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A Letter to the Legacy of a Legend: President John F. Kennedy

Mr. President,

I love people with everything I am worth. As strange as this might sound, I also fear them with a passion. As you know from your short tenure here, it is often people who prove to be the downfall of noble others.

Although I was born eleven years after your assassination, my study and research into American history has shown me I am surrounded by sheep. This particular breed has a warped hankering for conspiracies.

No more glaring example of this exists than your own story. Although Lee Harvey Oswald is accused of slaying you, the perpetrators of this bold act of treason were, in fact, powerful American entities: huge corporations, the massive military complex, members of the Russian government, even the Mafia. Take your pick!

You were the youngest President to assume the White House. Before and after your election, we were exposed to a litany of corrupt American Presidents. You, with your unshakable ethical underpinnings, were an anomaly. I believe whole-heartedly in destiny and fate. I believe you were brought into this topsy-turvy world to open the collective eyes of Americans.

I applaud your noble quest to restore morality to the White House, although it was a hopeless battle from the start. The historic actions that took place during your administration and your unfortunate assassination by power-hungry, modern-day cowboys made us average Americans take note. These cowboys hired gunmen to ambush you from a distance, waiting for the opportune moment to wreak havoc upon our nation. This single action made us notice the corrupt powers hovering — still hovering — over American society.

Your choice to go against the grain instead of following the corrupt flow of history sealed your fate with certain powerful Americans. These men are hidden within the corrupt bowels of secret societies – the very secret societies you boldly denounced. Things have gotten completely out of hand since your death, for these secret societies are running amok within our government. Corruption has become such an epidemic that, for the first time, two politicians (Democratic Senator John F. Kerry and Republican President George W. Bush), who boldly admit their affiliations with the secret society known as the Skull and Bones, went head-to-head in the 2004 Presidential election.

In this election, American votes weren’t worth the ballots upon which they were recorded. Both candidates had, and still have, a hidden agenda. Though George W. Bush (a corporation disguised as a human being) won a questionable re-election, society alone elected this man, putting the rule of the South back on the map and allowing the Skull and Bones to pursue its larger objectives.

Mr. President, this describes an ingeniously orchestrated coup d’etat – one more sinister than that surrounding your death. More sinister it is, because it was not a design meant to publicly shock and awe a nation or the world, as in your case. It was a design so covertly cunning that absolutely no one was the wiser – not even our nation’s most recognized conspiracy theorists.

In the 2000 race for the White House, Vice President Albert Gore went up against Republican candidate George W. Bush. Mr. President, the chain of events surrounding this particular race were also a strategic coup d’etat. In this election, Americans by the thousands — African Americans, European Americans, Hispanic Americans — were disenfranchised. These voters were predominantly of the middle class, and because of that, they were treated like shit.

In the weeks following the election, these disenfranchised Americans, Americans abroad, and the international community witnessed a bold display of governmental corruption playing itself out in plain view as thousands upon thousands of votes were literally trashed.

This in a country that leads an ongoing campaign for worldwide democracy! The situation was so convoluted in America that the popular vote was ignored and the Electoral College votes were partly the deciding factor. In the end, cloaked Skull and Bones members of the Supreme Court settled this election. And wouldn’t you know it, this Supreme Court was — and still is — manned by a body of judges who were put in place by Republican candidate George W. Bush’s father, George H. W. Bush. That year, this farce known as the American democratic process showed its true colors for the world to see, as an American president was literally selected, not elected.

But you’re still a force to be reckoned with, Mr. Kennedy. Although all of America knew of your sporadic extramarital affairs, they also realize no one is perfect. People act as if, just because you were married and held the title of America’s Commander in Chief, they expected you to morph into some sort of drone incapable of recognizing a nice piece of ass when you saw one. Now, I’m not implying that I condone your actions, Mr. President, but then again, who am I in this world to judge you, especially when those actions had no bearing on your extraordinary accomplishments?

