Daily Treat Summer Road Trip

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/uPn11JafuAU/the-daily-treat-takes-a-road-trip.html

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Bailey | Sarasota dog photography

Bailey’s session took place in March and we had to keep it top secret! Her mom had her photographed as a Father’s Day gift for her dad. Waiting months to share images was very hard for me, since I normally post sneak peeks on Facebook within a day or two of the session. But it [...]

Source: http://emileefuss.com/blog/2013/07/15/bailey-sarasota-dog-photography/

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Midsummer Veterinary Blues: 4 Common Problems

By , Pets Adviser

Summer is in full swing! Here are a handful of common pet health problems that give veterinarians (and pet owners) the midsummer blues.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/vet/summer-pet-problems/

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The Daily Treat Takes A Road Trip

The Daily Treat has hit the road for a little vacay, but will be back in action with the latest and greatest in creature culture in short order! Happy Tails & Happy Trails -Janet McCulley, Kiki, Zazou & The Schmoo The Daily Treat Summer Road Trip

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/uPn11JafuAU/the-daily-treat-takes-a-road-trip.html

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Why Everyone Should Experience A Baby Goat Love Pile [VIDEO]

A New Cure All! If you are suffering from lonliness, boredom, mild depression or simply need a mid-day pick me up, look no further than a baby goat love pile to give you just the energy boost you need to get through the day. Side effects of the baby goat...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/f3xyrDEqfkA/why-everyone-should-experience-a-baby-goat-love-pile-video.html

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The Sad Story of Otter, a Chocolate Lab Whose Life Was Cut Short

By , Pets Adviser

Otter's brief life brought his family a deeper compassion for animals and, oddly enough, a closer connection to the victims of the Boston bombings.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/vet/osteosarcoma-in-dogs/

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Shep Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Shep Dog Food receives the Advisor's lowest-tier rating of 1 star. The Shep product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. Shep Complete Nutrition FormulaDry Dog FoodEstimated Dry Matter Nutrient ContentProtein = 24% | Fat = 11% | [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/shep-dog-food/

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Do Primates Make Good Pets?

By , Pets Adviser

Primates are known to be social animals. Some of them are kept as household pets, but do primates make good pets? Here's the straight-up truth.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/weird-pets/do-primates-make-good-pets/

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Iams Woof Delights (Tubs)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Iams Woof Delights Dog Food earns the Advisor’s mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The Iams Woof Delights product line includes five wet dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance.1 The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. Iams [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/iams-woof-delights/

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Do Cats Sweat Through Their Paws?

By , Pets Adviser

The answer is YES. Actually, those little paws are the only place they sweat, and it's why you see little wet paw prints in hot weather.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/pet-health/cats-sweat-through-their-paws/

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Puchase The Best Small Dog Supplies Online

If you have a small dog and are looking for the best supplies or products for your puppy you need to visit Smalldogshoppe.com

You will find the best tiny dog supplies of line including:
*Small dog carriers such as travel carriers, puppy purses and strollers all for the small dog in your life
*Clothes for your small dog- find the best jackets, coats, dresses, hoodies, costumes, panties, pajamas. swimsuits and t-shirts
* small dog accessories will dress your pup up, find the best charms, bows and barrettes, shoes, sunglasses and hats.

Treat your dog with the best small dog products at Smalldogshoppe.com

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/puchase-best-small-dog-supplies-online.html

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Breed Profile: Rottweiler

By , Pets Adviser

Rottweilers are intelligent, loyal and protective dogs with ancient roots in Rome. Learn more in our breed profile.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/breeds/rottweiler-dog-breed-profile/

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Monday, July 29, 2013

Find the best dog birthday supplies online at Dogbirthdayshoppe.com

Looking for the best party items for your dogs birthday. Here is the perfect website for all your party needs.  Dogbirthdayshoppe.com is the best online store for your party.

They specialize in dog birthday party supplies including:
*Dog birthday cakes
*Dog birthday clothing
*Treats for your birthday dog
*Birthday dog collars
*Toys for the party dog
*and Dog birthday party cards and invitations.

Visit Dogbirthdayshoppe.com today for your little pals best birthday supplies.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/find-best-dog-birthday-supplies-online.html

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Growling cat making owner fearful

Q: I have a 2-year-old cat that I rescued as a kitten. She has always been very playful and somewhat aggressive. She has never been one to cuddle.
Daily, she would chase my older cat around the house, but she would also play fetch with me and follow me around the house trying to get into things. Several weeks ago we adopted a 5-month-old puppy. Since then, she has been extremely aggressive: hissing, growling, and biting. I’ve become somewhat afraid of her and the household atmosphere has become tense. Any ideas for calming a cat’s aggression? — Christine

A: Hissing is a defensive feline vocalization, so she is probably afraid of the puppy. Clearly, the puppy’s presence is increasing her arousal level. Try separating the cat from the puppy while teaching the puppy basic manners, so he is under better control. Then, slowly introduce the cat to the pup in controlled conditions, so she can adjust to him.

