Five Puppy Training Tips
By Todd M - 1/4/2008
Here are five easy to use training tips for your new puppy. 1.) Chewing Problems - The most effective solution to a puppy chewing on something he shouldn`t is
to not discipline him, but to simply replace the object that he is chewing with a chew toy and then to raise him greatly for chewing on his... Pit Bull Terrier Dog Grooming Tips and Advice
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
Keeping your Pit Bull healthy can be a full-time job. He requires lots of love and attention, routine well check-ups with the veterinarian, teeth cleaning, and training. A big part of your time will be spent on keeping your Pit Bull clean and neatly groomed. Grooming and cleanliness will not only ma... Cockatiel Illnesses
By Medha Roy - 1/4/2008
Cockatiels are one of the most lovable pets in the world. They are a valuable treasure to the owner. Cockatiels, just like humans, need a lot of attention and care. Parrots as pets are delightful but they can become extremely moody and temperamental. This may also depend on its health and diet. Good... Tips For Buying Tropical Fish
By Robert Mellor - 1/4/2008
Before you go out and buy some tropical aquarium fish you must take into consideration a few factors. You want to get the best fish you can so I?m sure you?ll agree that it?s important to do some research and learn what to look for when you go to the pet shop to buy your fish. I?m going to talk to y... Raising Vinegar Eels For the Aquarium
By Alden Smith - 1/4/2008
It is a well known fact that feeding live food to your fishes will help them to grow better, show better coloration, and improve vigor. Fish love a variety of foods, and live foods are more closely related to what they feed on in their natural habitat. Although raising live foods can take up a sma... What You Should Know About Your Puppy And Play Biting
By Amy Howells - 1/4/2008
The main ways a puppy will play with another dog or puppy are chasing, wrestling, and biting. When your puppy eventually becomes separated from his littermates, he will most likely carry on his playful behavior with you and your family members. This is often the cause for most puppies trying to bite... Does Discount Pet Supply Offer "Tree" Training?
By Terry Price - 1/4/2008
Are you one of those dog owners that takes long walks with your dog? Have you found that as long as you continue moving, your dog seems fairly content, but if you stop for a moment you have a struggle to get him going again? This can be the most frustrating process when it comes to teaching your d... Puppy Care 101
By Chris Suckow - 1/4/2008
Puppy Care Puppy care can be a lot of work, but is also quite rewarding. This article should answer a lot of your questions you might have about your new puppy, or the puppy you are thinking about getting. Here we cover the basics you need to know. Feeding Most people will have received their pupp... Our Pets Behavior
By Ryan Joseph - 1/4/2008
Behavior can be a huge iisue with our pets. If each dog and cat owner in the United States took the time to understand the root of their animals` behavioral issues, our animal shelters would be substantially less populated with strays. Around sixty percent of animals in shelters are there simply bec... Finding A Reputable Dog Breeder
By Ron Swerdfiger - 1/4/2008
Anyone can put two dogs together and let them breed, and in turn call themselves a ?breeder.? However being called a ?reputable? breeder encompasses far more than that. You wont find a reputable breeder trying to sell their dogs to local pet stores, or advertising in the classified section. A good b... The Overweight Dog - Man`s Best Friend May be More Like Their Owners Than You Might Think
By Randy Jones - 1/4/2008
Obesity is one of the major health hazards and life shorteners of pet dogs. Its causes and effects are the same as with humans, and so is the cure. The majority of cases are due to excess calories, and not enough exercise, rather than a disorder. Dogs overeat for the same reasons we do, and more oft... Media Influence on Public Perception of Exotic Cat Ownership
By Jessi Clark-White - 1/4/2008
What makes something news? The fact that you take good care of your pets isn?t newsworthy. Neither is your recent trip to the supermarket; If something is normal, it isn?t news. Only aberrations capture our attention enough to warrant screen time. Why is murder reported on the six-o-clock news? ... Dog Training Information for Training Your Puppy
By Amy Dunphy - 1/4/2008
