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- Uti and the Bite - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Maureen CramSome readers will already have heard of my ginger cat, Uti. For those that have not read about him before, he was purchased from a pet shop at a far too early age, not house trained at all, had no hygiene skills etc. when he came to me. He had no idea how to dig holes to use for his toilet ...
Views: 1715 - Division of Labor - The Way of the Pet - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Allen and Linda AndersonDivision of Labor - The Way of the Pet One of the issues that often irk today's ultra-busy woman is the need for an equitable division of labor. She longs for her husband and children to do their fair share in keeping the household operating efficiently. She wants coworkers to pitch in at ...
Views: 1707 - Learning How to Train Your Dog - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Larry VolwilerLearning how to train your dog and when to train your dog is going to be the most important aspect you should consider when you are choosing a dog for a pet. There are some dog breeds that do not train easily and others that just love to show off. When you consider the type of dog breed you ...
Views: 1706 - How To Properly Bathe A Dog - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from My Pet Haven Dot ComBathing your dog helps to keep it healthy as well as clean. Bathing helps reduce the amount of flea repellents you need to use as well as prevents hotspots, a potentially serious problem for your best friend. Bathing too frequently can dry out the skin and coat so only one bath a month is ...
Views: 1704 - Advantages Of Acrylic Aquariums Versus Glass Aquariums - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dustin WilliamsThere are many questions one may ask when wanting to find a new fish tank. This article will answer one of those important questions: are acrylic aquariums better than glass aquariums? Explanations are provided on why acrylic is better for you the owner, and the life within the tank. There ...
Views: 1701 - Animals as Spiritual Teachers - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Kumari MullinIn grade school my teachers taught that animals had no soul and therefore were inferior beings. It didn’t make sense to me then, and certainly does not ring true now. In fact, my experience is quite the opposite. I have found animals to be amazing teachers in general, for demonstrating ...
Views: 1701(2 votes) - How To Deal With Cat Dander Allergies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Michael KrauseThe majority of homes in our country have at least one pet. And it turns out that up to ten percent of the owner suffer from an allergy to pets. This means that there are thousands of people who live with a pet and are allergic to them. Most of these people will not give up their pet, they are ...
Views: 1701 - rosy barb care and breeding - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from rajeev sharmaRosy barb ( Puntius Conchonius)General InformationThese are beautiful subtropical fresh water fish.Their scientific name is Puntius Conchonius .Rosy barb are pinkish in color and looks beautiful in aquarium .Their maximum size is about 6 inches when present in natural resources .While your ...
Views: 1701 - Raising Goats - Goat Care Basics - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Susan KatchurRaising goats can be expensive and time consuming, but if you know the goat care basics it will make life a lot easier for you and your goats! If you love your goats you will want them to be healthy and happy. There are ways to achieve these goals. There are hundreds of goat breeds. ...
Views: 1700 - Lessons from the Wise Dog (aka Lulu) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Sandra DawesI’ve had my dog Lulu in my life for 6 years and she has taught me quite a bit about myself and life in general. Before adopting Lulu, I had fish and rabbits as pets. I had never imagined the joy of having a dog! Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been all kisses and tummy rubs, but even in her ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Dog Food: 10 Scary Truths - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenForty percent of dogs are obese, while 46% of dogs, and 39% of cats, now die of cancer. Heart, kidney and liver disease are epidemic. Like people, dogs are what they eat. Save your dog a lot of suffering, and save yourself a fortune in vet bills, by learning the truth about your dog's diet. Here ...