Your brother Bobby did everything he could to protect you. After your death, he woke up. Fully recognizing why you chose to seek the Presidency, he took the weight of your objectives upon himself. And he, too, was killed. You and Bobby died as free men — free from the corruption that runs rampant in our government this day. The word freedom was strategically filtered into American minds as a platform to allow big government to control the masses.

Though the story I have to tell will shed new light on your death, I fear it will eventually end up collecting dust. I fear it will be just another book in a long line of books concerning your life and death. Alas, had you lived, I fear your struggle might have been in vain, because Americans are complacent. Many of us choose not to see or acknowledge the evil taking place in our country. In addition, many of us are afraid to speak out. It’s much more convenient for these lazy, scared Americans to ride the wave rather than go against the flow.

Mr. President, in closing, I pray you rest in peace, though I realize it has to be one hell of a struggle for you, knowing the mystery that surrounds your slaying is still unsolved. Yet know that many Americans envy you in a big way. Your struggles are over, while our trials continue to rain down upon us. This will continue until destiny and fate deliver another like you — one who is ready, willing, and able to stand tall for average America.

Pragmatic author A.K. Kuykendall has a passion for writing conspiracy, espionage, horror, and suspense literature that blends the concepts of fact and fiction. For more information on his projects, visit The Writer of Books or, to email the author directly for Q&A on this article, write to legacyofalegend@thewriterofbooks.com.

Discover the Best Dog Grooming Tips From a Top Expert

All dogs require grooming, how frequently depends on the coat type of the dog. When you bring your new puppy home the last thing you might be thinking about is getting the grooming kit out, especially with his lovely soft puppy coat. However, introducing your dog to grooming early in his life is essential if you want a dog that will find the process of grooming tolerable – if not pleasant. At this stage of his life it will also strengthen the bond between puppy and new owner.

Get him used to his feet and nails being held, examined and gently squeezed and gently open his mouth and check his mouth, teeth and gums. Lift the ear flap and look inside and lift his tail to check the anal area. As well as him being conditioned to letting you examine him regularly, these checks will ensure an easier and less stressful time at any forthcoming parlour visits or veterinary examinations.

This is particularly important for the high maintenance breeds that require regular grooming either at home or at the grooming parlour. In addition to regular home handling it is wise to get the dog used to being placed on a table, but do ensure that grooming sessions for the younger dog are not too lengthy or you run the risk of him becoming bored and restless. Shorter sessions are best, and inviting other members of the family to take over will increase his confidence in being handled by different people.

Introduce him to a soft brush at an early stage, just a few strokes at a time before he becomes restless or tries to chew the brush. Reward his patience with praise or a small treat gradually increase the amount of strokes you apply to the coat. A little time in the first few weeks of your lives together will make a great difference to the way he can be handled in the future.

Keep him comfortable and support him on the table making sure that nothing loud or scary occurs. To be spooked now might affect his confidence in the future. Use the correct command “stand” and praise as necessary.

Regular grooming allows you as the owner to assess the condition of your dogs’ coat through inspection.

The coat should be glossy and healthy looking, the eyes should be bright and alert, tail held aloft and wagging with a spring in his step. A good healthy balanced diet, the right amount of exercise and regular grooming contribute to the condition of your dog’s coat.

Choosing a particular breed of dog suits our personalities and possibly our own personal image. To choose a stylish dog and to keep it looking stylish a great deal of work is required on the owner’s part or a great deal of money to send him to the groomers!

When a dog has had his weekly groom or visit to the hairdressers, it makes both him and us feel good.

Madeleine Harding is a dog grooming expert who runs a successful dog grooming business in Chichester, West Sussex, UK. She trained at the renowned Brinsbury College and works with all kinds of different dog breeds. She uses her specialist skills to groom each dog according to their individual needs.

The Cat’s Mastery of the Present Moment

Cats are masters of the present moment. Have you ever seen your cat wringing her paws over what to do about a problem or sprinting around the house multi-tasking? The only crazed feline I see in my household is Lexie Lee chasing her favorite feather toy until she pounces on it with sheer delight.

