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Who's afraid of the big bad Snip?

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Afraid of the Big Snip?Teetering on the fence about neutering your dog? Afraid that you or your dog might miss his canine jewels? You’re not alone, over 80% of pet owners are reluctant or refuse to give their dog the big snip. They can’t imagine having his dogliness stripped from him. They would rather deal with aggression, in house territorial marking, incessant mounting, straying, insane heat lust, or unwanted puppies caused by high testosterone levels. Ahh yes, but these issues are forgotten while one marvels at their dog’s big beautiful ornaments dangling for all the world to see!

Are you tired of dealing with your dogs testosterone issues, but can’t decide on a treatment? We have the solution for you! Hi, Dog Chatter here. If you’re having problems with aggression, insane heat lust, or unwanted puppies, then you need Neuticles! Stitch Neuticles into your dogs scrotum and it resolves the tough issues other solutions won’t fix. When you look at your dogs replacement canine jewels you’ll say WOW every time!

Sounds like an infomercial? Well it should because the Neuticles system is one neutering solution more people should know about. Gregg A. Miller of the CTI (Canine Testicular Implant) Corporation invented Neuticles, the worlds first testicular implant for pets, in 1993 after being disturbed Buck and Greggby the removal of his Bloodhound Buck’s testicles. He felt it was wrong to remove them because of trauma and self esteem issues for the dog. “Dogs notice when a leg is missing, what would make a familiar body part like testicles any different?” says Gregg.

Many people told Gregg that he was crazy for inventing and spending half a million dollars on establishing replacement pet testicles. They said his invention would never last, but Gregg proved everyone wrong. Gregg received the IG Nobel Peace Prize for Medicine in recognition of his invention, and in the past 14 years CTI Corporation has sold over 278,000 pairs of Neuticles in all 50 US states and 49 other countries. California, Texas, and Florida have purchased the most Neuticles, and the demand for Neuticles as a simple and safe solution to the pet overpopulation crisis is growing.

There are four options of Neuticles: Original an FDA medically-approved polypropylene which resembles plastic firmness, Natural a solid silicone implant which resembles organic testicle firmness, Single NeuticleUltraPlus a solid silicone implant that feels liquid and prevents scar development, and UltraPlus with Epididymis the most realistic implant that even has a veiny texture!

The implant procedure lasts two to three minutes and is done when the dog is neutered by a veterinarian. It is recommended that the dog be neutered at eight months of age or older to assure his body develops properly and for correct Neuticle sizing. Neuticles can also be implanted up to five years after being altered with complete success. After surgery the result is very natural looking, and the dog has no idea of what happened. With prices ranging from $64.00 – $1,299.00 there is a Neuticle for every size dog.

Still not sure about Neuticles? Even CTI Corporation owner Gregg Miller was hesitant to neuter his Boxer named Winston. “I waited four years to neuter Winston because I hate Doesn't Winston look happy?neutering any dog, but I couldn’t put it off any longer when a neighborhood dog in heat drove Winston crazy” says Gregg, “He did every nasty dog habit imaginable, he even lifted his leg in my house!” Winston was immediately neutered and received UltraPlus with Epididymis for a realistic look and feel. Now Winston is a happy, calm, confident, and complete looking canine.

Don’t worry your pet will not outgrown or reject the Neuticles, and each Neuticled pet is insured for up to $2 million against any form of complications for the life of the pet. Don’t get too excited about cashing in yet, there have been zero complications with every single Neuticle implant to date.

Go USA!Here’s one more reason to do it. Neuticles are manufactured under strict FDA requirements, in the good old United States of America. Not only will you be supporting your dogs emotional and physical well being, you will be supporting the US economy!

Neuticles are not just for dogs, they have been implanted in bulls, horses, cats, prairie dogs, water buffalo, monkey’s and even rats! Now is your chance to pack up your prairie dog and bring him to your local vet for his own mini Neuticles.

Wait there’s more! For the person who has everything, now you can give your loved one the ultimate gift with Neuticles earrings. Match your dog with these amazing handcrafted fashion earrings! Ideal for any formal or informal occasion. Act now because Neuticles are not sold in stores!

Neuticles Earrings!
For more information on Neuticles visit their website at www.neuticles.com

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Is Your Dog Self Contained?

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Got Poop?Does your pup enjoy sampling the local variety of fresh poop? Perhaps your dog has a more vintage palate? Whatever your canine’s tastes may be, owners across the nation agree poop eating is NASTY!

Why do dogs to feast on their poop, and how do you stop it? There is no single answer to each of these questions, so here are a few:

Cave Dogs Did it…

All dogs have a primitive instinct to consume the waste of their puppies in order to protect themselves and their young from predators. Small dogs in particular will practice coprophagia, the art of poop feasting, to hide evidence of their presence. Now that is what you call self contained!

Bon Appétit!Gourmet Kibble

Sad but true, some kibble and treats taste too good! Your pup wants to enjoy it a second time around.