Views: 1697 - How to Evaluate and Select Dog Food - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from D in the ‘NatiThere is a lot of confusion in regard to dog food quality. How does one evaluate a bag? How does one select the food that is best for one’s “best friend?” Having been in the pet food business for over 15 years, I feel comfortable stating that the one more knows, the less one knows. So if you ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Lessons From My Teacher- Yuki the Shiba Inu - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGreetings fellow Intenders. I have been busy for the past few weeks with my new puppy- named Yuki. Yuki is a shiba inu. You can click that link for some more info on this breed. I never even knew about them until the shiba inu puppy cam was all the rage on stumble and digg. Then after doing ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - The Dilemma of Pet Abuse and Bullies by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisWe are seeing a lot more in the media about bullies, both singly and in groups, and how they are reeking havoc on our youth and pets. I know this has been going on for lifetimes. There are also statistics showing that fledgling serial killers usually warm-up on animals, first by injury or ...
Views: 1688 - Pets have Personalities too - They are intregal parts of the fabric of our family. Memorium to :Taz" the Maine Coon Cat - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Marcia CammarataPets are precious parts of our family and have their own distinct personalities. This is a Memorium ro our beloved Cat Taz (who is he was and his personality. As a person would be a "Maritan personality " www.personalitypredictors.com/Martian. Intrepid, feisty and mischievous.) A Maine Coon ...
Views: 1684 - Common Diseases Found in Our Dogs - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Kay RingelstetterYou will be quite overwhelmed as you search for diseases that can affect our dogs. You may want to include all of those that affect every system in their body and if you do, the number of diseases will number in the thousands. Perhaps it may be more important to focus on the most common ...
Views: 1683 - Dog Disease: The Anal Gland Disease - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhen a dog meets another, it's natural for them to go to the behind and take a sniff. This is a normal social practice among our pets that done to identify one another. Each dog has their own unique smell, which they use for marking territory or remembering a fellow pet. Again it's normal and ...
Views: 1681(2 votes) - WHAT IS HEALTHY DOG FOOD?? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from karen hayesWhat Is MY Dog Eating? A lot of pet owners are worrying about what’s in their dogs’ food. They wonder if specialty brands are really worthwhile, whether grocery store dog food is okay, and what their dogs really need. Should you feed your dog a high protein dog food? Should you feed your dog ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Can Cats and Dogs Experience Depression? 10 Ways to tackle your Pets Blues Away - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Jennifer AdkinsNo one greets you at the door. The rattle of the leash goes unnoticed. Even a steak bone fails to generate much excitement. If your pouty pet doesn’t start showing some enthusiasm soon, you’re going to change her name to Debby downer or Gloom and Doom. It’s not uncommon for pets to come down ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - Dog Training, Dog Leash and Positive Reinforcement - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Kay RingelstetterThe most popular method of dog training is the leash/collar style of training. This type of training has proven it’s effectiveness over many years. It is always used when a dog must have a high level of reliability, such as that of rescue dogs, police dogs, guard dogs and dogs for the ...
Views: 1676 - Few reasons for why are your pets getting affected by Fleas and Ticks? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Paul RyanHow did your dog get these fleas and ticks? Generally your pet can get affected by the flea and tick by some other flea – infested animal such as stray cat, stray dog or urban wildlife or some other neighbor cat or dog, mainly raccoons and opossums, grass and the female flea is laying eggs ...
Views: 1674 - Typical Big House Cat Breeds - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Charles BergerKeeping of various pets nowadays is becoming common among many people especially when it comes to taking care of cats. Indeed, these feline animals bring a lot of advantages to us; this is the reason why more and more people are so interested about cats. How about you? Are you also fascinated in ...
Views: 1673 - The Proper Age To Begin Training Your Puppy - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from TOMMIE L HOWARDThere are many reasons why dogs get trained. Trained dogs can be useful both as companions and to accomplish work. Dogs are usually very eager to please their masters. Their desire to please makes them ideal pets. This article can help make your dog training efforts easier for your dog and ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Wendy Laymon raises very high quality french bulldogs - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Wendy LaymonRaising French bulldog puppies is very time consuming and technical. Wendy Laymon takes several things into consideration before she will breed her french bulldogs. They must pass conformation, temperament, health, and genetic testing. It is very important to use a compatible / non ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - 9-Steps to Pet Sitting Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Colleen SedgwickSince 2001, I have been vigorously working on building a successful pet sitting business. I have read. I have studied. I have listened. I have researched. I have analyzed. I have implemented. I have streamlined. I have stretched. I have written. I have made mistakes and I’ve experienced amazing ...