I have been the caregiver of six cats in my adult life, and I have learned about living through them. They taught me one important, life-altering lesson. All the cats focused on the present and enjoyed life immensely when doing so. My beloved cat, Tatianna, savored food when she was hungry or even when she thought she was hungry. In fact, when her face was in the food bowl, nothing else mattered. She was not worried that the last can of food had just been served.

She appreciated the dappled sunlight and could lie for hours with its warmth enveloping her body. She learned quickly when and where the sunlight would be streaming into a room. Then moment by moment she moved to follow the sun rays and entertained me with her antics. Light breezes that caught the lace curtains always captured her attention. She liked to stretch out on the window sill and let the curtains flirt and flutter around her. Movements, such as a bird washing in the birdbath, a squirrel foraging for food or a raccoon crushing leaves under foot, caused her to focus intently on the outside and what was happening that moment in her environment. Then when I arrived home, she focused on welcoming me properly by kneading her paws on the top of my shoes the minute I sat down. I, in turn, offered up a kind word, a caress, or a scratch under the chin to acknowledge our special moment.

Cats are not enamored with the past — “Wasn’t that a tasty mouse I had last week?” They certainly are not focused on the future — “When are they going to board me again?” They do not know they are not going to live forever. Cats do not worry about when the next medical breakthrough will help them or save them. They do not know the warning signs of their deteriorating health like you do and do not flop restlessly about during the night agonizing about what will happen next.

From the time you rise in the morning to the time you retire in the evening, you are surrounded by a myriad of blessed moments. Most are ordinary moments such as the car starts, the cereal box is not empty, and the traffic flowed smoothly. Every once in a while you experience extraordinary moments such as your 25th wedding anniversary, a job promotion, or an elected position.

Neither ordinary nor extraordinary moments should ever be taken for granted. Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s inspirational quote “What a wonderful day I think, turning it over in my hand to its starting point again,” can guide us to focus on the moments of the day. So I made it a practice to acknowledge the day by simply saying, “This is a special moment” or “This is a blessed moment.” Simply ordinary occurrences — Tatianna crawling in my lap, a wink form Tatianna, or Katarina licking Tatianna while she got her fluids — precipitated these frequent comments. Confronting and conquering medical odds were extraordinary accomplishments and also gave us reasons to celebrate and give thanks every day.

When being a caregiver to a cat with a terminable disease as I have been, the present moment is truly all you have. It is all you can really be sure of. This is actually a good thing. That mindset allowed me to be grateful for each day that we started our day together. I was grateful that Tatianna had an appetite and had an interest in household activities. I was grateful she played with her companion, Katarina, and enjoyed spooning with her in the morning sunlight. Once again, it was the present moment that mattered — not that she had become ill or that someday she would have to give up the battle.

So I learned to avoid focusing on the past or future thoughts. I could not change the past events and I would deal with the future — when the time came, when that present moment arrived. Tormenting myself by wondering “Will it be next week? Next month? Six months from now? Will it be when I am on a trip or teaching a class? Will the ultimate surrender be unexpected or will there be guideposts along the journey?” were paralyzing thoughts. Tatianna’s way of approaching life always brought me back to the present moment.

Eckhart Tolle believes “when your attention is fully in the Now, that Presence will flow into and transform what you do. There will be quality and power in it. There is joy and aliveness in what you do.” Brian Narelle’s theory is humans live our lives in horizontal time. “This is a plan upon which our lives are stretched out like railroad tracks running across the Great Plains. As I walk along, I often stop to look back and remember events and things that happened to me. These events serve to fuel my paranoia when I again face my future, projecting these memories onto other imagined events to come.” Animals live on vertical time and teach us to stand, to be, to breathe, in this very moment. Keith Smith suggests that “creatures listen to ancient voices that only whispers to us. Their instinct to survive and exist in the moment, to fully attend to the sights, scents, and sounds that surround, speak to an old way of being.”

Throughout Tatianna’s life, she exemplified centered peacefulness — whether she was eating, dozing, playing, hiding, snuggling, or sleeping.

