...Yay or nay to Pit Bulls? Do you say yay or nay to a Pit Bull, being a good pet? I say no to Pit Bulls being good pets, and here are my reasons. According to the article titled "Yes Or No To The Pit Bull", Pit Bulls do not make the best pets. Here are some of my facts stating why Pit bulls do not make the greatest pets, because Pit Bulls have the strongest bite they are known to bite and there jaws will lock on there target. According to the article titled "No Pit Bulls", they stated some facts to persuade you that Pit Bulls is not the best breed to have as a pet. One of the many reasons are the fact that dozens of people have been viciously attacked and mauled by Pit Bulls. The specific breed the Pit Bull is #1 choice for Bad people, dog fighters, and Drug dealers. Pit Bulls have a very ferocious bark, and build to them, which would make the hair on the back of a body builder stand up, and make him cry so hard...
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...Dog food is great By T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM "What is the best food to feed a dog?" Every day veterinarians are asked that question by dog owners. It's a sincere question because most dog owners want to feed the very best to their furry friends. Good health begins with proper nutrition, regardless of price or convenience of acquisition. Please understand that the entire discussion on this page relates to healthy dogs with no kidney, thyroid, food allergy or other abnormal conditions. Also, the content of this page is my opinion regarding the "best" dry food and how to determine what you think is "best" to feed dogs. A big reason why it i is strictly an opinion, there is no single answer to the question "What is the best diet to feed a dog?" Or if there is an answer it is, "It depends". Over the past 37 years I have been examining dogs and cats in my practices I have made it a point to ask the owner "What diet are you feeding?" I have gotten all sorts of answers but in every case I relate the owner's response to what I am seeing in the patient. And over the years my suggestions regarding what to feed have changed. Originally I took the pet food manufacturer's declarations as fact -- that an assortment of "Complete and Balanced" pet foods were perfectly nourishing because that wording was not legally permitted on pet food labels unless feeding trials demonstrated its veracity. I eventually discovered I was mistaken in the belief that any "Complete and Balanced"...
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...Pitbulls can make a wonderful pet. They are not any more dangerous than any other dog, they can actually improve your household, Since the 1800s pit bulls have held the name as the most dangerous dog. As the 1930s, they became known as the fighting dog. People would breed the dog intentionally for dog fights. It takes an average dog two and a half weeks to get adopted, for a pitbull it will take an average of seven and a half...
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...Why Humans Should Not Feed Their Dogs Human Food American obesity is not only a problem for humans but also for dogs. Families have trouble denying table scraps to their best friend, especially when they are in the habit of doing it. Feeding a dog table scraps can not only quickly lead to obesity and behavioral issues, but it can also impair the dog's health depending on the types of food given to the pet. Even though there are a number of foods safe for dogs to consume, there are even more human foods that can negatively affect a hound's health. Most families do not do enough research on what foods are unsafe for a dog to eat. Americans love their canines and want to reward them with table scraps, but although it may seem...
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...Bull breed of dog has a very bad reputation. This is because Pit Bulls are used as fighting dogs for some people’s amusement. Little do people know Pit Bulls are very good family dogs, and often called “The Nanny Dog”. I personally own three Pit Bulls, and have interviewed someone who does not own a pit bull. I have found a lot of information about this breed of dogs and everything points to one question. Although some individuals perceive pit bull dogs to have a bad reputation, many have found these animals to be wonderful house pets when treated with kindness and love. The stereotype of a pit bull is not good at all, but why does this stop people from owning them? I asked a non pitbull owner why she will not own a pitbull. “I personally got bit by a pit bull, so I have seen what they are capable of and this scares me. These dogs have a very powerful jaw and it makes being bit worse. I’m just personally scared of this breed of dog. Being scared of this breed of dog because of being bit by one, makes me weary of going to other people’s homes that own this breed because I’m scared of being bit again.” (Cassie Bailey’s personal interview). I also interviewed a pitbull owner as well. “By owning the pit bull breed for most of my life I have never had a problem out of any of the dogs I have had. The pit bull breed has a bad name, but my dogs have never bit or attacked anyone. My dogs are very loyal and very loving, more of a lap dog than anything. These dogs are very misunderstood...
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...How to Choose a Pet Adopting a dog is not like you are buying groceries from the supermarket or buying presents for Christmas, it is more than that. It is adding a new being into your life and can lead to one of the most exciting days of your life. Choosing a good pet these days is pretty easy however adopting the right pet can be a challenge. To choose a pet, you need to examine your lifestyle, estimate the costs and determine what type of dog. *Examine your current lifestyle and consider what adjustments you are willing to own for a dog. * *Think of what type of animal you want. Consider on the ideal size & breed, activity level and physical maintenance. Conclusion- Once you have made your selection, why not spend some time alone with the dog, at least 10 to 15 minutes, to see if the dog can relax with you. If the dog’s behavior makes you comfortable, you like the dog, and both of you had some connection, and then why not adopt him/her. Deciding to become a dog owner is a huge commitment, but not like signing for a contract for a house. So be ready for this new adventure, because if anything happens you need to considered always the dog. Size Just like big dogs have their disadvantages by their size, puppies have them to. Small dogs tend to be delicate and vulnerable. They need more attention because a mishandled can cause serious injury and in colder temperatures they are really sensitive so be ready to warm him/her. Since they are puppies they would...
