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So You Want a American Pit Bull Terrier?

by: Jason Mann

You've made up your mind, it's the American Pit Bull Terrier you want as
your companion. Are you ready for this breed? Read this
article and then decide if you want to go ahead with your
decision.

Does your lifestyle fit the ***American Pit Bull Terrier lifestyle?

These dogs are packed with energy from head to toe. Craving
a good run like a champion athlete. Exercise is critical to
a heathy, happy bulldog. High energy is their middle name
and is a large part of their personalities. Play, work, and
activity is something you must be able to give these dogs

If you're a couch potato you should find another breed to
live with.

Do you have the security?

American Pit Bull Terriers are the Houdini's of the canine world. Able to
leap tall fences with a single bound, dig under them with
amazing speed and stealth, and unlock gates that adult
people would have trouble with. Escaping will happen if you
don't take the precautions to secure their living area.

You should have 6' privacy fence, beware of dog signs, hot
wiring at the top and bottom of the fence, out door housing
that keeps them out of the sun (even if they live indoors),
and supervision are required for these dogs. You can't leave
them alone for long outside because one of two things may
happen:

1. They escape.
2. They're stolen.

Are you prepared for the scrutiny of neighbors and friends?

American Pit Bull Terriers are notorious. They have a bad name and the
misinformed public is out to get them. It seems like
everyday another "Baby mauled by pit bull" story runs,
diminishing your choice of breed.

People will dislike you for your choice. Some may even try
to kill your dog. Others will direct comments at you,
vulgar, hateful comments, and friends and family may also be
in conflict with your choice.

Be prepared for some rude behavior and protect your dog by
teaching food refusal from strangers.

Can you train your dog?

There are two methods of training. One is to train your dog
by showing it how to sit and lay down and then quitting. The
other lasts forever. Real training is life long training
that starts when the puppy arrives at your home and ends
with death.

Unless you're prepared to work with your dog 5-10-15 minutes
per day, everyday, all week, every week, all year, every
year, you may want to rethink your decision to get a Pit
Bulldog. Actually, if you're not prepared to train your dog,
you should rethink getting any dog. Training is a fact of
life and must be done in order to prevent a lot of trouble
down the road.

If you can not control your dog, you don't need one.

Can you afford them?

Dog food, vet bills, training, leashes and collars, and dog
houses all cost money. Money you may not have right now. A
quality dog food can cost as much as $800 per year. Do you
have this kind of extra money to spend on food? If not, wait
until you do before you bring home that puppy.

Do you want a American Pit Bull Terrier to impress people?

If this is the case, stop! Do not, repeat, do not
bring one home. You're doing yourself and the dog a great
injustice.

American Pit Bull Terriers are in demand because of their all around
strength, agility, great looks, and mystic. Breeders are
pumping puppies out like unleaded gasoline. Puppies are
being neglected and bad breeding practices are producing
unstable dogs. Beware before you make any final decisions.

If I may point you in a different direction. Every day there
are thousands of great bulldogs put down because no one will
adopt them or they are deemed "unadoptable" by shelters.

Consider a Rescue Dog.

People who love this breed have created rescues for these
dogs and hundreds of dogs are available for adoption.

Rescues are a win-win-win way to go. You give a dog that
would otherwise not have a home, a home. You give your money
(which in most cases is a small adoption fee) to the rescue
so they can continue their work, and you get an awesome dog
that will 9 times out of 10 deliver more than any pure-bred
dog could on their best day.

In closing, before you run out and buy a American Pit Bull Terrier, think
about your options, make sure you have what it takes to
provide and care for the dog, and take your time to find a
dog that matches your desires.

About the author:
Jason Mann is a American Pit Bull Terrier fancier and Freelance writer. He also owns and operates a website devoted to educating the public and dog world about the American Pit Bull Terrier.

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Baby Cold Symptoms and How to Give Care
by: Leroy Chan

Remember how miserable you felt when you last had a cold? Can you imagine what your baby must feel when he experiences a cold for the first time?

Viruses are responsible for causing colds. Infected people spread the viruses when they sneeze or cough nearby healthy people. The virus gets into the nose and throat where it multiplies.

What Are The Symptoms?

When your baby has a cold, there will be a number of symptoms. He will be sneezing and have a runny nose. He may have a sore throat and it may be difficult for him to swallow. His glands may become swollen.

He may not feel like eating much and he could become irritable. A cough may develop. He may get a slight fever or have a body temperature of 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

When to Seek Medical Advice

If your baby is three months old or less and has cold like symptoms, you should contact a pediatrician immediately. Cold like symptoms in a baby three months old or less are misleading and could lead to a serious ailment.

On the other hand, if your child is more than three months old you should contact a doctor if you notice that he is breathing loudly and his nostrils expand out with each breath. His nails or lips are becoming blue. His mucus is thick, runny and green. He has a cough that hasn�t gone a way for more than a week. His ears ache. His temperature is more than 102 degrees Fahrenheit. He has become more drowsy or grouchy.

How to Care For Your Baby

Medical experts tell us there is no cure for the common cold. However, there are ways to alleviate the miserable symptoms your baby undergoes.

Make sure he gets plenty of rest and extra fluids. If he has a fever, give him acetaminophen or if he�s older that six months he may take ibuprofen (but don�t give it to your baby if he is dehydrated or continuously vomiting).

If your child has a cough and is under three years old, don�t give him a cough suppressing medicine unless it was prescribed by a pediatrician. Coughing rids the lower respiratory tract of mucus.

If your baby has nasal congestion, you can use a rubber suction bulb to draw out the mucus from his nostrils. If the mucus is too thick, you can apply saline nose drops to soften the mucus before extracting with the bulb. A humidifier can also be used in the baby�s room to help liquefy the nasal secretions.

Concluding Thoughts

The best way for your baby to avoid a cold is to not have him near people who are infected. But if your baby gets a cold, the best thing you can do is make it comfortable for him. Soon his cold symptoms will disappear and he�ll be back to health, that is, until the next episode. But by now you�ll be ready for that, won�t you?

To learn more about newborns and what you can expect during your baby�s first year visit: http://www.firstyearbabyadvice.com

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