Archive for December, 2009
Dogs love to chew. Dog toys give them things they are allowed to chew, keeping them from getting bored and trying the taste of furniture, walls, rugs, clothes, shoes…you get the idea. Dogs should have a variety of toys and bones to keep busy-rotated occasionally for continued interest–and they need to be within reach as well. Toys end up under the furniture, appliances, out in the yard, or just plain lost as time goes on, and as dog chew toys mysteriously disappear, there will be less for Rover to do, and once again, the threat of destructive canine mode looms over your home.
Some dog owners have had great success with a dog toy box-a large rubber container works (and has the added benefit of being easy to clean). All the dog toys will occupy a specific space, and the dog has the added fun of digging through and choosing her toy for the moment. Having dog toys in a centralized location also makes training easier, because if your dog has taken something she is not supposed to have, it is easier to distract her with an appropriate toy when they are all found in one location. The dog will learn to go his toy box when he wants to chew, which will keep him occupied and out of mischief.
When you go to the doctor’s office for a routine checkup or head to the dentist’s for a cleaning, chances are you don’t think much about payment methods. You certainly aren’t paying cash on the spot the way you would for a bundle of groceries. That’s because health and dental insurance benefits often cover these basic services. Such benefits are generally covered by an employer or in the case of children by a parent’s insurance.
Traditionally, trips to the veterinarian have been viewed in a much different light. Only recently have we seen the rise of pet health insurance policies. Much like human policies, dog insurance typically includes routine care, checkups, vaccinations and minor surgery. Depending on the plan, various levels of coverage might be offered. The premium costs will vary depending on quantity and quality of care.