February 2009
For The Birds: Selecting And Placing A Bird House
Bird watching brings enjoyment to many people. Selecting and correct placement of bird house can attract many birds to your yard. The correct bird house can bring enjoyment and viewing pleasure from the comfort of your own home.
Selecting the correct bird house or feeder is important to attracting birds to your yard. There is a wide variety available from very decorative to functional. With the right selection you can have an attractive addition to your yards landscape and give your feathered friends a functional place to nest.
When selecting a bird house there are many factors to consider. Robins will nest in an enclosed bird house but prefer an open area such as a nesting post. Wrens and other similar small birds prefer an enclosed boxed structure. Many bird houses have small openings suited to birds like wrens. Many birds will not nest in a house that has multiple chambers preferring a single box structure. You can select a decorative structure to add beauty to your yard while giving your area birds an attractive place to nest.
Placement is important in attracting birds to your structure. Do not place your house near a feeder but try to place it near convenient cover for the birds. Near by bushes or trees will give the nesting birds a place to dart to when they sense danger. Many birds will not nest in an area where there are other birds or back yard animals like squirrels and rabbits. Feeders will attract many animals other than birds.
Nesting birds will seek areas away from the commotion of feeders and bird baths but these structures will aid in attracting nesting birds. Convenient water and food sources in another area of your yard will provide an easy source of needed sustenance for the birds that have selected you bird house to nest.
Do not face the opening of your bird house to the South or East. The direct sunlight from these directions will cause your bird house to be to warm in the morning and mid-day hours.
Try to mount your bird house on a pole or post rather than hanging it from a tree. A post will protect your nesting birds from back yard predators.
Keeping your bird house clean is very important to the health of birds that have selected your structure and to your family. Clean your bird house every spring. Remember to wear gloves and a face mask when cleaning your bird house. Cleaning will not only protect the health of the birds but will ensure your bird house can be an eye catching element of your landscape for many years.
Make sure to keep your feeders and bird baths clean and full of food and water. You may have to fill you water source a couple times throughout the day.
With thought, planning and a little maintenance the addition of a bird house can bring birds to your yard every year to give you viewing pleasure in your own back yard.
About the Author: Scott Kirchoff manages news and information for www.sekwholesale.com, an online supplier of home décor, gardening supplies, and exceptional gifts (including a huge selection of bird houses).
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Location! Location! Location! Best Places to Shop for Pocket Watches
For the pocket watch lovers out there who are interested in adding to your collection, many places are available to help you out. Partly due to demand, the antique and pocket watch industry has increased over the past few years. Because of this, many have taken interest in buying, selling, and even trading pocket watches.
An antique store is the best resource in locating a pocket watch. As obvious as it may sound, this is the ultimate resource, however, there are a large number of people that overlook this option when searching for a pocket watch. If you can find an antique store that specializes in jewelry, it will make the chances of you finding that perfect pocket watch that much greater.
An alternative to an antique store is a flea market. There are many bargains available at flea markets and if you find a great flea market, you may just find a great pocket watch for a great price. Not only could you end up saving money, but you could find the pocket watch you have been looking for.
If you did not have any luck at the antique store or flea market, another place to locate pocket watches is at a garage sale. Garage sales are very “hit or miss”, but if you do happen to find a pocket watch, you can get it for fractions of what it may cost at an antique store. This is the cheapest way to find a great pocket watch, however, it may take longer to find what you are after.
These are just a few places you can begin your search for the perfect pocket watch. Be sure to shop around and compare the prices between vendors. Sometimes you could even get them to knock off a few bucks if you mention that you saw one at another shop that you were interested in. With the resurgance of antiques and pocket watches in general, chances are that you can easily find the one you are looking for at a great price.
As an author at eZ-search, Chris Miller contributes to the growing content found within the site and shares his knowledge about pocket watches.
Dog Flea Control Management: How To Prevent, Treat, And Kill
Dog flea control and management requires an integrated approach. For effective treatment both the host animal and the environment must be treated at the same time. Control of fleas on the pet generally requires the use of insecticides. Although flea combs can remove some fleas, combing should be thought of as a method for detecting fleas rather than removing them.
