By Jennifer Koretsky
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching! While you’re busy decorating and preparing your home for guests, here are a few important tips to keep your dog safe this season.
The Christmas Tree
Tinsel, small ornaments, and ornament hooks are major choking hazards for dogs. It’s best to avoid tinsel altogether and keep small ornaments high […]
October 08 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet & Child and Pet Care | No Comments »
There is perhaps no other creature that has been so mythologized, feared, and misunderstood as the toad. Indeed, the toad has long been associated with black magic, poison, and death. At the same time, however, toads have been considered symbols of fertility, love, and health by alchemists, gypsies, and all manner of ancient peoples. In […]
September 14 2008 | Exotic Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
By Barry Mcgee
Most of us are probably familiar with the quintessential image of the rabbit-a fluffy, cuddly white bunny delivered into the arms of delighted children on Easter morning, surrounded by sweets and colored eggs. Unfortunately, this picture-perfect holiday symbol that has placed many a pet rabbit into a less-than-ideal situation. Taking care of a […]
August 16 2008 | Pet Care and Rabbit | No Comments »
by Gerry Ronson
Training should be for both a lab and poodle since they are mixed. You should be able to combine sport activity along with obedience. Labradors tend to be very energetic and without proper training they will continue to be disobedient because they would rather play. The poodle in them can […]
April 04 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | 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 »
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 Grant Copland
Pet health insurance is simple, affordable solution for those owners who love their pets but is concerned about the financial hardship of high-quality pet care. It brings peace of mind, protecting you and your beloved pet from the inevitable and the unexpected. It is still relatively new, and many pet owners are still […]
February 27 2008 | Pet Insurance | No Comments »
By John M Williams
Dog insurance can be a complicated matter for some, but it needn’t be anymore…
Most dog owners spend on average $479 on pet bills in one year alone with the price rising more and more each year. Dogs are one of the most expensive dogs to keep and within minutes of your dog […]
February 25 2008 | Pet Insurance | No Comments »
By Ron Petracek
It is not uncommon that trends in veterinary medicine to mirror trends in human medicine. To that end, it’s not surprising that alternative medicine is being used more frequently on sick and injured horses. Instead of prescribing the latest wonder drug, some veterinarians are instead prescribing a little hands-on healing in the hopes […]
February 09 2008 | Horses | No Comments »
By David Beart
…. continued from part I:
Aggression
You know him as your sweet and lovable friend. Your friends and neighbors know him as the terror on your doorstep who wants to eat them. Aggression is not a nice quality in your dog. Aggression comes from the desire to protect, and anything perceived as a threat is […]
February 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
Dogs are considered the most genuinely happy creatures on earth. Their entire day is filled with you whether you are there or not. They are waiting for you, sleeping on your bed, watching for you out the window, wondering where you are while they are patiently waiting for you in their crate.
Once you come home […]
February 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Elyse Grau
Pet identification speaks for your pet when it cannot. Wearing an id tag will increase the chances of your dog or cat being returned to you.
The most typical form of pet id is the simple collar tag. This is usually metal, but increasingly can be made of plastic or even paper. Metal tags […]
January 28 2008 | Pet Care and Pet Safety | No Comments »
By Andrea Austin
How To Teach Your Children The Proper Care For Your Pet Rabbit!
Children are naturally innately drawn to cute, cuddle-y little creatures, and they will probably want to pick up, stroke and play with your new pet rabbit. But while this may be tempting, it’s potentially quite dangerous — both to the bunny and […]
January 09 2008 | Getting a Pet and Pet & Child and Pet Care and Rabbit | No Comments »
By Anthony DeFrietas
Before bringing your pet into the new space of your new home, take several steps to ensure your safe haven is indeed safe enough. Pets will naturally investigate the world they find themselves in. Of course, this cannot and should not be discouraged. But consider the hazards your pets may encounter in your […]
January 06 2008 | Getting a Pet and Pet Care and Pet Safety | No Comments »
It is important to know how to bathe your cat. Cats generally to a fine job cleaning themselves, however, they my need a little help from time to time. In this case, it is important to know how to properly give you cat a bath.
Giving a cat a bath can be a little trick since […]
January 05 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Care | 1 Comment »
By Emma Snow
Obesity is on the rise for canines.
The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs experience severe joint problems. This effects there daily activities […]
January 02 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Drew Pilton
Some cat owners make the mistake of preventing their cat from eating grass. There are various reasons for this, one being that they think it makes their cat ill or upsets their stomach. This is an incorrect assumption and in fact the eating of grass followed by regurgitation is a perfectly natural behavior […]
December 30 2007 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Care and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health | No Comments »
by: Ron Petracek
Is your horse exhibiting uncharacteristic performance or behavior issues? Well then, check his saddle. Badly fitting saddles account for a vast array of issues in the horse. Yet they often go undetected, either because people don’t recognize the signs and symptoms of an improperly fitting saddle, or because they have no idea how […]
December 29 2007 | Horses | No Comments »
Your cat has a love-hate relationship with your furniture. She loves to scratch the furniture, but it looks like hate to you. You can end this cycle of abuse with just a little bit of understanding.
Scratching comes naturally to your cat as a way to exercise, mark territory, and sharpen her claws. She only picks […]
December 28 2007 | Cat & Kitten and Pet Training | 1 Comment »
By Darren Lintern
You offer your dog shelter and food in order to keep her healthy and content. There’s also three other points that she requires in order to stay happy, fit, and improve the quality of life.
Firstly, she requires day-to-day exercising to keep her body in shape. Secondly, her mind will need to be stimulated […]
December 26 2007 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care | No Comments »
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