Flintstones for Dogs?

Incomplete absorption of foods might create a vitamin or mineral deficiency, accelerating a dogs desire to munch on its excrement. In this case one can genuinely say “Waste not, want not.”

Puppy-Hood Issues

Some puppies were left to fend for themselves, or were pushed down by dominant litter-mates. In turn, they learned to scavenge for food and poop was the next best thing on the menu.

Whatcha Gonna do When they Come for You?

Dogs are very sensitive animals, being punished for doing their business in the wrong place can make them fearful. Eating their poop is a way of hiding the evidence. Too bad they don’t know how to use bleach wipes when they’re done.

On Your Mark, Get Set… Gobble!

You might think you’re top dog, but your dog doesn’t! By rushing to scoop the poop your dog may see this as competition – putting piping hot fresh poop up for grabs before you can say “Pooper Scooper.”

It’s Just Good

Plain and simple: your dog might just like the taste of poop.

Yum!

Here are some tips on how to eliminate poop from the menu:

WOW! That’s Better than Poop

When training your pup where to poop be sure to treat with a tasty snack or kibble right after a bowl movement. This tells your pooch something good is coming from doing the right thing! The poop will be forgotten and you can scoop.

Time’s Up

Use a TimerDon’t leave food readily available, give your dog a 10 minute limit to eat then remove the food. By consuming food in one sitting they are more likely to eliminate right after. If you allow them to graze all day they will eliminate multiple times throughout the day, giving them ample opportunity to poop and dine. Don’t feel bad if they don’t eat all their food, let them starve until the next mealtime and they will learn to eat when food is served. Most dogs are overweight anyway and won’t die with a short fasting period.

Pay Attention!

Many dogs follow a poop routine: right after they eat, before they eat, during a walk. Have treats in hand to distract your dog after a movement and be ready to clean up.

Yummy for Pup’s Tummy…

Switch to a premium quality dry food, and add more fiber with steamed or boiled vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or peas, avoid canned as they are high in sodium. Try adding a little soaked bran: oat, rice or wheat. Adding vitamins to your pets food or water will help if your dog is feeling deficient.

Click or SprayThis Poop is too Dry!

Make poop harder to consume by adding a little sterilized bone meal powder. There are also other additives available to make poop undesirable but are not guaranteed to work.

Gotcha Sucka!

When your dog approaches poop use a clicker to teach your dog to stay away, rattle a can, or squirt your dog with water. Eventually your dog will avoid poop while thinking “Sheesh! There’s that noisy poop that keeps squirting me.” When the poop is avoided remember to treat as a job well done!

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Tough breaks for Toys…

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Yorkie with Broken LegsAs tiny and adorable as they may be, toy or teacup sized dogs are breakable! Many dog owners are unaware how fragile their little buddies are, especially dogs under 10 lbs. Tiny dogs have very fragile bones, which can break easily and not heal well.

Tumi, an 11 month old Yorkshire Terrier (who’s name has been changed to protect his identity), broke both front legs when three children hijacked him and placed him on top of a bunk bed. The owner heard piercing shrieks echoing through the house after the fearless Yorkie jumped off. “I thought his neck was broken!” exclaimed the anguished owner. The total vet bill was over $6,000 not including the puppy stroller, needed for 8-10 weeks as the limbs healed. His owner had a crash course in the fragility of toy breeds. “I didn’t even know anything like this was possible” said the owner ”I should have gotten insurance.”

Jumping off of a bunk bed would probably break anyone’s legs, dog or human. However, toy dogs are susceptible to breaks jumping off a sofa, high bed, table, out of the arms of its owner, out of a car, or escaping a child. They can even break a leg from being accidentally stepped or sat on.

Besides the painful suffering, the tiny dog must endure surgery and orthopedic implants to heal a simple fracture, which may or may not heal properly. Depending on the type of break the average cost of plating one broken leg is $2,000 – $3,000, not including the cost of x-rays and cast changes.

Plan Broken Yorkie in Strollerahead if you are thinking about or already own a toy/teacup breed. Purchase pet insurance that covers broken legs or keep a dog injury savings account. To avoid slips and falls, move furniture that they are likely to jump across, and place a rug on slippery floors. Don’t allow young children to handle the dog unattended or without proper instruction. Keep your tiny dog off high beds, couches, and tables. If you must have them on a high bed, train them not to jump off – but stay on your toes: small dog, small bladder. Leave them on the bed for too long and you might crawl into a waterbed!

Leg breaks aren’t the only worry for tiny dogs. In 2002, Tiger a three pound Yorki-Poo, was the victim of canine slaughter while jogging with his owner. The tiny puppy maneuvered under his owner’s feet during the run and was crushed. Why anyone would run with a dog that small is astonishing, and has been voted into Dog Chatter’s Dumbest Moves Hall of Shame!

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