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The Furminator Deshedding Tool Furminator Reviews

Three Dog Blogger — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:12:41 +0000

Excuse me if I sound a little excited but Furminator where have you been all my life. I can’t believe it has taken me, what, 19 years of owning Dogs to finally actually get a Dog brush that works properly. The Furminator deshedding tool is frankly amazing. I can’t even begin to count how many different Dog brushes we have gone through over the years, way too many. Our first Dog Sam was a hairy beastie but never really seemed to shed too much fur.

But the three girls we now have are like some kind of Dog hair shedding maniacs, it amazes me that they actually have any fur left on them they seem too shed so much on to the floor. Anyway, before we take a proper look at the Furminator here they are to buy, and they really are about the best thing you could possibly get if you have a Dog that sheds a lot fur.

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Looking on Amazon I was amazed to see over 3000 reviews for the Furminator. Does every Dog owner apart from me know how good it is? I have heard of it for years but never actually took any time to read Furminator reviews or to investigate just how they worked. I always assumed a Dog brush was a Dog brush and they were all pretty much similar in nature.

Well, the other day Mrs. Three Dog Blogger cam home with the Furminator. The house has been getting progressivley worse each day as the Dogs shed more fur for the warmer months. Every morning they usually get a brush but it still results in fur allover the floor tiles. Easy to sweep up but still horrendous.

Well, the Dogs had already had a brush with a traditional Dog brush but when the Furmitator was combed through each of the three girls I simply could not believe it. Handfuls, and I really do mean handfuls of fur came off. I had to actually stop and ask if she hadn’t bought a gizmo that was actually cutting their fur as I could not believe that a simple grooming tool would result in so much extra fur coming off the beasties. Nope, it is a simple deshedding tool for Dogs that gets really deep in to the fur and removes all the fur that would otherwise be all over the floors and the furniture.

I really cannot tell you just how impressed I am with this simple tool.

I really did not think that there was anything that would work better than the usual Dog brushes that many of us have been using for years. The difference is staggering and I would buy another one immediately if this one ever went missing. If you want to know how to get rid of Dog fur then the Furminator is without doubt the best thing I have ever found. Sometimes I wonder why I don’t investigate things I hear of straight away. I mean, it took me a year to buy a Dog backpack to stop Daisy running away, and I wish I had done that when I said I was going to.

Seriously, if you have problems with Dog fur and the Dogs shedding fur everywhere then the Furminator deshedding tool is the best thing you will ever buy. Sorry if I sound excited over a simple thing like this but a cleaner house is something I thought was never for the likes of this Dog blog owner.

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What to look for in a Puppy Class

Three Dog Blogger — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:17:09 +0000

Here at the Dog Blog today we have a guest post to help when choosing a Puppy Class. Full of useful information it should be a great help for anyone looking to pick the best Puppy class.

The most important thing to consider when selecting a puppy obedience class is not cost or location….it is the instructor. A bad instructor can ruin the class and possibly your puppy. A good instructor can open a whole new world of communication between you and your puppy and set you on a fun and exciting path of dog training.

The instructor needs to be experienced, not merely have earned a certificate from “XYZ” dog training school. Look for a trainer with local “hands on” experience working with a variety of dogs. You will find the best instructor through word of mouth references. Ask your friends with dogs, your veterinarian and people you meet at the dog park. Ask the instructor for references and follow up by calling them.

A good instructor will happily provide you with references, and allow you to come and watch a class before registering. If you watch the classes, look for dogs that are happy and stress free. If there is a shy dog or a problem dog, note how the instructor and assistants handle him or her.

If the instructor has his own dog there to demonstrate exercises, watch to see the interaction between them. The dog should be happy and eager to work as this is a sign of positive, yet consistent training.

The methods used by the teacher should be primarily positive and any corrections should be fair and gentle. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) will direct you to a trainer in your area that follows their guidelines. Remember that a good instructor will be able to train a dog that can be a great companion to you for many years to come so research is key!

