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- Dog Kennels Surrey – A Resort for your Pet - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Rohini AttardeOften at times people wish to go on weekend holidays or a business trip. You might be hoping to enjoy a long vacation with your loved ones at some exotic location resting in a cool resort spread with amenities such as a spa, massage parlors and recreation centers. You will then intend to have a ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Choosing the Right Grooming Kit for Your Dog - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Tony GreenGrooming a pet dog has many benefits not only to the pet, but also to the owner. Aside from keeping your dog's hair neat and beautiful at all times, it also reduces your chances of inhaling animal dander and other foreign elements that may get caught up in your dog's mane. This is especially ...
Views: 993 - Age old remedies for killing dog fleas and ticks - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Paul RyanDog fleas and ticks have been a problem for pets always. Every pet owner has faced this problem at some point of time or the other, and has made all possible efforts to make the pet free from fleas and ticks. Fleas and ticks can make a pet miserable and there have been instances where these ...
Views: 3923(1 vote) - Killing dog fleas is not much difficult - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Paul RyanLooking for few simple ways to kill dog fleas and ticks, read on to know some simple ways by which you can get rid of these small demons. Fleas and ticks have always troubled pets as well as pet owners. With the right prevention method and some simple remedies, one can have control of these ...
Views: 795 - Spare your pets from chemical dog fleas medication, do it naturally - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Paul RyanAvoid dog's park during summer and spring During the summer time, dog fleas and ticks become more and more frequent, they are found everywhere. During this time, it is better to keep your pet away from such dog park and from bushy areas. You can take it for walk to streets or allow it to play ...
Views: 799 - Do flea prevention for cats with the right diet - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Paul RyanDo flea prevention for cats with the right diet Flea prevention is always better than a trying out any harmful medication on the pet. There are various ways for doing this, let us look some ways, which is related to the diet of the pet. Ticks have the ability to jump to great heights and they ...
Views: 874 - Ward off ticks and dog fleas with a side-effects free medication - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Paul RyanTicks and dog fleas are a part of pet’s surrounding. They meet pets whenever there is a chance for the same. Dog fleas and ticks must be not tolerated and even if there is one, there must be no delay in killing it. Most people usually think that pesticides or pesticide lade medication is the ...
Views: 867 - killing ticks is a must as it’s a menace - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Paul RyanTicks are really monsters, they look so small, but when they looked under a microscope, they look horrible and scary. These ticks feed on the blood of the pet and make it ill slowly. Ticks are the worst thing and they multiply very fast making the entire body of the pet their territory. Being ...
Views: 755 - How an Effective Flea Prevention For Cats Work - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Paul RyanFrontline Plus for cats Frontline Plus is very effective flea prevention for cats. It is used to kill fleas in all its stages and works against killing ticks. There are different varieties of fleas and each one of them is prevalent more in certain regions. It is difficult to identify the type ...
Views: 750 - Dog Fleas Must Be Tackled With Extreme Care - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Paul RyanDog fleas are very tough and they must be treated with care. Even a single loophole in cleaning off dog fleas will create enough scope for the pest to return and re-infect your pet. Here are some simple yet very effective ways to kill dog fleas. Ways to kill dog fleas Easy to make lemon ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - Organic Pet Food Can Make Your Pets Healthier And Happier - Ingredients Are Just As Important For Animals! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Courtney EmilyThe quality of your dog's or cat's food is very important to the health of your pet, and pet owners put a lot of energy and money into looking for the best food for their pet. This search for the best pet food can get very confusing, as many companies do not properly explain the meanings of such ...
Views: 902 - How To Select The Best Pet For Your Personality Type - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Marcia CammarataDoes Your Pet Reflect Your Personality Type? Has Your Pet Conformed to Your Personality Type? This discussion always begins with which came first, the chicken or the egg. Many studies have been done on what motivates a person to select the type of pet, the breed, the species beyond ...
Views: 2170 - Dog Training Guide – Simple Yet Useful Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Dharmender KumarIt is really good to have a new dog in family. Dogs are always pampered like own kids despite of having so much differences from humans. The joy of having a dog can transform into nightmare when dogs becomes wild on certain occasions and start doing whatever they want inside the home. Therefore, ...
Views: 939 - You, Your Pet, and Your Sacred Contract - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Lori Daniel FalkYou, Your Pet, and Your Sacred Contract Our beloved pets are so much more than just furry little friends. The bond we share with them is deep and profound. Their unconditional love and lack of ego, enables our relationship with them to often run deeper than that of our human loved ones ...
Views: 845 - Frontline plus flea is the best flea control that a pet can get - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Paul RyanIt is common for pets all over the world to be infected by fleas and ticks. Just like humans, even animals have various skin related problems but being infected by fleas and ticks is the most common of them. It has been proved by a study that almost 95% of pets all over the world have been ...
