The types of clothing that can be created with hemp are endless in range in variety. These types of clothing include T-shirts; lady’s blouses and even evening wear for men and women.  You can even find dog accessories and toys made from hemp! T-shirts that were once made primarily from cotton are now being made with hemp as well, because like cotton hemp can easily be dyed different colors and is very comfortable to wear. Women’s blouses being made from hemp are considered lightweight and come in different styles including styles that are more formal. Eveningwear made from hemp can range from evening gowns to formal dress suits for men.

One place where clothing made from hemp could probably be purchased is Flowland.net. The website Flowland.net is an online store that claims to offer a wide range of different different products that may not be found easily else where including funky clothing? So there is no doubt that clothing made from hemp can be found on this website. Perhaps in the future hemp will start to become more of a widely use natural fibber such as cotton, but in the mean time websites such as flowland.net can be source to help find clothes that have been made from hemp.

Use treats to your advantage.  The cat you see below in the adorable costume looking mildly irritated is my friend’s cat, Jules.  Jules loves tuna.  She loves it so much she is willing to put on this costume and sit, poised for a camera for as long as it is needed.  That’s the power of a treat, my friends.  If your pet seems to always have the wiggles when you break out the camera, try to get him or her to settle by using a treat.

Capture the candid shots.  Sure those sweet posed shots are really cute, but candid shots can be just as cute.  They also happen to be easier to catch because you don’t have to deal with the act of trying to get your pet still and posed.  Take your camera with you on a walk or get some shots of Fluffy while he or shes sleeps.  The sleeping pictures are especially cute.

Make sure the lighting is right.  This is more of a suggestion to ensure that you are getting the best quality of you photos.  When it is too dark and the artificial lights are on pets eyes can get a sort of glow.  The best light is natural light when you are taking pictures.

So, to get you in the mood for holiday joy and spending some quality time with a pet, let’s look at this ultra cute infographic entitled 12 Dogs of Christmas, that shows some of the world’s most beloved breeds as part of the lyrics in the timeless classic carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

Dogs are amazingly similar to humans in other ways as well, and sometimes we forget just how different dogs and humans really are.  It’s easy, after all, with so much in common.  Still, if you’re looking for a quick crash course on the ways in which dogs and people differ, watching programming on Animal Planet on direct tv is a good place to start.  Another is to click on teh infographic below to make it full sized, and enjoy the data presented there.

One of the first steps in correcting biting in puppies is to know what that biting means to them;  biting can almost always be discontinued in a young puppy, and swapped for a more desirable response.  Here is a video from a professional puppy trainer to teaches us to speak their language in order to help combat unwanted biting and mouthing:

The following infographic compares cats and dogs.  There are some great things said about each animal, and why so many people love them so much as pets.  Click the graphic to make it larger.

• It should say: “LOST: Fido (or, your dog’s name) a shaggy, black dog with white face and paws,  ran out  from yard on Feb. 2, 2011 in the Pineview neighborhood of Our Town, SC around 6 p.m. Last seen in a silver collar with rabies tag and license. Is on itch and allergy medication. Family pet. REWARD. Call (610) 555-0000.”
• When you use the term “family pet” it tends to motivate people to help out. Never advertise it as a “show dog,” “breeding dog,” “therapy dog,” or “search and rescue dog,” because this may make it seem valuable to anyone who would like to steal and resell your pet.
• When you offer the reward, don’t tell how much it will be.  You don’t need bounty hunters out competing for rewards by stealing dogs just so they can take them back and collect the money.  This happens.
• Always say that any female dog is spayed, because a thief will see an unspayed dog as a valuable one to sell to puppy mills for dog breeding.
• If your dog is friendly, it is possible you could advise a finder to try coaxing the dog into a safe place such as a fenced yard or house to wait for being picked up – but always let the people know if your dog is a fear or anxiety biter, and in that case tell them to please just call immediately with the location where they saw him or her.

With these all star tips in mind, you will have a better chance of finding your lost dog.  If you don’t get a response right away, don’t give up.  Many missing or lost pets have come home after 6 months, a year, or even longer.  Keep trying, and good luck.

