Aquarium Supplies Part 2 -- My First Experience With Goldfish
By Jonathan Wangsa - 1/4/2008
If you are seriously considering keeping fish as pets or are just starting out, I would like to stress again the importance of having some basic knowledge about aquariums and fish keeping in order to enjoy the hobby for a significant length of time and to avoid frustrations and disappointments. In t...
How Dogs Became Pets
By Hak Ty - 1/4/2008
The domestic dog is loyal and courageous, intelligent and adaptable. Useful as well as affectionate, the dog guards people?s flocks, plays with their children, and helps them hunt. A loving pet, the dog is known as a trusted companion. Wherever human beings live?whether in an Eskimo village, a jungl...
Training Collars: Teaching Your Dog Basic Obedience and Breaking Bad Habits
By Byron Pappageorge - 1/4/2008
Training Collars Training collars are a tool many pet owners utilize to teach their pets boundaries. There are several different types and several different options available to the consumer. If you are in the market to purchase a training collar, you may want to take a few minutes to explo...
Dog History: The Pit Bull Terrier
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
Most modern Pit Bulls are believed to be descended from European bull dogs and different breeds of mastiffs that were once used in farm work. The mastiffs were known for their strength and power, so they were primarily used to help farmers with their bulls when it was time to bring them in from the ...
A Fundamental Dog Training Concept You Must Understand For Success With Your Dog
By Adam Katz - 1/4/2008
I moved into a new house about 14 days ago. The funny thing about this house is that?when you walk into the master bathroom, the light switch is on the left side, opposite of where the sink is. Well, practically every other house I?ve ever lived in has always had the light switch on the right side?o...
Universal Principles For Successful Dog Training
By Moses Chia - 1/4/2008
Dog training is not rocket science and is not as difficult as you think. It is certainly possible for ANY dog owners to train their dogs themselves provided they put in adequate amount of effort. The principles listed here are universal to dog training of any dog breeds, be it sporting, working, toy...
Essential Oils and MRSA
By Kim Bloomer - 1/4/2008
Natural preventative pet care isn`t a new thing but it certainly isn`t fully mainstream yet. One of the challenges is being able to re-educate the public to think outside of the box. For so many years we`ve been told over and over again by traditional care providers that our pets need yearly vaccina...
Westie Rescue Centres
By Jeff Cuckson - 1/4/2008
The aim of a Westie rescue centre such as the one at:
http://www.westierescuescheme.org.uk/ is for rescuing and re-housing unwanted westie dogs. There are many other westie rescue sites such as the one at: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/IL112.html from Missouri - Illinois Representative welcomes ...
How Are You Treating Your Pet?
By Ryan Joseph - 1/4/2008
Can you comprehend a time when dog food, cat food, or pet treats did not even exist? The very first commercial dog food was a product produced in the year 1860. James Pratt, an American, was visiting England from the US when he saw dogs surviving off left-over biscuits from ships. So he prepared a d...
Dog Vaccinations: Doing Shots
By Dina M. Giolitto - 1/4/2008
Vaccinations play an important part in the preventive healthcare of your pet. There are nasty doggie diseases out there, and for some of these, vaccination is your pooch?s only real protection, as there may be no cure once the disease is contracted. After initial vaccination, many types require a sc...
What You Should Know About Your Puppy And Play Biting
By Amy Howells - 1/4/2008
The main ways a puppy will play with another dog or puppy are chasing, wrestling, and biting. When your puppy eventually becomes separated from his littermates, he will most likely carry on his playful behavior with you and your family members. This is often the cause for most puppies trying to bite...
Dog Training - Walking to Heel
By Sean D - 1/4/2008
When you have a good relationship with your dog, teaching the heel command can usually be done with ease. First, take the leash and put your right thumb through the handle, at the top end, then close your finger around the outside of the handle, just below your thumb. This position gives you the mos...
West Highland White Terrier - Picking the Right Breeder
By Jeff Cuckson - 1/4/2008
Do you want a Westie as a pet? What are your expectations? What do you know about the breed? You take time out to know these answers. Knowing your motives and being sufficiently educated about the breed, is key to getting the dog that?s right for you. It will also guide you in picking the right bree...
