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zinc is an important mineral, and dogs need it to be healthy too. With that being said, too much can actually be harmful. Are you wondering whether a supplement makes sense? This is the deal: Under normal circumstances, maintaining zinc levels in a normal range only requires feeding a decent dog food. That should make sure your buddy is getting adequate amounts. Sometimes dogs need extra zinc Larger breeds in particular are prone to zinc deficiency (more so than small dogs). But be very careful not to provide amounts that could be toxic. This zinc and most of the other vitamins and minerals are worth repeating complement , is usually unnecessary if a healthy diet is being fed. Still, there is cause for concern when this trace element is out of whack. Interesting fact: Dogs need a lot more zinc than humans! Natural sources of zinc Fresh meat is the best way to provide zinc to your dog. fish is particularly good in this regard! Dogs do not store zinc. You need a steady supply of ...

Ritalin for a dog? What! Well, some canines exhibit behavior like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Unfortunately, there is no veterinary equivalent to methylphenidate. So here is the deal: Ritalin is sometimes prescribed to dogs. However, such an idea should not be taken lightly. Let's take a closer look ... Ritalin can be given to dogs (help from a veterinarian is required) Why do we say that? Results of a study No dogs died as a result of this 90 day experiment (Thank god) but there was Side effects: Significant weight loss Hyperactivity diarrhea salivation Not our first choice So giving Ritalin to a dog is a bit of a risk. Sure it works. But this drug is not as safe for dogs as it is for humans. A good veterinarian will try to avoid the use of Ritalin. There are other treatments for ADHD as well Fear of pets . Still on Ritalin? Dog dosage info This is not a recommendation. Any use of Ritalin requires diagnosis and detailed instructions. For reference only: ...

Puppy or dog? 4 things to consider when choosing Are you thinking about adopting a new furry friend? Bringing a new dog home is a big decision and there are many things to consider. Race, time spent, and how much space you have are all necessary things to think about. One thing to decide first is whether you want a puppy or want to give a home to an older dog. While puppies are insanely adorable, they do need certain things that adult dogs don't like. Here we provide a glimpse into the most important things to consider when choosing a puppy or an adult dog. education Puppies are a lot of work! you need Teach basic commands , Home education and socialization. Not interested in accidents on the carpet? Chewed shoes? Teach good behavior? Then a puppy is probably not for you. With a puppy, you may need to spend a lot of time and energy - or money hiring a trainer - to keep your pooch comfortably living in your home. And patience. You need a lot of patience with a puppy. Most ...

Are you thinking of giving your dog something? Skimmed milk ? It's an idea that should be carefully considered. The important things first: Despite the reduced cream and fat, skimmed milk is still a dairy product. Yup! Proteins and sugars are still present even after the removal process. So here is the deal: Feeding your dog's skimmed milk can cause indigestion (and that would be normal) due to a certain level of lactose intolerance. Gently give your dog skimmed milk Fortunately, sharing in small amounts is usually uneventful. Of course, skimmed milk has its advantages. There's plenty of riboflavin, vitamins B12 & D, phosphorus, and calcium, among others. The thing is, these essential nutrients should be better introduced. Sure, some dogs are not that sensitive to lactose. Even so, many others suffer from gas and / or vomiting. Still on the fence? This can convince you: once your buddy is weaned from breast milk (or a substitute) there is usually no reason to go b...

After dark and under the red moon in a smoke-filled sky, we went to Honey Night, an annual event organized by beekeeping friends. In the cool evening, undisturbed by skeptical bees, the beekeepers collect their equipment and help each other harvest honey. I learned to use a heated knife to remove the caps from honeycomb cells. A bee that works the hardest only makes about half a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime. It is important to be efficient at this job and not to waste honey by cutting too deep. The frames are then placed in a centrifuge and rotated by hand. The honey leaves the cells and flows out. It is filtered through a cheesecloth. Then it can be poured into jars. All of this takes time and the work of many willing hands. It felt good to do so and not worry about the forest fires, the craziness in Washington, DC, and the troubled state of the world in general. How good it is to be with just a few other people and to work with honey in the light.

Mary's River meanders through the south end of town, and most of the time it's a calm creek that offers banks to the homeless in Avery Park and creates a swimming hole or two for the locals. As far as I know, it was not dammed. Every year, when it rains particularly badly, it floods itself. Yesterday, John and I went to the urban "natural area," a floodplain that they flanked in the southwestern part of town. It's a lonely and beautiful thing. A junk car was parked on its bank, filled with silt from repeated flooding. When we lived in the deep south, we visited Providence Park in western Georgia, where we laughed at a sign on a nature trail that proclaimed a destroyed car an "ecosystem". However, it stayed with both of us. So when we see a junk car in the middle of nowhere, we're admitting that it could be an ecosystem for various weeds and rodents. It can be so and we no longer laugh. Identified by friends on Facebook, the car appears to be an ...