Two Tails Are Better Than One
By Stephanie Hetu - 4/3/2009
Training one dog can be hard enough, but two, now that`s a handful. If you have puppies then break out the biscuits and get ready for some serious repetition. But if you have a puppy and an older canine then you might just watch one grow and the other learn some new tricks. First things first, let...
Healthy Skin From Deep Within
By Babu Banik - 4/3/2009
The most common complaint that veterinarians face in their daily practice is skin trouble! Dry, itchy skin, redness, sores, little bumps, pustules, falling hair, typical ?doggy? odour are some of the usual signs. Owners tend to give a lot of importance to their pets ?skin and coat condition mainly ...
Dog Tricks: Understanding Your Dog`s Capabilities Before You Teach Buddy New Tricks
By Moses Chia - 4/3/2009
The performing of dog tricks, while not a necessary part of a dog?s education, is an accomplishment that offer dog owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds materially to the value of a dog. All dogs can be taught tricks, but some breeds have a special aptitude in that direction. At ...
Vet Check: Well-Bird Check Up
By Taylor Knight - 4/3/2009
I know there are differing opinions on the subject of well-bird check ups. Some people believe in having your apparently healthy parrot checked out once a year by a qualified avian vet, while others claim that taking a health bird into a vet office exposes them to "germies" they might not otherwise ...
Choosing a Dog Kennel for Boarding Your Pit Bull Terrier
By Tim Amherst - 4/3/2009
At one time or another during ownership of your Pit Bull, you will probably have need of a boarding kennel. Unfortunately, your Pit Bull may not be welcome everywhere you go, so you either have to find someone else to care for him while you are away, or stay home, which is not always an option. It i...
Rabbit As Pet
By Amanda Gates - 4/3/2009
Rabbits are one of the most popular pets, apart from dogs and cats. They look attractive, lovely, gentle, friendly and cute. They are easy to take care and undemanding in terms of care and housing. They will settle well either indoor or outdoor, at home. There are 40 species of rabbits and hares wor...
Pet Ear Infections
By Deena Caruso - 4/3/2009
Is your dog or cat tormented by ear infections? Do you spend time and money at the veterinarian`s office trying to bring relief to your beloved pet, only to find that another infection appears over time? If so, you may want to try some more natural approaches to preventing and treating your pet`s ...
Pets: The Wild Kind
By David Leonhardt - 4/3/2009
Just because we moved out to the country a couple years back does NOT mean we want to run a farm. Tending to animals is just not how we want to spend our time. We don`t want cows or sheep or chickens. We don`t want hogs or ducks. We don`t even want a dog or a cat to train. OK, so my wife says tha...
How to Stop Your Puppy From Biting
By Russ Richer - 4/3/2009
Why do puppies bite? Dog owners have been trying to stop puppies from biting without knowing why puppies bite in the first place. By understanding why your puppy bites is the first step in training him not to bite. The main reason why puppies bite is as a result of Puppy Teething. Puppies? jaws are ...
Kittens Are Just The Cutest Things
By Mike Yeager - 4/3/2009
Is there anything more cute and cuddly than tiny little kittens? They?re small and light. Cats kittens, they?re fragile yet so curious and inquisitive. Kittens bring a sense of well being and comfort into our homes that few other animals can. While a kitten requires a lot of attention and care, when...
New Pet Tag Services Provide A Sense Of Security
By T.B. Collins - 4/3/2009
The greatest benefits of ownership is knowing that your property will be there when you need it, but ownership of a pet requires a different type of security measure. Because, pets are living creatures with minds of their own, they have a tendency to want to explore new things, and this often encomp...
Canine Distemper
By Ron Swerdfiger - 4/3/2009
What is Canine Distemper? Canine distemper is a highly contagios disease caused by a virus (paramyxovirus) which attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervus systems of dogs. Although dogs are the most commonly affected, Canine Distemper is also seen in foxes, ferrets, mink and many other c...
Let`s Talk About Vaccines - Everyone Else Is!
