Lovelly Pets

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-27T05:15:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

I think this might be my most fashion-forward suit yet! It has a layered-look top in black and blue, AND plaid! My favorite part is the skull and crossbones applique.

And look at the sleeve! It has an embroidered spider! I think this suit is cute and skerry, both at the same time. I will try to look tough so I can pull off this look.

Here, I will raise my paw so you can see the fancy details on the skirt. Do you see the ribbons at the waistband? Cool!

HARLEY! You are ruining my photoshoot!

Big Paw Designs

2012-01-27T05:12:00.001-08:00

Big Paw Designs

Choosing the Best Dog For Your Children

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 05:16 AM PST

At some point in every parent's life, a child will ask "Can we have a dog?" Dogs can make wonderful companions for children but care should be taken when choosing a dog for your family. Any dog that is raised from puppyhood with children around may become reasonably accustomed to their presence, and some breeds are known to be especially fond of kids, but some dog breeds are not recommended as pets for families with small children.

The best dog for young children is one that was raised around children and is known to be fond of them. A younger dog (less than a year old) will have energy levels more closely matching your child's; an older dog may not appreciate wild play. Have a supervised visit for the child and dog, and watch to see that the dog is not inattentive to the child or runs from him, and that the dog doesn't overreact to having its ears and tail pulled, feet stepped on, and fur ruffled up. Of course, children should not be allowed to treat a dog this way, but you know kids, it's going to happen eventually. Check the dog's pain threshold by squeezing his paw. A dog with a high pain threshold will not yelp. Don't take a dog that appears stressed, over-excited, or growls at children.

If you want to add a puppy to your family, choose one that is gentle and mildly submissive. Try to roll the puppy on his back to rub his tummy. If he allows you to do so, he will be a submissive dog. A puppy that won't allow you to roll him over will have a more dominant personality and may consider your child his inferior. Avoid buying a puppy from a pet store. Many such puppies come from puppy mills and often are not tested for genetic defects, health or temperament problems. Choose a reputable dog breeder if you must have a pedigree dog. Mixed breed dogs often have the most even temperaments and combine the best qualities of their dominant breeds.

Adopting an adult dog without a proven track record with children should only be done by parents who have experience with dogs, who can supervise the dog and spot any signs of potential trouble. Don't leave your children alone with the dog until you can trust them to get along.

Larger breeds of dogs are almost always more tolerant of children than toy breeds. If you have toddlers in the family, however, you may want to choose a smaller breed because a larger dog may playfully knock down a small child. Large dogs should be trained not to jump up on people. Labrador Retrievers are the most popular family dogs, but can be extremely energetic when they are young, and destructive as puppies. Boxers are very fond of "their people", especially children, but are a powerful and energetic breed. Collies are great with people, very smart dogs, and not so wild as some larger breeds. Other larger breeds that are known to be fond of children are the Mastiff, Newfoundland, and Bloodhound. With have proper obedience training, Dalmatians, Great Danes, German Shepherds, Irish Setters, Old English Sheepdogs, and Irish Wolfhound can be good family pets.

Small to medium size dogs are a good choice if you want to avoid potential harm to either the dog or child. Beagles are great with children and make great family dogs but they tend to bark a lot. Basset hounds adore everyone but children should not be allowed to pick them up, as they need their long backs supported to avoid injury. Bichon Fries are small dogs that are able to keep up with rowdy children. Dachshunds, Chihuahua, Chow Chows, Pekinese, and Lhasa Apsos are often not very patient with small children.

Toy breeds are not generally recommended for families with toddlers. Little Bobby might just conk the tiny pooch over the head with his toy truck, possibly harming the dog and causing it to bite out of self-defense. If you prefer a toy breed for your family, choose the Pug, which is the largest of the toy breeds, and a very happy, high-energy dog.

Some breeds who are best with older children are Basenjis, Airedales, Fox Terriers, Yorkies, Whippets, Shih Tzus, Afghans, Standard Schnauzers, Rottweiler, Dobermans, Malamutes, Weimaraner, Shelties, and Manchester Terriers.