Remarkably, her centered peacefulness was with her in dying as well. Her powerful teaching to me was to slow down and smell the catnip! There is an old saying, “The past is history, the future is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is why they call it the present.” Enjoy today with your cat!

Linda A. Mohr is the award-winning author of Tatianna

Cat Eye Care - Is It Important?

Cats eyes have often been used in horror films. But as a pet owner, you will know that the cats stare is really the complete opposite of what is portrayed in films. That is why cat eye care, is so very important for you to know.

How do cats say I love you? well this is through their eyes, of course. This is why you should never be frightened by there gaze. So how does this work? First of all, the cat stares at you for a long time. And after that, it blinks its eyes slowly. Some people call this the cats kiss. But you should also know that this is your cats way of showing you that it loves you.

But how do you return the favor? This is easy, all you need to do is follow your cats lead. Stare at it for a long time and then slowly blink your eyes. See? Cats eyes have also be used for romantic films as well.

Do not believe the horror films you see. Cats do not and never have had a third eye. Their eye sight is really far better than a humans. Instead of a third eye, what cats have is a third eyelid. This is called a nictitating membrane.

This inner eyelid protects the eyes of the cat from harm and also from dryness. You will always notice that when a cat is sick, this membrane will be some what closed. This should always alarm enough for you to call your vet or get your cat to them fast as possible.

But this third eyelid will also show once a cat is happy. So you will know what kind of mood your cat is in just by looking at the membrane.

You should always observe the pupil of your feline friend. A change in size of one of the pupils can often be an indication of an inflammation. It can also be a sign of a kind of a neurologic, disorder, this is called Horner’s Syndrome. Or worse, it can also indicate tumors or injuries in the central nervous system.

Never believe what others say that cats are color blind. They do see some colors. They may not see them as clear as human do, but its not true that they cannot see any colors at all.

Cats can also see clearly over long distances. There vision is very different from peoples. There vision will blurry if they are looking at objects that are very close to them.

Yes it is true, cats do have the nocturnal vision. But they can not see in complete darkness. Do you see the muscles on their iris that surround the pupils of their eyes? They are constructed in a way that it narrows into a vertical split when they are exposed in the bright lights. And it opens fully when they are in a quite dim light.

This feature of the cat may be traced back to their roots. They can use this feature to hunt for food during the night, that is if they were left out in the jungle or left with no one to care for them.

So you must forget about the horror movies that you have seen. Now it is time to put some effort into your cats eye care. Never let a minor ailments worsen. Always call your vet immediately when you think there is something not right or amiss. You do not want your cat to lose their sight or even worse lose their lives. Just remember it is always better to be safe than blind.

Graham Williams is an online author and maintains a site devoted to Caring For Your Cat. So if you would like further FREE information on Cat Care. Then please visit my site.

MAX-imize Life’s Potential With Philosophy From a Dog Named Max

As I look back on my life, I can honestly say it wasn’t always easy. I mean I was abandoned by my first family when I was just a pup. I had a big sister who was always biting my head. I got cancer and a bad back later in life. And I inherited an annoying little sister who also tried to bite my head. So I could have spent a good part of my life whining about something.

But I ascribe to the philosophy that “you can let life happen to you or you can make your life happen.” I wrote down much of my philosophy in the book I wrote with my mom, “Life to the Max: Maxims for a Great Life by a Dog named Max.” But here’s another Top 10 Ways to MAX-imize Life’s Potential:

1) Keep a positive attitude. Bad things are bound to happen, but thinking negatively just makes things worse and worrying won’t change anything. Get up everyday and wag your tail!

2) Be creative. There are lots of ways to solve a problem. If something stinks in your life, sniff out new opportunities.

3) Relieve your stress. Sometime you just have to bark about stuff, but after that, let it go. Have a good stretch and relax.

4) Keep the faith.Things will happen that are beyond our control. Dig up as much information as you need, but then you have to have faith that things will work out. No whining!

5) Always work hard. You get a great sense of accomplishment from work done well. Being successful takes dogged determination.