Size of the class is important as well. Be sure to find out if this is a puppy class or a beginner class. Both types can be great classes. Puppy classes will allow only puppies, usually six months old or less. A beginner class may allow adult dogs and puppies. If adult dogs are allowed, find out what the instructor’s policy is about aggressive dogs.

It isn’t wise to have a young impressionable puppy in a class with an anti-social adult. Safety of your puppy should be at the forefront of your decision. Join a class that is large enough to do proper and safe socialization with other puppies. However, a class that is too large can get overwhelming and you will not get the attention that you need.

A class size of eight is nice and ten to twelve dogs are fine provided there are assistant instructors to ensure safety and individual attention. The location should be large enough to have plenty of space between dogs, no overcrowding.

Finally, find out about the class material – what will your dog learn? Join a class with a nice mix of socialization (with both people and dogs) and manners training. For puppies, the most important exercises to teach are sitting politely for petting, coming when called, and possibly a short stay. Is this class going to be advanced or just teaching basic dog obedience?

A group puppy class may or may not be able to help you with issues that occur “at home” such as biting and housetraining. Find out! It is important for all dogs to learn to pay attention with the distractions of other dogs and people. Adult dogs have longer attention spans and are capable of learning longer stays and more advanced leash work. A good class will teach skills to all the dogs present, but allow for the differences in ages and personalities. A shy dog who has never been anywhere may not and should not be expected to progress at the speed of a confident outgoing dog or puppy. People attend training classes for a variety of reasons, many to prevent or correct bad manners.

Some want to do advanced training in order to compete or to participate in other dog activities such as pet therapy or agility training. Find out what the progression of classes are to help you reach your goals. Does this instructor offer them, or can he recommend the proper classes to you?

In summary, always go with your instinct upon meeting or speaking with the potential instructor. Never do anything to or with your puppy that you aren’t completely comfortable with.

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How Much Exercise Does A Dog Need

Three Dog Blogger — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:37:50 +0000

Faye was a little naughty this morning. As a trip was being planned for the day by Mrs. Three Dog Blogger I had the task of catching the escapee and putting her back near the house. She wanted to tag along on any outing and really did not want to be left behind. This reminded me of just how much exercise Dogs need to control bad behavior.

I am not saying that Faye would then be a good girl all the time but it would certainly go some way to stopping her from misbehaving as much as she is prone to do, especially if she has not had enough exercise. And this morning they all only had a relatively short walk so there was plenty of energy left for naughtiness.

How Much Exercise To Give Dogs

From experience I would say that many Dogs need as much as you can give them.

If they are healthy and fit then Dogs are quite happy to walk for hours every day. Of course this is not possible for most of us as we have constraints on our time. But there is one lesson I have learned very well and that is that if your Dog keeps being naughty and is not acting well then exercise is quite often at the heart of the problem.

Exercise is so important to their health and well being and it also makes for a much happier life for us Dog owners. Dog Blogs often talk about many aspects of training but all of them will go much smoother if you begin with a Dog that has had plenty of exercise.

It may be impossible to say how much every bred of Dogs needs in terms of exercise but for the majority they need a good amount each and every day.

How To Tell If Your Dog Has Not Had Enough Exercise

Dogs will mostly make it quite clear to the owner of they are not having enough activity. You will find that they are less easy to control, they will not obey orders as they usually do and they will simply be harder to keep under control in general.

All of that pent up energy has to be dissipated somehow and more often than not it will result in bad behavior.

If your pooch is being naughty, acting up and simply not doing as it is told then the chances are that it simply needs more exercise.

How Many Walks A Day For A Dog

We should take the Dogs out for a walk twice a day if at all possible. It really is so important to allow them to get plenty of exercise and it ensures that they get to see the wider world and experience things on a regular basis.

This keeps them much more socialized and it will make training and life in general so much easier.

2 walks a day should be strived for every day, we may not always have the time for a long walk before work but we should try to make time. They are much less likely to tear up the house while we are out and are going to be much easier to train.

3 Dogs is definitely a lot of work at times and I know that without their 2 walks a day it would be much harder. I am lucky that I can walk them off leash for the most part as we live somewhere remote, this ensures that they can burn off energy quickly. For leash walking there is no doubt that they need more exercise as they are unable to burn off the energy as quickly.