Studies have shown that children raised from infancy with pets in their home have less chance of developing allergies and asthma. If your allergic child asks for a pet, the answer doesn't always have to be no. While no dog breed is truly non-allergenic, there are some breeds that are less likely to cause allergic reactions. Dogs with non-shedding, constantly-growing fur, that require regular grooming, may produce less allergy symptoms (Poodle, Bichon Frise). You can reduce the allergens in your home so your child can enjoy the rewards of pet ownership. Keep the child's bedroom off limits to the dog, and remove carpets, upholstery, and draperies from the child's room, replacing them with washable surfaces. Launder the bedclothes regularly and cover the mattress, box springs, and pillow with allergy-resistant coverings. Having an allergen-free environment at night can reduce daytime symptoms. Vacuum the carpets and upholstery in the rest of the home regularly. HEPA filters can remove most of the allergens from the air. Teach the child not to touch his face when playing with the dog, and to wash his hands with soap and water afterward.

Whatever breed you choose, teach your children how to behave around dogs. Many children are harmed by dogs of all breeds by mistreating them or not respecting the dog's instincts to protect himself, his food, or his toys. Adding a dog member to your family will provide your children with a faithful companion, and give them a measure of love and acceptance not always found in human relationships.

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Puppy on a Roomba

2012-01-26T15:26:00.001-08:00

Puppy on a Roomba

Wordless Wednesday: Snow Storm!

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 02:47 PM PST

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-26T05:18:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

It Sure is WINDY!

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

Oopsie! My ears turned inside-out. I got big ears. That happens sometimes.

(my ears are so big they flip inside-out easily!)

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-25T20:03:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Snake Cat Kuma—VIDEO

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:01 AM PST

Kuma is a snake cat!! Kuma is in the basket trying to lure his brother in to his basket by mimicing snake movement with his tail.

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-25T05:23:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Wordless Wednesday: Cat Perch!

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-24T20:02:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Cat Quest Toy Brings Out Goma's Wild Side

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 08:31 AM PST

I get a lot of question about Goma's favorite toy. When I think about it, few toys come to my mind...but most toy that excited Goma is Cat Questby Crazy Cat! This battery operated toy mimics the real bug(dragon fly) and make a noise that irresistible to Goma. Everytime Goma sees this toy, his wild side comes out and he go nuts!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-24T05:07:00.000-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Harley and the Vet

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

OHAI! Last week, I had to go to see the VET!!!! I would LIKE to say that I was very BRAVE, but that might NOT be EXACTLY true. Here I am PEERING out of my CARRIER....

But I was a VERY GOOD BOY! And I PASSED all of my TESTS with GOOD GRADES! If you do not BELIEVE me, here are my TEST SCORES. Sorry they are BLURRY. You can CLICK to see them BIGGERER!

And here I am, WAITING! Are you PROUD of me? I got a TREAT for being GOOD!

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-23T20:02:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Cheezburger In The Basket?

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 02:30 PM PST

Kuma and Syd always gang up together to get toys from basket. Sometimes Kuma let Syd get his toys for him...so funny. They normally don't do this when I'm watching, so I often find a lot of toys on the floor when I come in to the room...obviously, someone has been really busy! And no, no cheezbueger in the bottom of basket!!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-23T05:18:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Monday Funnies!

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

How to Train your Cat

2012-01-21T17:11:00.000-08:00

How to Train your Cat

Night Vision Kittens – Funny Cat Behavior

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 12:09 AM PST

http://www.AmazingCatTraining.com See these funny kitten videos in night vision! How to train a kitten and funny kitten video shows its possible to train a kitten to walk with no leash! Kitten training.

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-20T05:08:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Harley in the 'Hood

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

OH! I was RUMMAGING through Daisy's CLOSET again and I found this COOL hoodie. It was too BIG for Daisy, anyway.

The BEST part is the HOOD. Do I look MANLY and ADORABLE?!?!?
AND I realized it MATCHES my COLORFUL wig!
WIGS are FUN to wear. If you look UP, you can see your OWN HAIRS!!!!
Who is the CURLY cat NOW?!?!?

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-19T20:02:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

How To Stop A Cat Fight

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 06:31 PM PST

I think Kuma is having a phase of "I want everything my brother have!" lately, so they are always fighting over a toy or in this case, basket. To stop a cat fight, I need to distract them with a brand new toy...In this case, I pulled out a new cardboard scratcher so Mr. Goma will have his peace... I never want to spoil them too much but having a couple of new toys(I call it emergency toys) is always a good idea.

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-19T05:10:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Thumper!

Posted: 19 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

This is Ernie. He is a Mongolian gerbil. Sometimes gerbils do funny things! Gerbils will thump their back feet to warn other gerbils of danger.

