It is not difficult to learn the correct tube feeding procedure. Purchase the tube feeder through your veterinarian, who will be able to equip you with the correct diameter catheter and syringe size for your Shih Tzu. Sterilize both catheter and syringe between early feedings. The syringe will hav...

There are many cat breeds out there. If you are like most people, you don?t know much about them. In order to help you to make a choice about breeds, here is some useful information. Do you want a cat that can entertain himself and not get into mischief? Then don?t consider the Sphynx, the Rex, t...

How many times have you tried to teach your dog or puppy to obey the WAIT command, only to discover that your dog doesn`t want to WAIT? Training your dog to WAIT can be very challenging because most dogs are easily distracted. Dogs are also naturally energetic and inattentive. Your dog may have diff...

Proper dental health is important for all pets. Often owners of older pets are concerned about the anesthesia that must be used in order for a proper dental procedure to be performed. Because every doctor does anesthetic procedures differently, I strongly encourage pet owners to discuss these topics...

Nutritional needs change as a dog ages. Many breeds of dogs enter their senior years at 5-7. Like humans, as dogs? age, their metabolism slows down. Obesity is one of the most common afflictions facing senior dogs. Stiff joints and muscles leave them wanting to run around less. As an owner of a seni...

Your dog is more similar to you in their emotions than in their mentality. Some of their emotional reactions are so much like ours, that we tend to humanize them. The dogs emotions are visibly expressed in his eyes and face, his ear and tail movements, his posture, and general behavior. Sometimes...

Deciding to own a pet, in particular a dog is a serious matter, and shouldn`t be taken lightly. A well considered, objective decision can lead to much pleasure and happiness. Conversly a hasty, unwisa choice may result in frustration and uhhppiness. Rember, as barbara woodhouse, a world faamo...

Pet Doors

Are you considering installing a pet door for your pet? If so, you are in luck. Pet doors are becoming more common and more available. In fact, installing a pet door is a great way to treat your pet. Pet doors come in all sorts of styles to fit just about any need. Taking some ti...

A few years ago, before I decided to stay home with my kids, I worked as a veterinarian technician in an animal hospital. While at that job I saw so many clients who would bring in their dog and be upset because they had eaten something in the house, other than food, and were now sick. One client ...

Knowing exactly which dog food to buy for your Pit Bull terrier can be confusing. There are countless options available when you go to the store and many of them are very unhealthy choices. Dog food is offered in packets, cans, or large bags. Dog foods that are mass prepared can be high in quali...

To teach a dog to jump, with your right hand hold a cane just high enough above the ground so that your dog can easily step over it, and in your left hand hold a piece of treat just in front of him, so that he will have to step over the stick to get it. As the dog grows older and understands what yo...

The large animal organizations and the public money. It is said that in America, anything the imagination can conjure up can be attained with persistence. In a society where we boast of freedom and clearly recognize the importance of our leadership in the world, one must be increasingly disillusione...

In this article, I will discuss the pros and cons to the dilemma that dog buyers find themselves. Where should I buy my new pet? After you have decided that you can properly take the responsibility to care for another life, and the breed you would like. There comes the issue where do I get my new pe...

Many animal lovers get parrots because they are attracted to the parrot?s unusual personality. Parrots are entertaining and beautiful but they are also quick-tempered, independent and very smart animals. With that being said is a parrot the right pet for you? There are many things to consider shou...

When we talk about hypoallergenic dogs, we mean that they have a less or reduced tendency to cause allergies or allergic reaction among allergy sufferers. It has been estimated that about 10% of the US population is allergic to animals (American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology). Symptoms o...

These days, it`s hard to know what decisions are the best ones for our beloved pets. So much information, so many conflicting theories and opinions! When it comes to dog food, is wetter better? Or should you give dry a try? In this article, I`m not going to tell you what to feed your dog. That`s som...