If an animal is to be treated for other conditions besides fleas, such as expression of anal glands, these procedures should be done before the insecticide application to minimize insecticide contact with interior mucosal membranes.
A wide range of insecticides are available for flea control. The pyrethrins and pyrethroids have the lowest mammalian toxicity. These insecticides come in many formulations including shampoo, dust and powder, mousse, aerosol and non-aerosol mist or spray, dip, spot-on, roll-on and collar. Organophosphate drugs for oral use are available, by prescription from veterinarians.
In addition, some on-animal formulations contain insect growth regulators (IGRs) that kill flea eggs on the animal. *Remember to read all insecticide labels, and to follow all precautions and dose directions.
The insecticides used for flea control vary widely in toxicity and efficacy. Considerations for selecting a formulation include the size, weight and age of the animal, as well as the species.
For example, greyhounds are a very chemical-sensitive breed and are more sensitive to insecticide products than most other dogs. Do not attach flea collars or flea-killing medallions on these dogs. Do not use chlorpyrifos, DDVP, methoxychior or malathion on greyhounds.
Cats are more sensitive to organophosphate insecticides than dogs. In addition, cats groom themselves more than dogs and are more likely to ingest an insecticide by licking the residue from their fur.
Kittens and puppies, because of their smaller size, require a lower dose than adult animals. Young animals may also require treatment with insecticides of lower toxicity than adult animals. Pregnant or nursing animals may be sensitive to certain insecticides.
Several products are available for especially sensitive pets and other situations that require lower risk chemical measures. These include the citrus peel extracts d-limonene and linalool, sorptive dusts such as silica aerogel or diatomaceous earth, the insect growth regulators fenoxycarb or methoprene, and insecticidal soaps.
Theses words may seem foreign to you, but you can always consult a veterinarian if you have questions. They will have accurate information on insecticides and their use for flea control on pet animals. The insecticide label should also contain accurate information on how a particular formulation of an insecticide should and should not be used. *Remember to read these labels before opening the container!
When using insecticides for flea control, remember that the applicator, namely your pet and you can be exposed to the insecticides several times. The label may call for the use of gloves and other protective equipment during application and suggest the pet not be handled with unprotected hands until the treatment dries. All personal protective equipment listed on the label must be worn. As a minimum aspect, chemical-resistant gloves, apron and goggles should be worn while mixing insecticides and during application to prevent insecticide contact with the skin.
The working area should be appropriate for containment of the pesticide and should be resistant to caustic materials. A stainless steel preparation table and stainless steel or ceramic tub are ideal. Also, certain parts of the pet’s body (such as the eyes) may be sensitive to the insecticides and must be shielded during application. When using flea “bombs” (aerosol cans with a self-releasing mechanism), follow all the precautions and remove the pets from the area being treated. For your information, using excessive aerosols is illegal and may cause fires and even explosions.
The other important part of an integrated flea management program is to control larval fleas in the habitat away from the animal. This can be achieved either mechanically or with insecticides. Mechanical or physical control of flea larvae involves removal and laundering of animal bedding and thorough cleaning of areas frequented by the animal.
Using a vacuum with a beater bar and immediately disposing of the waste bag effectively eliminates up to half of the larvae and eggs in carpet. You should also launder animal bedding and thoroughly clean areas the animal frequents and dispose of the vacuum waste bag after every cleaning.
Do not put insecticides in the vacuum cleaner bag. This is an illegal and dangerous use of the products and can harm you, your family and pets by creating dusts or fumes that could be inhaled.
Another mechanical control measure is carpet shampooing or steam cleaning. This rids the carpet of blood feces, an important food for the larvae, and may also remove eggs and larvae. In outdoor areas, cleaning up the places where animals like to rest reduces eggs and larvae and removes blood pellets. In yards and kennels, flea larvae can be found in cracks at wall-floor junctions and in floor crevices. These areas must be thoroughly cleaned and then maintained to prevent another infestation.