Birds - How To Tell If Yours Is Sick
By Michael Russell - 1/4/2008
In this article we`re going to discuss how to tell if you`ve got a sick bird on your hands. Unlike people, birds can`t tell you when something hurts or they just feel like garbage. So how do you tell when your bird is under the weather? Most sick birds get that way because of poor nutrition and str...
West Highland White Terriers - Make Your Westie Famous
By Jeff Cuckson - 1/4/2008
The West Highland White Terrier or Westie, has it`s origin, as the name suggests, in the western Scottish Highlands. They were originally bred for controlling the population of rats, fox, otter and other vermin The West highland White Terrier (also known as the Westie) is a elegant looking dog with ...
What I Learned from a Cocker Spaniel
By Katherine Durr - 1/4/2008
About twelve years ago I went to a dog grooming expo in San Bernardino California. At the time I had been grooming for a few years and thought I knew lots. I remember watching the scissoring competition. One of the entries later became a team member of Groom USA. The whole experience humbled me and ...
How to Get Happily Married to a Lively Bird, You Make a Wrong Choice Go Straight to Divorce Court
By Babu Banik - 1/4/2008
It happens almost with all pet shop owners when a un-suspecting customer comes for a look at your shop and while going round meets that superb exotically colored Macaw who greets him with a enthusiastic Hi and soon he realizes How wonderful it would look in his house and within a few minutes he is o...
Grieving Our Pet`s Death
By Ann Palik - 1/4/2008
Our pets give us so much. They entertain us, listen to our secrets, and give us unconditional love. Losing a pet can leave us with a muddle of other feelings in addition to the sadness: anger, anxiety about other problems we couldn?t address because we were so busy caring for our sick pet, and ev...
What About a Newfoundland Dog
By Cris Mandelin-Wood - 1/4/2008
Ok, so everyone who stays on top of the show dog world knows that a Newfoundland won Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show in 2004. That was a shock to many of the traditionalists who think that the smaller and more assertive dogs are the ideal and drool does not belong on the show floor. The wi...
Dealing with Problem Puppy Behaviors
By Chris Vergaelen - 1/4/2008
Everyone who owns a puppy or dog will eventually have to deal with and correct less than desirable behaviors on the part of their companion animal. There are a number of behaviors that should be nipped in the bud, including: Jumping up on people:
This is one of those behaviors that many owners ...
Dog Beds: Now That You Have Your New Pooch, Where`s He Going to Sleep?
By Allen Shaw - 1/4/2008
Take my word for it, no matter how much you want your new puppy to sleep with you, this is not the best option. Especially when you?re dealing with a 75-pound behemoth that?s scared of a little thunder. Your king-sized bed suddenly becomes half a twin-size bed. So next to food and a trip to the vet,...
A Cat Tale
By Vaughn Pascal - 1/4/2008
My son and I have a cat. Her name is Princess, aka Sugar Bear or Bear. She is part Himalayan and part Siamese. I was just thinking, I rarely, if at all have ever mentioned her and I really don?t know why. She is a huge part of our family and has been a great emotional support for me and Dakota. Whic...
Is A Parrot The Right Pet For You?
By Amy Barrett - 1/4/2008
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...
A Look at Discount Bird Cages
By Ken Marlborough - 1/4/2008
Buying a pet bird can be quite an investment. After spending money on your bird and its supplies, you might be looking to save a little on the cage. Luckily, discount bird cages are available. One great resource in looking for cheap bird cages is the internet. Amazon often offers bird cages at signi...
Don`t Keep Your Pets Thirsty
By Paul Cris - 1/4/2008
Like human beings even animals need water. Water plays a very significant role by regulating the body temperature and dissolving all the unnecessary nutrients stored in the body that can cause various gastric problems later on. Dehydration causes kidney failure, heart disease and many other serious ...
