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What's The Easiest Way To Sell Your Pet Related Products Online?

Did You Know? Cat vs. Dog Survey

In a Consumer Reports survey of 1,101 pet owners it was found that 75% are dog owners as opposed to 50% cat owners. Of the dog owners 42% have 1 dog and 33% have 2 or more.

In an average month the dog owners spent $36 on food and treats while the cat owners $20 per month.

32% of the dog owners got their pets from a breeder or pet store while only just 5% for cat owners. It is noted that dog owners are six times as likely to go to a breeder or pet store than cat owners.

And lastly, the dog owners surveyed spent on average $209 in the past year on vet/ health-related expenses while cat owners spent only $151 dollars.

An interesting finding from this survey is although the recession has hit many people hard it did not stop them from spending on their pets. They spent the same amount in the past year as they had in previous years.

My opinion on this survey…cats are cool, but dogs RULE!

Did You Know? Cat vs. Dog Survey

The Golden Retriever

In a dog’s world, Golden Retrievers are simply the fatal attraction. They are a preferred dog breed, making great pets, hunting dogs, obedience competitors, show dogs, service dogs and even a combination of all these traits. Regardless of what your intent may be to own a Golden Retriever, you’ll have an excellent dog that will live up to it’s potential and then some!

Golden Retrievers are calm, well mannered, and EXTREMELY affectionate.  They are easy to train as well, very intelligent, and great for those who need a companion. These qualities are what make the Golden Retriever the most popular breed for service dogs. They also make the perfect pet, as they are loyal to their owners, lovable, and great with children of all ages.  They make great watchdogs as well; as they will bark loud and let you know when a stranger is near.

Like other dogs, Golden Retrievers will shed their hair throughout the year and more in the spring - no matter how many times you brush them a day. However, the darker red/golden coated dogs (like Mulligan) have a thinner top and undercoat than do the lighter golden coated dogs and therefore don’t shed quite as much as their lighter counterparts.

  They also like to be in and near the water, similar to Labs.  If you have any type of water on or near your property, your Golden Retriever will be in it, and tend to be either wet or muddy quite a bit - which can tend to get frustrating. Train your puppy at a young age to get used to the garden hose, so when he comes back all muddy you can easily rinse him off without scaring or frightening him.

If you are always on the go or never at home, you shouldn’t get a Golden Retriever. They crave and demand attention and admiration, and normally don’t do too well if you leave them at home by themselves for long periods of time.  While dogs typically live “in the moment” and really have no concept of time, they can and do get depressed and can experience separation anxiety.

Golden’s need attention, and desire to be around you at all times. If you spend a lot of time at home on the other hand, or have kids, a Golden Retriever will be a perfect addition to your family. Take them with you whenever you can.  Mulligan loves to go with me for a ride in the car. I call it a “date” as he is always pawing and nuzzling and resting his head on my shoulder. If he could find a way to fit in my lap comfortable while I am driving…he would do it.

A lot of people prefer to get a puppy and raise and train it themselves.  This way, the puppy will grow up with the skills they have taught him. Golden Retriever puppies are easily trainable and you should start training them as soon as possible. This is a great idea and very rewarding, although it can consume a lot of your time and tend to be very frustrating at times if you don’t have the patience to see it through.   Those who don’t have a lot of time to spare or tend to get easily frustrated shouldn’t get a puppy.  Instead, they should look towards an older Golden Retriever who has already been house broken and trained. If you don’t want to take the time to train a puppy consider adopting an older dog through a Golden Retriever Rescue.

Golden Retrievers are an excellent breed of dog and they can provide you with the companionship you have been looking for.  They can participate in several many activities with you as well, such as hiking, camping, and walking and even golf!

Golden’s love the outdoors and they love just getting out there and doing things with you and your family.  If you include your dog in family activities - you’ll have a friend for life and a loyal companion throughout yours and his life!

The Golden Retriever

Dental Care For Your Dog

Home dental care is to be given more emphasis nowadays because of the fact that dental diseases are emerging in dogs to a greater extent. If your dog has bad breath it could be an indicator that there is something more going on. Your dog could have plaque build up. If not removed this can lead to periodontal gum disease.  

Like people…it’s just as important that your dog have healthy, strong teeth as well. Providing the occasional bone will help them in the development of strong teeth structure in a natural manner.

           

Note that small breeds of dogs like the Pekingese, etc. are more prone to the development of tooth diseases because the teeth are closely crowned in the oral cavity due to the small size of the these dogs. Therefore, these dogs need to be checked regularly for excessive plaque formation.

           

The occasional raw beef bones are wonderful for keeping the teeth structures of your dog clean and free from formation of plaque and the build up of bacterial organisms.  Brushing your dog’s teeth on a daily basis will also help to remove plaque build up and freshen his breath as well. Be sure to only use a specially formulated dog toothpaste. Do not use your own toothpaste, as it can upset your dog's stomach.

In addition, you can find specially prepared food and treats that are designed to remove the tartar and the plaque materials from the teeth. Dry dog food and toys that are specially made to add strength to the tooth structure are often used as well for better teeth cleaning.  

The plaque material should be removed at home to avoid any occurrence of the periodontal disease, which is more common among dogs.  Dental wipes are also available in pet shops and they may be used carefully as an additional preventative.  This helps to remove more plaque and the tartar like materials that are loosely attached.

Developing a regular routine of cleaning your dog’s teeth will result in a healthier dog over all will reduce bad breath and prevent periodontal and gum diseases.

Dental Care For Your Dog

What Did Mulligan Do Today?