Recently several ultrasound devices, including collars, have entered the market claiming to control or repel fleas. Several scientific studies have investigated these devices and found absolutely no basis for the manufacture’s claims. Ultrasonic devices do not control flea populations. It is unnecessary for you to buy these equipments.
Chemical control of flea larvae can be achieved with insecticides. Organophosphate, carbamate, pyrethrin, pyrethroid and growth regulator (hormone mimic) insecticides as well as certain minerals are available for flea control in the environment These insecticides are formulated as coarse sprays, foggers and dusts or are micro-encapsulated.
All but the growth regulators kill flea larvae on contact. Insect growth regulators prevent flea larvae from developing to the adult stage. Growth regulators may also inhibit egg hatching. A good flea larval control program will incorporate sanitation, contact insecticides and growth regulators for good results.
Flea management requires patience, time and careful planning. Vacuuming and cleaning areas frequented by dogs and cats should be routine. The same applies to kennels. If an infestation occurs, insecticide applications on the animals or in the environment may have to be repeated according to the label. The need for retreatment and time intervals between insecticide treatments will vary with the kind of insecticide and the formulation.
Flea control will not be successful if only one approach is used. The animal and its environment must be treated simultaneously, and that treatment must be combined with regular sanitation efforts. Read all product labels carefully. Do not overexpose your pet by combining too many treatments at one time, such as a collar, a shampoo and a dust. Pesticides have a cumulative effect. Be aware of each product’s toxicity and do not endanger yourself or the animal by using excessive amounts of any one product or by combining products.
To end, please remember that flea control will only be successful when you treat both your pet and the environment simultaneously. Hope this article is useful in helping you manage flea problems.
About the Author
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of DogsObedienceTraining.com - The dog training resource site for a happier and healthier dog. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.
Kike Face! (Whiplash Poem)
“Kike Face!…”
(Whiplash)
“Let them cook, after that we’ll see…;”
the devils voiced rattledin Europe.
Hysteria bleeds, under the knees of
the Jew… (no truce from the world)
“Tell them to run, we shoot fast
and we don’t miss…!”
Whiplash,
out of the cradle of civilization;
whiplash, from past to present.
Whiplash, from the United Nations;
Whiplash, from the EU and PLO
(hatred replenished)
It is not possible to understand this
primordial packof snakes and rats
(it comes from the devils core).
Hidden under their UN and EU Rugs,
are: conceit, cowardice-greed, race:
wishing to cook a kike, for breakfast.
The cleric says:
death on the installment plan, for the Jew
anti-Semite: reflexes…reflexes: reflections.
When Americans left Europe, so did
restrained anti-Semitism
thus, it starts all over again, the
yanking of the balls of the Jew…
by the EU, and UN; under the heading
‘Thou are not thy friends…’ (extermination)
In essence, America spoiled their fun,
since 1951, and now are refuled…!
#1256 3/2/06
Comments: It seems to me, it is surfacing; old hatred that was once welcomed everywhere, lost its fire after WWII, and now has regained momentum again. Call it repressed hatred of the Jew, or what you will, it is real, and the Europeanist, does not hide the fact it is widespread, and that they have a right to own it. Call it mental derangement, or even madness, it is as it is, excuses for nothing, to hate something. If you examine Europe you cannot escape the reeking smell of this everyday manifestation of dead cockroaches seeping into the sewer system, up through the toilets, and into the houses of the European.
See Dennis’ web site: http://dennissiluk.tripod.com
Why Feedback Is Your Most Important Asset On eBay
eBay, the worlds largest auction site has a protection system in place so users know exactly what kind of person their dealing with. It’s called Feedback and is the most valuable asset you have on eBay as either a bidder or a seller. Here’s why your feedback is so valuable and why you should take the time to maintain it responsibly.
1) Everyone who is considering bidding on an item you’re listing will firstly have a quick glance at your feedback.
2) The majority of time, feedback is permanent and is non removable.
