There’s an old adage that goes something like: “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” Whether you’re a believer or not, you get the idea. Our intentions are oftentimes rendered irrelevant by fate like the seemingly insignificant act of taking one road and not another. Or, in the case of actress Rose McGowan who, by simply choosing to run a quick errand at a Los Angeles mall, happened upon the new friend that would ultimately change the trajectory of her life’s focus. Best known for playing the character Paige Matthews in the hit series Charmed as well as for her contributions to independant cinemas, particularly as Cherry Darling in the Planet Terror segment of the Tarantino/ Rodriguez juggernaut, Grindhouse, the name Rose McGowan has graced “sexiest people” lists more than once. And while she has been linked romantically to an internationally acclaimed musician, a Hollywood director, and a beefy men’s health magazine editor, she will be the first to admi
#1 Slim down If your dog is overweight, commit to helping her slim down. Extra weight places extra strain on joints, worsening the pain of arthritis. Feeling guilty because your dog is looking longingly at her food bowl? Mix a little pumpkin (unsweetened, not canned) into her dinner; it’s healthy, low cal, and will help her feel full. We like both Fruitables' and Merrick's natural canned pumpkin for dogs. #2 Gentle exercise Your dog absolutely still needs regular exercise it is a must to keep her moving and from stiffening up, just make sure it’s controlled, gentle, low impact, and short in duration. Try a dog treadmill, which allows for a slow walk at your dog’s desired pace (dogtread.com). #3 Ramps & pet steps Help your arthritic dog get up steps, on to a bed, or in and out of cars with a ramp or pet steps. Two great options are dogramps.com and solvitproducts.com. #4 Improved traction Arthritic dogs are less steady on their feet. Offer them stability with secure
The Exercise Junkie EJ can be a demanding, pushy, and obnoxious housemate, especially without his daily run. This dog is a perpetual motion machine, rarely relaxing on his own. It is tempting to take EJ out and run his legs off every day in the hope of bleeding off some of his energy, but beware you can inadvertently train up an elite athlete who needs more exercise than you can give him. Limit repetitive games like fetch to five or ten repetitions at each end of another, less intense activity. Teaching EJ to relax with a daily massage and some soothing music can go a long way in helping him learn to settle. You can also help EJ to calm himself by fine dining him each evening. Ask him to lie down beside you and feed him his meal piece by piece over the course of half an hour to an hour. Only feed him when he is lying down, so that he learns that being in the down position is when food comes. As he develops self control, you can take him out and fine dine him outside, and eventually at
<p>Science Historian Michael Worboys explains that the Victorian craze for dog breeding enshrined both a focus on dogs' outward appearances and the idea that heredity was all-important to a dog's quality, leading to frequent disappointment for owners who find their pets don't fit expectations. </p>
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