How to Care For Your New Foal
By Mark Andrews - 1/4/2008
You have waited eleven months for your foal to arrive. Now he is here what can you do to ensure he gets off to the best possible start in life? Make sure that the foal sucks. A normal foal should stand and drink from the mare within two hours. If the foal is having difficulty sucking, or is not int...
Things To Think About Before You Buy A Pet Bird
By Lee Dobbins - 1/4/2008
While a bird is an easy pet to care for, they do require just as much commitment and preparation as any other type of pet. Whether you are buying a small parakeet or an large parrot, you should make sure that you are prepared to care for your new feathered friend properly. One thing that all pets, ...
Listen Up to Raise a Great Pup!
By Jillian Gregory - 1/4/2008
The cute, loveable puppies you see prancing down the street with their owners has got you thinking. You want a puppy. You want the unconditional love and happiness that caring for a puppy can bring. However, you are not quite sure where to start your quest to find the perfect puppy. Friends and fami...
Mommy, Can I Keep That Stray Dog?
By Willie Jones - 1/4/2008
How many times have you seen this situation where a child comes through the door with a dog in tow? It looks skinny and skittish and is in need of a good meal and a bath. The child is looking with big eyes imploring, pleading, and desperately wanting a yes. Well you may look at the animal and feel...
Are You Ready For A Dog?
By Lee Dobbins - 1/4/2008
Adopting a dog is a big commitment and you need to really think about if you are ready before you start shopping for your new pet. Not only will a dog take up quite a bit of your time but there is a significant financial commitment as well. Here?s some things to consider before adopting a dog. Do ...
Dog Training - Consistency vs. Habitual
By C. Rogers Upson - 1/4/2008
In the world of dog training, consistency and persistence are the keys to a well-behaved dog. It is important to be consistent in taking the dog out on a regular schedule when he is small, so he learns that going potty in the house is not acceptable. It is also important that you are persistent in...
Something Smells Funny - How Your Family Pet is Destroying Your Home
By Teri Eckholm - 1/4/2008
We Americans LOVE our Pets. Dogs, Cats, Bunnies, Monkeys, Rats?you name it. We let them sleep in our beds and eat in our kitchens. We buy and cook them special foods. We dress them up and treat them like the members of the family that they are. But have you ever considered the damage pets can do to ...
Personal Pet Check-Ups
By Debbie Ray - 1/4/2008
For all pet owners, regular monitoring and ?examinations? of your pet will give you a better idea of the animal?s overall health and prove as good ?quality? time for both you and your pet. Also, this may help you catch a problem in the early phases and certainly before it becomes life threatening. ...
Feeding Your Pit Bull Terrier Table Scraps: Dog Health Tip
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
While it is often hard to tell your Pit Bull no when he begs for your food, you should be strong and do so. Feeding your Pit Bull table scraps is a bad idea for several reasons. The obvious reason is that you will be encouraging him to beg at the dinner table, you will be feeding him an unhealthy di...
Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know...
By Daniel Lesser - 1/4/2008
Some Dogs like Boxers unfortunately, are prone to several potential health problems such as: - Skin allergy - Food allergy - Cancer - Hip dysphasia - Bloat - Heart ailments - Hypothyroidism - Fleas - Worms Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet`s health and to gather the pert...
Bye-bye Doggy Breath
By Marian Brown - 1/4/2008
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), eighty percent of dogs and seventy percent of cats have periodontal disease by the age of three! Alarming statistics? Yes, and it is known that proper dental care could increase their life by two to five years. Dental care in dogs and cats ...
How to Get Pet Insurance for Your Dog
By K Brandt - 1/4/2008
Have you taken your dog to the vet recently? Did you balk at the cost of a regular check up or the price tag of your dog?s medicine? In a more extreme example, your dog may have eaten something that didn?t agree with them and they are convulsing and coughing up blood. This frightens you and you rush...
Finding the Best Pet and Best Friend
By Dakota Caudilla - 1/4/2008
With the current number of puppy producing mills everywhere in the world, it?s an understatement to say that it?s DIFFICULT to find a genuine pet dog belonging to a genuinely friendly breed. Today, we have all kinds of mixed breed dogs, Great Danes with Golden Retriever legs, snippy headed American ...