Ernie would like to demonstrate his thumping skills with this little video:

If you follow me on Facebook, you might have already seen this video!

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-18T20:02:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Full Bag Of Tricks

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 03:29 PM PST

SACHIE: Yup Kuma, you are full of tricks for sure...
GOMA: I is do trick more!!
SACHIE: Goma... you are more like full bag of TROUBLE! lol
GOMA: :-(
SACHIE: Ok fine, you are bag full of fluff! How is that?

Puppy on a Roomba

2012-01-18T16:38:00.001-08:00

Puppy on a Roomba

Wordless Wednesday Interrupted

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 02:04 PM PST

My Wordless Wednesday is interrupted for an important announcement about SOPA and PIPA.

Secretary Mommy says there are naughty Congress and Senate people who want to eat the internet. They made Acts that go too far and would make it easy for your favorite sites to be shut down because, instead of politely asking sites like You Tube to please remove a copyright violation or even a perceived violation that really isn’t one, a company can just make them turn off. Then my little dog with no tail videos would be lost!!! And my Facebooky page could get eaten too, because a single person posting something they shouldn't could shut down the entire site! It also would make things hard for the internet peoples who would have to block them.

It is very upsetting and I am scared of losing all my Facebook and bloggy space friends! You can sign a petition asking them not to eat the internet here: https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/

And you can read lots of big words about it here:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57329001-281/how-sopa-would-affect-you-faq/

and here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Online_Piracy_Act

Better yet, call or write to those silly Congress and Senate peoples and ask them not to eat the internet. It really won't taste very good for anyone.

Secretary Mommy's note: Please take the concerns about SOPA and PIPA seriously. While the goal of the Acts is good, the solution that they seek to get there is not. Get informed, call or write to your representatives, and speak out. Thanks!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-18T05:40:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Wordless Wednesday: Fight

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

Big Paw Designs

2012-01-17T05:31:00.001-08:00

Big Paw Designs

Acting like a Dog

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 05:15 AM PST

There may come a point in our life when we begin to attribute human characteristics to our beloved pet dogs. This is natural; who is to say that dogs cannot acquire human traits from association? My pet grew up to be a very loud dog from a very silent pup. Now, whom do you think did he get it from?

My point is, dogs are smart. They are smart enough to learn by associating with their masters and constant companions. Some say their dogs are geniuses. Do we believe these claims? I donít know. Thereís one thing I sure do know and thatís the fact that dogs are still dogs and whatever you do and however smart you think they are, they're not going to stop acting like dogs. Here are a couple of tidbits about dog behavior. May you learn from them.

There's a dog pecking order.

When I walk my dog and we meet other dogs, my dog usually just flips over with his paws waving up the air, trying to make himself as small as possible. It's obvious that my dog is afraid of the other dogs! (Now don't go asking where he got that from; he certainly did not get that from me!)

Fact is, there is a dog pecking order. Some dogs want to lord it over other dogs and some dogs willingly submit to othersí superiority. To assert its dominance, the dog with the superiority complex will stand as tall and straight as possible. He will even extend his ears and tail as high as possible to lend to his height so he can tower over other dogs. The dog with the inferiority complex will crouch down as low as possible, occupy as little space as possible, will avert his eyes and flatten his ears. Now if two superior dog beings meet, they will circle each other; stare at each other, stand up as tall as possible, until one submits.

As sinister as the establishing-dominance routine seems, do not be overly worried when it happens to your dog. After one dog yields, the two of them are probably going to end up being the best dog rascal buddies.
There may come a point in our life when we begin to attribute human characteristics to our beloved pet dogs. This is natural; who is to say that dogs cannot acquire human traits from association? My pet grew up to be a very loud dog from a very silent pup. Now, whom do you think did he get it from?

My point is, dogs are smart. They are smart enough to learn by associating with their masters and constant companions. Some say their dogs are geniuses. Do we believe these claims? I don't know. There's one thing I sure do know and that's the fact that dogs are still dogs and whatever you do and however smart you think they are, they're not going to stop acting like dogs. Here are a couple of tidbits about dog behavior. May you learn from them.

There's a dog pecking order.

When I walk my dog and we meet other dogs, my dog usually just flips over with his paws waving up the air, trying to make himself as small as possible. It's obvious that my dog is afraid of the other dogs! (Now don't go asking where he got that from; he certainly did not get that from me!)

