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My pair of Nikon monarch binoculars were bought for me about four months ago by my wife, and straightaway I fell in love with them. I wanted a good pair to use for birdwatching. I’ve spent quite a bit of time researching different models to make sure my wife bought me the ones I really wanted. These binoculars have a really nice feel, they weighed only 699 g, and are extremely well-balanced. I’ve dropped them several times without damaging them.

Not long after I got them I took them with me for a Safari to Kenya, Africa. The first time I used them was in the evening - I was standing on a small hill looking into a valley with the sun going down. Without the binoculars I couldn’t see the small villages or the people, however, when I looked through the Monarch’s I could see all the mud houses in the villages and even make out the faces on the people. The optic quality of the Nikon Monarch Binoculars is really good.

My father in-law, has been bird watching for 30 years and he thinks they are the best thing since sliced bread. I have been invited along with him much more since I bought them. The quality is fantastic for the price you pay . You could easily spend over $2,000 on a pair of top class Nikons but if you broke them or lose them it would really break you. With my Monarchs I wouldn’t loose too much sleep if anything happened to them.

Another other thing is that the way technology is moving the $2,000 optics will be $500 within about 5 years.

There was lunar eclipse last week, and I had a chance to try out my Nikon monarch’s at night. There was a group of us who went out off the city to get a good view of the eclipse, between us all there were three different pairs of good-quality binoculars. My monarchs were by far the best! This was unfortunate for me as it meant I had to share them with the rest of the group for the entire night.

There are several options that are standard on the Monarch binoculars such as being totally waterproof and also having fog prevention on the lenses. These qualities will give you the best piece of equipment possible. These particular binoculars will give you an extended eye relief option that will help you to reduce the amount of strain on the eyes and this is essential for those who intend on using them for a long time, or for those who need to wear a pair of glasses while using them.

The Nikon monarch binoculars are past all my tests with flying colours over and over, I don’t think I’ll ever be switching to a different model - just upgrading these! Highly recommend!

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Do you occasionally give your best friend a treat from the table or a rawhide to chew? These treats may seem like a simple snack or tidbit, but they really can add up. You may not have considered it before, but any and all treats that you give your pet are a part of your dog’s diet. The question now becomes, how significant are treats in your dog’s diet? Do you give your dog a treat once a day in the evening while watching television, or do you scatter Milk Bones throughout the day for each cute look or adorable pet trick?

Your dog views a treat as just that, a special treat between meals. For the most part, dog’s don’t care if you give them a baby carrot, rawhide chew, or Milk Bone. They are happy to get the snack. If you find you provide numerous treats during the course of the day, you may need to modify your dog’s diet to avoid maintaining a healthy weight. Giving your pet a whole bunch of treats sure is fun for both you and your dog, but can lead to serious health troubles.

Importance of a Feeding Schedule in Your Dog’s Diet

What your dog’s diet consists of is very important. Your dog’s overall health and well being is fueled by excellent food and resources. Did you know that your dog’s diet should be following a feeding schedule?

puppies require more mealtimes throughout the course of the day. Nursing pups should be permitted to nurse on demand. As you alter your puppy dog’s diet from milk to dog food, you will need to offer food four or five times per day. Once the puppy has become weaned and used to the new diet, you may reduce the feeding times to three occasions during the day.

Do not be surprised if your dog starts getting antsy at 5:45 in the morning in anticipation of breakfast. Your dog’s diet is important to him and he is anxiously awaiting its arrival.

Many factors can influence the need to change your dog’s diet. Health concerns, age, and even the weather can be cause for your dog’s diet to require alteration. Speak to your vet about the best diet for your pet. Good observation and education will help you to decide if your dog’s diet is right on track.

Proper Ways to Switch Your Dog’s Diet

Many reasons exist that may cause you to feel the need to switch your dog’s diet. A puppy, for example, must change from milk during nursing to dog food. Your adult dog may need to transition to a dog food diet specifically designed for senior dogs. Health reasons may be yet another cause for a switch.

Day 1 of the switch you would feed your dog 3 and 1/4 cup of the original kibble and 1/4 cup of the new dog diet. This total amount should be portioned between the number of meals during the day. Day 2 you would feed 3 cups of the original diet and 1/2 cup of the new diet. On day number 14, your dog’s diet will have been completely changed over.

Once you find a dog diet that works well to promote the health of your pet, it is best to stick with it. In fact, you should allow several weeks, and preferably months, on a new diet before assessing the results. This is true unless otherwise directed by your vet. Some instances may arise when this is not a plausible plan.

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Dogs and cats are pretty adorable generally, right? It’s true enough, but sometimes just like humans it’s nice to give your pet a distinctive look.