3) Your feedback shows how responsible you are as both a buyer and a seller. It also includes any bid retractions you may have made
4) How do you react when things go wrong with a winning bidder or with a seller. Do you work to resolve any issues or not? Your feedback profile will indicate this.
5) Are you experienced on eBay and how long have you been registered with eBay. Would you be more willing to do business with someone who’s been registered five days or five years. Your feedback profile includes your registration date on eBay.
6) How many times have you changed your user name & why? Sometimes a change in username, may indicate a problem or you are trying to hide something.
7) Almost every ones feedback on eBay is publicly viewable. Users don’t have to be involved in a transaction with you to search for your feedback and can view feedback profiles at anytime by using the search facility available.
Find out how to protect, maintain and build your feedback with my free ebook. You can download it from http://www.MaintainYourFeedback.com for a limited period, or air your views on eBay at my auction forum at http://www.AuctionCUT.com.
Chinese Input - Step by Step Instruction on How to Input Chinese Characters in English Windows XP
Enabling Chinese input is quick and easy, there are only a few steps you need go through to install the Chinese Language support and input method before you can type Chinese in your word processor or other program.
We have broken the steps to 3 different sections for your easier to read and follow. The steps are written based on Windows XP, and the configuration is similar with other version of Microsoft Operating systems.
Step I - Install East Asian Languages
Depending on the selections you choose when installing Windows XP, you may or may not have East Asian Languages installed. Follow these steps to check whether or not your computer supports East Asian languages.
* From Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
* Double-click Regional and Language Options
* Click on the Languages tab
- If “Install files for East Asian languages” under “Supplemental language support” section is checked, then you can skip to the step II.
- If the box is NOT checked, you need check on the box of “Install files for East Asian Languages”, then click Apply button to do the install.
You may need your Windows XP CD. Installing these files will allow you to use Chinese, Japanese, and Korean in your computer
Step II - Add Services for Typing Chinese
* After East Asian Languages pack is installed, click “Details” button under the Languages tab of Regional and Language Options.
* On the Settings tab of the new window, Click Add.
* In the “Input language” list, select Chinese (Taiwan) for traditional Chinese characters or Chinese (PRC) for simplified characters. You can add other input languages as well
* To install Chinese Pinyin Input Method
In the same window, from the “Keyboard Layout/IME” list, select Chinese (PRC)- Chinese (Simplified) - Microsoft Pinyin IME 3.0
* Click Apply
After this step, your settings configuration should look like the screen shot displayed on this page: http://www.learn-chinese-language-online.com/Chinese-input.html
Step III - Use Your Keyboard to Type Chinese Characters
After installing East Asian support and adding services for Chinese, you are ready to input Chinese into your word-processor or email programs.
* On your Toolbar at the right hand side, you should see a language bar, letters “EN” for English, “CH” for Chinese
* Click this button to change languages or use ALT+SHIFT key combination to switch between languages.
- By switching to the Chinese setting, you can now type Chinese characters in most software applications and browses using Pinyin and accent numbers(1-4).
- Use the ARROW KEYS to toggle between characters until you find the character you need.
- To temporarily switch between typing Chinese and English, you can simply press the SHIFT key on your keyboard.
And that’s it! You’re ready to work on Chinese now!
Later on when you learn about new Chinese input method, you can add other Keyboard Layout/IME options, e.g. Chinese(Simplified) - Neima, Chinese(Simplified) - Quanpin, Chinese(Simplifed) - Shuangpin, etc.
Rosie From Learn Chinese Language Online (http://www.learn-chinese-language-online.com)
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W3C Compliance & Macromedia Flash
Remember the “Good Housekeeping Seal?”
W3C is the World Wide Web Consortium seal of quality assurance for your website, providing guidelines to insure your website will look and function properly, regardless of the browser, resolution or device that you use. In other words it assures your website is clean of bugs and glitches and can be successfully listed on all search engines.
Everyone needs a properly functioning web site that performs well in the SERP’s (search engine result pages) for business practices. According to the SEO experts at Beanstock, many examples of their sites perform better after they were brought into compliance with W3C standards
After reading the above mentioned article I decided to do some light housekeeping on our own website http://www.ValorCrossMedia.com. It was time to dust off the cobwebs and bring it up to W3C compliance standards to enhance SERP performance.