7 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Chihuahua Puppy
By Marie Torres - 1/4/2008
They are everywhere ? Chihuahua puppies? Practically everytime you turn on the tv, or open up a
magazine, you see a Chihuahua puppy in a Hollywood starlets
bag. Whether it be Paris Hilton?s sidekick Tinkerbell, or
Reese Witherspoons lovable pooch Bruiser in ?Legally
Blonde,? Chihuahuas have hit the ...
Top 5 Best Gifts For Your Pets
By Christine Arbor - 1/4/2008
Most individuals or families view their pets as a member of the family as well. That said there is no reason why they should not be included in birthdays, Christmas or any other holiday for that matter. It?s a special day for them as well and it should be celebrated. So what are you going to get for...
Shut The Door Buddy: Simple Dog Tricks To Teach and Impress
By Moses Chia - 1/4/2008
The shutting and opening door trick can be taught to all dog breeds. The only consideration maybe would be asking small size dogs to close large or heavy doors which are beyond their physical capabilities. In teaching this trick select a door that swings easily on its hinges; drive a nail, or simply...
Choose an Acrylic Bird Cage
By Ken Marlborough - 1/4/2008
Congratulations. You?ve decided to buy a bird, and you even know what kind. You?ve gone so far as to pick out a name for your new feathered friend. The hard part is over, right? Wrong. You still have to find a cage for little Polly. You will be amazed by the number of bird cages to choose from. Bird...
Winterizing Your Dog
By Debbie Ray - 1/4/2008
It?s beginning to get cooler and as such it is also time to plan for all your outside animals? safety. As with all mammals, the winter months pose a particular disadvantage -most especially to those outside pets many of us have. Below, you?ll find a few tips to help you get ready for the winter mont...
Chronic Ear Infections in Dogs
By Shawn Messonnier - 1/4/2008
Chronic ear infections are among the most commonly seen disorders in pets. Often they occur in certain breeds, including spaniels and retrievers. I regularly consult with owners who have treated their pets for years with various medications. The ears improve during treatment, but quickly relapse onc...
Proper Bedding for your Ferret
By Mike Steele - 1/4/2008
It is important to note that ferrets cannot be given woodchips as a bedding material. Aside from ferrets not being rodents, the oils that these chips contain may cause respiratory illnesses or worse in ferrets. Instead, they should be given soft fabric or newspaper clippings for a bedding material. ...
Using Electrolytes to Avoid Equine Dehydration
By Edna L. Morris - 1/4/2008
For heat dissipation and body cooling, a horse trotting at 11.2 mph loses about 3.3 gallons of sweat per hour under moderate conditions. The salts/electrolytes sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and calcium are also lost with this loss of fluid. These electrolytes are responsible for the trans...
Guinea Pigs As Pets?
By Graeme Jarry - 1/4/2008
In the USA over 1 million families have guinea pigs as pets.
Guinea pigs are cuddly and soft and love to cuddle up in the
arms of small children.They make great companions and don?t
have to be toilet trained.Put them in a roomy cage with some
bedding, some old newspaper and a constant supply of ...
Make Your Home Cat-Safe - How To Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy
By Niall Kennedy - 1/4/2008
* Lock things up that could cause harm * Keep the washer/dryer door closed at all times * Honk the car horn before starting it up * Use fire carefully * Keep all upstairs windows closed or screened * Store string away tidily * Keep floors free of small things * Be constantly aware of what your cat i...
Pit Bull Terriers and Clicker Dog Training
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
One crucial element in ensuring your Pit Bull is a good pet is making certain he is trained properly. As a dog owner, especially as a Pit Bull owner, it is your responsibility to make certain your dog is trained and behaves well. Without training, Pit Bulls have a hard time learning to control their...
How To Eliminate Your Puppy`s Love of Nipping
By David Silva - 1/4/2008
If you`ve ever been nipped by a puppy, you know those teeth can be as sharp as ice picks. While other dogs generally have thick skin and can handle a nip relatively undamaged, we humans are not quite so fortunate. And yes, a puppy bite can definitely break skin. So how do you put a stop to your pupp...