Strive for a good long walk at least once a day and a shorter one as well if you really are pushed for time.

This exercise will ensure that they are much better behaved and in a more positive frame of mind to respond to training and they will simply be much better company as they are relaxed and feel that they have had their look at the world outside the home for the day.

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The Benefits of a Microfiber Dog Towel

Three Dog Blogger — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:55:13 +0000

Today we have a guest post from Reed. To be honest I never knew microfiber Dog towels existed, but they do sound interesting. Read on to see why they may be useful and for information on what exactly they are:

If you’re searching for a microfiber dog towel chances are you’re either looking to buy microfiber dog towels or you’re looking for a little bit more information about them to see if they’re right for you and your pooch. If you fall in to the second category, invariably the first question on your mind must be: “Why would anyone use a microfiber dog towel?”

To effectively answer that question lets first look at what most people use as a dog towel. What do you currently use? An old beach towel or blanket? Perhaps an old t-shirt or dish towel? Most people use something old and worn out for a dog towel as sort of an afterthought for drying their dogs off. Using a microfiber dog towel changes all that as you’ll see below.

Now all of the dogs I’ve owned hated to get dried off. My current best friend thinks it’s a game every time I go to dry his paws. He likes to bite me or the towel as I struggle to clean him up. And for the last 4 years I had been using an old towel that didn’t really do a great job so needless to say this was a chore neither of us looked forward to.

Then about 6 months ago I was given a microfiber dog towel as a gift. I thought it was a kind gesture and nothing more until spring rolled around and every time my dog came in I had to dry him off. I was amazed at what a difference it made. The towel is light and fluffy and looks more or less like a normal towel, but when it came to drying the dog it would soak up the water from his paws and fur incredibly fast. And thoroughly. My dog is an American Eskimo and has a lot of fur, so when he would get soaked, he would get SOAKED. The microfiber towel could handle all the water leaving Juneau a fluffy puff ball. Best of all he didn’t know what hit him. I could dry him faster and more thoroughly with the microfiber towel for dogs; avoiding the tug of war that eventually broke out.

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Another benefit of the microfiber dog towel is how quickly it dries off. This is a unique property of microfiber; that water will evaporate from the towel quicker than regular towels. This is incredibly helpful on rainy days when your dog wants to go outside just long enough to get wet before coming back in again only to want to go back out 10 minutes later. My old, beat up towel would only be good for 2-3 cycles of dog drying before it would be thoroughly soaked. And I would never remember to get a new one so I would have to run to the closet to get a fresh old crappy towel while Juneau would escape all over the house. I don’t worry about any of this now.

As you can tell, I’m a big fan of microfiber dog towels. They absorb more water, they do it faster and more thoroughly than a regular towel (which is especially great for dogs with thick undercoats) and they dry off quickly. Now I only have one dog, but I can imagine that these are twice as useful if you have more dogs (like the owner of one of my favorite Dog Blogs perhaps?) as you will require fewer towels. In fact, microfiber towels for dogs are especially handy when traveling. If you take your dogs with you camping or to the beach, one large dog towel should be able to handle even three dogs and you can throw it over the back seat (or wherever they sit).

If you’d like to know more about microfiber dog towels, including how they work or where you can find the best price on microfiber dog towels you can check out my blog on microfiber towels.

Thanks to Reed for the article. I think something like this would have been perfect for us, especially when we lived in the UK and had a constantly wet Dog and beige carpets to deal with, not a good combination. Has anyone been converted? Or do you already use a microfiber Dog towel?

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Generic Advantix

Three Dog Blogger — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:58:23 +0000

Being quite involved in the world of pets meds this is just a note to let anyone that is interested know that Generic Advantix is now available and for a very low price. It is a perfect replacement for Frontline and is currently over half the price. The generic K9 Advantix works just as well as the branded form but is available for about half the price. We even ordered it ourselves as we have found it is more suitable for the Dogs here in Spain. Here is the link to buy:

Buy Discount Generic K9 Advantix

We have found it to be very efficient at ensuring the Dogs do not have fleas and more importantly for us it really is very effective at stopping ticks. They can be a real problem as the Dogs are always in and out of the rough grass (yes, even in Spain) and the woods.