By Connie Limon - 4/3/2009
There is no universal protocol for canine vaccination schedules. Many vets recommend more vaccinations than most dogs require to be protected from contagious diseases. A lot of vets use the vaccination schedule they receive with the vaccinations they buy from drug companies. Vets are now realizin...
Housebreaking Your Dog
By Andrew Strachan - 4/3/2009
Housebreaking your dog is an important step in ensuring a successful lifelong relationship between you and your dog. Dogs are creatures of habit; and once they develop a habit, breaking it can be a long, frustrating process. Your dog needs guidance and encouragement from you to develop a toilet habi...
Dog Food - Which Diet is Best for Dogs?
By John Schwartz - 4/3/2009
Why The Food You Give Your Dog Matters! If you`re like most dog owners, you probably assume that commerical dog foods with brand names that are easily identifiable - Purina, Iams, Pedigree, etc. - must be good for your pets, right? After all, millions of pet owners buy them and feed them to their b...
My Neighbor Couldn?t Believe How Fast I Was Able To Get This Young Dog To Respond Reliably Off-Leash
By Adam Katz - 4/3/2009
Please keep the following a secret. Don?t tell anyone. I don?t want everyone ?and their uncle? copying my dog training techniques/concepts and then claiming them as their own. Anyway? My neighbor couldn?t believe it. I?d just brought this beautiful 9 month-old German Shepherd dog home, only two w...
Does Your Pit Bull Terrier Dog Need Pet Insurance?
By Tim Amherst - 4/3/2009
As a responsible Pit Bull owner, you do everything you can to ensure the health and well-being of your pet. You give him the best nutrition, exercise and medical care. Over the years, all the expense starts to add up. Purchasing pet insurance can help save you a lot of money on veterinary bills duri...
Some Reasons Why you Should Exercise your Pets
By Ryan Joseph - 4/3/2009
It is no real secret that exercise has a major effect on our health and wellness. Nowadays, medical professionals simply can`t stress enough the benefits of a regular exercise program: Controls weight
Increases energy
Improves circulation
Enhances lung capacity
Oxygenates bloo...
Caring for your Dog`s Coat, Eyes and Ears
By Sean D - 4/3/2009
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! The best way to prevent disease is to keep your dog healthy and in the best shape you possibly can. Feed him good quality food, give him plenty of exercise, and keep his living quarters as clean as possible. If you take care of these basic needs, your...
A German Shepherd Puppy May Be Just What Your Family Needs!
By Mike Yeager - 4/3/2009
A German Shepherd puppy can become a very welcome member of your household. German Shepherd puppies bond with the family, and you will never have a truer friend. They are very tolerant of little children and make ideal family pets. A German Shepherd puppy is good natured, but needs firm training. If...
Help Keep The Pet Population Under Control, And Your Cat Healthy - Neuter Your Kitten
By Niall Kennedy - 4/3/2009
If you, or a family member, received a kitten as a Christmas present there are many things you need to think about. It is essential that you take the time to really consider whether or not you should neuter your cat. Because there are so many strays and so few homes for them, it is wise to really t...
Dogs for the Disabled
By Brigitte Smith - 4/3/2009
No one seems to know when the idea of using guide dogs first came into being. There is evidence that dogs have been used in such a capacity for the blind, in various cultures for a very long time. It is known, however, that there was no formal guide dog program in existence until after World War I. ...
Puppy Care: Introducing Puppy to an Older Dog
By Nikola Marshall - 4/3/2009
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting experience! The puppy is excited, you are excited, but what about your older dog? You remember, the one who has been an only dog for years. It can be done and fairly effortlessly at that. Dogs, for all their domesticity, still have a pack mentality. You, of c...
Cats And Litter Box Problems
By Cait Isaacs - 4/3/2009
If your cat has recently decided not to use the litter box, this can create a lot of stress for both of you. This frequently happens, and often there is a simple fix for the problem. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when this happens: 1. Are you changing the litter daily? 2. Is the box easil...
"Hybrid" Dog - Isn`t That Just Another Word for Mutt?