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...Dogs versus Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? Vicki Fournier COM/155 November 13, 2011 Genevieve Fraser Dogs vs. Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Some people say they are dog people, some people say they are cat people, and some people say they are both. Beyond the pros and cons, the decision to what makes a better pet often comes down to a person’s lifestyle, expectations, or in certain circumstances a person’s needs. Remember “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” (Hungerford, 1878) Both dogs and cats are common domesticated pets. Dogs have been domesticated for 14,000 years and cats for 7,000 (Cats vs Dogs, n.d.). It appears in my research that most people that were asked this question “which makes a better pet, a dog or a cat” replied with the answer “dogs,” but if dogs are the better pet then why is it that there are 96.3 million homes that own cats and only 77.5 million homes that own dogs. The scientists at Oxford University released a study that claims dogs are smarter than cats and The London Daily Telegraph has reported dogs have been named as more social animals and therefore have bigger brains than the “alone loving cat” (Gatton Star, 2010, p.11). Here is something to think about: have you ever heard of a cat running full speed into a glass door? Sure a dog is a “man’s best friend” and is always there by your side, he can catch a ball in his mouth, and he knows exactly...
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...Good morning everybody. My name is D. I am going to talk about topic 36 page in Maket Leader Book. My topic is “Which examples of a great business ideas do you know? (And Why?” ) Then I’ve divided my presentation into 2 parts. In the first part (First), I will answer the first question “What (one) examples of great business ideas do you know?” and give you some information about that. (In the second part ) Then, I will answer the second question by mentioning three reasons. I think my presentation is quite long but it’s very exciting, so please (you should) listen carefully ( or pay attention) in order to answer 3 questions at the end of my talk. Let’s begin. All over the world, (a lot of) Many people was successful in businesss and became the multimillionaire very fast. Of course, every successful business starts with a great idea. Many ideas may be simply (or) and (cái nào cũng dc :P ) silly, but it make powerful effects and get a huge success .Today, I want to tell you about one of the (great) best business ideas, (that is) the PET ROCK. Do you know anything about it ??? Pet Rocks were originated in California by Gary Dahl. In April 1975, Dahl was in a listening to his friends complain about their pets. This gave him the idea for the perfect "pet": a rock. A rock would not need to be fed, walked, bathed, groomed and would not die, become sick, or be disobedient. He said they were to be the perfect pets, and joked about it with his friends. However, he eventually took...
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...The Changing Status of Dogs: One Bark at a Time Dylan Sunderland Why do pet owners have paintings and photographs of there pets? Author Katherine Grier writes, “Since the seventeenth century, having portraits made of family members has been one of the most important ways that Americans made statements about their feelings toward one another, their status in their communities, and their desire to preserve the history of their families for posterity” (124). As time progressed animals that were kept as pets began to have different roles for their owners and now they too are being considered a family member. Pets are slowly taking over the world of art as their own roles within the families are changing. Clearly, having pets placed in different forms of art have been used for centuries and they all tell there own different stories as to why they were chosen to be a part of the picture. How about a trip through time from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century to see how dogs have progressed in their roles as pets? Seventeenth century artist, Diego Velázquez, painted the piece of work known as Infante Felipe Próspero. This painting was produced in 1659 using oil on canvas. The location of production is not stated on Artstor.com where the piece was retrieved, but the assumption can be made that it was produced in a Spanish native area because of the title and the author history. This eloquently painted piece of work shows a young human standing next to her puppy...
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...anybody can see that the Pit Bull is not a bad dog. Actually, it is said and proved that it was and still is an exceptionally good dog. For example, “pit bulls are the second most tolerant breed tested by ATTS, after only golden retrievers.” (Joshua Holland) Pit Bulls should still be looked upon positively because they were very famous and well known dogs before the mid 1980s and they also are an excellent choice for a family pet. The Pit Bull is not entirely at fault for the reputation that it has. Because of their tough appearance, these dogs are the top choice for “irresponsible breeders, dog-fighters, people who want a tough looking to tie up in their yard and those who refuse to have their male dogs fixed because they think those big, swinging balls make them look tough by proxy.” (Joshua Holland) These dogs are loyal and loving pets who have just been dragged into a negative crowd. For hundreds of years they were considered the perfect dog. That changed after a while though. “By the 1900s, the Pit Bull...
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...92 16 July 2014 “Fixing”: What is Not Broken Nearly four to five million dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States. Overpopulation in the dog and cat community has dropped drastically from twenty to thirty years ago, but still many lives of innocent animals are being taken away every day at animal shelters. Many see it as inhumane; however, some see it as their just animals. In Riverside County the euthanasia rate of dogs and cats continues to rise even with new shelters, more workers, better operating hours, and more space. It will take more than just public awareness to stop the killing of innocent healthy animals, spay and neuter programs is what will make that change. Imagine what could happen if the County of Riverside passed a law forcing people to spay and neuter your pet. It would save so many innocent animals lives. Consequently, there has to be a change in Riverside County, all dogs and cats should be spayed or neutered to stop animal over population and the increasing rate of animal euthanasia in Riverside County. To begin with, spaying and neutering your pet will more than just decrease the dog and cat overpopulation but it will save the lives of animals that do not have enough “time” in the shelter to receive a second chance at life. In Riverside County at the Ramona Humane Society, in only one month out of the 600 dogs and cats that came through the shelter, 467 dogs were put to sleep. How can a society allow this to keep going? How many more animals...