Fact is, there is a dog pecking order. Some dogs want to lord it over other dogs and some dogs willingly submit to others superiority. To assert its dominance, the dog with the superiority complex will stand as tall and straight as possible. He will even extend his ears and tail as high as possible to lend to his height so he can tower over other dogs. The dog with the inferiority complex will crouch down as low as possible, occupy as little space as possible, will avert his eyes and flatten his ears. Now if two superior dog beings meet, they will circle each other; stare at each other, stand up as tall as possible, until one submits.

As sinister as the establishing-dominance routine seems, do not be overly worried when it happens to your dog. After one dog yields, the two of them are probably going to end up being the best dog rascal buddies.

Dogs don't talk human.

I know what you're thinking; that this is pretty obvious and unworthy even of being said. Believe me, I thought that, too, until I heard some people claiming that their dogs talk to them! Right, maybe they are trying to talk to you, but please! They still do so through barking.

That being said, dogs express their feelings through their body language (doggie non verbal communication) and their vocal chords. An example of canine non-verbal communication is found above.

If you have been observing your dogs when they bark, you will notice that the pitch, the pace and the volume of their barking vary according to what they want to express. There's a standard Doggie wants to play bark as there is Doggie is hungry bark. Still, there's a There's someone at the door! and a Doggie is afraid, Mommy. Try to observe your dogs more if you haven't noticed such variations in his barking. You'll definitely be surprised.

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Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-17T05:28:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Problem Solving

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

HEY! There is whipped cream in this glass.
How in the world am I supposed to get to it?!?!
Harley! You got any ideas?
This is a HARD one to FIGURE out, Daisy!
We should just WAIT until someone FEEDS it TO US!!!!!
Good thinking, Harley.

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-16T21:02:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Hepper Pod Giveaway Winner

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 09:38 AM PST

Thank you everyone for participating Hepper Pod giveaway! It really set a tone for year 2012! Now without saying a word, you can tell how much Goma enjoys his Hepper pod!

The lucky winner is: comment #65 susanbellnc!

Con-cat-ulations!!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-16T05:16:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Monday Funnies!

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

How to Train your Cat

2012-01-14T17:53:00.001-08:00

How to Train your Cat

funny cat pictures! 2!!!

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 11:48 PM PST

funny cat pictures 2! more funny cat pictures!
if you like it, please rate it.

Puppy on a Roomba

2012-01-13T15:33:00.001-08:00

Puppy on a Roomba

Wordless Wednesday (on Friday)! Snow Day!

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 09:13 AM PST

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-13T05:23:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

My Bomber Jacket!

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

This bomber jacket was supposed to be for Harley, but he could not wear it, on account of he is too big. Harley only got one arm through it! But that is okay, because I think it is a real cute jacket. I am pretending to scan the sky for incoming planes.

I know most planes do not serve meals, so I will have a little snack before my flight. SHRIMPIES!

What do you mean I can only check ONE bag? Do you know how big my wardrobe is?!?!

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-12T20:11:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Goma Eats Bonito Flakes With His Face—VIdeo

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 05:44 PM PST

Goma is famous for his obsession with bonito flakes... how much does he love it? Well he basically eats it with his whole face!! I made a video of him eating the bonito so you guys can see!!

You don't know where to get bonito flakes? Here are some you can buy on the internet!

• ThisNishimoto - Dried Shaved Bonito Flakes is what Goma is eating in the video. It comes with single pack so it is easy to store and feed. Also it is human quality...that means I eat them too! lol.

• Tipsy Nip Tsunia Sushi—A Purrlicious treat for cats! Made with Bonito tuna flakes, Nori Seaweed and Tipsy Nip™. Give as treat or put on their food for added flavor. Now all their products are 20% off with this code GOMA11.

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-12T05:26:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

DoNUT!

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 03:22 AM PST

This is MY donut. If you WANT one, you can go to DUNKIN DONUTS. Only, yours will be FILLED with JELLY instead of CATNIP.

Nom, nom, nom. It has a FLAVOR. A good, good, FLAVOR!
I will try to suck the FILLING right out of my DONUT!
DONUT, you are my LIFESAVER.