Puppy Training Puppy training can be a trying time. The key to this time is to really remember that all puppy behavior is normal. They like to mouth, jump, bark, dig and piddle wherever they are. They aren`t doing it to annoy you, they are just doing what they have learned so far. It is our job to t... Cat Litter Box Health
By Rob Wellborn - 1/4/2008
Cats are the most popular pets in the United States. According to the latest version of the U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2002 Edition) there were almost 70 Million pet cats in the United States. Why are cats so popular? There are as many answers to this question as there are cat ... Pet Vaccinations Are an Important Part of a Pet`s Well Being and Health
By Dr. Gary Ailes - 1/4/2008
Prevention of serious infectious disease through pet vaccination has been practiced for many years. It is safe to state that no single achievement has had greater impact on the well being of pets and pet owners than the development and continual improvement in animal vaccines. Early vaccines did n... Help Your Dog Become a Good Canine Citizen
By Louise Louis - 1/4/2008
Is your dog a gentleman or lady? If so, you
may be able to get an award to prove it from
the American Kennel Club (AKC) through its
Canine Good Citizen Program. This certification program is for all dogs,
whether purebred or mutt. Any dog who has
completed his vaccinations can be tested, and
ther... Horse Training Secrets For Busy Horse Owners Short On Time
By Andy Curry - 1/4/2008
Picture this. You`re late for work one day. You look at your watch and notice you have about three minutes to feed your horse before you have to leave. Plus, it seems to worsen every day. You notice your life getting busier and you have little time, if any, to spend with your horse. Should you s... The Power of Dogs
By Eva Sanchez - 1/4/2008
Well first of all I was always a cat owner, till my husband bought our first Chihuahua (Stitch) in 2002, Stitch was about 6 weeks old and was generally purchased for our children and it stud that was till he was about 5 months or so. Then I started to notice that he was starting to favor me and foll... How To Use Horse Training Thinking To Solve Dang Near Any Problem With A Horse
By Andy Curry - 1/4/2008
Horse training can be a relatively mysterious subject to people who have not studied it. Even more mysterious is a behavioral problem a horse has that causes his owner stress and frustration. What many horse owners don`t understand is often the handler, not the horse, is causing the problem. That b... What You Need To Know To Keep Your Dog Safe In Your Car
By Niall Kennedy - 1/4/2008
Man`s Best Friend is a great companion around the home, but Rover will love joining you on road trips - short or long - as well. If you`ve tried taking your dog along in the car before and met with bad results, don`t give up. It might take a little longer to help your pet feel comfortable after a b... Easy Tips for Healthy Pets
By George Graham - 1/4/2008
Do you want a long and healthy life for your pets? There are things in our pets` environments that
can rob them of precious health and long life. I`m
not talking about cars accidents and mean kids
in the neighborhood. I`m talking about things
inside the home. Things like: 1) Food
Food is meant to ... Allergies to Your Cat or Dog? Think Again It May Be Your Cleaners
By Maria Brittis - 1/4/2008
Process of elimination is the best way to solve allergies, especially if you have loving pets around. Living with 9 cats and one dog all my family members were not prone to allergies, possible the minor itching of the eye from petting the cat, but that was solved by washing ones hands. One evening m... Save Lives - Prevent Parvo
By Marte Cliff - 1/4/2008
Parvo. It?s a word that strikes fear to the hearts of shelter and rescue workers. Parvo is a disease that attacks a dog`s gastro-intestinal tract and then moves into its bone marrow. When treated at home, survival rates are less than 50%. When treated with I.V. therapy in an animal hospital, sur... Birds - Teaching Your Parrot To Talk - Part II
By Michael Russell - 1/4/2008
In this article in our continuing series on teaching your bird to talk we`re going to start with how to get ready and prepare your bird for his first words. This should help make it a lot easier when you teach your first child to speak. The best place to keep your soon to be talking parrot is in th... Why Does My Dog Have Bad Breath?
By Sherry Massey - 1/4/2008
?Doggy breath? ? that unpleasant odor emanating from the mouths of Rover and Boomer ? can be a signal of serious health problems. A dog?s mouth is his primary means of contact with the world around him. He uses his mouth to eat, to investigate and to communicate. The jaws are a powerful tool used ... Your Dog is a Social Animal - and Needs You!