Views: 1668 - Training of thoroughbred horses for horse racing gamesSubmitted on Feb 19, 2010 from sillivan markWhen a horse steps onto the race track for a horse racing game, it is a culmination of many hours of training. Few people understand the amount of work that must be done in order to prepare a horse for a racing game. It is a long process, one that never really ends. Race horse trainers know ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - Could Your Dog or Cat Be at Risk for Kidney Disease? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Bev AllenCatching an Illness at an Early Stage Is Always Your Best Strategy Just like people, animals are susceptible to illness and stress. And, just like people, there is a lot you can do to keep them healthy. Julie noticed her dog, Zac, was drinking more water. Not just once, but several days in a ...
Views: 1666 - Canine Arthritis? Try Flexicose for Dogs Liquid Glucosamine. - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Cesar MulerFlexicose Liquid Glucosamine has become one of the best known methods used in the treatment of dogs with arthritis. Working to support the cartilage that may be worn or damaged, the glucosamine and other ingredients in Flexicose provide the necessary nutrients to reduce inflammation and promote ...
Views: 1664 - ***Here is a Value-Added Method that is Helping Pet Parents Save on the Costs of Pet Ownership - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Amelia JohnsonPet parents can use a value-added method to save on the costs of pet ownership. For example, when dog owners acquire a puppy, they may have the initial costs in mind such as purchase/adoption fees; spaying or neutering; training fees and supplies and general supplies such as bowls, crates, ...
Views: 1660(1 vote) - Useful Tips for Cleaning an Acrylic Aquarium - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Dustin WilliamsCleaning your acrylic aquarium can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools the job can be safe for the tank and easy on you. Scratches can be avoided with the help of these useful tips to guide you through the process. * For cleaning the outside of your acrylic tank DO NOT use ...
Views: 1659 - Shopping List for French Bulldog Puppies - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from John davidThe kids are the most demand inventors for the bull dog puppies; this is because the look and lovable character of these bull dog pups has made them to have one for sure with them. You can buy them either through online listing or from the reference of the known people who have already bought ...
Views: 1657 - Pet Insurance Is Not Like Human Health Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Heidi JeterPet Insurance is often compared to human health insurance, yet the only similarity is that the health of the pet is being insured. Take it from me, Dr. Jack Stephens the founder of the pet insurance industry in the United States and its leading advocate for over 25 years. Here are my ...
Views: 1656 - Is Secrets to Dog Training Scam? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Hugo C. CercilSecrets to Dog Training looks at how to prevent and react to frequent behavior problems that dogs engage in. I've looked on the Internet trying to find sources to help me with my own sometime mischievous pup, and I'm impressed with the wisdom, practicality, and advice this online book provides. ...
Views: 1655(2 votes) - My animal has cancer - Now What? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Kay Aubrey-ChimeneReceiving a diagnosis of cancer in your beloved companion can be devastating. Often you are urged to make uninformed financial and treatment decisions when in an emotional state - and these decisions may not be in your animals' best interest. So what can we do? First - breathe. Ask for a full ...
Views: 1654 - The Top Ten Questions You Must Ask Before Buying Any Pet Industry Franchise - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Niki TudgeBefore you hand over your hard earned money for a Home-Based Franchise in the Pet Industry, perform your due diligence and get the answers to the following ten questions. 1. Is the business model scalable and will the franchise opportunity allow for multiple streams of income? The answer to ...
Views: 1652(5 votes) - Nutrition for Companion Carnivores - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Betty LewisNutrition for Companion Carnivores (Note: this discussion specifically talks about dogs, but is applicable to cats & ferrets as well.) Introduction Until recently zoologists classified dogs and wolves as separate species; now scientists have proclaimed that there is no differences between ...
