This is just a follow-up to the previous post I did about pet acne. This post is going to discuss acne treatment, home remedies you can do right in your own home!

- Clean the area every day. Washing the area with warm soap and water will remove surface bacteria and it will help break down the material that is causing the breakouts.

- Treat it with heat. Using a hot pack on the area can also help to open up the pores. I suggest using a warm washcloth (wringing out the excess water) and placing it on the affected area for about 5 minutes per day.

- Soothe with aloe. Applying a thin layer of aloe gel will help ease the discomfort your pet is in. You can use an aloe plant you have or buy aloe gel from your local store.

- Keep your hands off! It may be tempting to squeeze the acne and pimples, but this is a huge mistake! Squeezing them will cause pain to your pet and may also cause the acne to become infected.

Thanks for reading! As always your participation in comments and discussions are encouraged and greatly appreciated!!

In addition to trying to spread the word about Prop 2, I am also trying to encourage my readers to give back to the Humane Society.  I have samples of Taste of the Wild dog food that I will be giving away to the first 6 people to donate $5 or more via my Donate page.

I will be sending you two 6 ounce bags after you submit your donation.  Please send your name and address along with your donation and I will contact you to let you know if you will be receiving the free samples.  I know the economy is rough right now, but there are animals out there that need our help.  All I am asking for is $5 or more - it will go to a great cause!

Thanks for reading!  As always your participation in comments and discussions are encouraged and greatly appreciated!!

I have been following this story for awhile now, and I wanted to make all of my readers aware of just how important this issue is.  The vote occurs on November 4 in California - but everyone should know about this, because if it passes (and it should!) it may set the new standard for the entire country.

What is Prop 2?

• It is a modest measure that stops cruelty and inhumane treatment of animals.

• It would end the senseless cramming of farm animals into cages that are so small, they barely have room to turn around, lie down, or stretch their limbs.

What does voting yes on Prop 2 mean?

• Preventing cruelty to animals by ensuring that they are not stuffed into cages that barely hold them.

•  Calves that were previously tethered by the neck and can hardly move, pigs that frequently bite at their metal cages, and hens that get trapped and impaled on their wire cages would all be given humane treatment.

• Improvement of your health and food safety.

• Support for local farmers.  Prop 2 is supported by farmers because they know with better farming practices comes better, and safer food.  Factory farms can be incredibly harmful to local farmers because they put profits ahead of animal welfareand our health.

• Protection for clean air and water to safeguard our environment.  The American Public Health Association has called for a moratorium on new factory farms because of the devastating effect it has on our environment.  They can spread waste to our communities, contaminate our water supply, as well as our air.

• Most importantly, Prop 2 is a reasonable and common-sense reform.  it gives plenty of time (until 2015) for factories currently using severe confinement methods to switch over to more humane facilities.  States such as Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Oregon have already passed similar reforms.

The following video was released and it is incredibly catchy - describing Prop 2 perfectly.  if you enjoy it, please pass it on.  If you are a registered voter in California, it is especially important for you to send it to everyone you know and encourage them to vote yes on Prop 2.

If you would like to see more videos (including a Director’s Cut of the video above) and get more information on Prop 2, please CLICK HERE!!

Information and facts from this post were found on YesonProp2.com.

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A Phoenix police officer shot and killed two dogs as they attacked a city employee in a Phoenix park Tuesday, according to a police news release.

A passerby called 9-1-1 at about 9:30 a.m. as the 42-year-old victim was attacked by the American bulldogs..

“As I approached him, the dogs were yanking on him really hard and he woke up, he wasn’t dead,” said passerby Sam Nasser. “I was on the phone with 9-1-1 and said ‘get someone here now.’”

Arriving officers found Carl Corona, a City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department employee, being dragged by the dogs at a park near 35th and Northern avenues.

“It’s a horrible situation,” said Detective Tony Morales with the Phoenix Police Department. “Dogs can be extremely vicious. These are large American Bulldogs.”

Corona was taken to John C. Lincoln Hospital in serious condition.

According to the City of Phoenix, Corona underwent surgery on Tuesday and will have another surgery on Wednesday afternoon. His condition is stable.

The dogs, a male and female according to police, were attacking Corona’s arm when officers shot and killed both dogs, authorities said.

“The police showed up, piled out of the car and like wild west cowboys killed the two dogs quick as can be,” said Nasser.

Nasser said the sight of the dogs tearing at Corona’s arm was one of the most horrible things he’s ever seen.

“His right arm was shredded, shredded to the bone,” said Nasser. “It was just not a nice thing to see. I’m glad there were no little kids around.”

Investigators determined the dogs escaped from a nearby yard. Police believe someone doing landscaping in the area possibly spooked the dogs causing them to force open a gate and break free.

“They would have killed him,” added Nasser. “He was within a half hour of being dead anyway. Just a gruesome scene, a very gruesome scene.”

This story courtesy of ABC 15 Phoenix.

First, you need to realize that scratching is a perfectly normal and natural behavior for cats of any age. This is probably evident when looking around your house at your shredded discount furniture. But it is comforting to know that it is a natural behavior, and the cat isn’t trying to get on your nerves and annoy you.

Cats are different from dogs in that they do not respond to punishment.  Cats seem to just give you a blank stare - like they have no idea why you are so worked up.  In order to prevent your cat from scratching up your sofa, you need to purchase an appropriate scratching post for her to sharpen her claws.  Make sure it is one that is heavy duty - you do not want to purchase a scratching post that is soft and luxurious.

You want to start by having the scratching post in the same room as the family spends most of their time.  Put the post right by what she tends to scratch the most (you may have to purchase a few to cover all her favorite spots).  You can trick her into scratching by playing games with her to get her interested in the post.  Eventually she will become accustomed to the new post and will stop scratching your furniture.

Another way to discourage her from scratching is by using aluminum foil or double sided tape to cover the areas you want to protect - these things do not feel very good to scratch.  If you have any other ideas on how to protect your furniture from your cat’s sharp claws, please leave a comment.

Thanks for reading!  As always your participation in comments and discussions are encouraged and greatly appreciated!!