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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com I LOOOOVE Phillips Animal Hospital! Thursday, November 17-November 23, 2011 WE CARE ABOUT YOUR PET'S NEEDS • Spays • Neuters • Vaccinations Call Today About Our November Specials! PHILLIPS ANIMAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL Misconceptions about big and small dogs quality products & services for your pets! quality products & services for your pets! Cat care tips for fi rst time owners Do you yearn for a big dog? Will a toy breed make you smile? Indi- vidual preferences in dog breeds are as varied as society itself. People have fi rm opinions on the dif- ferent types of dogs out there, including miscon- ceptions about certain breeds and what the size of a dog says about the animal. Many potential dog owners base their pooch- purchasing (or adoption) decisions on stereotypes about certain breeds without thoroughly researching the facts. They may end up with a certain dog for all the wrong reasons. Consider these common misconcep- tions about pooches -- big and small -- and see how the myths are debunked. 1. Small dogs don't need training. Unless you want a pint-sized pup chewing your favorite shoes or soiling behind the sofa, you should provide obedience training regardless of size. 2. Big breeds are mean. Every breed has spe- cifi c character traits on which dog dispositions and behavior are loosely based. But owner handling, socialization, heredity, and other factors also go into the personality of a dog. Size alone will not dictate a dog's propensity to be dominant or submissive. And small dogs can bite just as well as larger breeds. Larger dogs just may have the power to infl ict more damage bite per bite. 3. Small dogs are only for women. There's noth- ing emasculating about a gentleman having a small breed. Personal prefer- ence and space restraints may help dictate whether a yellow Lab or a Bichon Frise is the pet of choice. The opposite is true as well; women can certainly own and handle larger dogs. 4. Small dogs are better with children. No dog should be introduced into a family or trusted alone with a child until proper obedience has been established and the animal's disposition is well known. Any breed has the ability to injure, regardless of size, and larger dogs can be very affection- ate. 5. Big dogs require more grooming. Size does not specifi cally indicate how much grooming will be necessary, but rather activity level, type of coat and environ- ment. A small dog with a long coat may require much more grooming than a large dog with a short coat, and vice-versa. 6. Small dogs need less exercise. All dogs require exercise. A small dog needs exercise just as much as a large one, but it may be easier to come by simply because the pet's smaller stature enables a small dog to exercise where a big dog cannot. 7. Big dogs can't live in 3rd Annual Santa Photos We will be open extended hours on Friday's for the holiday season. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 221-5 South Lafayette St. www.RollOverPets.com 704-406-9251 1584087 YOUR PET HEADQUARTERS $ The Largest Selection Of Fresh & Saltwater Fish In The Area At The Lowest Prices! $ 5 OFF $30 PURCHASE 10 OFF $50 PURCHASE Coupon Excludes Dog Food Expires 11-28-11 1008 GANTT ST. SHELBY, NC 704-484-0600 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-7 CLOSED SUNDAY apartments. Some big dogs can be quite content living in an apartment setting or in the city, provided they get the exercise they need. A few large breeds are con- tent to sleep the day away, and this is achieved whether in a cozy apartment or big home. 8. People don't mind small dogs jumping on them. A dog should be trained not to jump up on a person wheth- er the breed is large or small. Not everyone shares a pet owner's enthusiasm to be licked, rubbed against or jumped on. Any dog has the potential to be a great pet with the right training and the own- er's understanding of what needs the dog may have. Very often bad dogs are not inherently bad dogs but be- come that way through poor training. Learning obedience is one of the key factors in a healthy relationship with a pet. PETS • LIVESTOCK PETS • LIVESTOCK AKC & CKC GERMAN SHEP- HERD Puppies, $350 each. 864-488-2023. HORSE QUALITY HAY Bermu- da grass, $4. per bale. Fescue or oat hay, $3.50 bale. Round bales available. 704-477-8623. SHAR PEI PUPPIES, ready for their new homes. 1 male, 3 fe- males left. $650-$700. Please feel free to call with any ques- tions. 