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...unrelenting pet overpopulation problem. The tale is the story about a group of friends having a picnic on a riverbank. Suddenly, the group hears the sound of crying and looks up, shocked to see a baby floating helplessly in the river. They immediately dive in to rescue the drowning baby. To their horror, the group notices another baby floating towards them. They rush to save that baby, but no sooner is that baby pulled to safety; they see another baby floating. By this time a vicious cycle has started and soon the river is full of drowning babies. Again and again, the group dives into the river, trying to save the seemingly endless flow of drowning babies. One of the people gets out of the river and begins running upstream. A friend shouts “Where are you going?” “I’m going to find out who is throwing the babies into the river and make them stop!” the heroic man yells back, as he runs upstream. The homeless animal problem is very similar to this fable. Animal shelters and rescue groups try hard to save the homeless animals in the “river”. However, this will never solve the problem. Millions of dogs and cats are killed annually as the result of unwanted, unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying and neutering. According to the article “Early-Age Spay/Neuter before Adoption,” “With seven to ten million cats and dogs destroyed each year in shelters, it is clear that overpopulation is the greatest killer in the nation of cats and dogs and is the...
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...Since I remember, I have always wanted a pet but my mom has said several times no that I could not be able to count them. However, my desire of having one has not changed. Although saying that having pets has become in a popular trend nowadays is not completely true –taking into account that this trend exists since humans began to domesticate animals–, reality has changed because now there are easy ways to get a new member in a family: adopting. Nevertheless, there is a huge percentage of people who are like my mother even if getting an animal is not anymore a money issue. People who have a pet can easily state they are happier than people who do not, but no-owners can say they do not face the pressure of responsibilities such as cleaning pets’ matters. Having a pet could bring, as owners say, happiness to the family, but people that are eager of having a new member have to know that it implies certain benefits apart of joy as well as it could bring some disadvantages. Pets are not just a source of happiness or joy; in fact, having them involves a reasonable number of drawbacks. First, animals are carriers of a numerous diseases. For example, cats are known to spread toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that could cause seizures and a weak immune system if the parasite affects a fetus. Likewise, rabies is a rare viral disease that can be transmitted if an infected animal bites a person. However, the most common problem that dog owners have to deal with is to be infected with...
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... Gary Floden August 27, 2015 BACK TO NATURE “A tired dog is a good dog” says any dog person and “The more I learn about humans, the more I like my dog.” Mark Twain. This is why we spend our lives making sure that our dogs are healthy and strong. A fit body is more apt to fight disease and less likely to sustain common injuries associated with either, play, work or aging. At Sexy Bitch we make good dogs better. From hard working military and police canines to older or obese dogs to the Sexy Bitch going for her next show ribbon. By providing individualized exercise plans we can help your K-9 prepare for their job or your plus sized pooch cut weight. We can cater to your dogs breed, age, weight, and or fitness level. Starting with lite walks we will assess your dog’s fitness levels and needs. We also require a veterinarian’s assessment to start the journey. From there we can offer a plan to address you pets’ needs such as conditioning, weight loss, weight management, or job readiness and performance. We specialize in a variety of works out from low impact to high intensity workouts for advanced candidates. Our facilities range from individual laps pools to full fledge breed specific course, such as earth dog or motorized lure coursing fields. We focus on not only what you want your dog to do but what they were bred to do. Low impact aerobics and anaerobic workout plans for plus size or well-aged pets start with self-paced indoor electric walks and swimming....
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...Topic Pet ownership and its benefits Research question: Are there any benefits to owning a pet? Thesis Statement Research suggests that owning a pet is beneficial because it helps alleviate depression, reduces anxiety, reduces stress and promotes interpersonal interaction with others. References Reference #1 Moore, A. (2002). Get a Pet-Doctor's Orders http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/happy-health-benefits-adopting-pet This article explains why some doctors are now starting to recommend pet prescriptions to some patients who live alone. It explains how a pet can have a positive effect on your emotional and physical health when dealing with health issues such as cancer and high blood pressure. There was a study conducted by the University of California’s Center for Animal Alternatives. The study showed that pet ownership was especially beneficial to elderly individuals as they are susceptible to depression and feelings of loneliness. The study showed that pets were able to provide feelings of comfort which helped with the feelings of loneliness and depression. Dr. Becker traveled across the country and conducted 350 interviews with scientists, physicians and experts to find how an animal has the ability to detect and treat some diseases and conditions. The people interviewed were experts from the National Institute of Health and Harvard University’s School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic. . The study done by Dr. Becker found that...
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