Winter Clothing for Dogs

The cold seems to have deigned to arrive, and with it the rains. Many people have the dilemma every year: is suitable from walking our dogs? How do we protect them from inclement weather lsa? Luckily, we have to do a host of accessories.

Let's face it: take a walk to our pets too lazy sometimes when it rains, even though we like this time of year. But they still need. We can not deprive them of their beloved out, but at the same time we must be concerned that they are adequately protected from potential colds.Not necessary that we strive to go from ledge to ledge to protect us, we can do something as simple as buying a raincoat for our dog to allow us to walk more relaxed. We have models that cover the legs in addition to the body, or even with a hood for covering their head and ears. If our pets are long hair, this is something you need.

Now it is night before, we also have the ability to buy raincoats reflective safe side any danger.

Booties and caps to not pass any drop

Not only have jerseys or impervious to our pets , if we buy a complete set to "dance in the rain" also we can find waterproof boots for their legs, or caps.The goal is not even a drop pass ... and also go to fashion!

Where can we find all these supplements? If you know a store of objects forpets varied enough, we may have dog accessories for plenty of choices, but if you prefer to see on the Internet have online stores it as Mundoanimalia.com, Puppyangel.es or Zooplus.es. Even we can be the ones who give free rein to our ability and we are preparing the clothes for our best friends, in Patronesparaperros.blogspot.es pages have many fun ideas to us.

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The San Bernardo as rescue dogs

Within the typical iconography of some pets , the San Bernardo always drawn in a very peculiar with a small barrel around the neck, which is said is filled with brandy for travelers lost in the mountains.What is there in this?

Well for starters we have no choice but to disprove this myth, despite the romantic charm that has: St. Bernard dogs have not ever worn these kegs with it. The reason is obvious: any doctor can tell us what is best for a person who is half frozen not giving whiskey or other beverage. Yes, you can come into heat ... but the consequences for blood flow will not be as nice just a few minutes pass.

However, in the world of pets one can deny the role played by St. Bernard dogs and rescue animals, and certainly have a sense of direction undeniable, much higher than other dogs. They are also a very noble and peaceful race, as good-natured as appears by their appearance, and one of the best pets for children that we can find.

St. Bernard's name comes from his upbringing in the hospice called the same way, located between the passage of Canterbury to Rome in Switzerland. A place of difficult transition, as many travelers succumbed to cold temperatures or depletionLater, when the Bernardo creator of this site had been sanctified and history had become part of the conventional wisdom was when this breed adopted the name St. Bernard.

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Cats in ancient Egypt

The fascination with cats on the Internet today is not new. In fact, going back to ancient Egypt we find that the passion for felines went far beyond.Today we tell you some interesting facts about it.The cats were considered merely pets in Egypt were provided special treatment sometimes differed little from those nobles or dispensed pharaohs.With a double divine nature as the Egyptian religion (they were related to the two-faced goddess Sekhmet - Bastet , fierce and gentle at the same time as a cat), began as practical animal when barns and warehouses rid of pests , and ended up becoming full members in homes, almost like any human.Killing a cat even by mistake could be punished with the death penalty.

When a cat died, all family members were mourning and shaved their eyebrows in mourning. The special cats, pharaohs or those belonging to the nobility, came even embalmed and mummified, a process that could take up to forty days. There was a huge cat cemetery in the city of Bubastis, where all kinds of people, from the most humble to the rich, came to bury their petsdied with all kinds of honors.

There are many stories that could be collected about how the Egyptians treated these pets , but one that is certainly the most striking. So it was, the Egyptian army was forced to retreat and return to shelter within the city, but the Persians cats throwing continued his provocation over the wall to avoid the archers could shoot. Finally, if the situation so untenable, the Egyptians decided to surrender.

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Tips for Choosing a kennel

We all love to travel with our pets but not always possible, and sometimes it is not easy to find someone you trust to take over. In the case of dogs should not have any qualms about leaving them in residence, provided it complies with the requirements desirable.

Leaving a cat by a friend or family is easier, in fact, many people choose to leave it at home and ask someone to go regularly to address the food and land. But dogs, as we well know, require more specific care and attention, and are also allowed much more sensitive to the absence of his master.What requirements must apply to a boarding kennel to make sure we are comfortable while traveling?

The daily walk, essential

It is important to ask the residence managers how often walk the dogs and what criteria are to organize outings. Even though they have an outdoor patio to run free. To avoid disaster, it is best to divide walks by sex, size, or according to the particular behavior of each animal, something that carers should be alert. It's not as simple as putting the strap and go without more, in the time allowed with different origins and behavior are together, it is rare that fights.