6) Take time to play. Recreation is just as important as work —you need to exercise your mind as well as your body. When you play well with others, you learn how to be part of a pack.

7) Take care of your friendships. Friends will be there even when family can’t. Occasionally let them bite your head without retaliation. It means they trust you enough to show you how they really feel.

Laugh freely and often! Laughter is critical to our well-being. Get together with your friends and howl!

9) Take care of your health. It is one of your most prized possessions. If you have the basis of good health, you can lick anything!

10) Take time to “paws” and reflect. Life can be filled with noise and distraction. Sometimes, you just have to sit down and chew things over.

I think if you try out some of these things, you’re going to have a doggone great life. And if you need a reminder from time to time, you can either turn to my book —just a little reminder, it’s called “Life to the Max: Maxims for a Great Life by a Dog named Max” or you can just take a look at your dog. If you watch him carefully, you’ll realize he knows a lot more than you think. And no doubt, he can teach you some new tricks.

Robin Reynolds is an award-winning writer who has more than 25 years of experience writing in a variety of formats. An Airedale Terrier lover since youth, Robin lives in Tempe, AZ with her husband, teenage son, and two Airedales. Visit Nice Creative and Life to Max.

The Current Real Estate Market is Killing Us

There are more victims in the recent economic and housing downturn and they’re buddies of mine: the family dog. You see, as houses are foreclosed, people are being forced to either move in with other family members who cannot accommodate dogs or relocate to apartments who don’t allow pets. Some of these folks are under so much stress that they wait until the last minute when they do not have time to think about what to do with their pets. In many of these cases, these pets are simply left in the abandoned homes where they will starve to death if not discovered.

At this time of crisis, my mom and I have seen many animal shelter groups on TV, encouraging people to turn their pets in to them. But my mom has been reading Nathan Winograd’s book, “Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America” to me and I say, “Not so fast!”

I was shocked to hear that many shelters have routinely euthanized healthy adoptable pets in staggering numbers. Shelters will tell you that their cages are crowded, their intake is greater than demand and they lack the money to care for these animals long-term. If you ask me, many animal lovers have blindly drunk the “pet overpopulation” Kool-Aid that many animal organizations have been peddling for years.

But in interviews, Winograd points out that if pets are killed because a shelter doesn’t have a comprehensive foster care program, that’s not pet overpopulation. That’s the lack of a foster care program. If adoptions are low because people are getting those pets from other places and the shelter isn’t doing off-the-premise adoptions, that’s a failure to do outside adoptions, not pet overpopulation.

If animals are killed because working with rescue groups is discouraged, that’s not pet overpopulation. If dogs are euthanized because volunteers and staff aren’t allowed to socialize them and they went “cage-crazy,” that’s a failure to have behavior rehabilitation program in place, not pet overpopulation.

Of course, I am not advocating for people to abandon their dogs in empty homes. Good grief! Dying of starvation is a very cruel and painful death. However, if you or someone you know is facing foreclosure and needs to relocate a dog, maybe you should consider contacting a rescue or a no-kill shelter. Rescue groups already have foster care systems in place and work very hard to match the right animal with the right home. When our family adopted Krissy, our most recent addition from Southwest Airedale Rescue, my mom and dad had to fill out a comprehensive questionnaire, undergo a home visit so that the rescue coordinator could make sure the home was safe and after a meet-and-greet with Krissy, we were finally approved for adoption.

As I think back on my own rescue from the local humane society, I am so grateful that a rescue group knew that I was going there so I didn’t have to stay too long. Who knows what would have happened to me? I just might have been another victim of the real estate market and when the economy is bad, it just kills us.

Robin Reynolds is an award-winning writer who has more than 25 years of experience writing in a variety of formats. An Airedale Terrier lover since youth, Robin lives in Tempe, AZ with her husband, teenage son, and two Airedales. Visit Nice Creative and Life to Max.

