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Keep Your Pet Calm In Stormy Weather
Why do some animals seem to know before we do that a storm's coming? One theory is that they can sense changes in barometric pressure.
For house pets, as well as animals in the wild, tiny environmental changes warn of danger, and instinct tells them to flee. But even when safely indoors, many animals are frightened by thunder. Here are some tips for weathering those inevitable storms:
* Let cats hide. Make sure your cat has access to its favorite hiding place and let it stay there until the storm's over. Otherwise, frightened cats may bite or scratch to defend themselves.
* Create a safe place for your dog. If it feels safest under your bed, make sure your dog has access to your bedroom.
The Humane Society of the United States suggests creating a hiding place that's small, dark and shielded as much as possible from frightening sounds. Put some food near the hiding place so your dog will associate it with pleasant experiences. And encourage it to go there as soon as you hear thunder rumbling in the distance. Never force your pet to go to the hiding place, and be sure it's not trapped there and can leave at any time.
* Help your pet relax with a supplement. Calming products, like Pluto Pet's Pet Calming Spray, will relieve your animal's fear and nervousness. Made from natural ingredients, it acts quickly, causes no side effects and meets all Food and Drug Administration guidelines for good manufacturing practices.
* Create white noise. HSUS suggests turning on a fan, radio or television near your animal's hiding place to block out the sound of thunder.
* Distract your pet. A game of fetch, for example, can take the dog's mind off the thunder.
* Act like nothing's wrong. If you reassure your pet with treats, HSUS says, it will associate fearful behavior with rewards.
* Don't crate your pet. A frightened dog can injure itself in a crate. For more information, visit www.plutopet.com. - NU
BONUS : Keeping It Cheap: Summer Camps Savings Strategies
The kids love going to engaging activities in summer and meet new friends. Parents love having a few weeks of peace and quiet. Its no wonder summer camps have retained their population for several decades. Summer camp may seem like a perfect move for your family, but there might be a problem: the cost.
Planning to have a childless summer on the cheap? Summer camp costs can make that very difficult. High-end specialty camps can cost as much as ten thousand dollars. Even general-interest camps of shorter durations often cost thousands. Finding a cheap summer camp with which you will be comfortable is very difficult.
There are a few solutions. One can approach the problem from two directions--they can search out the best possible deal among appropriate camps and they can take proactive steps to decrease the cost of almost any camp. Optimally, both strategies will be used in the quest for a cheap summer camp.
Finding a less expensive camp requires some research. The best advertised and marketed camps are probably the ones with which you are most familiar, and those operations are often among the most expensive options. Local summer camps, particularly those operated by charitable or non-profit organizations may not buy publicity, but that is one reason they can cost a lot less. If you really need to cut prices, consider a day-camp solution. A days-only operation is the thriftiest cheap summer camp plan.
Other savings steps include requesting a camp scholarship, sometimes referred to as a campership. Many camps will extend low-cots opportunities to children who would otherwise be unable to attend. Partial and full camperships are frequently available. Parents should also be aware that Uncle Sam can help turn their childrens summer break into a cheap summer camp experience. Those who have children in camp in order to maintain their gainful employment are eligible for a tax break related to the expense of the camp.
It may not be easy to create a cheap summer camp experience, but it is possible to hold down expenses. By finding the right camp and investigating cost-savings measures, your family can enjoy the advantages of a summer camp experience at a reduced price.
The kids love going to engaging activities in summer and meet new friends. Parents love having a few weeks of peace and quiet. Its no wonder summer camps have retained their population for several decades. Summer camp may seem like a perfect move for your family, but there might be a problem: the cost.
Planning to have a childless summer on the cheap? Summer camp costs can make that very difficult. High-end specialty camps can cost as much as ten thousand dollars. Even general-interest camps of shorter durations often cost thousands. Finding a cheap summer camp with which you will be comfortable is very difficult.
There are a few solutions. One can approach the problem from two directions--they can search out the best possible deal among appropriate camps and they can take proactive steps to decrease the cost of almost any camp. Optimally, both strategies will be used in the quest for a cheap summer camp.
Finding a less expensive camp requires some research. The best advertised and marketed camps are probably the ones with which you are most familiar, and those operations are often among the most expensive options. Local summer camps, particularly those operated by charitable or non-profit organizations may not buy publicity, but that is one reason they can cost a lot less. If you really need to cut prices, consider a day-camp solution. A days-only operation is the thriftiest cheap summer camp plan.
Other savings steps include requesting a camp scholarship, sometimes referred to as a campership. Many camps will extend low-cots opportunities to children who would otherwise be unable to attend. Partial and full camperships are frequently available. Parents should also be aware that Uncle Sam can help turn their childrens summer break into a cheap summer camp experience. Those who have children in camp in order to maintain their gainful employment are eligible for a tax break related to the expense of the camp.
It may not be easy to create a cheap summer camp experience, but it is possible to hold down expenses. By finding the right camp and investigating cost-savings measures, your family can enjoy the advantages of a summer camp experience at a reduced price.
