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Labrador Lounge, Issue #008 January 02, 2007 |
| Welcome to the 8th edition of Labrador Lounge. This is the monthly newsletter brought to you by
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We hope that you enjoy our 8th edition and that you continue to accept this free newsletter. This month marks the sites 11th month online. Here at the Labrador Lounge we will do our very best to keep you up to date with Labrador and dog news in general. During the month of January we will be updating our site and will continue to introduce new areas of interest to our readers. If you enjoy reading this e-zine and think that your friends will too then please pay it forward. If you have received this from a friend and you are interested in subscribing to this totally free e-zine then please visit our Newsletter page at our site, www.all-about-labradors.com In this issue you will find:
Dog Beds
Winter is a tough time of year for all dogs as they search for those little spots that are always warm and cosy. In many cases dogs would rather climb onto your sofa or even your bed to keep themselves warm on those extra cold nights. A
Dogs Bed
Shopping for the right dog bed, especially for one that will keep your dog warm during winter, is not that tough. In fact once you know a few things about dog beds you’ll be on your way to being an expert! Firstly you have to remember that the bed you buy your dog will serve as more than a cosy spot; it will also be your dogs’ sanctuary, its own personal space. So keeping this in mind think about the right size and shape of bed for your dog.
Some dogs develop bone and joint problems (larger ones usually in the hips) and providing them with ample comfort should be a priority. There are specially designed beds with cushions that provide this comfort. There is also an
Orthopedic
With advances in technology you can also buy
temperature regulated beds
Having your dog lay down on a hard surface can cause much discomfort over time. Calluses and joint wear will most likely occur so a comfortable option for this particular problem is a hammock style bed. These beds are just off the ground. Remember that when you select a dog bed you have to think about the positions in which your dog sleeps. My dog loves to stretch out so I made sure that his bed gives her plenty of room.
The bed you pick must also be easy to clean and durable. Many dogs like to chew away at their bed so make sure the bed is tough. Some fabrics are excellently durable and do not break.
Product of the MonthHave you ever thought about giving your dog the ultimate home make over? The ‘Spa Dog Botanicals Adventure Spa Kit’The kit contains: Lavender Spray, Sweet Orange Spray, Adventure Dog Shampoo, Natural Breath Drops and Natural Ear Care. You may be asking, 'What are the benefits of all these products?' Well the answer is simple, 'They contain natural ingredients!' If you find your dog has really bad smelling ears and the products you use just aren’t doing a good job the Natural Ear Care product could be for you. The Natural Ear Care is a very popular product that has been reformulated to fight ear infection more thoroughly and provide a sweet smell. Ingredients include; aloe vera, rosemary, ylang-ylang and geraniums. Does your dog love the outdoors, does his coat get covered in mud and twigs? Adventure Dog Shampoo provides good outdoor protection. Ingredients include; eucalyptus, tea tree and clary sage. Keeping his coat smelling fresh is simple when you use the Lavender Spray and the Sweet Orange Spray. The give your dog a wonderful sweet smelling coat that will drive Lassie crazy! They are also great for brushing. Smelling breath can be an unwelcome problem but the Natural Breath Drops have an antiseptic and germicidal that help with fresh breath and digestion.
So give your dog a treat and buy him the
Spa Dog Botanicals Adventure Spa Kit
Calendars
It’s the beginning of a new year and for those of you who have not yet done so, check out these great
calendars.
Just AddedEarlier in the month I added an article on Basic Puppy Etiquette: Continuing Mother's Training. Read more...Also added this month a great page about the History of Labrador Retrievers Comments? Ideas? Feedback? I'd love to hear from you. Just reply to this e-zine and tell me what you think!
From all of us here at Labrador Lounge have a great month! We look forward to hearing your comments and getting the next edition of Labrador Lounge ready for you and your friends!
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