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Hinoki Products
: PET CARE TIPS
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Pet Care Tips
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Here are tips and tidbits of information to help you and your pet enjoy better health, happiness, and comfort together.
For more specific pet care information, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Do You Know. . .
What Foods Can Be Fatal For Your Dog?
Most people know that CHOCOLATE can make their dogs sick. However, many pet owners do not realize that ONIONS CAN BE DEADLY to a dog. Onions come in many forms, from garlic and chives to fried onion rings, from dehydrated in soups and sauces to mixed in meatloaf, burgers, or casseroles. No matter how you slice 'em, onions can make dogs very ill. Other dangerous foods for dogs are: POTATO SKINS, APPLE SEEDS, MOLDY CHEESE, and RHUBARB.
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Do You Know. . .
How Prolific A Flea Can Be?
One adult female flea can produce 2,000 eggs over her lifetime.
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Do You Know. . .
What Harmful Diseases Ticks Can Carry?
Ticks can carry a number of harmful diseases, including Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Canine Ehrichiosis, Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis, and Tularemia to name a few. The best approach is to keep ticks off your pet before they can attach and infect your pet. There are number of products to protect dogs, cats, horses, and other animals from ticks.
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Did You Know There Are . . .
Cancer-causing Chemicals in Pet Products
Some pet supplies contain cancer-causing chemicals. Other products have irritating and dangerous chemicals as their active ingredients. Check the label or ask your Vet about the least toxic products. All-natural products do NOT contain harmful ingredients and are generally a safer option for you, your pet, and your family.
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For More Detailed Information on Your Pet . . .
Want More Details About YOUR Type of Pet?
For more specific pet care information, please scroll to the bottom of this page. There, you will find a list of separate pages for DOGS, CATS, HORSES, SMALL HOUSEHOLD PETS, and GENERAL PET CARE. Click on the page you want to view.
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Can A Parrot Be Potty-Trained?
Yes! According to Jack Hanna, parrots "can be taught to relieve themselves from a perch onto newspaper, a special try, a garbage can--even the toilet. By putting the bird in the same place each time, repeating the same trigger word (say, "Potty"), then rewarding him with praise and play when he does what he's supposed to do where he's supposed to do it, you can develop a fairly well-trained pet. Just keep in mind, that accidents do happen. (Source: Jack Hanna & Hester Mundis, Jack Hanna's Ultimate Guide to Pets)
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Can Horses Get Nosebleeds?
Yes. "During strenuous excercise horses may bleed into their lungs, and the blood may become visisble at the nose. A tumor in the nose can cause significant amounts of blood at the nostrils." (Source: Colin Vogel, BVM, The Complete HORSE CARE Manual: The Essential Practical Guide to All Apsects of Caring for YOur Horse, Dorling Kindersley)
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Can You Use Dog Products on Cats?
"Many shampoos, sprays, and chemicals used commonly and harmlessly on dogs can be toxic and deadly to cats. For example, products containing tar or salicyclic acid (aspirin) can be highly toxic to felines if ingested (and keep in mind that cats love to lick themselves, especially after bathing). You must also excercise caution when applying flea and tick insecticides that contain organophosphates because side effects of these chemicals are seen more frequently in cats than in dogs." (Source: Chris C. Pinney, DVM, Guide To Home Pet Grooming, Barron's Educational Series) HINOKI SHAMPOO and PET SPRAY are all-natural and safe to use on dogs, cats, and other small pets.
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The Benefits of Good Dog Grooming?
Good grooming is just as important for dogs as it is for people. According to Judy Kurpiel, president of International Professional Groomers Inc. in Elk Grove, Illinois, grooming offers many benefits. Good grooming helps prevent sores, helps determine skin problems, removes dead hair, allows skin to breathe, stimulates oil production, and helps find lumps that may be tumors. Kurpiel says a good groomer can notice common symptoms of ear infection, tapeworms, nail problems, or infected gums that a pet owner may overlook.
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Do You Know. . .
What Houseplants Can Be Fatal to Cats?
Dr. Jill A. Richardson, veterinary poison information specialist for the ASPCA 's National Animal Poison Control Center, warns that certain plants may prove harmful to cats. A partial list of these plants includes: Aloe Vera, ferns, Azalea, Baby's Breath, Clematis, Croton, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Diefenbachia, Geranium, most ivy & lily plants, Morning Glory, Pothos, Primrose, Rhododendron, and Tomato Plant. For a more complete list, go to the MORE ABOUT CATS page by clicking on the INDEX VIEW button near the top left of this page (under the page title Pet Care Tips), then scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the MORE ABOUT CATS page. (Source: Wendy Christensen, Cat Fancy magazine, June 1998)
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How Prolific A Tick Can Be?
Ticks feed on your pet, mate, grow, then leave the pet to lay 1,000-5,000 eggs in the baseboards, grass, and wooded areas.
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What To Learn BEFORE You Get a Rabbit?
What you should know BEFORE you get a pet rabbit. Rabbits usually live 7-10 years (a substantial commitment by you). Rabbits, like dogs and cats, should be neutered or spayed. Unneutered males spray everywhere they can. Rabbits, though cute and cuddly, are delicate and not recommended as pets for young children. Unsupervised, rabbits can dig holes in carpets as well as chew furniture, clothing, power cords. . and anything else they can get their teech into. Rabbits shed their fur every 3 months. Females generally weigh more than males. Pet rabbits should be let out of their cages for a few hours each day to excercise and interact with people. There are over 40 recognized breeds of rabbits; they come in many colors, sizes, and personality types. Local animal shelters are a reliable and affordable source for healthy pet rabbits. (Source: Jack Hanna & Hester Mundis, Jack Hanna's Ultimate Guide to Pets)
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Disclaimer
All of the tips and information at this website are provided as guides and tools, courtesy of OHP, Inc., and are not intended to replace professional advice, medical care, or common sense. Please consult a qualified professional for in detailed information and medical care.
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Do You Know . . .
Where To Find More Pet Sites?
For links to other pet-friendly websites, please click the LINKS button to the left or at the bottom of this page.
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More About General Pet Care
- More About General Pet Care
More About Dogs
- More About Dogs
More About Cats
- More About Cats
More About Horses
- More About Horses
More About Small Pets
- More About Small Household Pets
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