Tips on Setting Up Your First Fish Tank
By Gary Nave - 1/4/2008
Let`s take a splash into the world of fish. Studies show there is a calming effect on watching fish. Having a fish tank relives stress, overall improving ones health. This is why you find many fish tanks in doctors offices. Don`t forget the entertainment that fish provide. All around, fish make grea...
Crate Training Tips: How to Crate Train Your Dog
By Moses Chia - 1/4/2008
A crate is a valuable and useful training tool. Its main purpose is to provide security, safety and protection for short term confinement while training a puppy or new dog about its own and house boundaries. A crate may look like a jail cell, but when used properly is your dog?s natural den ? a pers...
Interesting Old Dog Tricks: For Dog Owners Looking For Fun & Laughter
By Moses Chia - 1/4/2008
The teaching and training of dog tricks while not a necessary part of a dog?s education, is an achievement that offer dog owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds materially to the value of a dog. Training your dog tricks can be difficult and frustrating if you cannot achieve the re...
The Fun of Do It Yourself Snake and other Reptile Cages
By Mark Chapple - 1/4/2008
Are you nuts? You think banging your finger with a hammer is fun? No, I don?t. But building your own snake and other reptile cages can be a fun and rewarding experience. Before you even start, it is important to spend some time planning your reptile enclosure and carefully examining at how other cag...
Chinchillas As Pets
By Valerie Garner - 1/4/2008
You may wish to consider a chinchilla as a possible pet. They are of the rodent family, (but it doesn`t seem that way). Also known as ?chins? they have incredible velvety fir, and they resemble a chubby squirrel with Mickey mouse type ears. They are nocturnal, although they do get up and play alot ...
Goldfish Care - Learn The Basics To Happy, Healthy Goldfish
By Mark Sturge - 1/4/2008
So you?ve decided to bring a new life into your world, and no it?s not a baby, it?s a goldfish! Growing up, many people had a goldfish as their first live pet, and their first dead pet too. Too many times have parents been required to flush poor Goldie down the toilet, only to replace him with a new...
Westie Puppies For Sale ? 7 Important Questions To Ask Your West Highland Terrier Breeder
By Jeff Cuckson - 1/4/2008
Let?s say you?ve made up your mind on the breed you want, which is a cute westie puppies for sale. The next step to take is finding a responsible breeder. You can do that from the parent club website or even at a Westie show. Local club Breeder Referral Officers may be able to help you find a bree...
That`s No Paris Hilton! An Overview of Dog Obedience Training Videos
By Ewen Chia - 1/4/2008
Mention the word ?video? and different people would come up with different ideas. Some would remember those home movies they made during special occasions spent with family and friends. Others would be reminded of Blockbuster take-homes once the movie they missed would be released in the said rental...
7 Good Reasons for Playing With Your Cat
By Larry Chamberlain - 1/4/2008
Playing reinforces the bond between you and your cat. Playing with your cat is the best possible way to build up a bond between the two of you. Do you want your cat to think of you as more than someone who is there to provide food, shelter and warmth? Then regular play sessions will go a long way to...
Feeding the Older Dog
By Leonard Mutch - 1/4/2008
What changes do you need to make to your dog feeding regime as your dog gets older?
The changes you make to your dog feeding regime, and when you make them will vary depending on the age of your dog, and the breed of your dog.
It is considered that the larger and giant breeds of dog age earlier th...
Breeder`s High/Shih Tzu
By Connie Limon - 1/4/2008
The sex of a puppy is determined by the sire. The dam determines the number of puppies that can be conceived. Breeding should occur every other day during the dam`s full estrous period to the allow the stud to recuperate and rebuild viable sperm. At the moment of conception a puppy`s genetic makeu...
Attacking the Pit Bull Problem in Los Angeles-MuttShack Animal Rescue Launches Grassroots Campaign
By Amanda St. John - 1/4/2008
Twenty-six percent of the dogs at the six Los Angeles Animal Services shelters are "Pit Bulls". American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull are various names used to describe the breed and any mix thereof. Whatever name they go by, they refer to a breed that has...