Which cat food should you feed your cat to be certain that he or she will have the proper nutrition? What is the best mix of food to assist your cat in living to the limit of it`s life span? Let`s examine the diet of a cat in it`s natural environment. In the wild, a cat will eat almost entirely anim...

Much has been written about the Discus, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus, its Latin name. The Discus has always been given a bad rap for being hard to raise and difficult to keep. Actually, these long-lived fishes are easy to keep as long as certain guidelines are followed. Here, we discuss the diffe...

According to a report published by research group Mintel, one in three pets needs an unforeseen visit to the vet each year. This implies you`re more likely to make a claim on your pet insurance than on your car insurance or even your home & contents policy. The word ?unforeseen? is key here. If you`...

Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog ? or another dog ? ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting? It?s great to know your vet?s phone number, but what if something happens during off hours? What if ...

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) and Items to have ready for new puppy arrival One of the main things a new owner needs to take precautions against is a new puppy developing hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia can occur without much warning and within hours of a puppy going to a new home, m...

If you are keeping tetras, chances are you are breeding tetras, even if unknowingly. In the wild, tetras normally breed during the rainy season, but in the aquarium, they may breed year round. Female tetras are egg-scatters that typically fill with eggs every ten to fourteen days. The female tetra i...

Top five dog breeds for homes with children * Beagle
* Bernese Mountain Dog
* Bichon Frise
* Bloodhound
* Boston Terrier
* Boxer
* Brittany Spaniel
* Bulldog
* Coonhound
* English Setter
* Foxhound
* Gordon Setter
* Irish Setter
* Kee...

Beware Of The Impulse Buy It is hard to resist the appeal of a puppy in a pet shop window, especially if it looks a little bit sad and wistful. These pups have already had a change of home and often a long journey from their original breeder. Even though they may appear well, they could be carrying ...

Mum, dad, can we get a puppy? Its a plea that may parents will know only too well. How do you go about adopting a dog to make suure that the dog is happy and there isn`t too much upheaval in your home? If you are thinking of adding a dog to your family, consider adopting your new best friend from an...

If you thought dog noses were just a source of smeary prints on your windows, think again! ========How Nose Prints save dog`s lives====== Nose prints are used to identify dogs in the same way finger prints are used to identify human beings. Breeders and trainers keep a dog`s nose prints on file as p...

People and dogs, an inseparable combination, you can meet a stranger and if you start talking dogs the chances are you will part as friends, dogs offer companionship, loyalty and love, however those that live in cities might not feel they can have a dog in urban areas. I agree that some breeds of d...

Whether you are an amateur and have bought a puppy recently or have an unmanageable dog at home, don?t feel that his training can wait till you find a professional dog trainer, or that you are to inexperienced to train him. Your dog needs training and so do you. Training develops a sense of mutual r...

Scientific Name: Botia macracanthus
Other Scientific Name(s): Cobitis macracanthus, Botia macrocanthus
Common Name: Clown Loach Clown loaches are very popular aquarium fish; however they are not always easy to keep successfully since they easily succumb to ick and are sensitive to poor water...

So now you?ve purchased some tropical fish. You?ve made sure you have selected healthy fish and you have done your homework to make sure the fish that you have will go together. Your fish should have been packed in a plastic bag with oxygen and then put into a dark bag or polystyrene box to keep the...

Fleas have plagued dogs, cats, and their owners since time began so ways to kill or repel them has been a constant search. Today, with the shake of a can, the spray of a bottle, or a flea dip fleas are more easily controlled. But before these controls were available, pet owners were constantly on ...

Does your dog enjoy sleeping with you at night? Although cuddling with a pet can keep owner and dog warm and snuggly, keep in mind that most animals are not as clean as people, nor do they always follow the same sleep patterns. A dog can track mud, grass, and even nature`s business between your shee...

Dog training is something any dog owner has to go through. Most people now get their dog training through a dog trainer. But there are some aspects of dog training that can`t be done with a dog trainer. This is because this type of dog training occurs at your home. Not sure what kind of dog traini...