We did try to buy generic Advantix a while ago but it went out of stock within days so we have now quickly placed a bulk order to take advantage of the prices while it is still available. We have not heard back just how long it will remain in stock for so if you do currently use it I would suggest that you buy sooner rather than later.

Here is just what you can expect from K9 Advantix:

K9 Advantix stops fleas from biting in less than 5 minutes, begins killing fleas within the first hour of application and eliminates 98%-100% of adult fleas and ticks within 12 hours of use. Repels and kills ticks before they attach themselves to your dog, while also repelling and killing mosquitoes before they can bite. The active ingredients, imidacloprid and permethrin, work together for a quick knockdown by affecting the flea, mosquito or tick’s nervous system. Because K9 Advantix provides such quick knockdown of these insects it can helpful in limiting the spread of the West Nile Virus and Lyme disease. It is also ideal for dogs suffering from Flea Allergy Dermatitis.

We decided to use it as an alternative to Frontline Plus as leishmania is a common problem in Europe and it is recommended by local vets as providing more protection. And although not a heartworm medicine it does cut down the chances greatly of the Dogs being bitten by mosquitoes so if you do not currently use a heartworm medicine it will lower the chances of infection.

The prices are ridiculously low so even if you use Frontline or something similar you may like to swap while the generic K9 Advantix is still on offer. The price for a large Dog for a six month supply is $34 so it is about half the price of Frontline Plus, and for smaller Dogs the price simply gets ridiculous. I really do recommend it highly. It gets rid of fleas in minutes, stops ticks ever attaching and helps to stop mosquito bites too so it about as good as it gets. We have now swapped from Frontline as the cover is better and it is about half the price. Take a look at the prices via the above link. I was amazed how cheap it is and I deal with pet meds supplies on a daily basis and bought it while it is still available.

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How To Stop Dogs Running Away: Cheap Dog Backpacks!

Three Dog Blogger — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:54:16 +0000

Jet, our youngest Dog is just about two now, and her Mum, Daisy has been a very bad influence on her since she was old enough to scamper about the place. Daisy, who has undergone extensive shy Dog Training has never been shy about one thing, if she has her little side-kick with her she will run away and take Jet with her. I don’t mean for half an hour, I mean for a day, and her record is for about 36 hours during the worst snow storm I have seen for 30 years. This was one very unhappy and very worried Dog Blog owner at the time.

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If she is off the leash with Faye then she won’t run away. If Jet is off the leash and Daisy on it then Jet will not run away. But if Daisy is off the leash and Jet too, and I mean even for a second then the little buggers will be gone. Now, living in the middle of nowhere surrounded by amazing countryside means that they have plenty of places to go, and they are not going to get hit by cars or anything like that, but they will be worrying wild mountain goats and run the risk of encountering very dangerous wild boar, not to mention the dangers of cliffs, gorges and the fact that it is behavior that is not to be accepted.

We had kind of resolved ourselves to the fact that we could only stop Dogs running away by always walking with one of them on the leash, this solves the problem entirely of course. But sometimes it is nice to free up your hands and simply stroll about with no Dogs on the leash. So we finally took a look online and bought Daisy a cheap Dog Backpack.

Aaahhhh.

And relax.

It worked like a charm. We got it a few days after ordering and straight away we loaded it up with some very important tins of tomato puree, called Triturado here in Spain. Now this triturado comes in nice big tins so one each side of the backpack weighed it down reasonably. It was then Daisies very important mission to take the triturado up the mountain on our usual walk and bring it back again.

She was like a new Dog.

She got her technique down pretty quickly and was soon just walking along with us at a steady pace without any attempt to do a runner with Jet. It meant that Jet could scamper about on her important missions to see what was hiding in the woods that needed chasing and from the look on the face of Daisy she was more more than happy to be on her important carrying tins of tomato juice mission.

She has not once tried to run off with Jet, she is happy having an important job to do that makes her feel special.

