Educational Web Links and Recommended Businesses
This page is to provide links to websites to help educate pet consumers with their 4-legged family members.
Companies and Organizations - I am happy to post your links as long as they are pet related
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Doberman Pinscher Club of America www.dpca.org -
Judging the Doberman Pinscher www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXat1Hog7nI&sns=em
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Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance www.dvdpa.org -
DAR&E www.dobe.net/ -
DPCA Rescue www.dpca.org/rescue/The DPCA Rescue web pages.
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Natural flea deterrent and shine boosters
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Bulk Apothecary.com www.bulkapothecary.com/essential-oils/citronella-ceylon-distilled-essential-oil/Where to buy 100% Therapeutic grade Citronella Oil for Natural Flea Recipe Either use 1 - 16 oz bottle of pure Mink Oil OR 1 -16 oz bottle of Baby Oil w/ Aloe and Vitamin E and pour about 2 tablespoons of the citronella oil into the baby or mink oil. Apply to dog's skin every couple of days and brush into coat.
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Think Mink Website www.minkoilforskincare.com/Where to buy 100% pure Mink Oil
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Dangerous chemicals in our pet grooming products www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/20-ingredients-dont-want-dogs-shampoo/Dangerous toxic ingredients in our pet grooming products. Buyer beware!
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iHeart Dogs! Dangerous chemicals in Shampoos https://iheartdogs.com/9-ingredients-that-shouldnt-be-in-your-dogs-shampoo/Dangerous chemicals in pet grooming products
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Dogster! Shampoo hazards www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dog-shampoo-hazardsToxic chemicals in our pets grooming aids
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Good and Bad Dog food websites! Allergies are known to be caused by certain ingredients! Check out these sites!
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BAD DOG FOOD! www.thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_ID/37/dogbowl.asp -
The Dog Food Project www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=main -
Dog Food Chat dogfoodchat.com/dog-food-reviews/ -
Holistic Select www.holisticselect.com -
Commercial Dog Foods dogaware.com/diet/commercial.htmlWhat dog foods are best and which are ones to avoid!!!
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Dog Food Advisor www.dogfoodadvisor.comAn independent and unbiased website that tests the ingredients in todays commercial dog food.
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Dog Food Reviews - Compliments of Reviews.com www.reviews.com/dog-food/Our team dedicated over 1,400 hours of research analyzing 2,223 formulas on the market to find the dog food brands that deliver the most optimal nutrition. We consulted veterinarians, animal behaviorists, and trainers, as well as scoured countless scientific studies on pet nutrition. We created a guide that clearly points out red flag ingredients and recommends trustworthy brands at any price point.
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The Honest Kitchen www.thehonestkitchen.comA dog food company dedicated to feed our pets human grade food with the best possible ingredients! I highly recommend!
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HerePup.com Dog Food Reviews https://herepup.com/dog- food/Dog food reviews for 2017
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The Truth About Dog Food www.thetruthaboutdogfood.com -
PetFoodIndustry.com www.petfoodindustry.comMarket information on commercially processed dog foods. Good and Bad
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Pet Fooled Video - Dr. Karen Becker DVM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1axZ9vSjmI&has_verified=1Video about commercial dog food. Youtube charges $3.99 to watch, but it is available on NETFLIX
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The ULTIMATE GUIDE to 69 Human Foods for Dogs https://diamondpup.com/can-dogs-eat-bananas-apples-strawberries/
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We follow a limited vaccination schedule and recommend this to our puppy customers.
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Dr. Jean Dodds DVM drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/post/147595920886/dodds-vaccination-protocol-dogs-2016#.WQF-98a1uM9Dr Dodds recommended vaccine schedule along with vaccines you shouldnt give your pet!
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Pet Welfare Alliance www.petwelfarealliance.org/why-over-vaccinating-is-a-problem.htmlInformation on over-vaccinating our pets
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Dogs Naturally Magazine www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/combination-shots-for-dogs-weapons-of-over-vaccination/Over vaccination and the effects on our pets
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Vaccinations... dogaware.com/health/vaccinations.htmlDangers of over-vaccinating your dog
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Mercola Website - Dr. Karen Becker and Vaccines healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/08/20/pets-over-vaccination-disease.aspxDr. Karen Becker, a holistic veterinarian, reviews why over-vaccinating is not good for the longevity of our pets.