Dr. Radosta

Dr. Radosta

Lisa Radosta DVM, Diplomate ACVB
Florida Veterinary Behavior Service
PO Box 210636
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421-0636
561-795-9398
www.flvetbehavior.com
Read more articles by Dr. Radosta | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/06/12/growling-cat-making-owner-fearful/

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Bold Raccoon Bogarts Cats' Food, Grabs A Few Roadies [VIDEO]

Watch as this bold raccoon casually strolls up to a group of hungry cats, bogarts their food and then executes a hilarious 'grab and go' of more tayshtee schnax at the end. Be sure to wait until the end to see his amazing exit from the scene of the crime!...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/22nEQviqR4U/bold-raccoon-bogarts-cats-food-grabs-a-few-roadies-video.html

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The Easiest Way to Dress up your Pet

Besides getting your dog wearing several outfits like collars, sweaters and so on, T-shirts are the easiest in wearing. On the other hand, not many people are aware that dogs and even cats wear clothes but this is normal to most European countries and others in the world. If one is naive concerning this, he or she may wonder how this happens starting from making your pets get familiar and know how to wear such clothes. T-shirts for pets do not involve many things like buttoning thus making them much simpler to wear.

There are so many shops and boutiques selling all the clothes for pets but in most cases, it is very rare to get large stocks for t-shirts for big dogs since the manufacturers consider making them on order. For the few dog t-shirts available in the shops customers have to hurry in order to catch up with the long queues so that they can meet their high demands for them. When dressing up your dog with the t-shirts, they look great since most of them are not too frilly and this is one of the best ways of making the wardrobe for your dog to grow.

Having known that t-shirts for big dogs are essential to your pets, then it is wise to take an option of enlarging your wardrobe with these t-shirts and other outfits. The manufacturers of these t-shirts, they make them in various designs, style, colors and sizes so that they can meet all the demands of the customers plus taking care of the different sizes of the pets. What the customers need to do us for them to get into the stores and peruse all the types of t-shirts are available and then make the right decision. To mention some of the t-shirts for big dogs include; scribbled Merry Christmas Dog T-shirts, Cutie Pie Large Dog T-shirts and so on. Find many Pet supplies at formybestpal.com.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/easiest-way-to-dress-up-your-pet.html

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First Look at Ultimate Spider-Man ?Iron Spider? Costume!

Here’s an exciting first look at our new Iron Spider-Man costume– in stock and ready to ship! This is from the Ultimate Spider-Man TV show, where Peter Parker gets a suit from none other than Iron Man himself! It’s a fun new look for Spider-Man, as he teams up with Nick Fury, SHIELD, and several [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/06/first-look-at-ultimate-spider-man-iron-spider-costume

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Bailey | Sarasota dog photography

Bailey’s session took place in March and we had to keep it top secret! Her mom had her photographed as a Father’s Day gift for her dad. Waiting months to share images was very hard for me, since I normally post sneak peeks on Facebook within a day or two of the session. But it [...]

Source: http://emileefuss.com/blog/2013/07/15/bailey-sarasota-dog-photography/

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Find the best dog birthday supplies online at Dogbirthdayshoppe.com

Looking for the best party items for your dogs birthday. Here is the perfect website for all your party needs.  Dogbirthdayshoppe.com is the best online store for your party.

They specialize in dog birthday party supplies including:
*Dog birthday cakes
*Dog birthday clothing
*Treats for your birthday dog
*Birthday dog collars
*Toys for the party dog
*and Dog birthday party cards and invitations.

Visit Dogbirthdayshoppe.com today for your little pals best birthday supplies.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/find-best-dog-birthday-supplies-online.html

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Will salt water at beach hurt my dog?

Q.: Is it ok to bring my dog to the beach? Will the salt water hurt her? – Jean W

A.: This is a great question. There are several beaches that allow dogs, but most public beaches don’t allow dogs. You can get a hefty ticket for bringing your dog to the wrong beach.

Make sure your dog is on a leash. Bring plenty of fresh water for your dog to drink and make sure she can find a shady area to rest. Dogs pant to cool themselves off and the Florida sun can overheat them quickly if they are running hard and playing. Make sure you bring doggy cleanup bags to pick up after your dog.

It is OK to let her wade in the water or swim. The salt water can be soothing for her skin but don’t let her drink it. Many dogs drink the salt water and can have diarrhea or vomiting. Slowly let her get used to the crashing waves and use a doggy life preserver if she is not a strong swimmer. Dogs can get caught in rip currents just like
humans.