Health care, always available

The most sensitive dogs can appear apathetic or lose your appetite when we leave the residence may even develop a psychosomatic problem at that time.Given this and any other unforeseen health, it is best to choose a residence that has veterinarians available within it. Or at least ensure that we have an emergency service 24 hours associated. None too careful.

Other hospitality and amenities

Unless you try to do this in a residence period involving also a time of rest and relaxation for our pets . The place you choose should have additional conveniences: the cubicles must be well conditioned (heated and cooled suitable for each season), frequently neat ... And if spared no expense, there are up to luxury residences  five star for pets with music, pool and massages, among other services.

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What are cat cafes?

Do not panic. We're not talking about wet cats in coffee or anything, but a trend that has long been the rage in Japan and gradually has spread throughout Europe: the coffee shops with cats included.

Cats have become the pet of fashion, largely thanks to the Internet. Rare is find someone that does not put eyes tender to any of its goodies. So the Japanese, without thinking twice, decided to take advantage of this and create the concept of the neko cafes ("neko" means "cat" in Japanese), for some time: cafes where you can go and be surrounded by them , without more, while you sip your drink. A great idea to everyone, large, small, and who like to go out with friends or do so in solitude. Who would not want to pet a cat while sipping your cappuccino chocolate, for example?

It has taken a few years, but finally we have the chance to enjoy these neko cafés without giving us a trip to Tokyo. In 2012, it opened who pioneered in Austria. This past October was the French capital that opened the first establishment of its kind, the Margaux Gandelon where pets roam felineIn Spain, Madrid has followed in his footsteps and has just opened The Gatoteca, located in the neighborhood of Lavapies (specifically in Argumosa 28).

There is still enough to reach the level of cities like Tokyo, where we find, according to the recent census, forty cafes of this type, but it is certainly a very curious initiative lovers of pets can enjoy a lot. So hopefully you do not run only on an anecdote own capitals and more begin to appear throughout the country.

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Air Berlin, on trial for the death of a pet

In our blog we offer you normally topics of general interest to our pets , but this time we wanted to give publicity to a story that should be covered. It is the story of a traveler, Francisco Javier Ramos, who lost her dog by the negligence of staff of Air Berlin.

The story found in the newspaper information and dates back to July, when Ramos returned to Palma de Mallorca after spending a few days in Seville, on a flight of that company. His pet English bulldog named Nano, traveling with him. However, from the moment the owner realized something was wrong when warning the different treatment dispensed to Air Berlin pets : in the news, citing Ramos words tell us that while other animals were shipped in their respective flights in the same car with bags and a tarp that protected them from the sun, his company was "a sort of lift" without protection, so only had an opaque glass for the operator.

Prior to shipment, even Ramos failed to provide him with his Nano a bowl of water to try to quench the thirst that certainly must feel, denied claiming that it was within company policies regarding pets . The sad denouement took place already in Palma: after waiting for fifteen minutes so fruitless to the appearance of the carrier, Air Berlin ended up telling the owner that his dog "may need veterinary assistance" to be still in the basket. The attendance was not precise since Nano had already died of heat stroke which had been subjected.

The carrier simply offer compensation of one hundred euros for a new journey, evidently not only a tiny amount, but it implies a lack of respect for the damage to sentimental level. On Thursday 17 the trial will take place in which Air Berlin Ramos claims, through Reclamador.es, 2635 euros compensation.

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How to make our planted aquarium

Surely no one is aware what means a "planted tank", considering that the name itself makes it quite clear us. If we are lovers of fish, so we are sure of the seabed, and of course, the amazing green ecosystems can find.

Having a planted aquarium will require us to double work, that we must take very present ever. You not only have to worry about the welfare of the fish, these pets that many choose for their ease of care but still involve some other mystery, we must ensure that our plants get the nutrients they need to grow without problem. Nitrate, phosphate and potassium will be key to this, along with calcium and magnesium, but also light and CO2, of course. We distinguish two types of planted aquarium: the so-called low-tech, which require simply a medium or low lighting and little or nothing in terms of CO2, and the high-tech, just the opposite: you need a much higher lighting, CO2 and one condition fertilizer for plants that do not lose any of the nutrients that we mentioned earlier.

For our aquarium plants are easily purchased at any store dedicated to petand aquatic world, and placing entails not much difficulty: just plant them in the ground with a distance of about two inches between each. There are precise tools to plant both to desplantar, we also sell in the store, better avoid scissors or tweezers used for other purposes. There is no harm in planting with the water tank full or empty, but yes, you should not add fish immediately: you have to wait at least a month until the plants have been allowed.