Valor Cross Media specializes in Creative Web Services such as Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing and Flash Video presentations for the web so SERP performance is a top priority for our business.
To my surprise it was easier said than done. I could not validate our home page for hours.
‘HAH!’ I thought. ‘I have 15+ years of design experience, 10 exclusively online, so I should be able to do this. After all, it is only cleaning up the markup, changing some attributes, right?’
It was back to the drawing board and a few hours on Google doing research.
I finally came up with an article titled “Flash Satay: Embedding Macromedia Flash While Supporting Standards.” on Macromedia.com
“Flash Satay’s” author Drew McLellan, in an article originally published in “A List Apart” writes, “embed” is not part of the XHTML specification and will prevent your page from validating. It is used by Netscape and similar browsers for displaying Flash movies. Parameters are passed within the element as name/value attribute pairs.”
McLellan goes on to say, “Netscape created the “embed” tag as a way to embed plug-ins and players in web pages. The “embed” tag is not part of the XHTML specification, and although some browsers other than Netscape do support it, it’s not compliant with the standards, so you shouldn’t use it.”
‘O.K,’ I thought, ‘So there are some obstacles, but we’re getting closer to solving the problem. Our home page contains an embedded Macromedia Flash movie. The solution is to clean the markup and change some attributes.’
In a follow up to the Flash Satay article McLellan also states:”Flash has built in security measures which make life really tough. If the Flash player thinks the movie is being loaded from a different domain to that of the page in which it is embedded, it gives up and does nothing. It would also seem that it’s very easy to confuse the Flash player into thinking that this is the case. Flasher, beware!”
Hours later after cleaning up the markup and changing attributes, I thought my page was finally ready to be validated for W3C compliance. I found it worked fine in Netscape and Mozilla but when I tried it in Internet Explorer (IE) it stopped dead in its tracks.
Was it a security measure in the Flash Player that stopped the movie or the Internet Explorer setting up rules of their own?
All of a sudden memories of Netscape vs. IE back in the early 90s, when I started out as a web designer, flashed through my mind. Remember how CSS was only viewable in IE back then?
I decided that until the browsers, Macromedia and Microsoft, decide to play together I had better find a creative solution to get the job done.
I dusted off an old browser detection and redirection script found on NetMechanic.com that simply detects the browser and redirects your page. The script is useful when you modify it to redirect users to a page optimized for their particular browsers. While you’ll have to spend time optimizing your individual pages for different browsers, the script itself is very easy.
Finally, I created two separate pages; one optimized for IE, which is validated with the W3C seal for CSS and a second page optimized for browsers like Netscape, Mozilla, etc. to be validated for the XHTML specifications which they support. The java script detects the browser and redirects to an appropriate page. To see an example of this, try opening www.ValorCrossMedia.com in Mozilla browser and then try it in IE. You will see the difference in the seal underneath the Flash movie, though the pages remain the same.
The best part is they are both W3C compliant.
If you have comments, suggestions or creative solutions of your own in reference to this article please drop us a note or visit our blog http://www.valorcrossmedia.com/blogger.html
We’ll be glad to hear from you.
If you would like to find out how Valor Cross Media can help you please call 212 288-1866 or write to galina@valorcrossmedia.com
Galina Arlov is a Creative Director for Valor Cross Media.
Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know… Part 2
Cryptorchidism is peculiar to male dogs and a condition present at birth.
The testicle/s, which developed in the abdomen, fail to descend into the scrotum. The usually underdeveloped and non-functional testicle/s should be removed, as it could turn cancerous later in life.
If the condition remains after the puppy is more than 2 months old, then the chances are it will remain so permanently.
Eye ulcers, if caught early, are easy to treat. Late treatment can be expensive for you as well as painful for your Boxer.
Dermodicosis or non-contagious mange first appears as numerous patches anywhere on the Boxer’s skin. The hair will fall off, leaving bald patches in large areas, and the bald skin starts to break down, turning into crusty sores.