Most dogs really enjoy time at the beach and it can be a great activity for you and your dog.

Dr. Baker

Dr. Baker

Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Read more articles by Dr. Baker | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/06/20/will-salt-water-at-beach-hurt-my-dog/

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Distemper extremely contagious, worse for puppies

Question: My neighbor got a new puppy and the puppy came over and played with our dog. It was a very cute puppy but it soon got sick and was sneezing. They brought it to a vet and it was given antibiotics for kennel cough. A couple weeks later it started to have seizures and the vet said it had distemper. They had to put it to sleep! My dog has been around this puppy a lot. Is my dog going to get sick? –Naomi

Answer: I am sorry to hear about your friend?s puppy. Distemper is a viral infection that can result in severe symptoms including death. The virus first attacks the respiratory cells and the dog has a runny nose with sneezing and coughing.

It is often impossible to tell the difference between distemper and the many other viruses and bacteria that can cause ?kennel cough?. Many dogs will seem to improve but the distemper virus is marching deeper. It attacks all the epithelial cells in the body. The dog may then get pneumonia. The nose and feet may grow thick hard calluses. The dog may have trouble swallowing or eating and can spike a high fever.

As the virus continues to replicate it will reach the brain and nervous tissue. The dog may develop seizures. Seizures may become almost constant and severe.

Dogs can shed virus for weeks to months. The distemper virus in an enveloped virus and is easily killed in the environment. It dies rapidly once outside of the body. Droplets or ?nose to nose? contact generally transmits it. Simple cleaning will kill the virus.

Vaccination is extremely effective at preventing infection. If your dog is up to date on his vaccinations, he should stay healthy. If he has not been vaccinated, he is in great danger of getting distemper infection. It is best to get a distemper vaccine booster as soon as possible. Since your dog was exposed to distemper, it may be best to have him vaccinated with a recombinant distemper vaccine. The advantage of this vaccine is that it will not interfere with testing for an active distemper infection.

While most puppies die from distemper virus, adult dogs have a chance at survival.
Adult dogs have a better immune system and can sometimes rally enough antibodies to fight off the infection in time.

It is always best to quarantine a new dog or puppy for two weeks before introducing them to other dogs. New puppies can be incubating a number of bacterial and viral illnesses. Make sure all puppies and dogs are up to date on vaccines. Many of the worst infections are preventable by vaccination.

Dr. Baker

Dr. Baker

Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Read more articles by Dr. Baker | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/02/19/distemper-extremely-contagious-worse-for-puppies/

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Shep Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Shep Dog Food receives the Advisor’s lowest-tier rating of 1 star. The Shep product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food is corn. Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain. [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/shep-dog-food/

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Bailey | Sarasota dog photography

Bailey’s session took place in March and we had to keep it top secret! Her mom had her photographed as a Father’s Day gift for her dad. Waiting months to share images was very hard for me, since I normally post sneak peeks on Facebook within a day or two of the session. But it [...]

Source: http://emileefuss.com/blog/2013/07/15/bailey-sarasota-dog-photography/

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Shep Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Shep Dog Food receives the Advisor’s lowest-tier rating of 1 star. The Shep product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food is corn. Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain. [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/shep-dog-food/

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

New Trailer for Smurfs 2!

Ready for more Smurfy fun? Smurfs 2 is coming soon, and here is the latest movie trailer! The evil Gargamel is up to his old tricks, and creates mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties! He hopes to harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. Can Papa Smurf and the gang stop him in time? Smurfs 2 arrives [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/06/new-trailer-for-smurfs-2

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The Importance of Clothes for Small Dogs


It just makes anyone happy to see a miniature Pincher, a Maltese, a Yorkie, or a Chihuahua dressed up on those clothes for small dogs. According to many surveys, many pet lovers intend to own and take care of such adorable little animals to dress them up. Surely, such animals are not toys but because they are often seen in costumes, they are now frequently referred to as toy dogs. Animal rights activists should not be offended because that referral is meant for cute and fabulous animals that everyone would certainly not fail to love. 

Are you taking care of one? You should consider buying clothes for small dogs as a necessity. Contrary to what many people think, such small dog outfits are not just to play up with the little dogs? size and appearance. As always, such small clothes have their own importance?for overall protection against natural elements. As you can see, such breeds of little dogs are not created to face the extremes from nature, unlike their wilder and bigger relatives. As some researchers point out, toy dogs are mostly brought up for humans to protect and shield them. Such animals cannot possibly live on their own as they have to be always provided for.

