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"All men are NOT dogs." – Oprah Winfrey

"Every dog is allowed one bite." - US Proverb

Just image what must be going through this pooch's mind as he waits for the command to gobble up the biscuit!

Even though the big difference dogs have from hamsters, these two popular pets still have some common characteristics which make them similar! Both dogs and hamsters have long hair coats. One may find different long haired dogs and also long haired hamsters which are called “Teddy Bear Hamsters”. Both long haired dogs and hamsters need grooming.

Grooming a long coated dog:
Lift the outer hair and start by brushing the undercoat on the back legs with a body brush. Brush the top coat down with a bristle brush and then comb the coat from the roots to the tips of the hair. Brush the undercoat on the front legs with a body brush. Brush the top coat down with a bristle brush and then comb the coat from the roots to the tips of the hair. Supporting the dog’s head to keep it out of the way, brush the neck and chest. Use the bristle brush, gently brush along the dog’s stomach without tickling it. Using a body brush, groom the undercoat across the shoulders and along the back. Gently comb the hair around the ears and face. Gently comb the tail, taking care not to tug at any tangles. Wipe away any staining and loose hair using a damp cotton wool/absorbent cotton pad for each eye.

Grooming a long haired hamster:
You may groom a long haired hamster especially when bedding gets stuck in her fur. You may buy a brush for hamsters to groom it or else you can use a soft bristled toothbrush. Hamsters will also enjoy a sand bath which will also help keep their coat clean. Chinchilla sand is best used for this, but you must make sure it is sand and not dust as this is too fine for hamsters. Place a small amount in a dish and place it in their cage, the hamster will slowly walk up to and will probably start to dig in it at first. They will then usually start to roll around in it on their back.

Both dogs and hamsters need exercise. Exercise can be described as the key to a dog’s and a hamster’s healthy appetite, as it burns off much of the energy supplied by food. It also helps to maintain its interest in life, a dog and a hamster which are always confined with no freedom become fat and poorly conditioned. Play is essential for exercise. There are many special dog and hamster toys available and plenty more that can be homemade. A ball is a traditional favorite to a dog. Make sure that the ball is too big to be swallowed and cause choking. Frisbees are also popular and dogs have proved to be immensely skillful in twisting and jumping up to catch them! Hamsters enjoy hamster balls, wheels, tunnels, tubes and ramps.

Homeopathy treatment is both used on dogs and hamsters. It is a treatment of disease with a substance that has the power to produce, in a healthy body, signs and symptoms similar to those displayed by the patient. Homeopathy treatment addresses the whole organism, rather than simply treating only the specific ailment or disease. It is a very gentle form of treatment to which both dogs and hamsters often respond positively. Herbalism is also used on these two types of pets. Dogs and hamsters have always sought out specific grasses when they feel ‘off colour’ and herbalism could be seen as merely an extension of this. The ability of herbal remedies to be used in a wide range of conditions has contributed to its recent increase in popularity.

Author: Nadia Vella
Site: www.hamster-club.com

All of us have had the frustrating experience of our dog rushing out of the gate before we can stop them. More likely than not, your attempts at chasing him or her down will fail. They'll just keep running further and further when they see you coming.


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What I have found, is that the best way to get them back, is to walk towards them, as if catching them is the last thing on your mind! Look at the sky, the trees...hum to yourself. If they bolt a bit, and look back, pretend not to have noticed. And when you catch up to them, don't grab them...not yet.

Go a little ahead so that you cut off the escape route, THEN chase them down. They will run towards your home, where another member of the household awaits them!

Legend has it, that when Odysseus came back from the Trojan war 20 years later, he had to disguise himself so that no one would recognize him. He had to do this since his life was in danger, and he wanted to see what had happened during his absence.

The Goddess Athena helped him to disguise himself, and it was such a good disguise that absolutely NO ONE recognized him......


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No one except his dog. Argos. Like in the picture above, Argos waited patiently for his master to return. When he saw Odysseus, no disguise kept Argos from remembering him. He joyfully went upto him, wagged his tail one last time....and died.

Every week Euro Puppy showcases a dog lamp. Is it tacky or wacky? We will leave it up to you to decide. While having our own beliefs, we would love your comments...Enjoy....

Porcelain Lamp with an Afghan Hound

Designed by Vladimir Tzenov exclusively on Rosalinde Porcelain, this "Best of show" line features 115 dog breeds. The Piece is 27 inches tall, and comes along with a harp and finial.

After having graduated from Bradford College 10 years ago, Darren Baker exhibited in London at the age of 23.



His painting is characterized by marvelous attention to detail, in addition to being left in a natural state. His preference is for Still Life. Darren Exhibits locally as well as nationally.

The word ‘vacation’ typically means one thing for Americans; it is a time to kick back, relax and enjoy. But for pet owners, vacation often means confronting the detested task of finding a suitable environment for the family pet – bridled with the guilt of leaving him or her behind. Now, the new Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel is offering pet owners the opportunity to enjoy a much needed break and they can travel with their favorite four-legged friend.

“At Sheraton we believe that people are at their best when they are connected to their family members and loved ones - including those with four legs,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Steve Spivak.“ By opening our hotel to pets, we’re giving guests the option to include their most loyal companions in their travels, removing the worry factor of leaving them behind.”

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel is scheduled to open in October 2008 and plans to pamper pooches by offering guests luxurious custom pet beds and other amenities, such as floor mats, food bowls, ID tags, and more. All guests checking in with a pet will receive a “welcome kit” to include information on nearby areas for exercise and other goodies to help make traveling with pets more enjoyable.

“As Arizona’s largest hotel and the largest hotel with a pet friendly policy, we are positioning downtown Phoenix as a major destination for animal lovers,” Spivak said.

And an animal friendly town it is with more than 30 dog parks located throughout the metro-Phoenix region. Pet owners may also enjoy a desert hike with their furry loved one, shop at one of the Valley’s many pet boutiques and bakeries, and even attend Thursday night ‘Yappy Hour’ where pets can meet and mingle at Three Dog Bakery.

But the downtown area is not only a fantastic find for your four-legged friend. The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel is located in the heart of the bustling Civic Plaza area, minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, historic galleries and art museums, exciting shopping, bustling nightlife, and many of the Valley’s most notable restaurants.

So do these perks make Phoenix a pet lover’s heaven after all? You’ll just have to come and let Fido decide.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.sheraton.com/phoenixdowntown.