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Information regarding puppy care and rearing of your new family member
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Cost calculator www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/How much does it cost to take care of a puppy?
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State Rankings www.rankings.com/pet-friendly-states/Pet friendly states...
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Lifetime cost calculator - The Compliments of Simple Dollar www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/#the- lifetime-cost-of-a-petPet Ownership Costs Guide for 2017
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Average ownership costs - Compliments of The Simple Dollar www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/# average-initial-and-lifetime- pet-costsPet Ownership Costs Guide for 2017
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Emergency Care Costs - Compliments of The Simple Dollar www.thesimpledollar.com/pet-cost-calculator/# emergency-medical-careCost of Emergency Care for your pet
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Apartment and Condo Living & Pets www.highrises.com/pet-care-in-condos-and-apartments.phpContributed link offered by Girl Scouts Troop in CA. Thanks girls!
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Traveling with your pet expressfreightfinance.com/resources/traveling-with-your-pet/ -
PetCoach Pet Tips! www.petcoach.comInformational page on general pet ownership tips
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Tips on Bringing Home A Rescue Dog https://www.redfin.com/blog/bringing-home-a-rescue-pet-tips.Link submitted by Cyndi Stine
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This section is for businesses who sell pet products that I have personally purchased and recommend to buy from. I will continue to add as I try new items for our dogs.
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Fluff N Tuff Pet Toys www.fluffntuff.comThis company makes durable stuffed pet toys that, for most dogs, are un-destructable. My dogs love them and would normally de-stuff and de-squeak a stuffed toy within 5 minutes. However, for whatever reason, my dogs LOVE these. We now own approx 15 different "Fluff n Tuff" stuffed animals. I wash them in the washer every week to 2 weeks and put them in the dryer. They come out clean and are holding up really well. Our oldest is Edsel the Elephant. The only damage he has is a tear in his tail. All of the others are in perfect shape and my dogs have not attempted to destroy them. Highly recommend these toys. They may not hold up for extreme destructive chewers. They are worth the price! Buy direct from the company at their website.
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Canine Dilution Alopecia - Blue and Fawns https://www.vetinfo.com/color-dilution-alopecia-in-dogs.htmlThis skin disease affects most blue and fawn dobermans
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DPCA Breed Education - Canine Dilution Alopecia www.dpca.org/BreedEd/color-dilution-alopecia/Direct from the DPCA website. Info on this dermatological disease in fawns and blues
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Canine Bloat www.thedogplace.org/Videos/Bloat-canine-gastric-distress.aspVideo of an Akita bloating- signs and symptoms to look for
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Purina Doberman DCM Update Fall 2018 https://www.purinaproclub.com/breed-update/doberman/fall-2018Posted with permission from Purina who published this research article on Doberman DCM.
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OTC Flea Products... poisons www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/flea_tick_OTC_pet_products.htmlWould you put these on your child? Cant understand why our pets are developing cancers?
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Flea Treatments causing cancers in canines www.nrdc.org/health/effects/npets.asp -
Dangers of Flea and Tick Products www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/the-dangers-of-flea-and-tick-products/What health problems are coming about using these products on our pets.
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Exposed.... Flea and Tick Products www.dogandcatvitamins.com/flea-and-tick-top-spots-exposed/Un-explained health problems caused by flea and tick products
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Fluff and Tuff Pet Toys www.fluffandtuff.com/tuff/about-ft"We don't claim to be indestructible - no plush toy can be - our goal is to simply combine superior quality materials with proven construction specifications to create the most durable plush toy on the market today" Jambolou Dobermans - "These are the best stuffed toys I have ever bought. My dogs normally have stuffed animals de-squeaked and un-stuffed within minutes. I purchased several of the Fluff and Tuff Stuffies and my dogs love them! I have had them for months and the dogs havent killed them yet! I highly recommend!"
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AMVA Website https://www.avma.org/Advocacy/StateAndLocal/Pages/sr-elective-procedures.aspx -
Tail Docking https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/FAQs/Pages/Frequently-asked-questions-about-canine-tail-docking.aspx -
Ear infections and cropping https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/FAQs/Pages/Frequently-asked-questions-about-ear-cropping-and-canine-otitis-externa.aspx -
History of Cropping and Docking www.thedogplace.org/ShowPlace/Ear-Crop-Tail-Docking-History-1_129.aspArticle by The Dog Place on the history of cropping and docking of dogs.