Clothes for small dogs are meant to help toy dogs deal and cope with the cruel and unpredictable weather elements. Dogs, even though they have fur, are not always naturally protected from freezing temperature and torrential rains. They can also catch flu or other related ailments if they are not properly protected. Thus, since little dogs can never provide for such luxuries, it will be your responsibility as a dog owner to provide them with small clothing. If you love your adorable little darling, you will make her comfortable all the time

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/importance-of-clothes-for-small-dogs.html

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Easter lillies very toxic to cats

Question: Please write about lilies and cats. I almost lost my beauiful cat to yellow lilies someone gave me in a floral arrangement. In talking to many cat owners, very few are aware of the deadly, toxic lily. ? Donna

Answer: I am so sorry to hear about your cat. Thank you for wanting to warn others about the dangers of lily toxicity. Unfortunately, many cats like to nibble on ?greens,? and indoor cats don?t generally have access to any green growing food.

When a fresh floral arrangement arrives, your kitty gets excited and wants to investigate. They like to play with the flowers and some will nibble on the flower, leaves, or stems. All parts of the lily plant are toxic to cats. Even the yellow pollen that falls off the flower can be toxic if it rubs off on the cat or the cat walks on it and then licks her paws.

The active component that causes kidney damage has not been isolated as of now, and no antidote is available. It is best to avoid having lilies in the house or yard if you have a cat. If your cat does nibble on a lily plant, bring the cat and the plant to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Generally your veterinarian will induce vomiting, and place an activated charcoal product in your cat?s stomach to help absorb as much toxin as possible. Intravenous fluids are the treatment of choice to try and flush the kidneys and decrease the amount of damage.

Signs of lily toxicity are: vomiting, inappetance, lethargy, and dehydration.
Some cats may have tremors, seizures, or walk like they are drunk.

You must get your cat to a veterinarian very quickly, severe damage can occur very quickly in 12 to 36 hours. The sooner treatment is started, the better the prognosis

Dr. Baker

Dr. Baker

Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Read more articles by Dr. Baker | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/03/25/easter-lillies-very-toxic-to-cats/

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All About the AKC?s Canine Good Citizen Certification

By , Pets Adviser

Have you considered the AKC's Canine Good Citizen certification for your dog? Learn more about the program and skills tested.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/behaviors/akc-canine-good-citizen-certification/

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Penny | Boca Grande dog photography

Miss Penny is the mascot of Woof Gang Bakery on Boca Grande, and she takes her job very seriously! Not only does she keep her mom company at work, she also greets customers, tests out new products, and sneaks goodies when her mom isn’t looking. Sounds like a very good job to me (and Buddy)! [...]

Source: http://emileefuss.com/blog/2013/07/23/penny-boca-grande-dog-photography/

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All About the AKC?s Canine Good Citizen Certification

By , Pets Adviser

Have you considered the AKC's Canine Good Citizen certification for your dog? Learn more about the program and skills tested.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/behaviors/akc-canine-good-citizen-certification/

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Kids Costumes from Comic Con 2013

Comic Con 2013 just wrapped up in San Diego. It was another great year for fans to celebrate superheroes, movies and pop culture. Over 130,000 people showed up to participate, with many people wearing fun costumes! One of the cutest, and most endearing aspects of Comic Con are all the dressed up children. We love [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/07/kids-costumes-from-comic-con-2013

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Iams So Good Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Iams So Good Dog Food receives the Advisor’s second-lowest tier rating of 2 stars. The Iams So Good product line includes one dry dog food, claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance. The first ingredient in this dog food is corn. Corn is an inexpensive and controversial [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/iams-so-good-dog-food/

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Do Primates Make Good Pets?

By , Pets Adviser

Primates are known to be social animals. Some of them are kept as household pets, but do primates make good pets? Here's the straight-up truth.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/weird-pets/do-primates-make-good-pets/

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5 Reasons Why Changing Your Pet's Food Is a Good Thing

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/06/5-reasons-why-changing-your-pets-food-is-a-good-thing.html

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Breed Profile: Borzoi

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Borzoi dogs are fast, beautiful and tall. They are also pretty intelligent but can be stubborn. Learn more in our borzoi breed profile.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/breeds/breed-profile-borzoi/

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Best Pet Products Website?

You have pets and are looking for the best pet products? Formybestpal.com is the best website for online shopping for pet supplies.

They carry pet products for many small pets including:
*Large and small Dog supplies
*Cat products
*Small animal products like cages, food, toys and collars
*Supplies for reptiles
*The best products for birds
*Fish supplies like tanks, food and accessories

Shop now at Formybestpal.com for all the best pet products.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/best-pet-products-website.html

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

How to Care for Your Pet Turtle

By , Pets Adviser

Turtles can be beautiful and fascinating pets, but be sure to check which species is right for you before choosing a pet turtle.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/weird-pets/how-to-care-for-your-pet-turtle/

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New Costumes for Dogs and Cats!