By Brigitte Smith - 1/4/2008
Your dog is a social being, just like you! He/she loves walking in the park with you, playing ball or chase with you, and just being with you. Even when he/she?s lying around the house or the backyard having a snooze, your dog is well aware of your presence, or absence, and appreciates every minute ... Why Should We Get Kittens as Pets?
By Mary Majorda - 1/4/2008
Kittens are and have always been adorable creatures. Of course, these youngsters are also playful, naughty and mischievous as well. Perhaps that?s the reason why people are attracted to them, as they entertain us with their peculiar antics and curiosity. Cats and dogs have been found to
relieve huma... How to Get Free Pet Tags
By Alison Cole - 1/4/2008
Pet health insurance and related products often provide free pet ID tags when you purchase a policy or join an organization. Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations also provide free pet ID tags. An internet search in your area may find information about local organizations like the Animal ... Pet Vitamins are Essential for Your Dog`s Health
By Brigitte Smith - 1/4/2008
Vitamins for Pets - How Essential Are They? A vitamin supplement for pets is essential to your pet`s wellbeing unless you`re already feeding your pet its natural raw diet in precisely the proportions it would eat in the wild. If not, your pet is, to a greater or lesser extent, deficient in vitamins ... How Do I Train My Ferret Not To Nip?
By Mike Steele - 1/4/2008
Much like kittens and puppies, ferret kits must be taught not to nip. Ferrets have been bred to be a pet and shouldn`t be vicious or bite, but ferret play does include mock combat, and younger ferrets and kits won`t know how hard they can put their teeth on you without it hurting. A ferret at play m... Eden Below The Waves - Planting Your Aquarium
By Cerianwen Ball - 1/4/2008
Just as trees, flowers and plants help our environment, add a food source and make our landscapes beautiful so too do aquatic plants provide the same for your aquarium. Just like us fish like to have areas where they can swim around and nibble at, but plant life in the aquarium plays a much greater ... Pet Pampering Business is Booming
By Sharon Glorsky - 1/4/2008
It`s no secret that Americans love their pets. In fact, we spend
billions of dollars every year on feeding, grooming, and vet
visits, as well as toys and other pampering supplies. Chances
are your town even has some kind of gourmet retail outlet for dog
and cat treats. It`s a fact that the pet ind... Groom Your Cat To Avoid Hairballs - Kitty Will Love You For It
By Niall Kennedy - 1/4/2008
As loving cat owners we hate to think that our beloved pets are feeling unwell. That can be the first impression when your cat starts making hacking noises. Usually this is the first signs of the cat trying to get rid of a hairball. If you see a blob of disgusting stuff on your floor, it is likely t... Dog Safety: How to Keep Your Pups Safe From Loss or Theft
By Jennifer McVey - 1/4/2008
According to the American Humane Society, just 15% of dogs in shelters ever find their way home again. Thankfully, these loved pooches had identification, enabling shelter personnel to contact and return them to their owners. With such discouraging statistics, it becomes clear how important it is ... `On Trust` & `Paid For`: One of the Oldest Dog Tricks that Never Fail to Entertain
By Moses Chia - 1/4/2008
?On Trust? & ?Paid For? for are one of the oldest dog tricks that afford as much entertainment as anything a dog can do since the early 1900s. It is not the easiest trick to be taught but can be elaborated on and presented in several different forms to impress most people. To teach this trick call y... Canine Diabetes - Does Your Dog Have it?
By John Schwartz - 1/4/2008
Canine Diabetes: A Serious Dog Disease That is Completely Manageable Canine diabetes is a serious disease that causes there to be too much glucose in the blood. If your pet has any of the signs, a dog health exam will help you find out with certainty. Canine diabetes symptoms usually include the fo... Potty Training Your Puppy
By Timothy Robinson - 1/4/2008
A new puppy is a joyous addition to any home. Who can resist that cute little bundle of lovable furry fun? Wouldn`t it be great if puppies were potty trained and came into our homes without any mess or bother? OK, reality check here. Just ask any dog owner what the hardest task at hand is, and most ... Five Puppy Training Tips
By Todd M - 2/14/2007
Here are five easy to use training tips for your new puppy.