Dog Chew Bones, The Good and the Bad

When it comes to giving your dog a bone to chew on, the main attitudes are either for or against the action, because of all the different benefits, or problems that come from dogs gnawing away on a bone. On the one hand, many people fully believe in the benefits, as well as the fact that dogs have been chewing bones… since there were dogs. On the other hand, others argrue that now that more people are aware of what kind of damage animal bones can inflict on a dog’s internal digestive system, the idea of giving your dog a bone is practically sadistic. One view is more extreme than the other, and there are happy mediums that can be reached here, somewhere in the middle. First we’ll go over the benefits, then the issues, and finally, which bones should be selected based on facts, rather than speculation.

Benefits

- Bones give your dogs something to chew on that isn’t your new shoes, the curtains, or the garbage; it’s simple, and effective on the doggy to-do list. A chew bone is a dog’s healthy alternative to your furniture, clothing, or other household items. If he or she has a designated chewy, then the chances of him or her going for the couch legs are much slimmer.

- Contrary to rumours, bones actually do improve dental health. Chewing a bone scrapes away tartar and plaque buildup, which fights the growth of bacteria, which in turns prevents gum disease and bad breath. It will also improve the whiteness of their teeth.

- Puppies that are teething especially appreciate having a bone to chew because it eases the pain of new teeth coming in, just like a baby chews on a cold teething ring. Give your puppy the same treatment by keeping his bone in the refrigerator when he’s not after it.

Problems

- Some people are concerned with whether or not a dog’s teeth will hold up to the tremendous pressure of chewing on a hard bone; the dog’s teeth may crack, or chip. Despite the validity in this concern, an dog’s teeth are specially formed to withstand crunching, and chewing hard objects; this is part of their genetic makeup as predators.

- Another major concern is the bones splinter and crack in the dog’s mouth, and later, the pieces may be choked on, or cut up the animal’s mouth. Or even worse, if swallowed, will pass through the animal’s digestive system, creating cuts and tears in the throat, stomach or intestinal lining.

Which Bones To Choose For Your Dogs

Many of the more extreme disbelievers in the benefits of dog bones prefer to give their dogs absolutely nothing even resembling a bone; better safe than sorry, but there are other options. The hard exterior of a good chew bones is good for teeth, –the same as the hard dog food or treats that is the staple of the majority of dogs’ diets. Instead, you can use healthier and safer hide chewies; you’ve seen them before, usually they’re hard pieces of white or red rawhide, –you know, the slimy drool covered things that you’ve seen stuck to your friends carpet? Those are great for dogs because they’re hard enough to provide good chewing, which means puppies can use them for teething relief, and bigger dogs can safely chew without cutting their mouth. Other bones are sold specifically for dogs as well, found in pet stores, that are treated with vitamins and flavouring, and big enough so that they don’t chip or splinter.

Find out everything you need to know about Dog Treats, including where to buy them at Cosmos Dog Treats and Cosmos Dog Treat Store. Article written by Russ Hancock

Give Your Dog Treats, But Don’t Overdo It

Dog treats are a great way to encourage your dog to behave, aid in training, –whether it’s complicated tricks and behaviours, or just potty training and the standard “sit and stay” commands. Then you can just give your dog a special treat now and then to let them know you love them, and that not chewing up your new pair of leather pumps was a smooth move on his part. Plus, many dog treats are optimized to contain vitamins to improve their digestive system, or strengthen and clean their teeth. However, there is a lot of hazard in giving your dog too many treats, and although spoiling the animal is a concern, there are also others, such as severe possible side effects of a harmful ingredient in the treat that your dog has been repeatedly exposed to. Making your own dog treats is very beneficial, –because you know what’s going into the food, and can control what the animal is exposed to. But it’s still important to ask a vet what ingredients you should not put in the treat.