Imagine being on a horse and he bolts. You pull those reins to slow him down but it?s no use. He resists and the fence posts go whizzing by you as you panic and pray he doesn?t shift his bodyweight and you fly off his back into a post. It?s scary to be on a horse that runs on his own volition and ca...

A Doberman club usually comprises a group of people who have been brought together by their common love for a canine - the Doberman Pinscher. Most clubs are recognized and have been registered in the regional level. The main aim of any Doberman club is to provide information. Driven by love and noth...

These 2 Scrumptiously Yummy, Doggy Delicious Dog Treat Recipes will have you dog breaking down your kitchen door to get more. You better leave your dog outside otherwise he will go wild when you cook these dog treats.

Dog Treat Recipes 1

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In this last of our series of teaching your bird to talk we`re finally going to get into the training process itself. The best time to teach your bird to talk, if at all possible, is when the bird is right out of its nest. It is best to start training your bird while it is still on formula. When b...

Ringworm is one of the most common diseases in pets, especially dogs. Unlike its name, Ringworm is not a worm but fungi called Dermatophytes that thrives on dead tissues present on skin surface and follows circular path to spread infection. Ringworm is an infectious skin disease and your pet usually...

Have you noticed that doctors are now being much more reluctant to give you a prescription for antibiotics unless it`s proven that you are indeed suffering from a bacterial infection? Well, I wish I could say better late than never, but in the case of antibiotics, we`re far too late. Antibiotics wer...

I have encountered folks who have complained to me about their numerous (dog) behavior problems. And interestingly enough, I usually discover that most of the behavioral problems are linked to a common factor. That common factor being pet owners all too often miss crucial, pet communication signals...

Obesity is one of the major health hazards and life shorteners of pet dogs. Its causes and effects are the same as with humans, and so is the cure. The majority of cases are due to excess calories, and not enough exercise, rather than a disorder. Dogs overeat for the same reasons we do, and more oft...

Fish death is one of the main problems that beginner aquarist and even some expert aquarist face. It?s frustrating to the extent that most quit keeping aquarium fish. But fish death can be avoided. Most fish deaths are caused as a result of both an internal and external types parasites that compe...

The time has come. You have stopped by the pet shop every day on the way home from work to dote on the cute puppies in the window. Normally you return home with the thoughts of a cute puppy scampering down your hallways. Well, today you did it. You decided to purchase your very own puppy. However, b...

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...

The Holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. To keep it that way for everyone, people with small dogs should take some common-sense precautions. Especially now, when tiny dogs are increasingly popular, families need to stay aware of their special needs. Most people know that chocolate can ...

Have you ever found it difficult to get your dog to do as it is told? Well, today we`re going to show you how to train him the lazy way, and get results every time. Our first task is to get the dog to pay attention to us. How many times have you seen someone shout their dog`s name with absolutely...

If you are lucky enough to get a 7-week-old puppy, there is no excuse for any bad habits to develop over his lifetime. Puppies learn INSTANTLY when they are that young, and if you use the proper training methods, gentle but consistent, he will behave like an angel his whole life through. The most...

Training a dog to come when it is called is a vital, and potentially life saving, part of any successful dog training program. All properly trained dogs must learn to respond instantly to the owner?s voice, and the sooner this lesson is learned the better. The advantages of teaching a dog to come...

Separation anxiety, also known in the dog training world as owner absent misbehavior, is one of the most frequently encountered problems in the world of dog training. Separation anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways, including chewing, destroying the owner?s property, excessive barking,...

I own a malamute. He is a beautiful dog with a warrior?s soul and a childlike heart. Every morning, at the crack of dawn, he insists that we go outside to meet the light. If I don?t comply fast enough, he will begin to sneeze on me until I leap out of bed. There is no deterring him. I grab my cup ...