Animal Care


Why Not Go the Whole Hog with a Hog Roast

if you are worrying about catering for larger events then don’t because there is an easy resolution to your worries.if you are catering in an informal fashion then hold a hog roast as its the simplest way.hog roasts have invariably been a jaw dropping sight, they have been around for hundreds if not thousands of years.In medieval times it was only the exceedingly rich and really powerful who could afford to have a hog roast, but now anyone can have one. Spit roasting has passed its highest level of popularity since the medieval times but now anyone can afford it.There are a few small deviations from the method used hundreds of years ago and the one used today; they are usually just to do with the equipment used. Now we use a much more modern turning system which is mechanical and a gas powered cooker, rather than a fire pit and manual turning system.You end up with a attractively cooked hog, dripping with flavour and covered in golden brown crackling, so the effects unlike the cooking methods are precisely the same.Which animal you choose to spit roast is up to you, the more common ones are pigs, lambs, sheep and chickens but there are accounts of goat roasts and even a cattle roast where a whole cow was roasted on a spit. I hope this short article has helped you make the best decisions when choosing how to cater for your events.

Nov 14 2009 10:12 pm | Animal Care and Recreation Parlor and School of Nutrition | Comments Off

Dog Collars, Dog Clothing, and Accessories - Things You Should Have on Hand When Adopting a New Pet

The day you bring a new puppy or dog into your home is a red letter day indeed. It may be an exhausting one for you. It certainly will be for him. This is also one of the most critical moments in your relationship, because first impressions are indelibly marked on the animal mind. It is vital to establish from the beginning an atmosphere of security, affection, and mutual confidence. In short, the goal is to make your dog feel at home.

Your puppy will come to you with no worldly goods at all, so you must provide him with his first essential possessions;

- A bed, slightly larger than your dog

- A blanket, again slightly larger than needed

- A water bowl, (stainless steel or earthenware, but not glazed pottery, which contains lead that is poisonous to dogs)

- A light puppy collar with an identification tag, leather is best, flat for short-haired breeds, round for long haired

- A leather leash with a strong clip fastener

- A comb and brush, the canine kind, (suitable to his breed)

- A squeaky toy

- A chewing toy of rawhide or a nylon or both

- A hard rubber ball (Big enough so that he cannot swallow it, but light enough for him to carry around in his mouth)

- Finally, and most important of all, a name

Brent Jones along with his partner Randy Jones have been in the pet industry for many years. Starting with a small grooming business they have developed their business into an online pet site where pet owners can buy the latest and most stylish items for their beloved pets. You can go to http://joncopets.com/ and check it out, they are offering free shipping for a limited time.

Apr 30 2008 04:29 am | Animal Care | Comments Off

Making the Doggie World a Better Place - The Benefits of Spraying or Neutering Your Pet

Unfortunately, the world has too many dogs in it. There are simply not enough homes for the amount of dogs that are available. One way to drastically lower the amount of animals that will die of starvation and disease is to make sure that your pets are sprayed or neutered. Spraying is the removing of the ovaries from a female dog. A neutering for a male dog is the removal of his testicles.

There are many myths about spraying and neutering that leave people with the idea that this can somehow be bad for their animal. Here are some things that you should realize.

Untrue: A dog that is sprayed or neutered will become lazy and then fat.
Fact: The only thing that factors into the dog’s weight is whether or not you provide them with the amount of exercise that they need as well as the right amount of food. Removal of these organs plays no role.

Untrue: Some think that dogs should have a litter of puppies before being sprayed.
Fact: If a dog is sprayed before she goes into heat, she is often healthier. Dogs that have just one litter have an increased risk of cancer later in life.

Untrue: It is cruel to do this!
Fact: Animals that are sprayed and neutered will have a lower risk of cancer later in life of the reproductive organs. If this happens when they are puppies, they will recover faster and need less pain medication.

Untrue: The dog is not as protective anymore.
Fact: Your animal is less likely to roam the neighborhood looking for a mate. The fact is that without these hormones, you can better control your animal. But, that does not mean that he will not want to protect his own. He will. One has nothing to do with the other.

Untrue: Children who see a dog give birth are being educated.
Fact: When a female is ready to birth, she will likely seek out a quiet, secluded area to do it in. So, more than likely, they will not witness it. Also, some children can experience negative effects, even traumatic feelings when they have to give up a puppy that they have bonded with for the last two months.

Untrue: It’s too expensive.
Fact: The larger the dog, the more anesthesia that is needed. To help cut down the costs, look to your local humane society and even animal welfare groups for help. They offer low cost alternatives to seeking out a private practice physician.

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Apr 28 2008 12:15 pm | Animal Care | Comments Off