Nutritional And Health Concerns

Throughout recent years, many foods and treats sold on mass scales especially for dogs were found to contain many ingredients that are actually poisonous to the animal, more so if they have been eating the food their entire lives. Even today, treats and foods for dogs can include dairy products, garlic, or onion, wheat gluten, liver, and salt. Chocolate is also poisonous for dogs, but rarely ever found in treats or food, and should never actually be given to a dog. All of these can cause numerous diseases in animals, from obesity to heart failure, when given to the animal in large quantities. Reading the ingredients panel of your dog food, or brand of dog treat, might just save your pet’s life, or you could even skip the store bought treats, and make your own at home. Some items, like raisins and popcorn are frequently given as treats to dogs; but raisins are poisonous, and popcorn should remain unsalted.

Consequences In Behaviour

Dogs can be spoiled just as easily as children can; if you give them a reward all the time, soon, good behaviour will have lost all meaning, and they will act out regardless of prior training. Children however, can be verbally corrected. Dogs don’t speak our language. So if you give your dog a treat all the time, the idea of getting a treat will have lost all meaning. Spoiling a pet and then punishing your animal for misbehaviour also leads to a lot of avoidable confusion. Train your pet wisely, and keep the treats for the times when you feel your dog deserves one, or now and then for just a little gift.

Make Your Own

Making your own dog treats is tricky, and you should always check with your vet before giving your animal anything to eat that is not specifically “for dogs”. If you plan to bake treats for your pet, also be sure of what vitamins are going to be in them, -that way you know just how this will affect your dog’s nutrition. Try the recipe below if you want to make a homemade batch of dog treats. But also check ingredients with a vet first, –your pet may have allergies or other health issues that might cause unhealthy reactions.

Homemade Dog Treats

Preheat oven to 325 F.

1 Egg

1/2 cup margarine

3/4 cup cornmeal

(Garlic powder has been removed from this recipe because it is unsafe for dogs, but as an option and if your vet does not object, add 1 tsp of garlic powder.)

1 tsp chicken bullion (unflavoured with onion or garlic, preferably)

3 cups flour

1/2 cup grated cheese

1 cup of oatmeal

3/4 cup milk

Combine all liquid ingredients in one bowl, and set aside. The combine together the cornmeal, cheese, chicken flavour, (garlic powder if you’re using it), and the grated cheese in a larger bowl. Not the flour. Afterward, pour the liquid mixture into the dry mix, and stir evenly. The add half a cup of flour at a time, stirring evenly after each addition. Use cookie cutters to make doggie friendly shapes, or just drop a couple teaspoons at a time on a baking sheet like cookies. Bake for 30 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet, and remember to let them cool for at least an hour before giving them to your dog.

Find out everything you need to know about Dog Treats, including where to buy them at Cosmos Dog Treats and Cosmos Dog Treat Store. Article written by Russ Hancock

Premium Pet Care Tips

If you are a brand new pet owner you may not be sure how to adequately take care of your new pet. Taking good care of your pet has a lot of different aspects attached to it, and there can be a lot to learn at first. Everything from your pet’s diet, grooming habits, and even health care plans can be included in learning how to properly care for your pet. In this article we’ll take a look at several basic pet care tips you can use to help make sure your pet gets the best care you can possibly give them.

One of the first and most important basic pet care tips is looking after your pet’s diet. There are literally hundreds of different name brands, flavors, and kinds of food available for your pet to eat. It’s important that you check into each of the companies and check to make sure they haven’t recently had any kind of recall. Next, you’ll want to try and find the healthiest type of food your dog can eat. This can be difficult with so many choices, so be prepared to read a lot of labels.

Another aspect of keeping a close eye on your pet’s diet is making sure you watch for obesity in your animals. It is not healthy at all for your pet to be overweight and it can even shorten your pet’s life drastically. Weight gain is typical in pets as they get older so especially watch for obesity if your pet is starting to get up in age. Make sure to keep pet treats to a bare minimum and to not over do it, as this is a big factor in dog’s who become overweight. Most people already know not to give a dog or cat chocolate, but it’s good to be reminded. Chocolate can actually poison your animal and kill it.

