Puppies for Sales

Yohoo.. The shop at Pasir Ris Farmway 2 is ready.
Its at The Pet's Hotel - Unit no 99

Breeding will be taken place in a 1800 sqf behind the shop. There will be puppies and pet accessories selling at the retail shop.

Its usually crowded during weekend. If you have friends or relative who want to get a new family member home, do pop by to take a look.

Foods to avoid

Dogs and humans have difference metabolisms and some foods that humans can eat are potentially toxic in dogs. Read labels carefully and become familiar with the foods dogs should avoid. Eating the wrong foods may cause mild digestive upsets but serious reactions include long term illnesses and even death.

I have a list of most common foods dogs should avoid:

1. Chocolate: Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine. It will caused increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination and restlessness. Toxic does can lead to seizures, irregular heart rhythm and even death.

2. Caffeine: It is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and human stimulants. It can be toxic and will affect your dog's heart and nervous system.

3. Grapes and raisins: They contain an unknown toxin that can lead to acute kidney and liver failure. The condition is severe and come on quickly. Some dogs are more susceptible to dangerous effects from grapes and raisins than others, and there is no way to tell unless you encounter a problem.

4. Macadamia nuts: These fatty nuts contain an unknown toxin that can affect your dog's muscles, as well as her digestive and nervous systems.

5. Mushrooms: Mushrooms can contain various toxins that can affect your dog's nervous system, causing vomiting and diarrhea.

6. Onions: Onions and other members of the allium family may cause abnormalities in red blood cells, resulting in anemia.

7. Cirtus oil extracts: Often used in formulating insecticidal spray, dips, shampoos, food additives and fragrances. They can be toxic to both dogs and cats if they are ingested. The most common reaction is vomiting but drooling and trembling can also indicate that your dog is suffering from a dangerous level of these toxins.

After all, you control what your dog eats.

Happy raBBit Year and Sweet Valentine

I hope its not too late to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Time really fly without noticing its February. Have been busy lately with my day job. Colleagues leave and organization change - which means more jobs. This is the first company I have stay for 3.5 years. I have to salute myself.. My shelf life in a company is about 2-2.5yrs.
I have taken up new roles and coping with new changes in my work but I am still managing my challenges positively.

I am helping a friend with a new shop set up at Paris Ris for sale of puppies. Hopefully by end of the month I can post up some pictures and information.

Have a good weekend and another 6 more days of Chinese New Year :P

Dog's Age

Is dog age 7 years for each calendar year? In fact, canine aging is much more rapid during the first 2 years of a dog's life. After the first 2 years the ratio settles down to 5 to 1 for small and medium breeds. For large breeds the rate is 6 to 1, and giant breeds the rate is 7 to 1. Thus, at 10 years of age a Great Dane would be 80 years old while a pug would only be 64.

How to tell a Dog's age

If you've taken in a dog whose age is unknown, there are some ways to determine his age. Here are some things to check to differentiate how old a dog is:

The Teeth: Dogs usually have a set of permanent teeth by their seventh month, so if you've come across a dog with clean pearly whites, he is likely a year old or thereabouts. Yellowing on a dog's back teeth may put the dog between one and two years of age, while tartar build-up at a minimal level could mean you have a dog between 3 and 5. Missing teeth or severe wear usually means the dog is a senior and could use some special dental care.

Muscle Tone: Younger dogs are likely to have some muscle definition from their higher activity level. Older dogs are usually either a tad bonier or a little fatter from decreased activity.

The Coat: A younger dog usually has a soft, fine coat, whereas an old dog tends to have thicker, coarser (and sometimes oilier) fur. A senior dog may display grays or patches of white, particularly around the snout.

The Eyes: Bright, clear eyes without tearing or discharge are common in younger dogs. Cloudy or opaque eyes may mean an older dog.

In general, the larger the dog, the more quickly it declines. For instance, a Great Dane could considered " senior " at age 5, while a smaller toy poodle would still spry at twice that age. However, a dog is chronolodically old doesn't mean that an endless series of malfunctions is in store. In many cases an elderly dog can enjoy many healthy, active, pain-free years.

One of the best way to prolong the life and improve the functions of an elderly dog is to carefully regulate its fuel intake. Older dogs exercise less and thus need fewer calories and since age reduce their ability to digest and absorb nutrients, high-quality food specifically formulated for their needs is a necessity. Excessive amounts of protein, phosphorus, and sodium can aggravate kidney and heart problems, so much such foods contain smaller amounts of higher-quality protein, along with reduced quanties of elements.

neW yeaR resolutioN

With the arrival of a new year inevitably comes a variety of new year's "resolutions." We vow to better ourselves through losing weight, quitting smoking, save up for holiday, and so on. But how may we improve ourselves as pet owners? What new year's resolutions should dog owners consider? Here are some suggestions for your consideration.

1. To provide your dog with the highest quality nutrition possible
2. Make it a point to ensure your dog's health through providing adequate and appropriate exercise.
3. Be realistic about your dog's weight. Obesity shortens longevity, both in dogs and people. If you can't feel your dog's ribs easily, he is too fat. Ask your vet for guidance in regulating his weight and achieving healthy body condition.
4. Train your dog. Make training a fun time, it will make life more enjoyable for your dog by providing him with the mental stimulation that all dogs need and crave.
5. Keep your dog well-groomed and maintained. Mats in the fur, parasitic infestations, rotten teeth, overgrown toenails, embedded collars, yeasty ears, oozing or itchy eyes, hot spots, etc. are all unsightly and worse, uncomfortable for dogs. Routine care and maintenance can significantly improve your dog's quality of life.
6. Make time for your dog. This may mean rearranging your schedule. It may mean walk your dog. It may mean skipping Wednesday night ladies' night so that you can enroll in the agility class you wanted to take. It may mean spending less time on Facebook and more time playing, training, exercising with your dog.
7. Keep learning and improving as a pet owner. What does your dog love? What stresses him out? How does he communicate his emotions through body language. Understanding your dog will enable you to be a better friend to him, this year and every year.
8. Help a less fortunate dog at least once this year. Remember that not all dogs are as lucky as yours. Not all dogs have regular meals, veterinary care, someone who loves them and will play with them, a home to call their own. There are many ways you can help less fortunate dogs - by making donations (either goods-beds, leashes, collars, food, toys, etc. or cash) to a local shelter or rescue, volunteering at a local shelter or rescue, organize fundraisers.
9. Be appreciative of how wonderful your dog is. One of the biggest elements of successful training is looking for desirable behaviors and reinforcing them with something your dog likes and appreciates - a treat, a butt scratch, a game of tug, the opportunity to go for a walk. Never miss an opportunity to thank your dog for good behavior.