Why The Horse`s Eye`s Are So Important When Training Him!
By Andy Curry - 1/4/2008
They say the eyes are are the gateway to the soul. When it was said, they were referring to us humans. But the truth is, it also refers to horses. Many horse owners don`t understand the importance and usefulness of the horse`s eyes while training. That being so, let me share with you some things ...
Dog doors ? dog and owner reprieve
By Rolf Rasmusson - 1/4/2008
Buying dog doors online If you need to buy a dog door then have some fun doing it online. Not only will you find discount prices but you`ll have a huge selection of colors, designs, shapes, sizes and multiple features you haven`t even thought about. You`ll find designs that fit any wall or door with...
Extend Your Dog`s Life Using These Simple Grooming Tips
By William Wilcox - 1/4/2008
If your dog is an important part of your life, you will want to provide the best of care for her so she can enjoy a long and rewarding life. A trip or two each year to your veterinary clinic does not guarantee that your loyal canine will maintain her healthy appearance and youthful spirit. It is ...
Rules of Thumb for Saddle Fit
By William Savage - 1/4/2008
In compiling some information on achieving a proper fit to the horse when purchasing a saddle I came across several "Rules of Thumb" to bear in mind. There`s a wealth of information available on the subject of saddle fitting, some of it contradictory. It`s easy for the first time (or even second...
How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer
By Adam G. Katz - 1/4/2008
1.) Versatility? A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog?s temperament. Every dog is different, and some dogs respond better to certain approaches. What works for a Rottweiler won?t necessarily work for a Poodle. 2.) Experience? I know people who...
How to Deal With a Noisy Dog - Curing Uwanted and Excessive Barking
By Ryan O`Meara - 1/4/2008
Contributed with the help of Karen L Overall of the Centre for Neurobiology and Behaviour, Psychiatry Department, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. There are many causes for this behaviour. Separation anxiety, craving for attention and even the doorbell can cause the most placid dogs to...
Dog Vaccinations - The Facts
By Brigitte Smith - 2/10/2007
Bailey is a three year old Bull Terrier, and she`s the love of Maruchy Perez`s life.
Maruchy is a singer, and the summer that Bailey was born she was working for one of the Disney ships out of Port Canaveral (half her luck - sounds like a great lifestyle!).
Maruchy had researched the the breed...
Why Contract the Services of a Professional Pet Sitter for Your Dog?
By Julie Butts - 2/4/2007
A Professional Pet Sitter provides in-home pet care while you?re away. Keeping your dog at home helps maintain his normal eating and exercising routines. It also helps minimize the stress suffered by both you and your dog. This article examines what may happen when your dog stays at a kennel and ...
Adopting A Dog
By Kirsten Hawkins - 1/31/2007
There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, how...
How to Find a Sitter For Your Dog
By Katie Brandt - 1/29/2007
Whether your dog is old or a just a puppy, there will come a time when you have to out of town for business or a vacation where dogs aren`t allowed. Therefore, you will need to leave your prized pet in the care of a pet sitter. Where can you find a pet sitter? What types of pet sitter services are a...
Dealing with a Dog Food Allergy?
By Blake Kritzberg - 1/29/2007
Just as humans allergies can show up as a sneeze or rash, your dog`s allergies can manifest as itchiness -- or even ear infections. In fact, if your dog`s allergic to his food, it can cause him to scratch himself constantly, even with no obvious parasite problem.
Dog allergies rarely get solved w...
How To Choose The Perfect Dog Name For Your Puppy
By Richard Cussons - 1/26/2007
So you`ve brought home your new puppy, it`s time to name your new animal friend but you?re running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren`t feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with the basics and some great ideas to help you choose the perfect name f...
Feline Anxiety Causes Cat Litter Box Problems
By Nancy E. Wigal - 1/17/2007
Cats experience anxiety and get stressed out just like us human staffers. Unlike people, cats don`t have a lot of creative ways to express their feelings. Unfortunately, when cats suffer from stress and anxiety, they generally communicate it in a very clear way that can really turn humans upside dow...
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