Imagine how this weather might impact your canine friends.  All dogs have some degree of sensitivity to hot and humid (or even hot and arid) environments, since they wear fur coats year round, but especially breeds that are genetically disposed to colder climates.  I have a Shih Tzu, for example;  airlines will not normally even allow a Shih Tzu to travel aboard aircraft, because of the breed’s high sensitivity to hot temperatures.  Since it is not recommended to keep a Shih Tzu outdoors in weather above 80 degrees for longer than 20-30 minutes, a dog like this could easily experience  heat related illness during even a short flight.  But remember:  all dogs, not just the ultra sensitive ones, can run into trouble when things heat up.  Here are some steps you can take to protect your furry friend during hot summer weather.

1. If you normally dress your dog in a shirt or sweater, make sure you remove it before taking him out for a walk — even in the morning, when it seems cool to you.  A dog can’t tell you when he’s too hot or feeling faint.  Be considerate.
2. Make sure your dog has plenty of clean,cool water to drink throughout the day.  If you dog lives outdoors, you might consider adding some ice cubes to his water dispenser on hot days.
3. If your dog lives outside, be sure he has a comfortable and well shaded place to escape the blistering rays of the midday sun.  You won’t really want to use a plastic, “Igloo” style dog shelter for this, as the sun will heat it up fast — and it would be essentially like putting your dog in a plastic oven.  The best thing is natural shade.  If none is available, bring your dog inside until it is cooler.

With these tips, you should find the heat wave to be much more comfortable for you and your best friend.

Let your pets stay indoors if at all possible and be nearby.  When there is impending bad weather, close the curtains and turn on the TV or radio to provide something for your pet to watch and listen to. Soothing world or classical music are superior choices to much of what you will find on network television or the radio. Dogs and cats enjoy the aromas of natural  herbal incense, just as humans do.  Try different things to sooth your pet.

Make sure your dog has a safe hiding place.  Frightened pets will seek out a small, slightly enclosed den-like place  if they are fearful or stressed out.  This could be under a bed or table, or between a piece of furniture and a wall.  You could provide your animal a safe den of his own by giving him a crate with some of his favorite toys and a blanket inside.  Chances are he will choose to hide there instead.

If you know a storm is coming, and that you will not be there to comfort your pet, make sure you give him amply time for a potty break before you leave. It might mean an extended walk, but it will be better than your pet having to wait out both your return and a storm later on.

Finally make sure your pet has a pet ID tag with identifying information that could be used to return him to you in the event that he should turn up missing somehow.  If a storm were to damage a door, for instance, your pet might run away.  In this way, people might be able to find him and help return him to you.

Dogs have anxiety, too.  But unlike us, they can’t communicate their feelings as clearly — at least, not in ways we humans can easily understand.  Dogs suffering from anxiety tend to be far more demonstrative than people.  Some dogs feel anxious when they are unable to follow their masters around the house at all times, or to be physically in contact with other members of their perceived “pack.”  When they can’t do this, it can cause the most common variety of anxiety found in dogs:  separation anxiety.  This can be very difficult for dogs to deal with.  They may show symptoms such as urinating or defecating in the house, losing weight, whining, scratching walls and other surfaces, chewing up objects and furnishings, pacing, barking, and destroying property.  Obviously, all of these symptoms can have a negative impact on the relationship with this dog.  Behavior that is a result of canine anxiety should be addressed quickly once the condition is suspected.  A licensed veterinarian can help you decide on the best couse of action for you and your pet.

Some kinds of anxiety can be treated by making small changes in the dog’s environment:  leaving a light on, or the tv going in the background can add warmth and a sense of presence to the room, giving a lonely pooch the idea that someone is nearby.  Leaving favorite toys and a blanket within reach can also help comfort a dog in the absence of its owner.  Sometimes, the only thing that seems to be of much help is medication.  Clomicalm is a prescription tricyclic antidepressant that seems to work wonders for some pets who have had a demonstrated track record of high anxiety and high resistance to behavior modification efforts.  Fluoxetine (known to humans by the brand name Prozac) is also effective in treating the anxiety in many dogs, and is available only by prescription.

See your veterinarian today if you believe your dog may suffer from anxiety.