An obvious way to give your dog or cat a little definition is by fixing a charm to his collar; and with so many to choose from you will be spoilt for choice.

As a general rule these collar charms look good on smaller dogs especially of the lapdog variety.

Larger dogs look better with a wider collar, rather than a charm, plus with the boisterous nature of larger dogs, a charm can get broken quite easily, so stick to the small guys.

The first choice for charms would be Aria, who make glittery, fashionable charms for pets.

Take the Aria Enamel Bone Charm, which comes in Blue, Pink or White - all studded with tiny rhinestones and fastened onto the collar with an easy lobster claw clasp. Each charm measures an inch.

High rollers amongst the dog and act community might take a fancy to Aria’s Royal range with the jewel of them all, the Majestic Crown decorated with rhinestones.

Available in two colors, with easy and secure fastening. This is a fabulous design against gray fur for a really sophisticated look.

Aria have designed a half inch long pawprint charm, available in dark blue, white or pink rhinestones for added sparkle. They are more suitable for boy dogs, as are the Skull and CrossBones designs in silver and brass in two sizes.

The heart shape is a perennial favorite; and how cute it would look sparkling off your dog’s collar, especially this rhinestone studded one. With a lobster claw clasp this one inch wonder is bound to get some attention.

Pet Studio is another supplier with a line in collar charms for your pet, such as the Crystal Crown charm. With flower designs, open heart designs and funky star designs, you will ahve more than enough to choose from.

With these varied designs to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit your little friend and with the reasonable pricing you could start building up a little jewelry collection for your pet.

Pet Studio also have a truly classy charm in their showcase, the Open Heart Silver Charm, which if you look carefully you would swear it’s from Tiffany.

Charms are great fun just for everyday wear, but can be especially useful for fancy dress parties, gala parades and dog/cat shows. They add a little bit extra to the look, and provide some dazzle when it’s needed.

And if you are a cat lover, don’t get jealous, there is a complete range too for cats in the same designs!

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Ear Mites affect both dogs and cats. Behavioral changes will give your the clues that your are dealing with an ear mite infection.

The following are sure signs that your pet is suffering from an ear mite infection; continual scratching around the ears, head shaking, restless behavior, some brown material present in the ears, a bad smell and your pet yelping if you touch the ears.

So what are the culprits to these unpleasant symptoms? The ear mite is a tiny parasite that lives in the lining of the ear canal.

Feeding on blood, they bite through the lining of the ear, which creates swelling and discomfort for your animal.

Yeast and bacterial infections are in store for your pet if you don’t take action against an ear mite problem.

And if that doesn’t scare you, maybe the fact your pet will lose his hearing and will need a costly operation will.

One ear mite infection will lead to another if you have multiple pets, as they transfer from one host to another.

Remember this if your pet is in contact with others, for example at playtime, in a kennel or if there are multiple pets in your family.

Treat all animals at the same time to ensure you don’t get repeated re-infections.

Although both dogs and cats may contract ear mites, you should take special car if you are the proud owner of a spaniel as their glorious long haired long ears are especially attractive to ear mites.

Ear mite treatments are available over the counter. Clean ears are a must so try PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs to get rid of any discharge or dirt in the ear.

Ideal for post-swimming, and mild enough for regular use, this Cleanser comes with a special nozzle, making it clean and easy to use.

Another ear cleaner option is Lambert Kay Ear Rite Insecticidal Ear Wash.

It helps clean the external ear surfaces, preventing infection. If you want to keep your pet’s ears dry, try ClearQuest Ear Powder.

Designed for cats and dogs equally, the dry powder neutralises odor and maintains a non damp environment, thus avoiding years problems.

Ear wipes from ClearQuest make quick work of keeping your pet’s ears healthy.

Formulated with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal components, infections are kept at bay. They come in a convenient container which means clean and easy storage and no waste.

Cleaning your pet’s ears with Dr Golds Extra Gentle Ear Therapy might be good for your conscience too.

Be amazed how quickly this product will neutralize the odor from yeast and mite infections, and feel reassured that the product also disinfects with added natural ingredients such as Witch hazel and Tea Tree Oil.

If you want to bring in something stronger, reach for Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets.

With a natural substance that kills mites, it will speedily resolve your pet’s mite problems. This product comes strongly recommended from breeder and people who show dogs.

When the going gets tough and your poor animal is beset by repeated ear mite problems, or has a particularly heavy case of ear mite infection, Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone is called for.

Seven days dosage at once a day should resolve severe inflammation, and fourteen days for chronic conditions where the animal is persistently infected.

Your pet’s ears don’t have to be a problems with so many high grade products on the market.

So watch out for those warning signs and deal with ear mite and yeast problems fast.

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