Covering The Cost Of Bathing, Grooming Or De-Matting Your Pet

Your cat will need regular grooming to ensure their coat stays in good condition, however you may find that the cost of bathing, grooming or de-matting your pet is not covered by your pet insurance.

Cats love to groom themselves, and will often spend hours preening and cleaning their fur. Cats even have small hooks on their tongue which are especially designed to preen their fur and keep themselves clean.[1]

At times, however, your cat's coat may get into such a state that no amount of preening will resolve the situation. You will want your cat to look good and feel good - but it is worth knowing that bathing, grooming or de-matting your cat's coat is not usually covered by pet insurance unless a vet has confirmed that only a vet or a member of a veterinary practice can bathe or groom the cat. You will usually find that this insurance condition is in place regardless of your personal circumstances.

Since your cat's grooming or de-matting isn't covered by your pet insurance, you should keep an eye on your cat's coat to ensure that it doesn't get into knots or become matted in the first place. If you regularly stroke your cat all over, you will not only make him or her purr with delight, but you will be able to monitor the fur's general condition on a regular basis. If a knot begins to form, you will detect it earlier and be able to comb it out before it gets too bad.

Not all breeds need the same level of attention for their coats; longhaired cats usually require a lot more grooming and bathing as their fur tends to get matted more easily. You may find your longhaired cat even requires daily grooming with a steel comb to keep the coat in order. Shorthaired cats on the other hand may only require the occasional brush through with a fine-toothed metal comb to remove dead hairs and keep their fur looking good. If you're not sure what kind of attention your cat might need for grooming, then you can always ask the shop or breeder where you bought the cat, or just ask your vet.

The RSPCA recommends that cat owners ensure their cat's coat is kept in good condition by grooming it regularly. Even though grooming isn't covered on your insurance, you should still take responsibility for it as a loving cat owner.

[1] - rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/cats/factfile

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Siberian Husky Grooming

Specific techniques are needed when grooming your Siberian Husky because of their double-coat. The Siberian Husky breed has a woolly undercoat with a layer of longer, harsher outer coat that grows through the undercoat. This type of coat allows them to have insulation against the cold or heat. The male Siberian Husky will shed at least once a year and the female will shed their coat about twice a year. If there is high humidity or excessive heat then the shedding will be worse. Three to six weeks is the typical time period for the shedding process and then the new coat will start growing within the following three to four months.

You should groom your dog daily during the shedding period and regular brushing between those periods is necessary in order to take care of any excess loose hairs. By maintaining a weekly grooming pattern you can avoid the continuous shedding of hair that is common with other dog breeds.

The main goal when grooming your Siberian Husky is to remove the dead hairs that are clinging to the coat. You are helping to clean both the skin and the shafts of the living hair by grooming your Siberian Husky. The two main tools to use when grooming your Siberian Husky is the wide-toothed comb and a bristle brush. There should be rounded teeth on the comb and the brush should have bristles that are long enough to reach through the coat to the skin underneath.

The Siberian Husky coat should never be cut or trimmed. There may be times when you will want to tidy stray hairs around the feet, but you should never shape or strip the coat of a Siberian Husky. To break up any mats or snags and to remove the dead hairs you should use the comb first. When you come across knots you should use the comb and your fingers in order to gently tease them apart. Once combing is complete you should brush forward over the head and shoulders first before you start to brush back.

You also want to give special attention to bathing and nail trimming when grooming your Siberian Husky. Bathing is a difficult task all by itself. But the good news is you only have to worry about bathing your Siberian Husky twice a year under normal conditions. Your bathing should coincide with the molting of the coat, which happens each spring and fall. Year-round the Siberian Husky coat remains clean and usually doesn't take on the dog odor. You want to use a shampoo formulated for dogs that is very mild when you bath your Siberian Husky. Human shampoo is often too harsh and can dry out your dog's coat.

As a result of their activity level the Siberian Husky typically gets enough exposure to pavement that you don't have to trim their nails often. Although it is still important to inspect the nails regularly to make sure they don't need trimming. If nails are not kept properly trimmed the nails will become overgrown, which can affect the placement of the dog's feet and as a result their gait.

Andrew Preston has extensive knowledge about grooming of Siberian Huskies. Specific techniques are required with Siberian Husky grooming. Siberian Husky grooming tips can help you to properly groom your dog.

