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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Choose the Airedale Terrier as a Pet and Say Good-Bye to Boredom“The King of the Terriers”, the Airedale terrier comes from Airedale, Yorkshire, England, and it is the largest of the terrier breeds. It comes from crossing the old and vanished breeds of the Black-and-Tan terrier with the Otterhound. It is also said that they have the Manchester terrier in their blood. They were initially bred to hunt otters (reason for which they are also called the Waterside Terrier) and hares in the valley of the Aire river - that also gave its name to the breed - and to herd sheep, being both shepherd and hunting dogs. The Africanis Dog From the South African Plains to Your Home Dog breeders do not officially recognize Africanis as a breed. Also known as the Bantu Dog or the Zulu Dog, the breed developed in South Africa and it is basically comprised of similar breeds that are originally from the area. However, dog historians have acquired enough evidence to conclude that, originally, the breed lived in the East and Middle East and migrated to Africa in ancient times. The Zulu Dog is a perfect companion for people, whether we are talking about more traditional activities like hunting or herding, or simply about the pleasure of having a dog companion. The Afghan Hound Elegance and Distinction If the old saying that claims that dogs and masters resemble each other is true, then the Afghan hound is surely the dog most likely to be seen in the presence of an aristocrat. Its silky, thick coat will match any of its masters' designer dresses or elegant suits. Distinguished in looks and personality, this is one of the breeds that you can't stop looking at when seeing on the street and that you are very likely to see at a dog show. The Aidi Dog A Perfect Watchdog Of Moroccan origin, the Aidi dog evolved as a watchdog for herds of goats and sheep. For this reason, it has heightened senses that are very good at detecting threats and its instincts are perfectly in tune, resulting in a speedy and efficient reaction. These characteristics are also perfect for a hunting dog - so it is also very good at filling that role. Very courageous, this breed has evolved in the Morrocan mountains, protecting itself and its owners from many vicious predators like wildcats, but also from strangers. Also called the Berber (it was commonly used by Berber tribes), this breed is very similar to Pariah dogs - to which it is believed to be related. |
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Fleas on your pet...
There are three popular topically applied prescription therapies available: Advantage, Frontline Plus, and Revolution... and each is unique. A new topical product became available in the spring of 2003 called K9Advantix. It kills and repels fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Each of these products kills the adult fleas which are present on the animal. The adult fleas don’t even have a chance to bite the animal with these topical products which makes them a good choice for flea-allergic pets. They are typically applied once per month, although Frontline Plus is labeled to control fleas on cats for one month and up to three months in dogs. Frontline Plus also controls ticks when used monthly. Revolution is the newest of these three products and is labeled not only for use against fleas and ticks but also treats ear mites, sarcoptic mites (Scabies Mites) and Heartworm disease. For more information on these products, consult your veterinarian. Technically speaking Program® (lufenuron) Flavor Tabs and Program® oral suspension are not prescription, although they are only made available through veterinarians. Capstar® is approved for use in cats and dogs and is available through veterinarians and online at NationalPetPharmacy.com. It is not a prescription product. Capstar is a tablet that kills fleas and does it very quickly. It has no residual action and is useful if you want to quickly eliminate a new flea infestation before using a long term preventive. There are many other products which will kill fleas on the pet and for which no prescription is needed. The drawback, however, is that some of these products may be less effective than the prescription products, but many really do help control flea populations. These non-prescription flea products include flea shampoos, powders, sprays, mousses, dips, collars and spot-on products.
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