advice: Myth #5 - "Tail-wagging means a dog is friendly!"
- 03/28/09 04:43 AM
Don't count on it. Tail wags have lots of different meanings, some friendly and some not. You have to look at the body posture of the animal and everything else it's doing. Is the dog growling or bearing its teeth? Is the fur standing up rigidly on its back? How is the tail wagging? Stiffly, tucked and wagging, nice and flowing, is the whole body wagging? That all has to be taken into consideration. Some signals to consider:
Relaxed, comfortable dogs generally have a gently wagging tail held horizontally or slightly lowered. Confident dogs carry their tails up. Dogs with … (14 comments)
advice: Myth #4 - "Bad breath is normal for pets!"
- 03/28/09 04:37 AM
A healthy pet has fresh breath. Just as in people, bad breath is a sign of a serious health problem. Periodontal disease is the number one most commonly diagnosed problem in veterinary medicine. By having good oral health, pets can live up to 15 percent longer, which is an average of two years. Brush your pet's teeth regularly, making sure to use a toothpaste that's intended for your dog or cat. Daily is best, but even weekly is better than nothing. Now eating something disgusting and coming over to you and burping does not count as this kind of bad breath! … (3 comments)
advice: Myth #3 - "Dogs and cats eat grass when they're sick!"
- 03/26/09 12:05 PM
Nope, they're just connoisseurs of the green stuff, says Marty Becker, DVM, author with Gina Spadafori of The Ultimate Dog Lover and The Ultimate Cat Lover. Pets love the taste and texture of grass. The newer shoots with a little water on them from the sprinklers or rain is even better. It's like an all-you-can-eat salad bar buffet! Sometimes dogs will consume large amounts of grass, which then propels food through the intestinal system, either back up or out the other end, so that may be the source of the myth. They even sell living "pet grass" at the pet … (24 comments)
advice: Myth #1- "Never give pets people food!"
- 03/26/09 10:36 AM
When it comes to pizza, Kung Pao chicken and onion rings, it's true; you shouldn't be sharing high-fat, spicy or potentially toxic foods with your pet. But cantaloupe, crunchy raw or lightly steamed vegetables, and meat with fat and gristle trimmed off are favorites of many animals and shouldn't be off limits. For instance, baby carrots, apples and popcorn are excellent low-calorie treats for dogs. And as long as you're using high-quality ingredients and a good recipe that meets a pet's nutritional needs, "people food" is perfectly healthy as a regular meal for your dog or cat. Vets say that … (10 comments)
advice: Social Media Sites-Input Needed
- 03/10/09 11:45 AM
I have just joined Facebook and have been busy navigating the web site. I'm looking for tips and advice.
I see the benefit of getting in touch with old friends and staying in touch with current friends. Is there is a way to get business from it? Am I right to be careful about what pictures I post? I know it's a social site, but I've seen some crazy stuff already on other people's pages. I'm interested in connecting and getting to know my Realtor friends better, but I think Active Rain is doing that for me already. Is there … (6 comments)
advice: Advice to Buyers of New Construction
- 02/14/09 10:52 AM
Advice to Buyers of New Construction Have an idea of your budget and basic needs in a home and home site before you start looking. Speak to the neighbors and ask how their home building experience was. Drive the area immediately surrounding the community to become familiar with the new surroundings. Research the school system and check their ranking. This is good for resale. Ask about builder and manufacturer warranties. Make sure everything you are promised is put in writing in your contract. It protects everyone and eliminates any he said she said situations. Research the builder. Find out how long … (14 comments)
advice: Need Realtor Advice!
- 08/10/08 07:00 AM
I the spirit of forever improving, which should lead to more sales, I would really like to pick your brains as Realtors. What works for builders marketing to Realtors? •· What marketing pieces stand out and get your attention? •· What method of getting the message to you is the most effective? •o Office visits? Mailbox? •o Sponsoring meetings in your offices? •o Having events at our model home? •o Email? How often? •· How can we cultivate a better one on one working relationship? Whatever advice or help that you can offer would be greatly … (9 comments)
Don't count on it. Tail wags have lots of different meanings, some friendly and some not.
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