Atopy is itchy (pruritic) skin disease caused by allergy to something the Boxer breathes in or touch.
It cannot be cured and is the number two common allergic skin condition in dogs, after flea allergy dermatitis. Having fleas would make it worse for your Boxer.
A Boxer suffering from atopy would have itchiness particularly on the hands and feet.
He’d be chewing his paws, scratching his ears, shaking its head, scratching the muzzle or rubbing it on the ground. These same symptoms can also be brought about by food allergy.
Acne in young dogs shows as red bumps (papules) and blackheads (comedones) on the chin and lips.
Shorthaired dogs like Boxers are more likely to get them. And like in human, they start getting acne around puberty, but the problem would usually go away after one year old or so.
However, you may have to help with some topical gel medication similar to the one used by teenagers. Such lesions may become infected and develop pus, which becomes itchy for your Boxer and he starts rubbing his face in the carpet or against furniture.
Urinary incontinence in dogs can be due to a neurological lesion - something not normal with the parts of the nervous system that deal with urine regulation.
A Boxer with incontinence will dribble urine and if a neurologic lesion is the cause, then this has to be removed.
There are also other reasons not related to the nervous system like congenital defect and bacterial urinary tract infection, also known as bacterial cystitis or bladder stone.
If your Boxer leaves wet spots where he has slept and he has skin irritation from contact with the urine, then he may have incontinence.
However, wet spots around the house alone may simply mean that he drinks a lot more and needs to relieve himself often but you are not allowing him outside frequently enough. Straining while urinating and blood in the urine are two signs of bladder stone.
Deafness
Boxer is among the more than 35 breeds of dogs on record to have hereditary sensorineural deafness.
The condition cannot be reversed with medications, surgery or hearing aids. Dogs also could become deaf from old age, toxicosis or infection.
How do you tell if your Boxer is deaf?
He doesn’t respond to spoken commands and only responds to you when he sees you.
He keeps shaking his head and pawing his ears or turns in the wrong direction when you call him.
He sleeps more than normal and would not wake up till you physically touch him.
But not to worry, you can still have a wonderful companion in your deaf Boxer through sign language.
Dogs have been known to learn as many as 65 command words in sign language. These include signs for, among others, “stop”, “potty”, “drop it”, “stay”, “lay down”, “sit”, “come” and “cookie”.
As extra measures, you want to keep the deaf Boxer in a safe environment as he cannot hear approaching dangers like an approaching car. So keep him on a leash and close to you when in traffic or out for walks.
On his nametag, add the word “deaf” so he will not be misunderstood if he ever gets lost. Some suggest putting a bell as well so you know where to find him if he gets lost.
And finally, if your Boxer tested positive for inherited deafness in one or both ears, do not breed him or her.
Daniel Lesser
Dog and Puppy Articles, Pictures and Resources
http://www.thingsfordogs.com/dog-health2.php
Part 1 is available at http://www.thingsfordogs.com/dog-health.php
Part 3 is available at http://www.thingsfordogs.com/dog-health3.php
About the Author
Daniel Lesser
Dog and Puppy Articles, Pictures and Resources
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Dog Health Emergencies: What Will You Do?
Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency?
Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps
1. In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think.
2. Approach the dog cautiously. The dog may become aggressive because of fear or pain. You can’t help the dog if you’re hurt yourself.
Dog Emergency 1: Traffic Accident:
1. If possible, do not move the dog.
2. Call the nearest Humane Society or ASPCA office.
3. If the animal workers can’t or won’t come and you must move the dog, slide a blanket under the animal. Lift the animal to safety with the help of another person.
4. Check for a heartbeat and bleeding. Try to stop the excessive loss of blood by holding a clean cloth or pad over the wound and securing it tightly with a makeshift bandage.
