I never used to really think about drug experimentation on dogs and cats, but I recently researched the issue and was shocked at what I was reading. Experimentation in a laboratory setting in the U.S on dogs, goes all the way back to 1913 when Nobel Prize winner Alexis Carrel discovered transplant rejection (Carrel A (1910) J Exper Med 12, 146).

To make matters worse, a lot of these drugs are experimented for stuff that isn’t even a life or death decision or an improvement over other drugs they are replacing. For example, in the U.K during the 90’s to test Viagra, they removed the foreskin of the penis and electric shocked it during their tests on beagles. They not only test on pharmaceutical drugs, but also agricultural and food additives. Why are dogs being tested on stuff that doesn’t need to be added to food in the first place and stuff that is used on crops? Even the U.S government has done some testing, they admitted they did cyanide poison tests and a new form of tear gas (I-MCHT) testing in the 80’s on beagles.

Right now one of the most dispicable current researchers is Dr. Billman. He has received dozens of grants from the U.S government to test and kill beagle dogs. In this recent 2007 grant Dr. Billman gave the beagles a heart attack by having them run on a treadmill while he expanded a balloon in their heart! He was to kill 120 dogs from this experiment, only to find out the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, the same fat that is in naturally in nuts, fish, and flaxseed oil.

What I don’t understand is how dog abuse is illegal in the U.S and europe yet we are clearly abusing dogs. What really outrages me is that we are doing it for even trivial things, all in the name of profit.

BluFrog drink is giving away a possible 5 prizes. If you are not familiar with Blu Frog it’s a healthy energy drink. The great thing about it is that you don’t need to buy anything to be eligible to enter. The chances of winning depends on how many participate. If few participate then you have a high chance of winning!

They have some great prizes available. The grand prize includes 2 tickets for up to 3 days with hotel and airfare expenses paid round trip to the location of your choice. You can also have a chance at winning the blugamer ultimate video gaming package or tickets to the blullapalooza chicago event or the blue streak nascar event in Orland or the Xtreme blu prize in Aspen colorado. The prize I want to win the most is the grand prize, I’ve always wanted to get away way out of state from California for a nice vacation.

I encourage you to check it out, there is purchase necessary. Please check out the website for full contest rules to make sure you do everything right to be eligible for the prize. Also check out their videos and flickr pics, if your a guy you’ll love the spring break one and a few of the other ones.

QuickCare Pet Insurance provides insurance policies for dogs and cats in the U.S and Canada. Unlike Europeans, less than 1% of U.S residents have pet insurance. Pet insurance can come in handy if your pet comes down with a serious illness, like cancer, or a accident that could cost thousands. Most pet owners can’t afford for the treatments of many serious illnesses or accidents, without pet insurance covering it. There are many pet insurance programs out there, but I believe QuickCare is one of the better ones.

QuickCare Pet Insurance will cover all major diseases, including cancer, and accidents. QuickCare also covers accidental death, and boarding, euthanasia, and recovery costs related to illnesses or accidents. QuickCare won’t cover the cost of general vet visit type work. They strictly cover illnesses and accidents only.

QuickCare’s monthly premium is a little under 30 dollars for many small dogs on their QuickCare Gold 70% coverage plan. There are different policy types you can have, that have different prices per month and coverage levels. The price per month for each individual policy will depend on the dog breed and it’s health. Compared to other pet insurance policies cost per month, it was on the cheaper side. QuickCare has a 100 dollar deductible per claim. Some of the similiar priced monthly premiums on the same dogs from other companies, had a higher deductible (like 200 dollars). Maximum payout per claim on the QuickCare Gold 70% coverage is $3000, but this can be raised if you get a more expensive monthly premium. The 3000 dollar coverage is less than some of the other companies in the same monthly price premium range. However, QuickCare will cover 3000 dollars per category and up to 36,000 total. So, for example if your dog has two illnesses in different categories in his lifetime, he can get up to 6000 dollars of coverage. $3000 dollars will cover most if not all of many serious illnesses and accidents anyways.

A couple of other benefits to Quickcare is that they give you a 5% discount if you get microchipping done through their 24watch program. They also allow you to continue to use your normal vet, so no worries of “network vets”. You can read more at QuickCare Pet Insurancefor additional information.

Dinovite has products that helps cure your dogs excessive shedding, itching skin, and smelling skin. What makes Dinovite so special? Well the diet of most mainstream dog food is seriously lacking many things. Their supplements contain digestive enzymes, nutrients, vitamins, fatty acids, and amino acids that are either destroyed during the cooking process of most dog foods or aren’t in them at all. A lack of important nutrients can lead to an unhealthy dog, shedding, and bad itchy skin problems. Their dog shampoos are all natural and contain essential oils. Don’t worry about any synthetic unhealthy chemical residue being left behind.

To get started with Dinovite first take a step by step approach through their online solutions center . It will allow you to complete a guide for using dynovite for each dog and cat you own. You can check out the profile of the people behind Dinovite. It looks like a great group of friendly dog lovers! The best part of it all is they offer a 90 day moneyback guarantee! There is no risk for giving dinovite a try. Dinovite accepts many forms of payment including paypal and money order. They have people waiting by the phone till 10 o clock at night ready for any question you may have. I highly encourage you to check out this great product from a great company.

