Archive for February 26th, 2010
I went on an Alaskan cruise about a year and half ago and was thrilled to visit two sites where huskies are bred and trained for the Iditerod. Those dogs were beautiful and amazing. When it was time for them to get ready for a run, their enthusiasm was something I cannot even begin to describe (Oh, that I would that be thrilled about going for a run). However, as I heard their owner talk and as I have read, that is what they live for: running! So you certainly don’t need to worry about them getting exercise.
However, not all dogs are huskies; and those who do not love to run need to move. When the weather is nice, one of my favorite times of the day is when Lottie and I go for a walk. It is really good for both of us, and our journeys take us about two miles a day. For those of you who do not enjoy biking or walking with your dogs, another way to get them moving is playing with them with their dog toys. I swear that Lottie would run after her little Red Husker dog and bring it back to me a thousand times a day if I had the time and energy. So whatever way works for you, get your dog exercising. It will allow you to spend more precious time with your ‘best friend’.
When a baby is born into the human world and is being weaned off the bottle, he/she is certainly not fed steak and baked potatoes. His/her digestive sytsem just isn’t ready for those types of food.
So it is in the animal kingdom! When kittens begin to eat food other than their mother’s milk, they, too, need to start out on foods that are healthy for them. And even as they continue to grow into their adulthood, they need to be given the proper food. Therefore it is extremely important that the little cats in your life are given kitten food. There are numerous nutritious brands available and, of course, you can choose between canned or dry. Whatever food you choose for your kittens, just make sure it is kitten food rather than cat food. It will make a world of difference for those little felines!