We’re excited to introduce our new Dog Costumes for 2013! We have so many adorable new costumes, now available for pre-order. These costumes are sure to sell out fast! Dress up your pooch as a Praying Mantis, Lion, Clownfish or Camel. Or have some laughs with our 80′s Pop Star and Cha Cha Cha dog [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/05/new-costumes-for-dogs-and-cats

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Toy poodle afraid to go for walks

Q.: My dog, Rosie, is a patient of a fellow veterinarian in Macon, Ga., and she referred me to you. I have benefitted from your articles and blog posts, and thought you might help me with an issue.
Rosie is a 5-month-old toy poodle. I have had her since she was 8 weeks old and been working with her to housetrain her as well as teach her the basics. She is doing well in most areas except walking on a leash.

I bought a harness collar and give her a treat when she walks, but she does not like it. She seems fearful and wants to sit down every 10 feet or so. I coax and cajol with enthusiasm, but she does not respond. She prefers to go back home asap! She loves to run and play in the yard, so I don’t get it.
Thanks for any advice or counsel. – Beverly

A.: I am glad to hear that you like the articles and the blogs. I can’t tell for certain from your post, however it sounds like Rosie is reacting to the head halter itself. If she is reacting to the head halter,, work on conditioning her to accept it by putting the collar on for short periods (starting at 5 to 30 seconds) while feeding her tasty treats. Slowly increase the amount of time that she wears the collar until she can tolerate it for the length of a walk. During this time, don’t walk her, but instead let her play in the yard.

Now, if Rosie is actually afraid to take a walk, regardless of whether or not she wears a head halter or another type of collar, that will require a lot more work on your part. It?s easy to understand how a dog could be perfectly happy in her own home and then be very frightened outside of the home. Generally, this is going to be as a result of either a lack of socialization and/or a hereditary predisposition. The problem is Rosie is past the socialization period, so it will take help from a behavior professional if she is actually afraid to go on walks.

Dr. Radosta

Dr. Radosta

Lisa Radosta DVM, Diplomate ACVB
Florida Veterinary Behavior Service
PO Box 210636
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421-0636
561-795-9398
www.flvetbehavior.com
Read more articles by Dr. Radosta | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/04/05/toy-poodle-afraid-to-go-for-walks/

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A Very Nice Dog Birthday Party Can Speak Volumes

If you?ve a dog and know that it?s almost time to celebrate his/her birthday, it could be a very nice thing to throw him/her a dog birthday party. It could be sweet to throw a spectacular party for your wonderful bundle of joy. There are many ways that you can pull this kind of thing off without having to spend an arm and a leg. Oh yes, it?s true, and many people have already been able to take care of this sort of occasion without having to empty their bank accounts. A doggie birthday party isn?t expensive to have for you little pooch.

You should make sure to obtain the much-needed supplies for the very special occasion. Also, it could be quite nice to have your dog?s hair trimmed, so he/she can look quite immaculate at his/her pup birthday party. Again, you should be well-prepared. You should make sure to bake a dog-friendly birthday cake, so your pooch and other dogs have a nice meal to eat. You should make sure that they?ve a big cake, because it can be a nice thing to do, especially if you invite a good amount of dogs over for the dog birthday party.

In order to make sure that the doggie birthday party goes well, you should make sure to send off invitations to the dogs that you want to come over for the special occasion. Also, you need to make sure that all dog owners bring them over on their leashes, just in case some dogs want to become hostile. You can never be too safe. After you make sure that all of these things are complete, you can simply sit back and enjoy watching your dog have a great time at his/her own  birthday party. You?ll definitely love being able to see how happy your dog will be.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/very-nice-dog-birthday-party-can-speak.html

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Where to Purchase Products For a Big Dog?

Do you have a large dog? Do you need products for a big dog? Dogs that are large have  special needs. You can find many great supplies for big dogs at Largedogshoppe.com

Popular big dog products include:

*Big dog clothes- this includes sweaters, jackets or coats, dresses, wedding attire, panties and the popular dog costumes.
*Big dog accessories - find great accessories like charms, jewelry, sunglasses and dog boots or shoes.
*Big dog collars - including dog collars, harnesses and leashes.

Shop Largedogshoppe.com for your big dog products,

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/where-to-purchase-products-for-big-dog.html

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Costume Parties for Babies!

What’s more adorable than a baby in a costume? A ROOM FULL of babies in costumes! These videos are just too cute. For infants and toddlers, a baby costume party is a great way to mingle with other new parents, and take memorable photos for the family album. Need ideas for your costume party? Browse [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/06/costume-parties-for-babies

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Costume Parties for Babies!