Mulligan has a very active life! He spends most days with his best friends...Hedgehog Hedgehog, Pinky Bunny, Yellow Puppy and Purple Puppy. He gathers a few of them together and proceeds to "talk" VERY loud.  Barking and woofing, woofing and barking...growling, growling, woofing! If I only knew what he was saying!

As much as he loves hanging out with his friends...he is at the ready when it's time for him to jump in the snowplow truck! His Dad plows for our town and Mulligan is the co-pilot, spending up to 8 hours at a time helping plow the roads. He especially loves jumping in the loader to help put sand in the sander!

It is now 7:20 PM and he has been working since noon. He was home briefly for a short visit, some lunch and to spend time with his "Buds". The snow has stopped, the plows are quiet...he should be home soon. His Mama misses him!

What Did Mulligan Do Today?

Feeding Your Puppy or Adult Dog

A dog is a man’s best friend. You do everything you can to maintain your optimum health. Doesn’t your best friend deserve the same? Your dog is an active (rather the most active) member of your family and needs the same, if not more attention to health and nutrition as you do, to stay healthy, and live longer. 

After all it’s very easy to get lost in a big pet store. The sea of products that we have today, aisle after aisle is very confusing and also time consuming to figure out what is the best product. However keeping your dog healthy need not be a career option for you. All we need to use is a little common sense and good information regarding the breed and age of your dog.

Let’s divide the dogs into two categories – small & adult.

For Small Dogs & Puppies

It has long been established and proven that small dogs have a different metabolism as compared to large dogs, due to physiologic effect of their body mass. 

For example, a Great Dane weighing 100 pounds needs to consume about 23 calories per pound of body weight Pomeranian weighing 6 pounds needs to consume 47 calories per pound of body weight every day-more than twice as much!  

As an owner of a small dog, you need to be certain that your dog’s energy needs are being satisfied.  Be sure to choose a diet that's been formulated properly with optimal balance of highly digestible nutrients. Digestibility determines how much your dog can actually utilize each nutrient in a diet. 

Puppies require almost twice or thrice as much food as adult dogs per pound of weight. To keep up their energy levels, they have to be fed as frequently as three to four times until they are six months of age.

Diet is always the key to raising your children or puppies. The diet should balanced, nutrient rich, should contain high levels of phosphorous and calcium and be highly digestible. It should also contain high-quality proteins and should adhere to Association of American Feed Control Officials' (AFFCO) procedures. This would ensure that the puppy develops strong bones, muscle and tissue.

For Adult Dogs

Your adult dog like you needs a combination of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water in a balanced diet to meet their daily needs. A lot of dog food bags claim they are in themselves complete food. This ends up null, if the nutrients cannot be absorbed by your dog’s system. Major companies take great care in this aspect by trying to provide the nutrients in an absorbable form. 

Dog foods must also consist of mineral and vitamin supplements in a balanced form. The proportions should be accurate so that they do not interfere with each other in your dogs system. This would provide maximum benefit to you dog. If the food consists of one ingredient in overdose and the other in lower doses, it could have an adverse affect on your dog’s health.

Given below are some feeding tips to make chow time more pleasant:

Always keep the food dish clean.

Feed adult dogs twice a day to prevent hogging at one single meal. This lessens the chance of your deep chested dog developing bloat or stomach torsion. 

The feeding schedule should be relaxed so that your dog knows its mealtime but will not bother you if you are a little late. This is also a good time to have your dog perform basic commands, i.e. sit, give paw, etc. After performing correctly you can reward him with the command “okay”, a signal he will come to know… that he has permission to eat.

Keep away from your dog while feeding, so that he does not get insecure and feel a need to defend his food.

Never let your dog have free access to food, lest they have constant activity in their digestive systems.

Make sure your dog sits and has his food, in which case there is less chance of food spilling all over the floor.

Never play with your dog with his dish, better to teach him manners instead.

Leave the dish for 15 minutes so that he licks it clean. 


If for some reason your dog doesn't eat its meal after this 15 minute time frame, remove the food and give it to him again at the next scheduled feeding. 


And don't worry...he won't starve!  Like people...sometimes dogs are just not in the mood to eat. Rest assured that they WILL eat when they are hungry enough.

 

Feeding Your Puppy or Adult Dog

Healthy Dog Treats and Meals

If your dog loves treats and you love to bake and cook and want a healthy option for your furry best friend, check out our giant recipe book! Over 100 healthy Mulligan approved healthy dog treat and meal recipes in an easy to read downloadable ebook.

We always want the best for our children and our dog children should have the very best as well. Dogs need to have a healthy diet to live a healthy illness free life, and when you are making the treats and meals yourself...there is no guessing at what might be in that can you just opened!

Another healthy option is fresh veggies. If you have a puppy,  start now feeding him small pieces of green pepper, cucumber, carrot and even tomato! Never give onions to a dog...they are toxic!

Mulligan LOVES fresh veggies and comes running whenever he hears me in the kitchen chopping away. He sits patiently waiting for me to flip him a piece. However, I mostly make him work for the treat. Paw, lay down, roll over, sit pretty...he can do all these tricks and commands and does so willingly. But boy can he catch a flying piece of pepper at a distance!

I have noticed that he prefers small chunks rather than big pieces and will spit them out if they are too big. For a while he stopped eating carrots. When I chopped them smaller he started to eat them again. However, his favorite veggie has to be tomatoes! He is my veggie boy!

So next time you're making a salad, make one for your dog too!

Healthy Dog Treats and Meals