704-524-8502. AMERICAN BULLY PUPS Ra- zor's Edge/Gotti. Short, thick, $500 nego. Shots & wormed UTD. Parents on site. 704-477- 1721, lv msg. WANTED: HORSES, Also hay for sale. 704-300-0366. Caring for a pet often requires a level of commit- ment that can be eye-open- ing for fi rst-time pet owners. And as any cat owner can attest, caring for a cat with no prior experience could be a confusing experience. First-time cat owners looking to survive the expe- rience and raise a healthy and happy cat should consider the following cat care tips. • Relax when it comes to the litter box. Unlike puppies, which often need to be trained to relieve themselves outside, it's often a kitten's instinct to relieve itself in a litter-like substance. Cats naturally want to bury, and the litter box allows them to do just that after they have voided. New cat owners should relax if their kitten relieves itself outside of the litter box every so often. Chances are the kitten just could not fi nd the box or it might just be an accident. If the problem starts occurring with any regularity, it's best to consult a veterinarian. But chances are the problem will correct itself. • Learn the typical body language. While no two cats are the same, many do display similar body language to communicate certain emotions. Cat own- ers who can recognize this body language are far less likely to grow frustrated with their new feline friend. When a cat's ears are up, that generally means the cat is happy, while ears bent back often mean the cat is frightened. Cats' pupils com- monly enlarge when they are scared, and their eyes typically squint or resemble slits when they are content or relaxed. A cat's whiskers may also indicate its mood. When whiskers are bent back, this typically means the cat is scared, while whiskers bent forward often refl ect the cat is calm. Though none of these indicators are con- crete, they often do help fi rst time cat owners determine their kitty's mood. • Discourage biting. Similar to a fi rst time parent telling their child no, fi rst time cat owners might fi nd it diffi cult to discourage certain behaviors their kitten exhibits. One common prob- lem owners come across is biting. First-time owners might fi nd it harmless if their kitten bites their hands. After all, such biting doesn't hurt. However, allowing kittens to bite often results in a cat who bites often. Should a kitten begin to bite, strongly discourage such behavior to avoid the problem becoming much more serious in the years ahead. • Be mindful of the cat's di- etary habits. Some cats can handle their bowls being left out all day without overeat- ing. Others, however, might be a little less disciplined. First time cat owners might not know that cats can gain signifi cant amounts of weight if they overeat, a complication of which can lead to diabetes if owners aren't careful. Pay attention to your new cat's eating habits. If it picks at its food and can handle the food being left out, owners can leave food out. However, if cats appear to be getting a little thick in the stomach, only feed them at scheduled meal times every day. • Give the cat some personal space. Puppies often crave attention and will initiate contact with their owners. Kittens, however, are a different story. Particularly when fi rst introduced to a new home, kittens might shy away from their owners, hiding under furniture or fi nding another hiding spot where it's hard to reach them. New cat owners should not be discouraged if their kittens exhibit some initial shyness. Give the cats some personal space, even sitting near their hid- ing place to let them know no harm is intended. • Take time to groom the cat. Some cat owners like cats because they feel cats don't require nearly as much upkeep as their canine counterparts. While that might be true to an extent, kittens do require some grooming from their owners. Cat hair needs to be brushed to avoid mat- ting, and cat owners should use a soft brush and brush gently when caring for the kittens. Caring for ALL your family members A full-service pet shop offering many national brands LOW PRICE GUARANTEE!* If you fi nd a lower price at any other store for any product we carry, bring it to our attention and we will not only match it, but we will also give you back 10% of the difference. 145 E. Main Street • Downtown Forest City 9am-8pm Monday-Saturday 828-248-2336 PETS • LIVESTOCK AKC SIBERIAN HUSKY PUP- PIES. PETS • LIVESTOCK Beautiful solid white, $350ea. Also black & white, $300. Both blue eyes, wormed, 1st shots. Ready to go. Parents on site. 704-480-6178, 704-418- 1360. PIT BULL PUPPIES 2 males, 3 females, all shots & wormed, $125 each or best offer. 704- 974-7866 FREE TO GOOD HOME. Friend- ly Lab mix dog, 2 yrs old. Needs room to run and play. 704-739- 7854. 3 MONTH OLD BULLY BLUE Pit puppy, male, $400. 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