1.) Chewing Problems - The most effective solution to a puppy chewing on something he shouldn`t is to not discipline him, but to simply replace the object that he is chewing with a chew toy and then to raise him greatly for chewing on hi... Goldfish Diseases - How To Spot Them, Treat Them, And Hopefully Prevent Them
By Mark Sturge - 2/14/2007
Many small animals and fish are susceptible to diseases and once infected, have greatly shortened life spans.
A goldfish can get sick if his tank is dirty, the water and oxygen levels are too low, the temperatures are too warm or too cool and if he is not being fed properly. Even if you are an exc... Getting Your Wedding Guests to Save The Date
By Lauren Franklin - 2/13/2007
You are engaged - congratulations! Undoubtedly, immediately after your friends and family squeal with delight over your news, the first question they will ask is, "So when is the date?" It can be somewhat annoying, especially if you are very recently engaged, but really all your loved ones are askin... Buying a Puppy? ? Use This Puppy Checklist
By Ian White - 2/10/2007
So you?ve decided to buy a puppy? Dogs can bring joy, laughter, love, loyalty, protection and companionship into your life. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of before you choose the puppy you wish to bring into your home. Use the following checklist to ensure you purchase the pup... How to Choose a Dog Walker that`s Right for Your Dog
By Katie Brandt - 2/10/2007
If you are like most working Americans you are low on time and high on tasks. You might put in long hours at the office. This shortens the amount of time you spend engaging in dog walking with your best canine friend every day. Different dog breeds have different daily exercise requirements, so your... Which Breed Is Right For You?
By Lana Hampton - 2/8/2007
Why does one breed appeal to a person over another? Why do some of us love the size, looks and temperament of a Great Dane and others would never own anything but a Toy Poodle?
Every breed has their pros and cons. As a prospective puppy buyer/dog owner, you must be aware of the traits, both good ... Dental Care For Dogs
By Kirsten Hawkins - 2/7/2007
Some people don?t realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings. Just like in people, dogs? teeth can gather plaque after eating. When plaque builds up and hardens it becomes a coarse brown substance called tartar. As tartar accumulates it can work its way under the ... AKA, Pocket Pet with Attitude
By Ruth Bird - 2/4/2007
Many people are searching for different means to have pets. Dogs and cats are not always the best choice of pets for everyone. Here is an amazingly different type of pet. A Pocket Pet! A Sugar Glider.
The Sugar Glider is a popular pet because of its sweet, lively, inquisitive nature, but is illega... Seeing Eye Dogs - A Brief History
By Jacob Deam - 2/2/2007
You have no doubt seen a blind person being lead across a busy intersection by a Seeing Eye dog. These functional companions have been used to help handicapped people become independent for years. Nobody knows exactly when the concept of a Seeing Eye dog came into existence but it has been suggested... How to Choose Goldfish
By Nate Jamieson - 2/1/2007
How you choose your goldfish, depends largely on two things: the type of fish you really like to see, and the kind of container you intend to keep them in.
People in warmer climates, like to populate their outdoor ponds and pools with goldfish, which is a wonderful addition to the outdoor décor of... Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 1
By Lisa J. Lehr - 1/31/2007
Every once in a while, a discussion of the role of animals in our lives makes the news as some difficult decision must be made. The interesting thing about this is that our relationship with animals, though different in different times and places through history, has been established since Bible tim... Weaning A Bottle Fed Kitten
By Anne Pottinger - 1/22/2007
Weaning normally occurs at about 4-5 weeks of age, but keep in mind that some kittens take longer, particularly without their mom to show them the ropes. You will know that a kitten is ready to begin the weaning process when it is biting the feeding nipple often and forcefully and also is able to li... Dog Parks: Pros and Cons
By Paul Owens - 1/22/2007
Dog Parks. What a great idea! Imagine being able to take your buddy to a big, open field and letting him or her safely play and run around with dozens of other dogs. What a great way to provide exercise, especially for those rambunctious, high-energy teenagers that often become destructive and ?self...
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