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I have found some good information on dog allergies.  I know a lot of us have dogs with seasonal allergies so I am sharing this article and website with you. 

What Are The Common Types of Dog Allergies

Dogs, like people, have allergic responses when their immune system overreacts to certain substances. When they enter the body, the offending substances, called antigens or allergens, set off an alarm. This alarm stimulates the body to produce antibodies to defend itself against what it perceives as a threat–the allergen invaders. The antibodies attach themselves to immune cells, called “mast cells,” within the skin and other body tissues. When the allergens penetrate these tissues’ surfaces, they are captured by the antibodies, which then stimulate the mast cells to release powerful chemicals into the surrounding tissues. It is these chemicals, called histamines, that cause inflammation and itching.

In dogs the allergen is found mainly in the skin scales and the saliva. There are many kinds of allergens such as tree, grass or weed pollens, molds, house dust, house dust mites, animal dander, human dander, feathers, fleas, certain bacteria, various chemicals and even ordinary foods.

Many dogs can be affected by one or more allergy. There are four ordinary dog allergies which comprise :

Up to 40% of dogs that have been tested have proven positive for flea allergy. Inhalant allergies, also known as atopy, include pollen, mold, mildew, and dust mites. Dogs suffer from food allergies on a annual basis other than a seasonal basis like atopy. Skin allergies include ringworm and mange which are fungal diseases. Three of the more ordinary dogs that possess these health maladies are golden retrievers, poodles, and bull dogs.

Allergies can manifest dogs in many ways. Constant itching, skin infections, chewing and licking, eye and nose discharge, vomiting and diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, ear infections and paw chewing. Dogs can develop allergies at any age and can be allergic to more than one thing at a time.

This article was written by Alan, please visit his website for more allergy information:  www.dogallergiestreatment.com

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Even provided the perfect cat litter box, your pet might prove to be fussy about its use. You need to select a size and style she will use today. And you need to be flexible should she change her mind tomorrow. As your cat goes through the stages of her life, her preferences, as well as her ability to use the litter box, may also change.

A key factor is to be as patient as possible and not lose your cool.

Like people, some dogs cannot be comfortable on a stack of worn down pillows or a hard, cold floor with sheets.  Canines require the a reasonable amount of sleep and rest like humans, so purchasing a dog bed for your furry little friend would be a great idea; after all, you wouldn’t want to sleep on a cold floor yourself, would you?

There are lots of fun choices of cool dog beds.  To some, it may seem a bit far-fetched to buy a dog a luxury bed, but why wouldn’t you do that for your best friend?

The most popular hamster is the Syrian or Golden Hamster, that is commonly kept as a pet.  

 It is also sometimes called a “fancy” hamster. 

 Hamsters should be kept in cages or aquarium type dwellings available in pet supplies.  Glass containers keep hamsters from throwing litter out of their cages, provide a better view into the hamster’s home, while creating a quieter and more sheltered interior.  Self-built dwellings should avoid materials that are dangerous to the animals. Plywood and conifer wood is not suitable, due to hamsters gnawing at their houses.  Glue and resin are poisonous to them  A purchased cage can be equipped with several intermediate levels, connected using stairs. 

Hamsters thrive best in a well-lit room of constant, moderate temperature (18 to 26°C, 64 to 80°F), in a place out of strong sunlight that could cause dangerous overheating.  Dwarf hamsters like it a bit cooler  The floor of a hamster’s cage is generally covered with  litter.  Litter made from recycled paper or wood lacking aromatic oils (such as aspen) is healthiest. Cat litter can be deadly, and cedar, pine, or other softwood-based litters may contain elements that can irritate a hamster’s respiratory system, liver, and skin. A good commercial bedding available.

  “Exercise wheels” allow hamsters to run full speed.  Choice tests have shown that adult Syrian hamsters prefer wheels that are as large as possible.  Olive oil (which is harmless to a hamster) can be used to lubricate the axle of the exercise wheel.  Vegetable oil can also be used in the same manner.  Lack of exercises for a hamster may cause it to suffer and get paralysis.  Affected hamsters will have a hunched over posture. 

Hamsters are nest builders, so you can supply twigs, leaves and wood bits so that they can build a secure spot in a corner of their cage.   Avoid using newspapers as the ink  might be ingested when the hamster chews on it.

Hamsters, are also gnawers, and need to be supplied with appropriate materials for this behavior.  An example, an edible gnaw toy can be placed in the cage. Failure to give your hamster a gnaw toy can cause dental problems, as the incisors, which grow continually, will become too long and cause discomfort and/or eating problems.    Fresh vegetables  and fruits, seeds, and insects like grasshoppers make up an important diet for hamsters.   

 Take note not all foods are suitable for hamsters tomatoes, rubarb and citrus fruits are dangerous for hamsters.  Dry food generally makes up the bulk of a hamster’s diet. The standard rodent food sold in pet stores, most other kinds of seeds, kernels, and nuts can be given.  Bird food like millet is a noteworthy alternative for small hamsters.