What’s more adorable than a baby in a costume? A ROOM FULL of babies in costumes! These videos are just too cute. For infants and toddlers, a baby costume party is a great way to mingle with other new parents, and take memorable photos for the family album. Need ideas for your costume party? Browse [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/06/costume-parties-for-babies

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Coconut Oil for Dogs

With age, often comes additional weight, and the family pouch often experiences weight gain as their metabolism slows and they enter their middle age or golden years.  For pet owners that do own overweight dogs, coconut oil for dogs is an addition to the diet that can help to slim the dog.  Aside from slimming the dog, the coconut oil has many other benefits such as:
  •          Conditions the animal?s coat
  •          Relieve arthritis pain
  •          Relieve ligament problems
  •          Balance the thyroid
  •          Improve ear infections
  •          Aids in skin irritations
  •          Helps with dermatitis
  •          Helps with flea allergies
  •          Help to increase the dog?s energy
  •          And helps to keep the dog smelling good


Coconut oil improves the animal?s digestion and nutrient absorption and is definitely an addition to the animal?s diet that each owner should consider. 
The oil is tasty for the animal and can be feed to the dog on a kitchen spoon.  The proper dosage is 1 teaspoon per 20 pounds of the animal?s weight.

Coconut oil is also available in coconut chips for dogs

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/coconut-oil-for-dogs.html

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Is recovery from lymphoma possible?

Question: My dog, Girlie, is 12 and I just found out she has cutaneous lymphoma. It started as just itchy patches that she aggravated and infected. Then she was on meds for two weeks, and now, in the third week, a big lump is hanging in her groin area. There are nodes running down her leg. She is not in pain, but how does it spread so fast? My vet suggests I put her to sleep. I feel he is right, but is there ever recovery from this type of cancer in older dogs? – Joanne

Answer: From your description of Girlie, it sounds as if she has cutaneous lymphosarcoma with lymph node involvement. Lymphosarcoma is cancer of lymph nodes and lymphoid glands. When the disease is present in the skin, we call it cutaneous or skin lymphosarcoma.
This cancer can begin as you have described with patches of itchy, scaly skin.

The disease can progress quickly and lymph nodes in the groin can become enlarged. There is treatment available for this disease, but this type of cancer is usually not cured with treatment.

The aim of treatment is to provide comfort to Girlie by reducing the size of the lymph node swelling and by eliminating the itchy areas in the skin. The treatment for cutaneous lymphosarcoma is usually oral chemotherapy, which is very well tolerated even in older patients. Most oral chemotherapy protocols do not cause a poor appetite or gastrointestinal upset.

Most patients that receive oral chemotherapy continue to have a very good quality of life, with very minimal side effects to treatment. There is about a 50 percent chance the treatment will work for Girlie and she will be more comfortable. If the treatment works, it can work for six months to a year and possibly longer.

I recommend you have Girlie evaluated further so her disease can be staged and we can determine how progressed it is. Once we have more information, we can work out the best treatment plan for her.

Dr. Correa

Dr. Correa

Stephanie Correa, DVM
Board Certified in Oncology
Animal Cancer Care Clinic
www.AnimalCancerCareClinic.com
Read more articles by Dr. Correa | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/02/19/is-recovery-from-lymphoma-possible/

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Penny | Boca Grande dog photography

Miss Penny is the mascot of Woof Gang Bakery on Boca Grande, and she takes her job very seriously! Not only does she keep her mom company at work, she also greets customers, tests out new products, and sneaks goodies when her mom isn’t looking. Sounds like a very good job to me (and Buddy)! [...]

Source: http://emileefuss.com/blog/2013/07/23/penny-boca-grande-dog-photography/

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New Costumes for Dogs and Cats!

We’re excited to introduce our new Dog Costumes for 2013! We have so many adorable new costumes, now available for pre-order. These costumes are sure to sell out fast! Dress up your pooch as a Praying Mantis, Lion, Clownfish or Camel. Or have some laughs with our 80′s Pop Star and Cha Cha Cha dog [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/05/new-costumes-for-dogs-and-cats

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Shep Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Shep Dog Food receives the Advisor’s lowest-tier rating of 1 star. The Shep product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food is corn. Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain. [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/shep-dog-food/

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Does Your Pet Have Digestive Upsets? Probiotics Can Help.

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/05/digestive-upsets-try-probiotics-for-your-pet.html

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Best Pet Products Website?

You have pets and are looking for the best pet products? Formybestpal.com is the best website for online shopping for pet supplies.

They carry pet products for many small pets including:
*Large and small Dog supplies
*Cat products
*Small animal products like cages, food, toys and collars
*Supplies for reptiles
*The best products for birds
*Fish supplies like tanks, food and accessories

Shop now at Formybestpal.com for all the best pet products.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/best-pet-products-website.html

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Dog jewelry definitely is a fashion statement in the animal world, and one that is bringing out the spirit and style of many dogs.  For animal owners, dog jewelry is also a way for them to add a bit of themselves to the pouch as well.  Styles of dog jewelry this year that the dog can be pampered with include everything imaginable for both male and female dogs. 
For the male, there are dog tags, dog charms, stylish collars and more.
For the females, there is obviously a greater selection with charms, classic and stylish collars, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. 
Dog jewelry is great for special occasions or just to dress them up a bit.  Whatever the reason, there is definitely a great selection for both you and your dog that will definitely enhance the pet?s wardrobe and style.  And, if your pet truly loves being draped in jewels there is definitely enough accessories on the market that you can have a different piece for every day or outfit!