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DPCA Ears and Tails Education www.dpca.org/BreedEd/articles/44-history/317-tale-of-tails-a-ears -
Dog Channel - PA Targets At Home Dog Ear Cropping www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2009/09/09/pennsylvania-targets-at-home-dog-ear-cropping.aspxLegislation passed by PA Government
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Ear Cropping Laws in PA ezinearticles.com/?Ear-Cropping-Laws-in-the-State-of-Pennsylvania&id=2434427The basis of the law states that any dog owner must be able to prove that the ear cropping and tails and dew claw removal were done by a veterinarian. So, if you're walking down the street and an humane society officer or animal cruelty officer sees your Doberman or Boxer with cropped ears and docked tails, you can be given a summary offense, unless you have a certificate that states a vet did the work... but what if you have a rescue or a dog with no documentation... then what???
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Anti-Cruelty Bill Passed in PA animallawcoalition.com/pa-gov-rendell-signs-anti-cruelty-bill/ -
Catch 22 in Pennsylvania www.pedigreedatabase.com/forum.read?mnr=1688-ear-cropping-a-deliberate-catch-22-pennsylvania -
The Dog Press www.thedogpress.com/Columns/cropped-docked-Inside-Edition-161-C.Byer.aspArticle on TV show Inside Edition on cropping and docking
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Cropping and Docking Video Article www.thedogplace.org/Videos/Cropping-Ears-Docking-Tails-15803.aspThe Dog Place article
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The following links address what "Z" factor is and why responsible doberman breeders dont breed for albino or white dobermans.
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Wiki -Z wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_Z_factor_in_Dobermans?#slide=1 -
DPCA Education Z Factor dpca.org/albino/albino_about.htmAlbino Dobermans and Z factor. Where Albino Dobermans originated and how. This is a genetic mutation that should not be re-produced.
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Home Health and Safety by Expertise.com www.expertise.com/home-and-garden/pet-safety-guideHelpful tips and suggestions to keep your pet healthy
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Tips when moving with your pet. https://www.goodcall.com/moving/moving-with-pets/ -
Healthy sleep for pets https://www.sleephelp.org/dogs-sleep/Everything you need to know about how dogs sleep!
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Next, cut a piece of duct tape that will overlap the cloth tape just above the cotton ball and longer than the length of the zip-tie. Place the zip-tie centered on the sticky side of the duct tape
Cut another piece of duct tape that will sandwich the zip-tie in between the 2 layers of duct tape. Be sure to put the side of the tape that does NOT have adhesive down on top of the zip-tie
Put the 2nd layer of duct tape over top the zip tie and press down to make good contact. Then using your fingernail, run it down the sides of the zip-tie to secure between layers.
Do this to both zip-ties. Make sure you run your fingernail along the edges to secure zip-tie between the 2 layers. One side will be sticky and the other will be the shiny side of the tape.
Cut a small bevel on both ends of the zip-tie on the cotton ball end. This will make it easier to insert into ear pocket.
Next, with the Torbot Glue, coat the entire inside of your dog's ear including down in the pocket itself. Allow a couple moments for the glue to become tacky.
Once the glue is tacky, take the sticky duct tape side of the post and put it towards the sticky part of the glue. Wiggle the post down inside the ear and press firmly so that both sticky sides adhere to each other
Press and hold both sticky sides together until they are firmly adhered to one another. Do this with both ears.
After both posts are in firmly in place, using your scissors, carefully trim along the outside contour of the ear to remove excess duct tape.
Cut the tape on both ears, being careful not to cut the ear itself
Using a color duct tape similar to that of your dog's ear will help it to blend in and not look so obvious. In most cases, you will not need to put a piece of tape across the center to bridge, but you can if you want to. They will typically hold their ears up when alert.
As the natural oil in the ears starts to come back, the tape will eventually loosen and you can peel the post out or use the uni-solve to help take them out. Simply repeat process when it is time to change posts. Never re-use the same materials, just make up new ones.
