Dental care is important responsibility for pet owners, but
too many owners are not familiar with the steps to maintaining the dental hygiene of their dog. Your dogs’ mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, and even though their natural defense systems are very effective, certain issues can spiral out of control if not recognized and […]
September 02 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
Summer is generally the time to have fun with your family and enjoy many activities together. Days are usually longer than usual and the children are out on vacation. The downside to this fun is that summer also ushers in a season of heat stroke, sunburn and exhaustion. This can threaten your family as well […]
August 06 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet & Child and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
by Kevin O
Five Tips for Safe and Humane International Pet Relocation
Owning or adopting a pet should be for life, regardless of what corner of the world your career or other circumstances happen to send you. When planning an international move transporting your beloved pet is only part of a long, daunting list of preparations that […]
July 22 2008 | Pet Care and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
by Daniel Moore
Think that finding a good, high-quality dog food is important?
All of the beneficial ingredients that go into dog food will not help your dog if he it is not drinking enough water. Water is the body’s most important nutrient. Adult dogs’ bodies are 60% water, and a puppy’s is 84% water. Dogs […]
July 20 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health | No Comments »
by Larry Chamberlain
This article is not a debate about the pros and cons of the removal of a cat’s claws (declawing). This article concludes that there are no pros to this issue and comes out firmly against the procedure.
Declawing a cat is illegal in many countries and officially deemed to be inhumane in others. Why […]
July 16 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
When you bring home a new puppy, it can be difficult to not fret at every little cough, every little whimper, and every little whine. Puppies are like small children in that they are susceptible to so much, yet our minds seem to create even more of an issue with their health than what they […]
July 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet Health | No Comments »
by Robert Michael
1. If you want your bird to live a long life it is important to feed it in a nutritionally sound way. Birds often die too young because they are malnourished or they pick up a disease because they were not being fed correctly.
2. Birds who are part of the parrot family should […]
June 27 2008 | Bird and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health | No Comments »
Plants are wonderful outdoors and indoors, and they are certainly a beautiful addition to your home. However, if you have pets, you may want to reconsider which plants you choose to have in your house (and out if you have an outdoor dog). Some plants are completely harmless if they are chewed or eaten, but […]
June 01 2008 | Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
Veterinary care can be one of the most expensive things about having a dog these days, and while most pet owners know how important proper medical care is, dogs have a tendency to mask their medical problems until they are full-blown. Not only does this create a threat to the very existence of your four-legged […]
May 10 2008 | Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Darlene L. Norris
Feline obesity creates serious health risks for your kitty friend. Carrying extra weight around overloads all his organ systems, which can lead to pain and disability, as well as an early death. There’s nothing funny about a fat cat. And nearly half the felines in the United States are […]
May 08 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Nicholas H Tan
If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented.
Worms
No matter what breed of cat […]
April 14 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Health | No Comments »
Have you ever witnessed a friend or neighbor distraught over the death of a pet? If you have never owned a pet, or considered having one, were you surprised to see someone crying? Actually, such a response is just as normal as when a close friend or loved one dies.
Here’s what you should know about […]
March 24 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Fish and Hamster and Horses and Pet Health and Pet Love | No Comments »
By Darlene L. Norris
Feline obesity is at an epidemic level in the United States. If your kitty is too heavy, she’s at risk for many serious health problems and probably an early death. Slimming down your cat isn’t easy. It’s better to prevent the problem in the first place.
It’s important for us […]
March 22 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health | No Comments »
by D. Marie Ratliff
For millions of families, the celebration of Easter includes Easter baskets filled with sweet treats galore — chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, sugary jelly beans and snack-size versions of nearly every candy product imaginable.
As parents, we often warn our children “Now don’t eat too much or you’ll make yourself sick.” At worst, a […]
March 15 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
By Dermot Condell
We know enough to care for our skin and keep dermatitis at bay. Just as in humans a dog allergy can be very painful and uncomfortable. A dog allergy can be extremely trying for both dog and owner. Unlike dogs, we look after our allergies, mainly because we are able to.
It’s quite possible, […]
March 10 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Health and Pet Insurance | No Comments »
6-9 March 2008, Birmingham, UK — The relationship between dog breeders and owners and their vets is an important one, and the Kennel Club, as part of its aim to ‘make a difference for dogs’ is committed to helping this relationship flourish.
Recognising that vets generally see sick dogs in their surgery, or their textbooks in […]
March 09 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Jeannie Palmer
Carefully blended for your pet’s sensitive skin, bath salts can be relaxing, aid in promoting circulation and help to soothe aching muscles and joints. Think of how therapeutic you find bath salts and imagine that same relief for your pet.
As our pets mature they may become afflicted with arthritis, painful joints […]
March 06 2008 | Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Kiya Sama
When do you know you have to take your pet to the veterinarian? If you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then the time is immediately. There might be other signs, but these are the basic ones experts insist you must pay attention to:
Has your pet lost its appetite for more than […]
February 07 2008 | Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
As the holidays approach, a level of apprehension continually grows in each person’s mind: ‘how can I not gain weight this holiday season?’ people ask. ‘How can I quickly lose weight after the holidays?’ is another question that health-conscientious people have asked themselves each year.
Weight gain is not only a problem for people during the […]
January 30 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Health | No Comments »
The cold winter months are fast approaching, if it hasn’t arrived already. Winter is the season for fun, family, the holidays, and cold weather. If you live in an area that has snow and ice, here are a few tips for caring for your pet during the cold winter months.
First, protection for you pet’s precious […]
January 22 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Health and Pet Love and Pet Safety | No Comments »
