Some dog owners have a tendency to worry themselves over every little thing. Then there are those that don’t seem to worry enough, letting real symptoms affect their dogs without a second thought. It can be difficult to tell the difference between what is worth worrying over and what things are normal occurrences. The well [...]
January 29, 2009
Extend the Life of Your Pet
by Linda Chaé Pet products may be hazardous to your pets There are few events more distressing than the injury or death of a pet. Psychologists have likened it to the death of a family member. After the recent pet food contamination that killed some pets and made many others sick, worldwide attention focused on [...]
January 17, 2009
8 Ways to Control Dog Fleas
By Martin Brock There are numerous products that will kill adult fleas on your dog. However, they vary in the duration of their effects. 1. Flea shampoos, sprays, and powders. Most products will kill any fleas present on your dog at the time of application, but many have no lasting effect – your dog may [...]
December 12, 2008
Learn The Secrets Of Why Your Pet Won’t Eat
Pets can sometimes be finicky when it comes to meal-time. Cats are especially known to be picky about their food. Sometimes your pet may have a raring appetite and may beg to be fed. Other times, they may simply glance at their dinner and choose to not eat. What is the cause of this inconsistent [...]
October 4, 2008
Goldfish Analysis
September 28, 2008
How To Choose a Vet
By Paul Horowitz Your pet’s veterinarian is second best friend, next to you, and an important partner in protecting their well being. This article will help you to • Choose the perfect vet for you and your pet. • Evaluate your current level of veterinarian care. Evaluating veterinary services is an important part of every [...]
September 16, 2008
Reptiles and Salmonella
I’ll bet you didn’t know that lizards and turtles can carry harmful bacteria called Salmonella. I love reptiles and I bet you do too (or you probably would not be reading this article!). You may have noticed that reptiles are becoming more and more popular as family pets. Reptiles such as turtles, iguanas, snakes, geckos, [...]
September 16, 2008
Pet Canary Care
If you’re considering sharing your home with a pet canary, it’s probably because you’ve heard so much about their nearly constant, bubbly singing. Join the club! Since the seventeenth century, pet owners the world over have kept canaries for nothing more than the sheer pleasure of birdsong filling their homes. A canary is not merely [...]
September 10, 2008
5 Reasons Why Veterinarians Do Some Of The Things They Do!
Why does my veterinarian always want to run expensive blood tests? Making an accurate diagnosis can be very difficult without them. There is a wealth of information veterinarians can learn from the blood panels that pet owners would not be able to communicate. Symptoms for one illness may overlap with symptoms of another ailment that [...]
September 2, 2008
Dental Care Tips For Your Dog
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 [...]