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/dog-jewelry-definitely-is-fashion.html

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Bold Raccoon Bogarts Cats' Food, Grabs A Few Roadies [VIDEO]

Watch as this bold raccoon casually strolls up to a group of hungry cats, bogarts their food and then executes a hilarious 'grab and go' of more tayshtee schnax at the end. Be sure to wait until the end to see his amazing exit from the scene of the crime!...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/22nEQviqR4U/bold-raccoon-bogarts-cats-food-grabs-a-few-roadies-video.html

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Dog Accessories

Nearly every accessory exists for dogs today.  While some may not be necessities, there are many that are, and when it comes to clothing, jewelry and collars and charms for the dogs, the market is flooded with wonderful selections.
First when choosing dog accessories, consider the personality of your dog.  Are they an animal that is comfortable in clothing?  Are they fairly active? 
For dogs that are comfortable in clothing, there is everything to choose from dresses, shirts and slacks, shorts, hoodies, t-shirts, sweeters, windbreakers, raincoats, swimsuits shoes and sandals.  And, there is a style for every occasion from simple casual wear to elegant events.
For dogs that are not comfortable in clothing there are beautiful collars and charms, and other jewelry such as bracelets. 
For that special look accessories definitely are a fashion statement that helps to comfort, protect and bring out the personality in your pet. 

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/dog-accessories.html

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12 Tips to Help Your Dog Beat the Heat

By , Pets Adviser

The scorching summer heat can turn a walk to the park into a trip to the vet. Read these tips to keep your dog safe and cool when outside.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/pet-health/prevent-dog-overheating/

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Outdoor Safety for Exotic Pets

By , Pets Adviser

Before offering your exotic pet a trip outdoors, there are several precautions you should follow to keep your pet safe and healthy.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/pet-health/outdoor-safety-for-exotic-pets/

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An Epic Battle: Fluffy Pup vs Fluffy Dandelion [VIDEO]

Who will win?! This intense battle is a close one, as the wary weed seems to hold a strange power over this fluffball of a Keeshond pup!

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/v3699b-zw8A/an-epic-battle-fluffy-pup-vs-fluffy-dandelion-video.html

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An Epic Battle: Fluffy Pup vs Fluffy Dandelion [VIDEO]

Who will win?! This intense battle is a close one, as the wary weed seems to hold a strange power over this fluffball of a Keeshond pup!

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/v3699b-zw8A/an-epic-battle-fluffy-pup-vs-fluffy-dandelion-video.html

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Upcoming Events - June 2012

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/06/upcoming-events---june-2012.html

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Do Cats Sweat Through Their Paws?

By , Pets Adviser

The answer is YES. Actually, those little paws are the only place they sweat, and it's why you see little wet paw prints in hot weather.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/pet-health/cats-sweat-through-their-paws/

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New ?Monsters University? Costumes!

Here’s an exciting look at our new Monsters University costumes! Mike and Sulley are back in this fun prequel to Monsters Inc. Set ten years earlier, Mike and Sulley don’t like each other when they first meet. But eventually, they become the best friends we know and love today. We have new Mike and Sulley [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/05/new-monsters-university-costumes

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Shep Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars Shep Dog Food receives the Advisor’s lowest-tier rating of 1 star. The Shep product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food is corn. Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain. [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/shep-dog-food/

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Dr. Michel Selmer, DVM, on the Benefits of a Natural Diet for Pets

By , Pets Adviser

"The biggest surprise is the dog food industry itself," he says. It's so "flawed...that it?s hard to get your pet good nutrition out of a package."

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/food/benefits-of-a-natural-diet-for-pets/

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Prancing in our Thor Costume

Superheroes need to stay in top shape, and that means plenty of exercising. That’s why Thor likes to spend his time Prancercising. Haha, this is so funny! And we can’t help but notice that he looks great in our Thor costume.     If you haven’t heard of Prancercising before, you are in for a [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2013/06/prancing-in-our-thor-costume

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Are UTIs a Problem for Your Pet?