5. Take the dog to the nearest vet, calling ahead to prepare them for the emergency.
Dog Heathcare Emergency 2: Burns
1. Immerse the burned body part in cold running water for as long as possible.
2. If the burn is from a caustic substance, wash it off.
3. Call the vet.
Canine Health Emergency 3: Heat stroke
Warning signs: The dog is overheated and without sufficient air. The dog might be panting, vomiting, frothing at the mouth, or already collapsed.
1. Remove the froth,
2. Place or douse the dog with cold water to lower body temperature.
3. Take the dog immediately to the veterinarian for treatment. Treatment usually consists of more cold water, drugs and observation.
Emergency 4: Dog Poisoning
Warning signs: Look for muscular twitching, vomiting, bleeding, convulsion or collapse.
1. Don’t wait to see what happens. While it may be nothing, you have to take action immediately in case it is poisoning. Any delay could be fatal.
2. Call the vet. (Don’t know the vet’s number by heart? Right now, make sure you have put the vet’s number by every telephone in your house, and in your mobile phone contacts.)
3. Follow the vet’s advice. Different poisoning cases sometimes have to be treated differently.
4. If you know what the poison is, take some of it with you to the vet’s office.
5. If you cannot reach the vet, call the ASPCA’s animal poison control center: 1-888-4ANIHELP (1-888-426-4435). Put this number by your home telephones and in your mobile phone contacts right now. A $50 fee per incident applies for this nonprofit service–it’s worth it. If you don’t have a credit card, they can charge the fee to your telephone bill.
Emergency 5: Dog Choking
1. Open the dog’s mouth carefully and try to see what is causing the problem. It could be anything: a small ball, bone, stick, meat wrapping.
2. Pump the chest by pressing down on the ribs and releasing immediately at 5-second intervals.
3. If this doesn’t dislodge the object within a few moments, rush the dog to the nearest animal hospital to have the foreign object removed under anesthetic.
Dog Emergency 6: Drowning
1. Remove the dog from the water.
2. Try to get the water out of the dog’s lungs as soon as possible by pumping the chest as for choking (see above).
3. Take the dog to the vet to be checked out.
Hopefully, you will never have to handle any of these emergencies. But if you do, you have the dog health advice that you need.
About the Author: Joel Walsh suggests you start here to find more information on protecting dog health: http://i-love-dogs.com?%20dog%20health [Web publication requirement: create live link for the URL/web address using “dog health” as visible link text/anchor text.]
Source: www.isnare.com
HTC Mobile Phones with Free Line Rental
Did you realise that it is possible to obtain a mobile phone completely cost free withfree line rental? What that means is that you can acquire a free mobile phone handset with free inclusive minutes and free inclusive text messages without paying a cent for them!About now your bound to be thinking that this is a bogus deal, but this is for real!The trick is to take on cell shops at their own game. Understand this, mobile shops market free line rental deals just to attract prosepective customers into the shop. Then they attach loads of catches to the deals to decrease the numbers of customers that take out and successfully order a 12 month free line rental deal.Free line rental offers work by the buyer take out a mobile contract as normal, and make sure they pay the bill as normal. Then, at pre set intervals within the 12 month term of the mobile phone contract the buyer can to send off for cash back. At this point the retailer who sold you the mobile will send you a cheque. Normally three individual claims have to be made before you get back 100% of the cost of your mobile.Now heres the deal, the stores ensure the proces of claiming quite tricky, as they ask that you provide phone bills (which you may mis place). They also stipulate certain days for the claim to be made (which you may not remember) and implement various other loopholes and barriers. For this reason you have to be on the ball and beat them at their own game!Read the contract fully, record all dates, look after the relevant paperwork and put in your claim punctual and you will geta cell phone cost free for 12 months!The simple fact is that shops don’t care about giving away a few of these handsets for free as it is a a good promotion for them. Having the ability to publicize “cost free cellphones” elevates the standing of their company, and, as they recognize merely a small number of people are likely to get through all the clauses essential to obtain a 12 months free line rental mobile, it doesn’t really cost too much!A 12 months free line rental offer may not be the right for you as you must be organised and ensure you complete all of the steps of the claim properly, but, a 12 months free line rental deal is certainly something worth due consideration if you are price aware.