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And the Oscar goes to…
Jessie, award-winning dog: After watching the celebrated Oscars last night, I was amazed at all of the lovely gowns the starlets wore. It made me stop and think about my wardrobe. I mean, seriously, if I were ever in a position to attend such a prestigious and glamorous event, what would I wear? Is it even appropriate for a dog to wear clothing? If so, what type of clothing should a dog wear?
Typically, owners dress their dogs for warmth and comfort. Some dogs like the attention. Others cannot stand the feeling of the clothing. Still others simply tolerate it in humble submission to their humans.
If you do decide to dress your dog in clothing, never do so forcefully. You could scare the Louis Vuitton right out of your pet! Allow the dog to sniff the clothing and become used to it before actually dressing him in it. Once he is styling, be sure to give lots of praise and encouragement. Hey! Take a few photos and submit them to the press. Make sure the clothes fit properly. If they are too big, they could become caught on something or the dog could get tangled up in them. On the flip side, clothes that are too small could be restrictive and cause injury. Worse, yet, that muffin top may show and that could be embarrassing! Always think in terms of style AND comfort!
Some folks might argue that dressing a dog is inhumane. Others think it is perfectly acceptable. In short, it all depends on the dog. If he or she seems to enjoy it, I say, go for it! I am sure the dog from the hit movie “Marley and Me” has plenty of stylish duds!
Well, I need to go shopping now. Do they sell clothing at flea markets? Or, should a dog REALLY even think about going to a “flea” market? That could be dangerous! I don’t need fleas!
If your dog enjoys wearing stylish outfits, then he or she is experiencing the true joy of living. For all of your pet sitting needs in the greater Kansas City area, be sure to contact the experts at Joy of Living Pet Sitting Services. Those folks always dress well!
(Information for this blog was found at www.petplace.com)
Please release the fleas!
Bo: Do I see you scracthing over there, Jessie?
Jessie: Nah. It’s just a litle itch. No big deal. (Continues to scratch rather feverishly)
Bo: Looks like more than just a little itch to me! Sure hope you don’t have fleas!
Jessie: No, not really. I am just itching to get away from the likes of you!
Ah, fleas! A pet’s and its owner’s worst nightmare! These small dark brown insects prefer temperatures of 65-80 degrees and humidity levels of 75-85%. Depending upon where you live, fleas can become a year-round problem. A dog or cat can come into contact with fleas through interactions with other animals or simply through their enviornment. Since fleas do not have wings, they cannot fly. However, their strong back legs enable them to jump from one thing (or pet!) to another. Once the flea has bitten its host, it can cause itching. For animals with sensitive skin or for those who have flea allergies, the bite can be much more severe. In such cases, it can lead to hair-loss, inflammation and skin infections. For those pets who are highly sensitive to the flea’s bite, they can feel itchy from head to tail from just one tiny bite!
Fleas can be seen frantically moving along the surface of the skin. They are dark copper colored and are about the size of a pin head. Fleas do not like light, so you should tailor the search of your bet to the furrier areas or on the inner thighs. You may find evidence of flea dirt, too, which consists of dark specks of a pepper-like substance on the skin’s surface. According to www.thepetcenter.com, “If you see flea dirt, which is actually flea feces and is composed of digested blood, pick some off the pet and place on a wet paper towel. If after a few minutes the tiny specks spread out like a small blood stain… it’s definitely flea dirt and your pet has fleas! Flea dirt may be your only evidence of a flea infestation but believe the evidence! If there is flea dirt there are surely fleas present. You need to begin your war on the pests.” (In other words: seek advice and treatment from your veterinarian right away!)
Bo: Oh, dear! We now have a battle to wage here, dear Jessie. I say we banish you to the backyard immediately!
Jessie: (Still scratching a bit) I tell you…it is not fleas! I simply think I am having an allergic reaction to your annoying presence!
The pet sitting experts at My Joy of Living in Kansas City can help you to determine if your pet has fleas. My Joy of Living pet sitting services want to help you and all of Kansas City’s pets stay flea-free for life! We have plenty of other things that “bug” us on a daily basis!
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