Here is a picture of my dog Gucci a terrier poodle mix

Crissy is a 1 year old Pit Bull Terrier Mix who is currently awaiting adoption in the North County Humane Society & SPCA in Oceanside, California. Oceanside is located along the coast of southern california.

Crissy is up to date on all of her shots. Many people are afraid of adopting pit bulls, but I can tell you it’s how they are raised. Crissy is reported by the shelter to be a quiet gentle dog that is leash trained. She is a bit scared of loud or sudden movements, so they prefer a home with older kids.

Click here to read more about Crissy, contact the shelter by email, or see additional pets from North County SPCA,

Many of my readers in addition to loving dogs are also big time horse lovers. If you own a horse you know that just like with your dog, its important to find someone you love who appreciates your love in horses too. People who own horses want someone who likes to go on activities together and likes to take care of horses and knows how to ride a horse. Some women are scared of riding a horse or not into the outdoors. You want to find someone who is compatible with your horse loving lifestyle!

Equestrian cupid is a dating site specifically for singles who love horses. It is the number one dating site online for horse lovers and equestrian friends. They also offer a FREE sign-up so there is no reason not to try them out! You might find the love of your life who just happens to be a horse lover! They will not sale your personal information to any 3rd parties. This is important because many places get you to sign up for free, but there is no guarantee of privacy like with Equestriancupid.com. They are also the largest horse lover dating site, so unlike other sites, there will be plenty of people to find in your local area. Please check out Equestriancupid.com today.

Animal Behavior College is one of the most prestigous dog training universities in the world. The university is for those who want to enter a career in dog training. They also have a Animal Behavior College Veterinary Assistant Training Program, allowing you to become a certified veterinary assistant. Animal Behavior college is centered in California, but it is mainly based on a long distant learning program, so you can get educated right from your home. Animal behavior college can also help you after you graduate, get job placement in a career as a Petco as a professional dog trainer. They are the only dog training college that can do this because Animal Behaviors sister company, ABTA, had an exclusive relationship with Petco Animal Supplies, in which ABTA supplied all training classes for Petco.

ABC’s comprehensive curriculum is 11 stages long and expands over 800 pages. You first start learning the theoretical curriculum from your home study. Eventually towards the end of the program then you ABC Mentor Trainers to finish your curriculum program. The maximum time allotted for each student in the ABC program is 60 weeks, but you can finish the program in as little as 40 weeks. Tuition for Animal Behavior College $2815 to $3570 depending on the payment arrangements and available tuition discounts for all US students. You can also be eligible for low interest student aid loans to assist you with the cost of tuition.

Animal Behavior College is a private vocational school approved under California Education Code Sections 94915 and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. This approval indicates that Animal Behavior College has been visited and reviewed pursuant to state standards, and that the curricula is consistent in quality with the curricula offered by traditional institutions. You can learn more about Animal Behavior College at Animalbehaviorcollege.com

If you want to get good at Dog training without a formal school education, I recommend you check out the popular e-book Secrets to Dog Training

I wear glasses and can tell you there are many disadvantages to doing so. The biggest con is that if you want to go somewhere such as a theme park, or out in the water and do activities you can’t wear your glasses. It’s pretty hard to get around without your glasses when your blind as a bat! There is also the cosmetic side to it, most don’t look as good with glasses as they do without them. I haven’t bothered with contacts because they are expensive and are pain to use.

Many have probably heard of LASIK eye surgery where it usually removes your need for even needing glasses or contacts anymore. There is a procedure called iLASIK, which combines Wavefront mapping technology with two lasers for a safe and completely tailor-made procedure. Studies show that a 25 year old will spend up to 20,000 on extended wear contacts over his lifetime. It would be cheaper just to get a iLasik surgery and never have to worry about contacts again. You can calculate your lifetime costs of contacts. With most health savings accounts, you will even be eligible for tax deductions. I encourage you to check out the website, eye surgery is a serious decision, but it can pay off financially and cosmetically over your life. Forget about annoying glasses and contacts forever!

A couple months ago, my sister bought a “dog potty” called the WizDog for her pet dog. The Wizdog is basically a plastic tray with a honeycomb grate that lays on top of a pee pad or newspaper. Unlike training pee pads or dog litter boxes, you don’t have to keep buying more supplies. You can use a simple newspaper inside the wizdog to hold the mess if you want. It is up to you if you want to use either pee pads or newspapers. This will save you money and it is better for the environment.

Unlike dog litter boxes and pee pads, your dog won’t come into contact with a messy pad or dog litter after he is done using it, creating a big mess. You also won’t have to worry about your dog getting a mess all over your floor because the plastic tray holds in liquids securely. The WizDog can be easily cleaned too. You can also use the Wizdog for a dog’s solid waste. All you have to do is afterwards, just empty the stool off the grate into the trash and simply clean off the grate afterwards.

Many of us hate letting our dog out to go potty when it is muddy outside because then we have to clean off their paws before letting them in. The WizDog allows us to let our dog go to the bathroom indoors. The Wizdog can be used as a training tool for housebreaking dogs, but also it eliminates the hassle of you always having to let your dog outdoor. Many people leave their dogs outdoors while they are away so they can go to the bathroom when they need to. If you have a wizdog, he can go to the bathroom whenever he needs to in the comfort of your house.

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