Sisu Care

stop struggling

vafnana — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:27 +0000

“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.

quote

vafnana — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:56:59 +0000

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar

make a difference,

vafnana — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:25:31 +0000

“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

love to vaccuum!

vafnana — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:13:13 +0000

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!

pet dentistry,,

vafnana — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:15:55 +0000

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.

dream

vafnana — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:56:09 +0000

“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all,
the world needs dreamers who do.” ~Sarah Ban Breathnach

wood stoves & kittens

vafnana — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:37:47 +0000

If you have a new kitten and have help in heating your home by wood stove, place an xpen, fence or some kind of metal barrier surrounding the woodstove so the kitten can not jump on it. Cats love to be warm and don’t understand until it is too late that the stove that they are jumping on will burn their paws.

Also, emergencies are full of toxicity appointments (chocolate) and bite wounds from visiting family dogs not getting along with others. Please take care.

please don’t wait

vafnana — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:55:31 +0000

To everyone that has a pet:

Please don’t “wait it out” if your pet is sick or just not right. There could be underlying causes that can be found by your veterinarian which can lead to helping your pet be healthy again.

Vet clinics or hospitals most likely will be closed again this Friday. If your pet is “just not right”, don’t hesitate to call and make an appt.

thought for the day,

vafnana — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:05:22 +0000

I’d like to share what I received this morning,

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”

Give gifts from your heart, they don’t need to be expensive to have meaning.

Christmas tree water warning

vafnana — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:10:42 +0000

When filling the stand with your Christmas tree water, pet owners should be aware of the dangers of Christmas tree water. The experts recommend the following:

No matter how much they love it, your pet should never be allowed to drink the Christmas tree water. The sap leaks from the tree into the Christmas tree water and can make them very sick. In addition, the preservatives that some people add to their Christmas tree water can cause illness in pets of all kinds.

Lemon scented air freshener sprayed around the base of the tree will discourage most animals from getting close enough to drink the Christmas tree water.
If you can’t discourage your pet from getting under the tree, an e-collar is a great way to protect them from the Christmas tree water. Don’t put the collar on your pet — snap it around the base of your tree and they won’t be able to access the water underneath. This makes refreshing the water a little more time-consuming, but ensuring the health of your pet is worth it.