Big Paw Designs

2012-01-12T05:16:00.001-08:00

Big Paw Designs

The Importance of Socializing Your Puppy

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 05:14 AM PST

Dogs are natural pack animals, and they tend to get along quite well with other members of their species, be they a tiny Pekinese or a giant Mastiff. Even so, however, puppies need to learn how to socialize with one another appropriately, and how to control any natural aggression they may possess. . Each puppy will react differently to the same situation, and it is important for pet owners to help socialize their puppies properly.

It is important for those new puppy owners to start socializing their young dogs as early as possible. Taking the dog to places where there are lots of people and other dogs, such as a local dog park, a pet store or similar venue, will help a great deal. It is important of course to use caution when introducing the puppy to dogs and other animals, and to get the permission of the other dog owner before approaching.

A structured puppy kindergarten or other type of training class can be a perfect way to socialize the young dog. Many pet stores, including many of the largest chains, offer some sort of training for dogs and their owners. This type of training is a great way to socialize young puppies while teaching them the commands and skills they will need to be good canine ambassadors and trusted citizens of the community.

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Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-11T05:16:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Wordless Wednesday: Sharing

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-10T20:08:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Goma Is A Big Ball Of Fluff

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 07:58 AM PST

Goma likes to sleep on the lid of Hepper Pod! This is one of the reason why Hepper pod is so awesome! You can separate base bowl from the top bowl and use it as portable bed! I normally placed it next to my desk and he sleeps there all day while I work. Sometimes he will scratch and clean the pod before he goes in...it is so funny!

You wanna Hepper Pod? We are giving away Hepper Pod this week to one lucky winner! Please check out Hepper Pod Giveaway— Happy New Year 2012 for how to enter!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-10T05:35:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

My Super-Duper Present

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

Guess what I got from my special friend, Skeezix?!? My very own extra-large Tickle-Pickle! It got lost in the mail, so I just got it a couple of days ago. Woohoo! I love it!

And, best of all, I also got a jar of Tuna Sushi!

Just when I was busy checking out my Tuna Sushi, look what happened to my Pickle!

Oh, Harley. My Good Time is ruined. Again.
Thank you so much, Skeezix!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-09T05:21:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Monday Funnies!

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

How to Train your Cat

2012-01-07T17:41:00.001-08:00

How to Train your Cat

Sleepy kitten falling asleep

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 11:18 PM PST

Sleepy kitten falling asleep

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-06T20:09:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

A Vampire And Bunny

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 02:27 PM PST

Spacing out....

It's funny when he plays with KONG Kickeroo, he will repeat these actions like 5 times before he goes to sleep on it...I especially love how Goma gives it vampire bite and bunny kicks...so amusing!! I found a super deal on this toy on amazon...it's only $5!!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-06T05:40:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

I'm a Snowflake!

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

Here is an outfit in a brand-new color that I have never worn before! It is sort of a sea-foam green color. I think it is a pretty color.

My skirt is ruffledy AND it has sequins. That is double the fanciness! Since it is winter, it has a pretty snowflake on the front.

If you look closely at this photo, you can see one of my modeling secrets.... there is a clip holding the neckline closed in the back! See it sticking up in the back? This is on account of I do not have a collarbone to hold the collar up correctly.

I am happy and proud to show off just the skirt. Is it wrong for me to pose topless?

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-05T20:05:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Manekineko Goma

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 09:24 AM PST

SACHIE: OMG! Goma you look exactly like Maneki neko!!
GOMA: I iz your Maneki neko! You don't need this fake ones!!
SACHIE: Oh Goma I know you are one and only lucky cat for me!!

Big Paw Designs

2012-01-05T05:13:00.001-08:00

Big Paw Designs

Feeding Homemade Dog Food

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 05:13 AM PST

Homemade dog food prepared in the proper nutritional proportions is considered by many experts to be the best diet for your dog. Before switching to a homemade diet, check with your veterinarian. Individual dogs may have unique nutritional requirements. Remember that changes in diet should be made gradually to avoid digestive upset.

Experts vary in their recommendations for a good general homemade diet for dogs. Meat recommendations run from 25% to 40% and can include beef, lamb, poultry, and fish. Fish and flaxseed or good sources of omega-3 fatty acids that are healthy for your dog. Organ meats, such as liver, hearts and kidneys, are good for your dog but should not be fed every day. Other sources of protein include cottage cheese, eggs, and soybeans. Dogs also need vegetables and grains in their diet. These can include carrots, green beans, spinach, potatoes, rice, oatmeal, or pasta. A good canine vitamin/mineral supplement along with Brewer's Yeast should be added for optimal health. It is suggested that you rotate your dog's foods so that he gets nutritional variety.