Views: 754 - How to get rid of dog fleas - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Paul RyanDogs and cats are the most preferred pet animals whose popularity have further soared up following the invention of various dog and cat breeds coming into the picture. With people being able to get the dog type they always dream to get adjusted to the surrounding of their home, the craziness to ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Why Do Dogs Need Dog Training Classes? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Sheila RauschIf you really love your pet, it is important to take your puppy to a dog obedient training class to help encourage your pet to have great obedience. As training classes are an important factor in your pet’s life, you should know about the type of training that best suits them. Most dog lovers ...
Views: 1020 - Useful and Simple Tips to Train Your Dog - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Sheila Rausch“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself” says Josh Billings. Per the recent statistics revealed by American Pet Products Association in 2011-2012, more than 78.2 million US citizens own dog. But it is very difficult to make them follow your command. If you ...
Views: 836 - Advent of side-effect less Flea medications - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Paul RyanFlea medications must be such that it does not cause any side effect on the pet. Side effects of medications are bad; they almost make the pet more and more ill and give no relief from the flea sand ticks. Mostly all flea medications contain harmful pesticides, which harm a dog and at the ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - Flea treatment for small dogs must be done under a vet doctor, why? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Paul RyanIt is quite possible that fleas and ticks infect people who have pets, their pets at some time or the other. The reason for this is fleas are a part of the pet’s surroundings, they are found everywhere the pet goes. Most often people take their pets to various places like beach, garden etc. ...
Views: 736 - Tips on How to Care for Your Beloved Dog - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Tony GreenDog needs care, love, and attention. With good amounts of these, they will surely be healthier and happier, giving you more reasons to be happy as well. Proper care will also reduce any risk of sickness, diseases or injury that may come to your beloved pet. Make sure you put effort into knowing ...
Views: 809 - Nature Needs Us so Keep Animals Safe - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Katie ClearyAnimals by far have always been considered species which are secondary or rather adjunctive to the human species. From the olden days humans have been using animals for all possible activities ranging from utility to pleasure. It would not be wrong if one says that the day the human species was ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Hunter GrahamYou may feel like you’re trying out a new dance step the first time you try to brush your dog or cat’s teeth. You go left, and your cat steps right. You talk soothingly, and your dog’s ears go up. You fake left, and the cat leaps over the coffee table and out the pet door. Yikes! While ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - 5 Tips To Nail down Dog Fleas Easily - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Paul RyanAre you worried about dog fleas troubling your pet? Then just imagine what pain the dog must be going through. Dog fleas are actually very tough to get rid of, as these fleas are quite similar to the toughest creature on planet Earth- the cockroach. It is believed that cockroaches have not ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Why shall we consider dog fleas as a serious problem? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Paul RyanDog fleas are more than just a problem they are a curse on the pet. This is because they carry a host of disease and some of these diseases will permanently damage the system of pets. Fleas and ticks are nothing but small blood sucking monsters that hijack your pet’s body and does not leave it ...
Views: 940 - Pet health care also involves complete dental care - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Dharmender KumarThe importance of oral hygiene is well known among the humans but if you are thinking that it is not important for your lovely pet then your are making a big mistake. Lack of oral hygiene in pets can result into oral disease, tooth decay and lots of pain. Hence, like their masters pets also need ...
Views: 899 - Advice on Crate Training A New Puppy - Quick Steps To Success - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Frank RijkersGetting A New Puppy? Then Read This Many new puppy owners will need their puppy to experience a safe space to stay during the night and in the daytime. Usually new puppy owners will get a crate for their new puppy. Although this is advisable, a new pet might at first be apprehensive about ...
Views: 1214 - How To Choose The Best Dog Trainer - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Social CanineA good dog trainer will give you all the knowledge necessary to learn how effectively and positively influence your dog’s behavior, by teaching you how to clearly communicate with your dog and also understand your dog’s own ways of communication; essential for raising a well-adjusted, obedient, ...
Views: 976 - Be Familiar With Dog Fences - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Colin SealExactly what is a dog fence? This state-of-the-art dog containment system is more than an undetectable barrier to help keep dogs from escaping. It is just a treatment for the pet owners’ woes and training aid for dog trainers. The favourite wireless Dog Fence comprises of two primary ...
Views: 994 - The Primary Benefits of Pet Boarding - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from jade willsmithIf you ever own a pet, or have actually owned a dog you understand how tough it can be to leave out your best buddy if you want in order to visit, or even go on a business travel. In earlier times you would likely have tried to go away from your adorable puppy in the care of some other person, ...
Views: 3896 - Radio Dog Fence Is A Secured Method For Your Dog - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Colin SealSome dog owners think that the electric dog fence is among the more secured ways of dog containment nowadays. This is a more reliable choice when compared to the traditional concrete or wooden barriers for several reasons. Why dog fence more dependable? The radio or electric dog fences ...
