vafnana | January 26, 2010
“Life was never meant to be a struggle, just a gentle progression from one point to another, much like walking through a valley on a sunny day.” ~Stuart Wilde
Give up struggling. Struggling focuses on the problem, entrenching you more deeply. Simply DECIDE to stop struggling and begin solving.
vafnana | January 19, 2010
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
vafnana | January 14, 2010
“As the old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Finally catching up with the youth, he asked him why he was doing this. The answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun. ’But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish,’ countered the other. ’How can your effort make any difference?’ The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and then threw it to safety in the waves. ’It makes a difference to this one,” he said.” ~Minnesota Literacy Council
vafnana | January 13, 2010
Will I ever find a dog that doesn’t shed?
Except for a few “hairless” breeds, all dogs shed. Hairless breeds include the Chinese crested, Mexican hairless, Inca hairless, Peruvian Inca orchid and the American Hairless Terrier.
Some”non-shedding” breeds keep the shed hair in their coat until it is brushed out. Breeds that shed very little, and can have their hair cut to reduce shedding include the Irish Water Spaniel, Portuguese Water Dog, Poodle, Kerry Blue, Soft-Coated Wheaten, and Bedington Terriers, Briard, Bouvier and Bichon Frise.
Personally, I love to vaccuum our Aussie’s fur daily!
vafnana | January 11, 2010
Does a dog need to have its teeth brushed? -
Periodontal disease is one of the most common health problems in dogs. More than 75 percent of domestic dogs 3 years and older are affected by gum infections.
Once or twice a week an owner should use a canine toothrush, a soft child’s toothbrush or a gauze pad wrapped around a finer to brush the dog’s teeth. The AKC recommends toothpaste formulated for dogs (human toothpaste can upset the pets’s stomach and ingestion of too much fluoride can be fatal) or a paste made from water and baking soda.
Scrub the teeth completely, especially the insides and back upper molars.
In between cleaning, dental chew toys help fight plaque and tartar.
And have your pet’s teeth checked by your veterinarian. If they suggest a dental procedure, some clinics offer “specials” during certain months.