Some pet owners feed a raw food diet but most experts recommend cooking your dog's food to kill parasites and aid in digestion.

Foods to avoid that are dangerous for dogs are chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, avocados, and bones, especially cooked bones. Feeding garlic to dogs is controversial. It may better to err on the side of caution and avoid giving your dog garlic.

A good, easy homemade dog food recipe to begin with is a mixture of ground beef, cottage cheese, rice, carrots, and green beans, including a good canine vitamin/mineral supplement. Stir-fry the meat, boil rice, carrots and green beans, and then combine them. Blend in cottage cheese and add the supplement after the mixture has cooled.

Remember to store any unused portions in a covered container in the refrigerator and keep no longer than three days.

Your dog will love the new taste of human quality food. Most dogs need to be fed only once a day but old dogs, sick dogs, pregnant and nursing dogs, and very young dogs should be fed twice a day.

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Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-05T05:07:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

My Cookie Pouch

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

You know I got a big belleh. One of the disadvantages of having a big cookie pouch is it takes a lot of grooming.

Take a look! You can see the scar from when I had the rocks in my bladder removed. If I lived in Antarctica, I could hatch and carry a baby penguin!

Luckily I do not have much furs on my belleh... and I am very flexible.
I think I done a good job keeping my cookie pouch clean!

Puppy on a Roomba

2012-01-04T16:22:00.001-08:00

Puppy on a Roomba

Wordless Wednesday: Baby It’s Cold Outside!

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 09:27 AM PST

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-04T05:06:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Wordless Wednesday: Funny Faces!

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2012-01-03T20:06:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

Hepper Pod Giveaway— Happy New Year 2012!

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 05:31 PM PST

Happy New Year everyone! To start off 2012, the very first post of this year must be very EPIC! So we have a pawsome giveaway for you! To kick start, we are giving away one newly updated Hepper Pod, it is a modern furniture that every modern cat should own!! it is also Goma favorite pod(he owns two of them). Thanks Jed, the designer/owner of Hepper Pod for sponsoring this event!

HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

1. Visit Hepper website.
2. Come back to Goma blog and post a comment answering this question.
What other product(s) would you like to see on Hepper home?
(The comment link is located in under this post where it says XX MEOWS).

• Make sure to give us your e-mail address so we can notify you if you are winner.

• Do not put answer to the chat box on the right hand side page.

* Annonymous entry will be ignored(We want to know your name!)

This giveaway for US residents only(sorry)

That's it!! The dead line for this giveaway is Jan 13th! and will pick a winner randomly using random number picker. Please help spread the word of this giveaway with your Twitter, FB, Myspace etc...so more kitty will have a chance to win!!

Let me know if you have a problem entering the comment, I will enter you manually! E-mail sachietani@gmail.com

Thanks everyone and good luck!!
Sachie+Goma

Hepper Pod Giveaway— Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-03T17:17:00.001-08:00

Happy New year everyone!

To kick start 2012, we have a pawsome giveaway for you! We are giving away one newly updated Hepper Pod from hepper home($99 value).
It is a modern cat bed that any cats will love!

For more details:

http://mycatgoma.com/2012/01/hepper-pod-giveaway-happy-new-year-2012.html

Thanks and Good luck!

Sachie

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-03T05:21:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

The Joy of a New Toy!

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 01:00 AM PST

This is ME on Christmas. I was just a LITTLE confused. What is this BLUE thing?!? I might not WANT it...

Hmmmm, well the PAPER is FUN!
HAY!!! There was a new TOY inside! This is ALLRIGHT!
LOOK! It is a big KICKAROO!
I will DEMONSTRATE my kicking TECHNIQUE!
HOOOOORAYYYYY for TOYS!!!!!!!! Um, thanks mom.

Big Paw Designs

2012-01-02T05:22:00.001-08:00

Big Paw Designs

January Clearance! 25% off already Great Sale prices

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 03:25 PM PST

It is time for our January Clearance Sale!
For a limited time for our email subscribers -take and additional 25% off of items in our January Clearance Section online at Big Paw Designs. So it is a Sale on a Sale!
Enter coupon code JANSALE12 at checkout. Valid online at http://www.bigpawdesigns.com/jacl.html!