By Hope Saidel - 4/3/2009
Every day we hear more about the new ?hybrid? dogs, or ?designer? dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new ?breed.? Of course they?re cute! All puppies are! Should you pay hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of dollars for one? Certainly not!...
Commercial Pet Food for Your Dog?
By Brigitte Smith - 4/3/2009
What you feed your dog is really SO important for your dog`s ultimate health, susceptibility to illness, and longevity. You know, if you really want your dog to be as healthy as s/he can be, you should stop feeding ANY of the widely available commercial dog foods. I`m talking here about the types of...
Weaning Puppies Is Only Natural
By Charles Burke - 4/3/2009
Weaning puppies is a perfectly natural process. Mamma dogs have been doing it successfully for ages, so how hard can it be, right? But humans, not being dogs, can sometimes forget the natural part, and get confused about it. Fact is, weaning puppies is an easy, logical process. When you`re ready to ...
Biting & Nipping Behavior Can Kill Your Dog!
By Moses Chia - 4/3/2009
Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each year. Most bites landed on children with boys more likely to get bitten than girls. (guess boys ...
Optimize Your Dog`s Health With Homemade Dog Treats
By Todd Jones - 4/3/2009
Homemade dog treats are an excellent way to optimize your dog?s health. When you make your own homemade dog treats you have the flexibility to include ingredients that will be best for your dog. For example if your dogs coat is dull or their diet is lacking in protein you could make homemade dog t...
The Wire Fox Terrier
By Stephanie Hetu - 4/3/2009
Of the thirty-three terrier breeds (most of which were first used for hunting of some sort and so came up as aggressive and lively), the Wire Fox Terrier has a reputation for scampishness. That is, the breed with the challenging personality that has been identified throughout its history as being as...
How to Ensure that Your Cat is Healthy and Lives a Long and Happy Life
By Niall Kennedy - 4/3/2009
Incredible advances in veterinary medicine are making it possible for cats to live longer, healthier lives than ever before. The quality of your cat`s health is the result of a partnership between you and your veterinarian. You must be confident that the vet you have chosen will take good care of yo...
5 Big Reasons to Crate Train Your Dog
By Nathalie Lafleur - 4/3/2009
Are you frustrated with your dog? Does he chew everything in sight? Does he leave puddles and piles everywhere? Is a car ride with your dog synonym of a nightmare? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I have a simple solution for you: crate training. Here are 5 big reasons why you should s...
Shih Tzu Groom Shop Design
By Connie Limon - 4/3/2009
Three factors to consider in planning and opening a Shih Tzu Groom Shop are: 1. Shop design
2. Working to achieve maximum production
3. Business management Shop Interior Design How you decorate will render your Shih Tzu Groom Shop attractive or unattractive, inviting or uninviting. Flatte...
Horse Training 101
By Ray La Foy - 4/3/2009
Each horse is different in how it learns and how it reacts to outside stimuli. Certain methods of horse training may apply to some horses, but it does not mean that it will be effective to all breeds of horse. To start horse training you must develop a communication system with the horse. This might...
How to Choose Goldfish
By Nate Jamieson - 4/3/2009
How you choose your goldfish, depends largely on two things: the type of fish you really like to see, and the kind of container you intend to keep them in. People in warmer climates, like to populate their outdoor ponds and pools with goldfish, which is a wonderful addition to the outdoor décor of y...
Mind Over Matter
By Patricia Reszetylo - 4/3/2009
Understanding where horses come from has been a long road for most equestrians. Using that new understanding can dramatically change how one handles, cares for, and trains or rides their horse. ?We treat horses the way others tell us to, as well as the way we were treated as children,? says Gwenyth...
The Importance of a Plan When Building a Reptile Cage
By Mark Chapple - 4/3/2009
Would you put together a model plane without looking at the finished plane picture or looking at the plans? Does a builder build a house without a plan? The answer to these is pretty clearly no. A homemade snake or other reptile cage is so much simpler though, you say. I can just put it together as ...