Belinda! The Fashion Sculpt Of 18th Century

Let's have a look from the window, opening into the communal and cultural living of eighteenth century society in England. In the blue sky, with more glories and splendour, the sun first rises over the horizon, throwing its red warmth over the ocean. One timid ray of it bursts into Belinda's bedchamber through its white curtains. Lightening of this scattering ray makes Belinda open her eyes, which are so bright that they could dazzle and blind the sun. But liveliness of those shimmering eyes seems rather muted due to the deep make up; she had put on the yester night. That very night she, the goddess of several hearts was there in the party; amongst her lots of admirers. Stunning ladies and finely dressed gentlemen gathered around her, but every eye was fixed on her alone. Clad in burgundy brocade outfit, the petticoat of which was embroidered with precious jewels and pearls consisting of seven flimsy layers along with the hoops and whalebones in order to stiffen it. Flounce and fur below the petticoat were puffed up with silver. Dark patches were used persistently, which added to the décor of this pompous robe. Talking about her zealous eyes that were loaded with profound make up, eyelashes were penciled tremendously, so as to give to her glances the quality of lightening. Her cheeks were delicately rouged with scarlet hues in order to make them blush in coquettish manner. Her earrings were emitting light, gleaming with her each movement. Also she wore a glitzy cross on her bosom.

"On her white breast a sparkling cross she wore,

Which Jews might kiss and infidels adore;

Her lively looks a sprightly mind disclose,

Quick as her eyes and as unfixed as those.

Favors to none, to all she smiles extends."

The lips were delightfully adorned with pink shade coupled with lip loser giving them the seductive look. Her smiles were rendered more winning and her native graces were greatly improved. All the awesome beauties of her visage were improved, as soon as she gave a wounding smile. Glossy touches were added to enhance her sensual appeal. The nails were shaped skillfully, polished with cutex. Fingers were crowded with pretty rings; those fragile fingers seem to be imprisoned in diamond manacles. Those 'ivory like' wrists were bound to put on gold bracelets. Fair anklets, made of pearls were decorating her feet, the clink of anklets kept time with her each footstep. 'Adorable goddess' possessed two locks of hair, which hung gracefully in equal curls, which could wreck the peace of mind of hunks, who beheld them. Anyone could be lost in the knots of those ringlets of her hair, upon which glitter was poured to make them looked like 'starry night'. Her fair tresses were waving with sweet puffs of breeze.

In sleeveless outfit, her bony stature was quite visible along with the prominent clavicle that was embellished by the shining cross-hung in a subtle chain. The ornamented border around her ribs was striving hard to grab the lean and slender waist. Imprisoned perfumes in seven folds of her fabulous gown issued forth an intoxicating aroma, that could spell bound all men present there.

Without any prejudice, her pair of blue eyes was ogling, was giving intense glances to everybody but showed no special inclination towards anyone. Having bouquet of vernal flowers in one hand, and swinging fan filled with rainbow colors in another,' this fair virgin' was treading proudly, armoured with powers enough to influence each soul, who came across her way. She drew the attention of many hearts with her loving sights, who's now sleeping serenely after stealing the peace of her countless lovers as well as admirers. It's the time when lap dogs shake their bodies and get up from their nap and lovers who have not been able to sleep throughout the hours of darkness on account of the pangs of love, get awake at the hour of noon. Belinda rings her bell three times to summon her maid, but receiving no reply, she knocks the floor with her slipper then presses the spring of her repeating watch to know, what is the last hour that has struck. Her head is still pressed against her soft pillow, trying to keep her lashes open that seem on the verge of descending down owing to ecstatic slumber.