Offer Details

Coupon Code JANSALE12
Online at Big Paw Designs
Valid 1/1-1/31/2012 only.
**Not valid on previous purchases, or out of stock items or with other offers. Valid for the January Clearance section only. While supplies last. Not valid on wholesale orders
Must enter coupon code at checkout for offer to apply.**

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-02T05:15:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Monday Funnies!

Posted: 02 Jan 2012 04:55 AM PST

ps: Harley and I got a special treat yesterday, on account of the New Year and all. You can see what we got on the 1-800-PetMeds Pet Talk blog!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2012-01-01T05:10:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Happy New Year!

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:01 PM PST

May the road you walk never be muddy

Happy New Year, everybuddy!
~ Daisy and Harley

How to Train your Cat

2011-12-31T17:30:00.001-08:00

How to Train your Cat

Citi Kitty – Cat training like you’ve never seen before

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 10:53 PM PST

Citi Kitty is a must have for cat owners. Even if you don’t have a cat you don’t want to miss this video.

Daisy the Curly Cat

2011-12-30T05:09:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

A Festive New Year's Suit

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 01:00 AM PST

Ohai! Since it is almost New Year's Eve, I am just trying to find something festive to wear. How do you like this sparkly outfit?

If you look closely at the very top, you can see it has DIAMONDS on the neckline!

I think the silver sparkles will catch the light when I dance and spin and twirl all around. Would you like to dance with me?

And I cannot wait until midnight to get lots of kisses!
I hope everybuddy has a Happy New Year!

Puppy on a Roomba

2011-12-29T15:16:00.001-08:00

Puppy on a Roomba

Wordless Wednesday: Holiday Surprises!

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 08:25 AM PST

Big Paw Designs

2011-12-29T05:28:00.001-08:00

Big Paw Designs

Training Your Puppy to Collar and Lead

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 05:12 AM PST

Training Your Puppy to Collar and Lead
Teaching a dog to walk on a lead is perhaps the most basic of all dog training, but judging from the dogs I see walking around the neighborhood every day, this basic piece of training is missing in many cases. No matter what the size of the dog, the best time to teach this important lesson is when the puppy is still young. Young puppies are much more accepting of new things and new situations than are older dogs, and it is far easier to teach good habits from the start than to try to eliminate bad habits later on.

One of the most important parts of teaching a puppy to lead is simply allowing him to get used to the strange new thing around his neck. Simply placing the collar on the puppy and leaving it in place can teach the important lesson that this new object is nothing to be afraid of. Of course it is important that the puppy be supervised whenever the collar is left on, and providing positive reinforcement in the form of treats or other goodies can help things along as well.

Dog owners can learn a great deal simply by watching the puppy and his reaction to the collar. Some puppies will take the collar right away and act as if it has always been a part of their lives. Others will resist, perhaps trying to chew the collar off or rub it off on the floor or carpet. These simple observations can help dog owners determine when it is appropriate to move on to the next training step.

It is important to wait until the puppy has fully accepted the collar before beginning any further training with the leash. The collar is the most basic of all training tools, but every puppy will learn at his own pace, and it is important for dog owners to respect those differences and use them to their advantage.

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Daisy the Curly Cat

2011-12-29T05:09:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Crowning Achievment

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 01:00 AM PST

LOOK at what I FOUND! This FEATHERY crown! I think it is fit for a KING!
WHOOPSIE! My crown needs some ADJUSTMENT.
There, that is much BETTER. How do I LOOK?

"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" Um, I do not KNOW what that MEANS. My head lies EASY.

My Cat Goma Blog Update

2011-12-28T20:07:00.001-08:00

My Cat Goma Blog Update

What Did Goma And Kuma Get For Christmas

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 10:00 AM PST

FYI: They got so many toys, too many that I am hiding some of them so they don't get bored with them!
I hope all the kitties out there got pawsome christmas gifts!!

Daisy the Curly Cat

2011-12-28T05:16:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Wordless Wednesday: Brushing!

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 01:00 AM PST

Daisy the Curly Cat

2011-12-27T05:12:00.001-08:00

Daisy the Curly Cat

Hangovers

Posted: 27 Dec 2011 01:00 AM PST

I am just HANGING around RELAXING today. My FOOT is hanging out of the PERCH. My PADS are TWO colors.

I SEE you down there!

HAHAHAHA! This is FUN!