Do you think your garden is safe for your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? Some people consider their garden as their little sanctuary - a place where they can relax and enjoy the serenity and beauty the nature brings. However, as much as it is relaxing for humans, the garden may not be a safe place for our furry friends after all.

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Based on studies, there are 700 plants that can possibly harm our pets because of enough toxic in them. Also, while a plant may not be toxic to pets, it can cause allergic reactions and cause discomfort to your dogs. As a responsible dog owner and a plant lover as well, it is important that you learn how to identify what plants are dangerous to your dog’s well-being.

First in line is dieffenbachia. Named after a German physicist, Ernst Dieffenbach, the plant is considered one of the deadliest plants on earth. The plant will cause serious reaction when come in contact with an animal’s mouth, tongue or throat. If chewed, swelling can occur along with a temporary inability to speak, mouth irritation, upset stomach, asphyxiation, tremors, seizures and eventually death.

Other plants dangerous to pets include:

Amaryllis. Symptoms of toxicity include diarrhea, excessive salivation, depression, tremors and vomiting.

Asparagus fern. Clinical signs include allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea.

Azalea. Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death.

Christmas rose. Signs of toxicity include abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, convulsions and delirium.

Daffodil. Belongs to amaryllidaceae family, toxicity of daffodil causes severe gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors and cardiac arrhythmias.

Gladiolas. Clinical signs include vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), excessive salivation and abdominal pain.

Hyacinth. Clinical signs include intense vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), depression and tremors.

Hydrangea. The rootstock causes vomiting, depression, anorexia, diarrhea, increase in heart rate and increase in body temperature.

Morning glory. Signs of toxicity include diarrhea, frequent urination, hallucination and nausea.

Other common plants dangerous to pets are cactus, chrysanthemums, daphne, jasmine, nettles, sweet peas and wandering Jew.

Plants are good to look at. A pot of your favorite flower adds beauty and color inside the house. But you must remember that this beauty could be your dog’s way to danger, to death even. So learn to choose what’s safe and not. Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is at stake.

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Do you want to get a pet but don’t have an idea what would be good for your household? If you are having rough time narrowing down your choices, then there are some questions you need to ask yourself. First off, why do you want a pet? Yes, pets can be demanding but they are also very rewarding. A pet can be there for fun, be there for a bit of camaraderie, and be there for when times seem to get tough. There is always a purpose to getting an animal. What kind of pet are you looking for? You have many of them to choose from. You can get a feline or snake, a hamster or fish. Still the most commonly picked animal today is the canine. There are many dog breeds to choose from. Do you want a Labrador? What about a German shepherd? However, the most chosen breed that people tend to bring home to their family is the boxer dog. Why not these dogs? They have a good natured attitude and are quite sociable. Do you know how these dogs got their name? When they stand upright, they look as if they have boxing gloves on.

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How did the boxer dog come about? First off, you should understand that the boxer is a blend of the English bulldog and the Bullenbeisser. The Bullenbeisser breed is now wiped out. Since the boxer breed is a decedent of the two, it has three well liked traits. These include intelligence, loyalty and excitability. These traits make them useful as service dogs. You’ll find many boxer dogs being put into police training or used for therapy. They may even get "employed" as a guard dog. Boxer dogs were first reveal in 1985 and the Boxer Club was started a year later. The American Kennel Club cataloged the boxer in 1904.

The boxer’s head, skulls and muscles are impeccably portioned with its body. Boxer dogs have a short face with muscles that hang loose but have dense folds on both sides. Boxer dogs used to have their ears cropped and tails docked but this inhumane practice was later abolished. Boxers can weight anywhere from 50 pounds to 70 pounds. The coat of a boxer is usually smooth and shimmering. It may have a fawn or brindle coat; some boxer coats may have white bellies and markings on their paws and legs.

Check your local paper for puppy/dog classifieds. However, be sure you buy the animal from a reputable dealer who you should be dealing with. Check their backgrounds and their experiences. You may even want to check on their references. Should they belong to an obedience or breeding club…all the better. Make sure that the boxer you are bringing home is a purebred Boxer dog.

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