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September 2013, Issue No. 83
House Guests with Less Pet
Stress
Does Fido accept house guests easily? Holiday events and house
guests will be here before you know it, so it's a good time to
prepare.
Here are a few tips to help Fido accept guests with less stress:
Provide a safe area: Your dog should have a quiet area he can escape to if he's
overwhelmed by noise and foot traffic. In a separate room, set up an area with his
food, water bowl, toys and cozy dog bed.
Stick to the schedule: Holidays can be hectic, but your dog will be less stressed if
you stick to his regular schedule for feeding, playtime, etc.
Offer guests dog treats: We're not suggesting you add dog treats to the holiday
menu, but a few extra treats for Fido wouldn't hurt. Let a few guests offer him
treats (under your supervision). It won't lead to instant friendship, but may break
the ice.
Mind those door manners: Does your dog follow "sit" and "stay" commands? Treat
him when he sits and stays calmly at the door before you open it to visitors. If he
needs a little more training, see our previous article on training your dog not to leap
and greet.
Pay attention to the little ones: If child visitors want to pet and play with Fido,
show them how your dog likes to be pet and which toys or treats to use. Also,
make sure they're supervised at all times.
Leash or crate your dog, if needed: Does Fido get too excited? If so, keeping him on a leash or putting him in his
crate may be the best option to keeping him under control.
Try these tips to help your dog cope with house guests. If he growls or acts aggressively, however, you'll need to take
extra safety precautions and may need help from a trainer.
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Why Your Cat Sleeps So Much
Why Your Cat Sleeps So Much
Lazy days and cat naps are natural for your cat. In fact, she may spend 12 to 16 hours sleeping
or dozing each day. Older cats and kittens can sleep even longer.
But even when she naps, your cat is alert and ready to respond to sudden sounds or
movements.
Here are some facts about why your cat naps:
As a predator, your cat is wired to hunt, mainly at night. Although your house cat doesn't live the life of a wild cat,
she still has the primal instinct to hunt and rest between meals to conserve energy.
Cats need more protein than dogs and this protein-rich diet requires more rest to help with digestion.
Like humans, cats can doze or sleep deeply. Your cat alternates between deep sleep (about 5 minutes) and dozing
for 15 to 30 minutes. It's when she's dozing that she's alert and ready to respond.
The next time you see your cat sleeping, know that she's recharging her kitty energy for more playing, pouncing and
stalking! Offer her plenty of cat toys to pounce on with the help of Pet Supermarket.
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About Your Hamster's Cheek Pouches
Have you seen a hamster with bulging cheeks? They love to hoard food in their cheek pouches
and might even use them to carry nesting material.
Keep reading for some more interesting facts. Did you know?
Hamsters stuff their cheeks to hoard food for later or to carry material from one area to another.
Since a hamster's cheek pouches don't have salivary glands, they can keep food dry and fresh.
Since a hamster's cheek pouches don't have salivary glands, they can keep food dry and fresh.
The pouches have rough-textured skin lining the inside. This helps keep food from moving or falling out.
A hamster may not have the sense to keep from overstuffing his cheeks. Don't feed him anything sharp or sticky to
avoid problems.
The skin lining a hamster's cheeks can be scratched and develop an infection or abscess. If this happens, it should
be treated by a vet.
Hamsters should be checked regularly to make sure their teeth are wearing down properly through chewing.
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Name That Breed!
Hint: The breed shares ancestors with the
Basset Hound breed.
Finnish Spitz
Poodle
Cocker Spaniel
Clumber Spaniel
Answer
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Pet Profile
Leopard Gecko
Easy to care for and small in size, the Leopard Gecko is a favorite of reptile owners.
It's second only to the Bearded Dragon in handling and temperament and comes in a
variety of colors and patterns. A nocturnal lizard, the Leopard Gecko is most active at
night.
Here are a few care tips:
The ideal setup is the Exo-Terra Desert Habitat Kit or a minimum 10-gallon tank
with screen cover, reptile sand substrate, blue basking light and two hide boxes.
Light should be on during the day (8-10 hours) and off at night.
Substrate (sand) should be scooped daily and changed every 4-6 weeks.
When shedding, the gecko should be sprayed daily with water to ease the
shedding process.
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