After pulling herself out from the valley of sleep, still unable she is to make any movement .Her lap dog, thinking that she has slept too long, leaps up and wakes up his mistress by licking her face. Then she liberates her eyes, sees a love letter waiting for her. And now the dressing table is uncovered, reveals different silver vases or caskets arranged in an order, which only adept in the art of the use of cosmetics and jewellery can understand. The gorgeous Belinda, who's wearing a white housecoat, first bows her head, offers a prayer, containing an address to the deities, who preside over the art of personal adornment. She offers her prayer with her head uncovered out of reverence for those deities. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, the reflection, full of heavenly beauty and awe, the reflection, that could spell bound any mortal being, suddenly this fairest head bends down in order to examine the lower portion of her body, then she raises her head to have a look at the upper torso. Belinda stands by the side of sacred dressing table and Betty, her maid, trembles as she begins the sacred ritual of dressing her proud mistress. From one casket, Betty picks out the most brilliant pearls and diamonds of India, while from another she chooses the perfumes of Arabia. Next she examines the spotted combs made of tortoise shell and the milk white combs of ivory, which lie together. Then she turns her concentration to the rows of shining pins, puffs, powders, patches, bibles and billet doux. Now this stunning and formidable lady wears different ornaments and cosmetics to enhance her charms. She, undoubtedly, is "The Fashion sculpt" of eighteenth century society in England, 'protagonist' of mock epic "The Rape of the Lock" written by Alexander pope. Although Belinda occupies an ambivalent position and has been criticized by Pope but no doubt she may be regarded as one of the pioneers of existing 'fashion world'. If she exists today, still she would be worshiped in the same way as she had been in the past. Although Pope has presented a sarcastic picture of Belinda and the society in that time, yet she touches our heart and gets applause, being a representative of aristocratic ladies of those times, She is found always busy in her self embossing along with her attendant Betty. The lines ridicule women's excessive attention of self-decoration. Belinda is described as commencing her toilet operations with a prayer to the "Cosmetic Powers". After going through the irksome task of self adornment, no one knows, whether she will break Diana's law (law of chastity), or some frail china jar receive a flaw, whether she will stain her honour, or her new brocade; whether she will forget her prayer, or miss a masquerade, whether she will lose her heart or her necklace at a ball. The paired calamities here not merely ridiculous contrasts; they show the moral bankruptcy of the ladies of the time. These blank verses show how easily and irreparably chastity might be lost in the world of fashion. Honour, to a lady, was a publicly worn accessory, like her brocade easily stained; but if the stains were not visible, it would not matter. To her a masked ball had the same importance as a religious prayer, and she took her prayer with the light heartedness with which she went to a masked ball. Her heart could be lost as easily as a necklace, which was no less precious. But, in spite all of that, Belinda rules over each heart, she even exists today along with all her charms and vanities. If she has any faults, they are hidden by her graceful ease and her sweetness. If she suffers from any error, the beauty of her face would make us ignore it, having a care free temper:
"Belinda smiled, and all
The world way gay"

Her demeanor, her marvelous life style, her spectacular beauty, deserves to be commended plus encouraged. She is shallow and superficial, yet mesmerizing. We see her as a coquette, a sweet charmer, a society belle, a rival of the sun, and a slayer of millions. We can call her 'The Fair Virgin', 'Maid', 'Goddess' etc, the words reflect the homage which society pays to the image of the pretty and alluring woman.

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Get Your Dog To Fetch The Lead - How This Can Be Done The Positive Way

You can teach your dog many tricks with positive reinforced learning. By actively rewarding your dog when he has done something good will motivate him to do it again next time and even more willingly. Teaching your dog to fetch his lead is fun once he has learned the basics of picking up other items such as toys and the newspaper. It will give your pooch something fun to do while you get ready to go for your walk.

By rewarding your dog each time you go for a walk is a sure fire way to get him to respond to fetch his lead. After some time he may even learn to anticipate your request. So how do you get your dog to bring you his lead?

1. Fastened and folded. Make sure that your dog lead is easy for your dog to pick up; it's no good having it dangly in the wind by the window, not at first anyway. Carry it to his mouth by tying it into a knot. Then over several sessions throw it for him to 'fetch' until he retrieves it successfully.


2. Encouragement. Once your dog can successfully carry the lead, place it on the ground nears is resting place and ask him to 'fetch'. Once he has done that, reward him well when he brings it to you. Repeat the exercise as often as you need to in the same spot until it is second nature for your dog.


3. Lead position.Make sure that you loop the lead. With clip end loose on the ground and over the peg or hook that the lead usually hangs. This will prevent the clip landing on your dog's head once he pulls it down. Then ask him to 'fetch'.


4. Praise. When your dog brings the lead to you, make sure that you give him lots of exuberant praise and reward him with one of his favourite treats. Then take him for his walk.

Make sure that the dog lead is hanging onto something secure, so that it will not fall on him when he pulls at it. This could frighten him and put him of this whole endeavour. You may find that your dog will start fetching the lead when you have not asked for it, if so take the lead firmly from him without praising him and place back to its usual position. Repeat this as often as you need to till your dog gets the message. Your dog needs to learn that you are in control of the lead and when he goes for his walk. If you give in and start laughing which can be tempting you are only re-enforcing bad habits.

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