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/05/are-utis-a-problem-for-your-pet.html

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Airline Approved Dog Carriers for Delta Airlines

Delta is one airline that does allow small cats and dogs and sometimes small birds to travel in the cabin of the aircraft with the owner.  The pet must be secured in an approved under the seat carrier.  For larger pets, the pets must be check baggage or cargo and must be transported in an airline approved dog carrier as well.
To determine Delta airline approved dog carriers you can go directly to their ?Pet Rules? site.  The under the seat carrier is designed much like a duffle bag only it meets the requirements to safely and securely transport the hound.  The bags are comfortable and well ventilated and are carried as by two hand straps or shoulder straps. Other approved styles are pet carriers that are designed with wheels and an extended handle which owners can conveniently push their animals. 
Other designs include the pet crate which is designed to fit under the seat in the cabin area and for larger dogs, can be purchased for travel for the cargo area.  These crates are constructed with a durable sturdy plastic and are well ventilated and include an easy to carry handle for the owner to transport the animal inn the carrier.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/airline-approved-dog-carriers-for-delta.html

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It?s Definitely Nice to Have a Dog Themed Birthday Party

There are plenty of dog lovers who really love throwing a dog themed birthday party for their little pooches. Are you a dog lover and want to share the love that you share with your family members? If so, you can share the love with your pooch by throwing such a lovely dog birthday party. You can have the time of your life deciding what would be done to throw such a party for your little doggie. First of all, you need to find out exactly which pooches you want to have invited to your dog?s birthday party.

Yes, it?s definitely a good idea to have people you know bring over their dogs for the dog themed birthday party. You can send out edible invitations that your soon-to-be party guests will love to eat. If you want to continue on with the planning of such an occasion, there?s more preparing to do. You need to make sure that a cake is baked. You shouldn?t bake a cake that?s not dog-friendly. It should be friendly for humans and dogs. This might be somewhat difficult to find, but there are stores that sell such cakes. Also, there are recipes that you can obtain that allow you to bake a cake that?s edible for humans and dogs.

Also, you need to let all of your doggie?s birthday guests know exactly where they need to be at for the party. You can spend a little extra cash to get a hold of some gifts for the birthday guests. It?d be very nice to have all of the doggie guests leave with a nice takeaway bag full of dog birthday treats and toys. You can throw a very nice dog themed birthday party for your pooch. Like I said before, there are many dog lovers who?re doing this, and it?s actually become a very nice trend.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/its-definitely-nice-to-have-dog-themed.html

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

How to Care for Your Pet Turtle

By , Pets Adviser

Turtles can be beautiful and fascinating pets, but be sure to check which species is right for you before choosing a pet turtle.

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/weird-pets/how-to-care-for-your-pet-turtle/

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Breed Profile: Boston Terrier

By , Pets Adviser

Boston terriers are fun, smart little dogs that love being around people and families. Find out more in our breed profile of "the American Gentleman."

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/breeds/breed-profile-boston-terrier/

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Dogs

With Christmas only a few days behind us, it is time to start thinking about the next holiday. That would be Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day is a fun time to dress up your dog in shades of pinks, purples, and lots of hearts! While those with male dogs may find this holiday a little overwhelming, those will female dogs will find a wide range of items to dress up their pup! At Poochieheaven, we have a wide selection of Valentine's Day gifts for dogs. Ranging from collars to shirts, to dresses to pajamas, you'll find something Valentine's like at Poochieheaven.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/12/valentines-day-gifts-for-dogs.html

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Summer Dog Shoes and Sandals

It is the time of year again where everywhere the pouch travels the pavement or ground is hot!  Dog?s paws and pads are especially vulnerable during the hot summer months and having the sensitive paws protected is especially important for dog that are traveling on hot pavement, sand or ground.
Summer dog shoes include a variety of styles this year with everything to choose from which include styles for indoors and outdoors.  The shoes are breathable for summer and include the extra reinforcement around the toe, sides and heel which helps to protect the dog?s paws from abrasions and blistering. 
For indoors, the shoes are ideal to help the dog from slipping on tile and floors, and to help protect furniture from the dog?s nails.  For dog?s that like to swim in pools with liners, the dog shoes are a great protection from the dog?s nails as well.   
To measure the pouch?s paws simply trace tightly around one front paw and one back.  You will then be asked by the site the measurements or to fax the traced paw print to the company.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-dog-shoes-and-sandals.html

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Orijen Freeze Dried (Freeze-Dried)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Orijen Freeze Dried Dog Food earns the Advisor’s second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars. The Orijen Freeze Dried product line includes three freeze dried raw dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the time [...]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/orijen-freeze-dried-dog-food/

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Pimp My Chicken Coop [PHOTOS]

A Fab Habitat for Fowl Play Check out this fantastic chicken coop I visited this weekend, replete with crown moulding and every amenity a, er, spoiled chicken could possibly want. Even portraits of poultry patriarch "William" and his feathered family adorn the walls of this Fowl Seasons resort. Love it!...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/myaPWZHAdX4/pimp-my-chicken-coop-photos.html

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