Light must be introduced gradually. First about six hours a day, then add one more ... until you reach the maximum number, which are usually about eight or nine hours a day. All this, we insist (never repeated often enough in relation to plants and pets ) depending on the type of plants you choose.

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The cat coexistence with other animals

Cats are territorial to the fullest. We know this well if we own these pets , is something that etches us as we begin to know them. How can we get along well with other animals at home, or even other cats?

It is difficult but certainly not impossible. Any cat will dominate instinct the territory, and especially the feeling that we are at your disposal. When comes into play the possibilities of sharing space or their "servants" individuals ... then the problems begin.Aggressive behaviors, unexpected attacks before which we must be attentive to mediate once.

How do we get cats coexist with each other, to accept new members of their own species in their environment? This can be quite tricky at times, depending on the nature of our pets : unlike dogs at home , they can become organized as a herd peacefully, cats are "created" to be solitary hunters and are therefore much more prone to rivalry. In nature there is the figure of the "cat despot", the undisputed leader before others fold. It is very likely that if we have several cats at home Compete for adopting this role.Cats that are more timid or weak will be persecuted by those who are at the top of the hierarchy (not only the despot, but commonly called "intermediate cats", which are just below him in importance). In our role as masters little we can do about this, we will not go against nature. But it is in our power to observe and understand how to organize our pets and encourage conviviality with authority making it clear that we, ultimately, are the "hunters despots" (we are the ones who opened cans of food, to after all!).

And what about the coexistence with other animals? With dogs the relationship may be kinder than we can think for inertia. It is best to be kept together, if we have the option, when they grow each develop their personality, but the habit will prevent the understanding as a risk or an attack on their land. For other pets small and vulnerable (rodents, turtles, birds), it will be quite difficult for our cat does not see them as potential prey. In these cases, it is better to sacrifice a little freedom of smallish and not let loose at home unless we are watching.

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What to do if your dog is aggressive?

Aggression in dogs is one of the biggest fears of any master. Not only can be a danger to us or our family, the worst is you can be aggressive towards anyone who surround us. How can we fix it without having to get rid of it?

There are a number of dog breeds considered "dangerous ", as we know, and our blog we have already spoken of the conditions we must meet to own pets that belong to them. However, we must not make the mistake of thinking that aggressiveness is exclusive only these.Any dog, no matter what size it is, can become hostile and even dangerous.When we detect such behavior, the first thing to do is make sure that is not due to a health problem. Epilepsy, for example, may be more common in these pets than we think and can provoke this kind of behavior. Or without having to go that far, any wound or injury that may not have detected it will become defensive and on guard against anyone who comes close, which may be an explanation sometimes if we detect an abrupt change.

this we must be adamant from the beginning: we pamper them and give them all the love in the world, yes, but always making it clear what your site and that we are the "alpha" of the pack. If we have several dogs at home and found that there are disputes about food or that you try cowering to others, we have to stop quickly these behaviors. The idea that we have to convey, in this case, is that all are equal, but rather that we are the ones we make the deal. If we implement this sort of examples from day one, we can be sure that we will keep at bay the threat of aggression even in pets that have a tendency to do.

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How to piranhas in the aquarium

The idea of having piranhas as pets sounds a little weird, right? But if you are tired of the colorful fish, why not try something completely different? Today we tell you how to have piranhas in our aquarium, something much simpler than you can imagine.

Piranhas are freshwater fish, and therefore it is very important to always keep the temperature of your water well regulated. It is fitting that will not fall below twenty degrees and not rise beyond the twenty-eight in their PH, with 5.5 enough, they are not particularly demanding in this regard.

There are several types of piranha can choose as pets to give originality to our aquarium , black and red. It is desirable that we buy more, about five (it is much better animals living in society), and of course we do not try to mix them with other fish. They are carnivorous, but the stories that are told about them are often unfounded: they are not bloodthirsty fish jump predisposed against humans than the minimum rate. It is important that we introduce caution and not hand in your water and so, since they cause nervousness itself can attack us. But apart from this, if we have well fed small pieces of meat or worms will appear quiet and gentle.

Piranhas can reproduce in captivity with no problem, they find that the environment is appropriate: it is therefore important, if we want to see "pirañitas" among our pets , the aquarium is spacious and allow a minimum of about 100 liters of water. When the pups are born, we separate them and feed them well, preferably with live animals. It asked what his instinct to develop in these early stages of his life, and if you do not find what you need around you may end up eating each other.

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