Endorphins is a chemical that gives you a feeling of well being. I love my Lab/German Shephard, she is like our child. She listens to everything we have to say, even when you don’t think she is listening. She performs with her squeeky ball, throwing it around and getting it herself. We had not had a dog for 21 yrs, so this was an experience we had forgotten about. We know now that this is what we had been missing, since we are empty nesters. Just wondered if you got the same feeling, and what kind of you had? Pets can become almost human, I think. I was amazed. I cannot be without her now. I take her in the car every evening, and she puts her head out the window and flies, her ears stick out in the air. What about you? The dog was given to us by our grandson, and could not keep her any more. She is 2 yrs old and red. She has to sleep at out feet on the bed. . She is really a loving spirit, my husband calls her our "Granddogger".
What is your favorite pet, do you feel the endorphins when you love your pet?
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Getting The Best Dog Bed
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
Yes, I have a border collie, she is 11 now, but she is a great companion, so loyal and so trustworthy. I have a yellow canary too, and he just loves the attention, and shows off. He also sings beautifully. His name is Charlie. Having pets around help us relax (as long as they are well behaved of course), and stroking a cat or a dog for instance, can actually help to bring down high blood pressure. I am so thankful for my pets.
December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
My fav pet is the fish known as Discus.. but mine died a long time ago :~~~~
December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
but of course! Pets become part of the family when you get attached to them. I love my dogs like children.
December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
well right now I have a little pug that I adopted from my local shelter & YES I do love her to bits!!! She makes me smile everyday & laugh just as much!!! She adores me & follows me everywhere! I was looking into rescuing apug from Pug Rescue but even through rescure they were about $400 & due to my house situation at the time I thought it best to wait a bit…then my friend(her dog is a runner) had to go bail her pup out of jail(the shelter) & she called me from there tellin me to COM ERIGHT NOW!!! I wont believe wahts there! So I took my lunch early & drove up there & OH MY GOODNESS!!! there she was & I swear to thie day she was meant to be mine!!! She goes everywhere w me & loves to visit my friends & love to have her! She goes to Holidays at my Moms or Aunts & even sisters, Ive even had to bring her to work w me a coupe times & everyone @ my work loves her too!! Shes perfect for me & like I said itslike he was meant to be mine!! Ive had her a year as of 09/01 & I couldnt be w/out her!!
December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
sometimes when my beautiful cat BOODY wakes me in the night to hop in bed for a cuddle I get an overwhelming feeling of love from him.
He is so sweet and follows me around and speaks cat at me. I feel we have a special bond, I have had him since he was 5 weeks old and saved him from being a neglected farm cat.
It’s funny you asked this question cause I was thinking along the same lines last night . It’s special to have a good relation ship with your pets, It’s the unconditional love thing that alot of people never take the time to experience.
December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
i have an adorable golden retriever, i got him when he was only 23days old, and since then my whole life changed, as well as my perspectives in everything. he has grown on our customs, and he is a member of the family ! he sleeps whenever we do, he eats whenever we eat, he really feels our hapiness when happy, our sadness when sad, i think i can’t live without him ! i simply adore him and he is like a little brother to me. we call him the baby of the family, and questions like did he eat, did he sleep are in everyday vocabulary as if he is a real person.i cannot distinct him anymore from my family, i love him very much and the utter love-with no benefits waiting around the corner-he gives to me makes me happy a great deal. trully happy, something that i don’t get in nowadays.i think people who have pets, are kind, polite and very sensitive, and you can tell a lot about someones’ personality by the way he/she is treating their pets or if they dislike any kind of animals. i’m very glad i answered this terrific question and also glad to find out that there’s another person feeling the same way i do. you ‘ve made one soul happy : your pet….
December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
My favorite pet is Juno. He is a Albino (white)Budgie. In the morning he jumps off his swing hanging above me bed, he rushes down the to the bottom of the bed makes a loud noise for my feet to come out of the covers so he can dance to and preen them. Juno is my alarm clock.
December 31st, 2009 - 7:06 pm
Cats. I’m a cat person. In fact, I make friends with feral cats! I have a neighbor whose cat runs off and hides whenever people enter the apartment but the minute she heard my voice, she ran to the door and allowed me to pick her up (not even the owner can pick her up… she scratches and gets away). While I was trying to help her with her computer, her cat jumped up on my lap and stayed with me all the time I was in the apartment. Go figure. She’s a beautiful gray cat with beautiful yellow eyes and a tail like a squirrel. Twice I’ve visited to help the lady with her computer and twice the cat has come to me… the lady is totally freaked out!
I don’t have a cat now.
I’ve had three cats in my life: one gray and white tuxedoed, weighed 19 pounds, a (runt of the litter) black Persian the size of a kitten that weighed about 6/7 pounds, and my big black and white tuxedoed that weighed 37 (yes, thirty-seven pounds) but he was huge, the size of a small medium dog; his back reached my knee caps. When they died, after many, many years, I got so sick and depressed that I was almost hospitalized.
I teach them to use the toilet! I speak with them and spend time with them every day. Cats are such great, loving pets!