Views: 972 - Dog grooming checklist for every dog owner - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Dharmender KumarPets are really adorable and lovable friends often pampered like own kids. These four legged friends are integral part of any family cherished like children and hence, are taken care of well to keep them playful & active. Pet grooming is the most essential step towards maintaining health of the ...
Views: 1896 - All about Dog Kennels - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Rohini AttardeAre you among the ones who are looking for a home for your devoted and faithful canine friend in the period that you are absent from your own home, but have been unsuccessful so far? Fret not, as more and more people actually believe in the age old saying that a dog is a man's best friend, have ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Dog care in a budget-friendly way - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Dharmender KumarPet owners spend a significant proportion of time grooming and caring dogs. It is well known fact that grooming is not only limited to brush and running it through dog's coat but it has an elaborate meaning which every pet owner must consider for the well being of their pet. It is not only dog ...
Views: 887 - What to do when your dog is diagnosed with dog fleas - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Paul RyanDogs and cats are some of the most and majorly preferred animal species that finds a special mention in the homes of animal lovers. Dogs and cats lovers are extremely touchy and emotional when it comes to taking care of them in any manner. They take extreme care of dogs and cats so that they not ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - A great cat fleas cure is steps away now - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Paul RyanCats are innocent creatures of God who is loved equally by cat lovers and as a result, they find a special place in the hearts and homes of people. People are crazy about keeping cats as pets in a condition even better than them. People make sure that cats when kept as pets could have the best ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Foods to keep your pet healthy and happy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Dharmender KumarPets are loved like kids and hence, their health is given prime concern by their owners. The most important thing which directly affects the health of pets is food either in the form of meal or snacks. As a concerned pet owner, one must pamper the pooch by giving only healthy food, whether ...
Views: 780 - The Facts Behind The Dog Fence - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Colin SealIn relation to a puppy escaping? What is the information about the dog fence? If pet owners pick the modern-day wireless barriers, it can be a practical choice since traditional fences have a great deal of disadvantages. Irrespective of your option, canine training remains the crucial ...
Views: 985 - How to Choose the right Dog training collars - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Colin SealOnce you know of its easy functions and advantages, then chances are you will choose the dog training collar. Why are numerous pet owners at ease this variety dog training collar? This product really should teach your puppy to behave properly. To put it briefly, this collar can assist you ...
Views: 1068 - Drop That! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Jude LeMoineLeave it! Gimme that! No! “Oh You…!” Get down! Supposing I were to tell you that the simple task of training your puppy to do all of the above could be accomplished by training him to understand that the word ’off’ means all of those things? Would that save you frustration and stop your yelling ...
Views: 781 - Tips to find the best cat kennel while you are away - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Rohini AttardeWhen you bring home a little kitten, you immediately get attached to the little fur ball. You feed him, bathe him, and make a bed for him. Such close association with your pet makes you worrisome about their health and well being. With time, they become a part of the family and are treated as ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Dogs health care – give your pet a healthy pain-free life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Dharmender KumarThose who love their dogs must take care of pet's health to ensure long and healthy life for them. Pets are also prone to health complications like human being hence, one must know the right methods of dogs health care. There are heart problems, depression, dental issues and other problems ...
Views: 977 - Why Should I Bother Worming my Horse? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Debbie ReadeHorses and ponies need to be wormed regularly. Like many animals, equines carry worms in their gut and if they are not wormed at regular intervals, the parasites build up and eventually cause health problems. Thankfully all of the main brands of horse wormers, including Equimax and Equest ...
Views: 1077 - Call the Vet! Tell-tale Signs to Spot an Unhealthy Horse - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Debbie ReadeDo you know what the symptoms are for common horse health problems? If you love your horse, you surely want it to live a long and healthy life. Part of this includes understanding the common horse health problems and their signs and symptoms so that you will be able to know when your horse is in ...
Views: 1594 - The Various Types of Worms that Affect your Pets - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Debbie ReadeMany people have animals that they cherish. They grow with you and each one develops their own personality that is especially unique to them. They are loyal to their owners and enjoy their company. To a pet you are special. With that said your animal also requires the proper diet and exercise to ...
Views: 1035 - What to do if your dog bites - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Louise JohnstonWhether it is an accident during play time or an intentional act on the dog’s behalf, dog bites to humans are not acceptable or appropriate. It really depends on what the situation was when the dog bit you as to how you could reasonably react. Unless dealing with a very young pup, the best ...
Views: 766 - Understanding Dog Posture - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Louise JohnstonIn order to avoid being bitten by a dog, we need to understand what situations make it likely that a dog will bite, and to recognize the signals a dog displays when he is about to bite. Dogs resort to biting during times of stress. Stress can be brought on by many different situations, ...
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