Another of the basic pet care tips you need to know involves grooming. Grooming your family pet should be done on a regular basis and in some cases it should be done on a daily basis. Get a specially designed pet comb to help get rid of your pet’s loose hair and to help distribute the oil in your pet’s fur coat. This will make their coat shiny and it will look beautiful. Get a high quality pet shampoo to wash your pet in and also make sure to put to use any flea treatments that may help get rid of your dog’s flea problem.

If you don’t plan on using your pet to breed other litters of animals then you need to have that pet spayed or neutered. Not only does this prevent you having a ton of puppies to try and give away, it is also very healthy for your pet. In most cases it helps reduce the chances of prostate cancer in male animals and breast cancer in female animals. Many people who let their cat or dog have a lot of puppies or kittens end up creating a big stray pet problem, in which these animals end up with no loving homes and in shelters.

Exercising is another basic pet care tips must. Exercise helps to keep your dog from being overweight and unhealthy. It is also a great way for you to bond with your pet. Exercising also allows your dog to socialize with other dogs and will in general improve your dog’s over all attitude and behavior.

Your pet deserves your best care and attention for all the love and joy he or she brings to your life. Make sure you do your best to make sure your dog’s health needs and grooming needs are a top priority for you so that your dog will live a long and healthy life.

The Author is the happy owner of a pet health and insurance site called Pet Insurance Pro where he shares a lot more information on pet health, pet fitness and pet longevity. Read the latest article on VIP Pet Insurance.

Caring For Your Dog in the Summer Heat

Anyone who owns a pet dog knows how much fun it can be to play with your dog during the warm summer months. There are a lot of fun activities you can do with your pooch at the park, the swimming pool, and lots of other places. However, you need to also make sure that you pay close attention to your dog’s health during the summer and protect him or her from the elements of nature that are normal this time of year.

One of the biggest health threats to your dog during the summer is of course overheating. As summer moves in it gradually warms up and gets hotter and hotter until the heat is almost unbearable. We aren’t the only ones who feel the effects of the intense heat, as dogs also get easily overheated. As you can imagine with a dog’s thick fur that their natural body temperature tends to rise rapidly out in the summer sunshine. This is why it is extremely important to make sure that you have access to plenty of water for your dog. If you’re taking a long trip in the car make sure to bring some type of dish and some bottled water for your dog to drink.

You can also avoid overheating your dog on walks by changing up the schedule and walking him at cooler parts of the day. This is typically in the early morning hours or late at night. You should also try to avoid the hot asphalt when walking your pooch. Dogs have really sensitive pads on the bottom of their paws and the heat from the asphalt can cause them to overheat as well.

Another concern for dog owners during the hot, sweaty months of summer is heartworms. Heartworms are a type of parasite that a dog gets from a mosquito bite. This is one of the reasons dogs have this problem more in the summer as mosquitoes run amuck all over the place during the hot sticky months of summer.

After the dog is bitten by a mosquito the heartworm enters the dog’s body. From there the worms start reproducing themselves in the dog’s heart, which will lead to death. You can further protect your dog from this serious risk by purchasing medicine that helps prevent heartworms in the first place. This pill is effective in most dogs.

There are a number of other activities that are common place during the beautiful weather of summer that could be a risk to your dog. One of those is the typical backyard barbeque. Make sure when having all your family and friends over for a nice summer barbeque to keep an eye on the dog and make sure he or she doesn’t tip over the grill and get burned. Many dogs get burned every year while being unattended by their owners during these type of activities.

You also have to be careful during the Fourth of July celebrations as well. Most dogs don’t like a lot of loud noises like fireworks produce so try and keep your dog in doors during the fireworks so that your dog doesn’t run the risk of getting injured. Also make sure you clean up after you’re done with fireworks so that your dog doesn’t eat what’s left of them lying around on the ground as this could cause serious health problems.

Taking good care of your dog during the summer months will ensure that both you and your pooch have an enjoyable time playing and running around in the beautiful warm weather.

The Author is the happy owner of a pet health and insurance site called Pet Insurance Pro where he shares a lot more information on pet health, pet fitness and pet longevity. Read the latest article on VIP Pet Insurance.

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