It has totally stopped her running, it has stopped her trying to get her little side-kick to go off on some crazed day long Dog mission, and it means we get nice relaxed walks with all three girls off the lead.

If you want to know how to stop Dogs running away then a cheap Dog backpack for sale from Amazon at a low price may well be the answer that you have been looking for. I wish that we had tried it ages ago, I simply can’t believe how well it works. Even if your Dog does not like to run off this is a great item for giving them a job to do and it will also burn of plenty of excess energy as you can simply add weight to suit their needs.

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They are very cheap and may be the answer that you have been looking for. I can’t believe how well it worked and that we found the perfect way to stop Dogs running away. But before you take a look at them here is a little video we made on her first outing.

Daisy On Her Important Tomato Mission from Dog Blogger on Vimeo.

As you can see this was the first time that she had it on and we were unsure just what would happen. But Daisy Dog was more than happy with her tomato sauce mission and in the month or so that she has now been wearing it she has not once tried to run away. She goes a few paces in front of us but always stays close, and to be honest this is a miracle, especially when Jet is close, you saw a little bit of Jet in the video.

A Dog Backpack really does seem to keep them focused on the job at hand and it seems to make them feel important and as if they are special. I really do recommend it to anyone that wants to keep a Dog by their side rather than running away and it is certainly the answer to problem Dogs that are hard to contain on the leash as well.

Make them feel special and give them a job to do, and stop Dogs running away.

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Treating a Dog’s Urinary Incontinence Naturally with Leaks No More

Three Dog Blogger — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:32:37 +0000

Mrs Three Dog Blogger here. He’s mentioned previously here on one of the best Dog Blogs about our Daisy Dog’s Urinary Incontinence. There are a lot of reasons why the problem can arise but it seems Daisy’s is a hormonal issue, leading to her having less control over her bladder than she or we would like.

Well we’ve recently been trialing Leaks No More from HomeoPet as we didn’t want to get her onto stronger medication unnecessarily.

Urinary Incontinence in Dogs is one of those really awkward problems. In Daisy’s case she can go weeks without a problem, and then have a week of leaking whenever she is really relaxed in the evening. The leakages themselves can leave a dog far more likely to pick up urinary tract infections which can of course lead to even more leaks. Cider vinegar worked well for us to alleviate this side of the problem, but still Daisy experiences random times of urinary incontinence. It is obviously a problem practically (thank heavens for tiled floors) but a bigger concern is how distressed our Daisy seems to get when she realises she’s had an accident.

I have to say I tend to be a little sceptical about herbal pet medicines but we really didn’t want to start her on stronger medication at such a young age. In general with hormonal incontinence in dogs any medication that works is likely to be needed regularly throughout their life. So, for a little under $10 we thought we’d give Leaks No More a go.

We used the ‘all natural’ remedy for around a month and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. After a few days Daisy seemed to stop leaking and we really didn’t notice a return of the problem until our little bottle had run out. Then with a fortnight waiting for a new supply (Spanish post is notoriously erratic) she returned to her intermittent wet ways. Now we’ve just started the second bottle and things seem to be drier again.

I am not sure that Leaks no More is any kind of miracle cure but at first glance it does seem to be working for her. I hope it continues as even prescription meds to treat hormonal incontinence in dogs can be very unreliable. It seems every dog is different and the effectiveness of each treatment varies considerably from patient to patient.

For us, it seems to be improving things and so we shall continue unless we see any return of regular incontinence for our dog, Daisy. The fact that the maker’s and all the key online pet med sites confirm there are no known side effects from the product means I am happy to trial it for now.

I would be really interested to hear if anyone else has used this herbal pet remedy. There are lots of customer reviews on amazon and it seems that many people are happy but that doesn’t always prove anything I know! There is no miracle cure to treat all urinary incontinence in dogs unfortunately so it is impossible to recommend a particular pet medication and be sure it will work.

Because our dog’s urinary incontinence comes and goes it is really hard to be completely sure if a treatment is working, but fingers crossed, so far so good, so for now we shall continue treating her with Leaks No More.