Crate Training Your Pit Bull Terrier Dog
By Tim Amherst - 4/3/2009
Before crate training your Pit Bull puppy, you`ll need to acquire a crate. There are many types and variations of crates available for purchase. It is important to pick the type of crate that will best suit the needs of both you and your puppy. You should also take into consideration the size of you...
Aquarium Aeration Basics
By Nathan Miller - 5/12/2008
As we all know rivers and lakes are the natural habits for fish and other marine life. Rivers and lakes have large surface area which makes maximum provision of oxygen for fish survival possible. On the other hand an aquarium is not like river or lake, it has a smaller surface area and there is limi...
Kennel Cough In Dogs
By Kirsten Hawkins - 5/12/2008
The condition commonly known as ?Kennel Cough? is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases that dogs can contract. The disease is not serious in most cases, however, and often resolves itself after one to two weeks. The accepted medical term for kennel cough is tracheobronchitis, indicating a f...
Home Alone Troubles
By Mark Haakonsen - 5/8/2008
Do you have problems leaving your dog home alone? Do you come home, only to find that your dog has been up to mischief or tried to escape from the yard? This is not an uncommon problem at all, and we?ll explain why your dog behaves badly when alone and what you can do about it.
Dogs experience man...
Saving the Iberian Lynx
By Mike McDougall - 5/8/2008
Of the 32 remaining species of big cat left in the world, the Iberian Lynx is the most endangered, even more so than the Siberian tiger. Western Europe?s last remaining big cat is in serious trouble, recent estimations place the number of lynx?s remaining at just over 100 and biologists maintain tha...
Dental Care For Dogs
By Kirsten Hawkins - 5/7/2008
Some people don?t realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings. Just like in people, dogs? teeth can gather plaque after eating. When plaque builds up and hardens it becomes a coarse brown substance called tartar. As tartar accumulates it can work its way under the ...
How to Choose Goldfish
By Nate Jamieson - 5/1/2008
How you choose your goldfish, depends largely on two things: the type of fish you really like to see, and the kind of container you intend to keep them in.
People in warmer climates, like to populate their outdoor ponds and pools with goldfish, which is a wonderful addition to the outdoor décor of...
Dog Fleas & Ticks
By John Moore - 4/24/2008
Fleas.
Dog fleas are different to those which infest humans and cats. When a flea bites, it injects saliva to stop the blood clotting whilst it sucks it up. The saliva contains chemicals which often cause an allergic reaction in the dog.
The signs are :-
Bites which look like small red pim...
Dogs - Wonderful Companions
By Wendy Yeager - 4/19/2008
Dogs Are Man`s Best Friend
Dogs are believed to be descendants of wild wolves. They were the first wild animal to be tamed. Ancient man probably brought home cub wolves to raise as pets. The pet wolves were also useful in driving away bears and other wild animals. One of the oldest known bree...
What`s The Big Deal About Being the ALPHA Dog?
By Ray Coleiro - 4/18/2008
Technically speaking, dogs as a separate species are supposed to be evolved from the wolves. Research indicates that the wolf mutated into several breeds, according to the climate, geography and the environment. As these separate breeds were assimilated and socially integrated into the human society...
Animals Benefit from Energy Healing
By Nedda Wittels - 4/17/2008
I learned about energy healing by receiving healings from a practitioner. When I tried to find my horse`s chakras, I took my first steps to becoming a healer myself. Finding the chakras on my horse, Echo, was easy for me. Echo became my first client.
Energy work, energy healing, pranic healing,...
Your Cat`s First Vet Visit
By Kurt Schmitt - 4/17/2008
So you`ve got a new cat, and she needs a checkup. On your first vet visit, your vet will take the lead and give you some basic information, and probably will go through a fairly standard routine.
Upwards of 90% of the information you need, however, will be based on the questions that you ask your ...
Dog Sicknesses Symptoms & Diagnosis
By Gerald Njuguna - 4/16/2008
The downside of dog ownership is that communication can sometimes be a guessing game.This is particularly true when your dog is not feeling well. Sometimes your dog may just be ?off? ? not as energetic or acting odd. This may be nothing but it could be a sign of a serious health issue. Educating you...
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