Views: 1645 - Writing about Leaf - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Allen and Linda AndersonWriting about Leaf We are compiling letters, emails, and comments about Leaf for a special writing project. Since we adopted Leaf from the animal shelter on October 7, 2006, we have consistently written about him in the Angel Animals Story of the Week, on Facebook, and in our blogs. Many ...
Views: 1644 - Veterinarians Best Tool...early detection - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Bev AllenWe all know that catching cancer, heart disease, adult-onset diabetes, and other major diseases EARLY can make all the difference in both the success of treatment and an individual’s longevity. However, we sometimes forget that this very same fact pertains to our cats and dogs. Just like us, ...
Views: 1640 - Dog Ear Infections: How To Keep Your Dogs Bill Of Health Clean - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertDogs’ ears are super sensitive to bacterial buildup and infections. Just like we clean our own ears, we should take time to clean our dogs’ ears. Take care and be cautious when cleaning out your pet’s ears. You don’t need any magic ingredients; in fact, you can use ...
Views: 1639 - Why Do Some Dog Breeds Exsist? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from brian spilnerRaison d'etre n. French: reason or justification for existence (Merriam-Webster) Or, what is that breed for? Sometimes a more logical question seems to be “what were they thinking, anyway?” In the modern world we mostly take for granted that dogs are here to be companions, best buddies, the ...
Views: 1638 - Holistic First-Aid For Cats and Dogs: You Can Help Them Feel Better - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDWe all value our pets. They give us so much: affection, love and entertainment. So it's very hard to watch them when they are ill, afraid or suffering. Over the years I have sometimes been asked to provide healing for pets. Let me share with you some simple and effective healing techniques which ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Commitment And Routine Are The Keys To Housebreaking Your Shih Tzu Puppy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Connie LimonHousebreaking is the most indispensable thing your Shih Tzu puppy must learn. Common sense should tell you why. Do you want your house to stay spic and span? Handle your Shih Tzu puppy's housebreaking well. Aside from the maintenance of your household hygiene, trained Shih Tzu is happy Shih Tzu. ...
Views: 1625 - Crazy Weather & Your Pets Odd Behaviors: Helping Your Pet Weather The Storm - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertSummertime often brings crazy weather; wind one day, storms the next. As the temperature heats up, you may be concerned with the wellbeing of your outside dog. As the lightning strikes, be wondering whether or not your pooch is safe. More than likely, the shelter you have provided him is ...
Views: 1625 - Can My Pet Make Me Sick? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickCan having a pet make my children or me sick? The answer to that question is “yes” and “no.” There is always the possibility and there are also ways to prevent problems. The best way to make certain, germs and/or bacteria is not passed around is to practice good hygiene. Cleanliness ...
Views: 1622 - How To Choose The Perfect Dog Bed For Your Pooch - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Shelly Dog ExpertEven if you let your dog sleep with you in your bed, he’s also going to need a place of his own for dog napping and privacy. There is a large variety of pet beds available in terms of size, shape, usage, style, and function. You’re sure to find just the right solution for your dog bed ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Photographing Animals and People - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Allen and Linda AndersonPhotographing Animals and People We have been working to get a good photograph of Allen and our dog Leaf. With Linda as the photographer, it seems to be an interesting journey. We have great admiration for good animal photographers. How do they ever get the animal and the person to look ...
Views: 1620 - Preferred flea treatment dogs - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Paul RyanAlthough there are different categories of flea and ticks present in the environment but pet owners need not be worried as generic Frontline has launched brand and generic types of medicine at affordable prices.Prefer the best choice of medicine for your darling pet from online store as they not ...
Views: 1620 - Disadvantages of Chemical Flea and Tick Control Products - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Misti SandefurLike many others, Linda, a pet owner from New Jersey, thought the chemical flea and tick control product she applied to her beloved pet was safe, but she quickly learned just how harmful chemical flea and tick control products really could be. Soon after placing K9 Advantix on Bandit, Linda ...
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