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Pet Meds: The Best Prices For Pet Med Purchases

Three Dog Blogger — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:57:52 +0000

Many people use 1800 PetMeds to buy there online Pet Meds. This is without comparing prices from other stores and this means that often we pay more than we need to. The reality is that many online stores that are popular such as 1800petmeds and sites like Fosters and Smith are not the best places to get your Pet Med products.

To get the best possible prices it really does pay to shop around. You should always perform price comparisons to ensure that you are paying the lowest possible prices. All too often we simply go with a name that we know rather than checking that we really are getting the lowest prices. Simply looking at a few products and checking how much they are on other sites does no take long but it really can be the difference between being able to afford our Dogs medication or not. Cheap pet meds (from sites like this one linked to) means the difference between us making regular purchases when we need to or maybe having to miss treatments because of the cost.

I have been in this situation and it is only by shopping around properly and comparing prices that makes the meds affordable.

Where To Buy Pet Meds Cheap

Many people do not realize it but Amazon Pet Meds Store actually have some of the lowest prices online for all non-prescription pet meds. Take a look and I bet that they beat 1800petmeds prices for a lot of items.

It really does pay to shop around to ensure that what you are buying is for the best price. Every six months or so it is certainly worth comparing the prices again as different sites have better prices for certain products and prices change all the time.

Hopefully you will now do some price comparisons before you buy and I am sure that this will certainly allow you to make some very good savings on what you buy.

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Someone Shot My Cat In The Face

Three Dog Blogger — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:35:55 +0000

Naruto, our extremely EVIL CAT came home last night after he had been away for two days. Nothing unusual in that, he is often away for days at a time.

He came home in a state even worse than usual after one of his regular jaunts. He had a cut on his ear (his good one, the other has been slightly ripped off a few years ago), puncture wounds on his face, and a very bloody nose. All of this is actually quite normal for Naruto the EVIL CAT. Ever since he appeared outside our door 4 or so years ago at only a couple of months of age he has been on a mission to DESTROY all other Cats in the vicinity. For him I think this means all Cats in the World.

He is a roamer, he actually disappeared for 10 days a few months ago the day the worst snow began to fall since I was 7, over 30 years ago. Nowhere had less then 3 ft of snow yet he sauntered home ten days later wondering why his food was not out NOW.

Anyway, inspecting him last night to see the extent of his latest injuries I was surprised to see a little metal circle just below his eye. It is about 3mm wide and has a hollow in the middle. I am assuming it is some kind of bullet from a pellet gun. He actually seemed less concerned with the state of his face then with the fact that his food was not out NOW. He did, however deign to spend the night on our bed, which he has not done for years. Normally he is out at night trying to ELIMINATE THE COMPETITION.

He is currently on his way with the good lady to the Vets. I put him in a cardboard box before he had time to object but I hope the Vet has some thick gloves for when it gets opened. He has never been to the vets before as his injuries are pretty much constant and it would make no sense as he would just be out the next day fighting and it would never end.

Hopefully he will be fine as he is one tough cookie. I have seen him chase a native wild Cat twice his size to the end of an Olive tree and then simply sit at the base of it and gloat and dare it to get down. Nothing stands in his way and woe betide the person who shot him once he gets his latest wound mended.

What I wonder is:

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?

I don’t know what he was doing to get shot. Obviously he has been fighting. But we live over a mile from any neighbours, our community is rural, Cats are left to roam and wander and many of the villagers never spay their female Cats, rather they drown the kittens instead (I know). This is the reality of living in rural Spain. Many will object to my attitude to our Cat but he appeared nearly dead at about the size of a fist so he stayed, what else could I do? But why shoot my EVIL CAT? The pellet or whatever it is was not big enough to kill him from any range (I assume), rather it seems simply an act of cruelty for its own sake. If he was up to no good then someone could have scared him away without resorting to such measures.

All I can say is they better have a face mask on the next time NARUTO THE EVIL CAT comes across them as I get the feeling he is going to RIP THEIR FACE OFF.

Hopefully he will be fine later today when he returns and if anyone can confirm that this is what pellets look like after they have hit something I would be grateful for the info. Technical details in a foreign language often get misinterpreted so anyone who has experience with pellet guns can you confirm what they look like?

UPDATE: Naruto has returned from the Vets. He had a quick sedative injection then was examined. He actually had 3 pellets in him! One below his eye, one in his tongue right at the back and one in his lower jaw just below a tooth. He is currently staggering around trying not to fall over. I get the feeling he gearing up for a HORRIBLE REVENGE.

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Canadian Heartworm Medicine

Three Dog Blogger — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:54:51 +0000

Today we are going to take a look at the option of buying Canadian Heartworm Medicine on the Dog Blog. A lot of Dog owners take the decision to give a monthly heartworm pill to ensure that adult heartworms never develop, and it can be a rather costly business for some owners. There are lots of options for preventing heartworms from growing, and if you know where to look you can buy them for a very affordable price. Generics are becoming a lot more popular as they can be purchased for such a low price, although for whatever reasons (probably Brand trust), names like Heartgard and Revolution are still the best sellers.

Before we get to the issue of Canadian Meds and the pros and cons of buying from Canada here are some links where you can make the purchases and also read some interesting information on the whole issue of whether or not to use a heartworm med at all, and a good read about prescription meds from Canada for people:

Buy Canadian Heartworm Medicine

Prescription free Canadian Heartworm Medicine

Wikipedia Heartworm page

The American Heartworm Society page for Dog owners

An article on Suddenly Senior all about the legality of buying cheap prescription drugs in general from Canada. Interesting reading for anyone who wants to buy cheap prescription medication for people as well as Dogs. I recommend you read this.

It is, of course, our decision whether or not we feel that we should use any treatment at all. The risk is not large for many Dogs, while some areas can be real problems, i.e areas with high numbers of mosquitoes. But, on to the issue of Canadian heartworm medicine.

Why Buy Canadian Heartworm Medicine?

The simple fact is that in the US and the UK basically all heartworm meds require a prescription from the vets. This is to ensure that no animals are given the medication if they have adult heartworms, which can be dangerous. As long as a Dog has been given the all clear then it is safe to give the medication on a monthly basis.

The problem arises that it takes time to get the prescription and prices are normally much higher to buy from the vets than online. More owners have now discovered that by buying from Canada they do not require a prescription for many of the most popular heartworm meds. Not all of them, but a number of brands and generics. Combined with low prices this is a very appealing option. As long as we know that are pet does not have adult heartworms or has been already regularly treated with a medication then we run no risk of any adverse effects, prescription or not. Even for the prescription heartworm meds the prices are very much lower in many cases.

This is why people are searching for Canadian heartworm medicine online.

But Is It Legal?

This is the question. It is still a grey area for people searching where to buy cheap meds from Canada. Canadian sites have on their pages a disclaimer that the FDA has taken the position that virtually all prescription meds shipped to non Canadian residents from Canada may, in most cases, be breaking the law. The problem is that it is not an open and shut case. There is no emphatic yes or no. Virtually all? In most cases? This is simply confusing but what I have found is that no one gets in to trouble for buying prescription meds from Canada. And as they do not need a prescription for many of our options there is no problem as far as I can see. Many more people are also buying their own prescription meds from Canada to make big savings so why not for the Dogs? Whether it is prescription based or not in Canada.

This is obviously all that the Canadian based sites have to inform their visitors of. So there is no definite position on the legality, as far as I can see. What I do know is that tens of thousands of US and UK based Dog owners buy from Canada every month and I have not heard of any problems regarding any legal issues. This is for meds that require a prescription in all countries and for those that do not require a prescription in Canada.

So, should you buy from Canada?

That is entirely up to you. I have heard of no problems as the legality of doing this is pretty inconclusive for the prescription ones. How would anyone even know what is in the package shipped to your door?

In reality it is simply up to the individual whether they think it is right as the legal side is not definite but does hint that we should not really do this. But with the Internet opening up borders and allowing us to buy items from anywhere in the world to save money and time it is difficult to see this ever being concluded.

Whatever you do and wherever you buy heartworm medication from you must ensure that your Dog has been cleared by a Vet if they have not received a monthly treatment for more than three months.

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