Parvo in Dogs
By Ron Swerdfiger - 1/4/2008
What Is Parvo Parvo is a serious viral disease that can be deadly even if treatment is given. So, to protect your puppy from contracting pravo you need to have your puppy vaccinated against this disease. First, let?s look at what Parvo is and what the symptoms are. Canine Parvovirus is a disease tha...
Maintaining your Fish Bowls
By Mike Yeager - 1/4/2008
Maintaining your fish bowl can be difficult sometimes. However, your fish bowl should be kept as hygienic as possible. Doing so should help prevent any health care problems for your fish. When you are cleaning your fish bowl, do it as quickly as possible, because it is dangerous for your fish to be ...
Inspiratory Dyspnea (Reverse Sneeze-or-Cough) in the Shih Tzu
By Connie Limon - 1/4/2008
A shih tzu that displays a fit of coughing, sneezing or snorting and who may appear unable to breathe could actually have a very minor diagnosis of: Inspiratory Dyspnea. This is not Kennel Cough and should not be mistaken for it. This has to do with the physical structure of the shih tzu, and...
How To Get Your Horse To Obey You and Look To You For Instruction
By Andy Curry - 1/4/2008
In the animal kingdom there is a pecking order. Richard Shrake points out that it?s a lot like the military. He ranks in the pecking order go from General down to Private. The General will get first pick of the food, decide where to go and when, and so on. The ?second in command? will act just li...
Basic Discus Fish Care
By Rob Mellor - 1/4/2008
Are you thinking about getting some discus then and want to know a little about them. Have you been to the aquatics and seen some lovely colourful discus in there show tanks.
A lot of people will tell you that discus are only for advanced fish keepers but in my experience they are easy to keep as lo...
Dog Food - Are You Getting It Right?
By Andrew Strachan - 1/4/2008
Before the advent of ready made dog food, when humans first domesticated dogs, we fed them scraps from our meals. Those early dogs did just fine on that type of dog food. As our affection for dogs has grown over the centuries, so has our understanding of what our canine companions need to eat as foo...
How to Paint Your Cat
By Larry Chamberlain - 1/4/2008
Why paint your cat? After all cats are beautiful creatures if you want to appreciate the appearance of a feline, you look at the cat not at a painting. Some of the reasons that you may want to paint your cat are: To capture your pet at a particular age, in a particular pose, in a particular place. T...
Disaster Preparedness for Pets - A Guide for Pet-Care Business Professionals
By Peggie Arvidson-Dailey - 1/4/2008
June is Disaster Preparedness for Pets month ? but if you?re a pet-care business professional it`s always a good time to make sure you`ve got a plan in place to administer to the needs of all the pets in your care when and if a disaster strikes. Whether you live in a rural township that is prone to...
Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
By Dave Watson - 1/4/2008
I run an online pet memorial web site and as you can imagine I come into contact with many people who have lost a much loved pet or animal companion. Looking through the memorial web sites that pet owners create when a beloved pet passes away has shown my that there are a number of ways that people ...
Crate Training Your Pit Bull Terrier Puppy: How Big Should the Dog Crate Be?
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
Were you aware that crate training your Pit Bull terrier is the responsible thing to do as a dog owner, and that everyone should be doing this? Properly crate training your Pit is one of the best things that you could possibly do, and I?m going to explain exactly how to do it correctly. If you?re ...
10 Reasons Why Your Cat Loves You
By Larry Chamberlain - 1/4/2008
There are plenty of reasons why your cat loves you. Ten of the main reasons are listed below. Enjoy! 1. You provide food - Cats love food and they love you for giving them that food. If it wasn`t for you, they`d go hungry, and of course, if it wasn`t for you, they wouldn`t get those tasty scraps of ...
Pit Bull Terrier Puppy Training: Potty Train Your Dog
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
Potty training your new American Pit Bull Terrier puppy is a necessary evil. Your dog needs to learn at an early age where to properly relieve himself. You can begin working with your pup at 8 weeks of age. Puppy potty training can sometimes prove to be a frustrating task. You must do the same routi...
Tips to Help Solve the Three Most Common Dog Barking Complaints
By Cynthia Alexander - 1/4/2008
Many dog owners find themselves frustrated, deeply concerned and even embarrassed by their dog?s constant barking. Currently, there are approximately 63 million dogs owned by 44 million Americans. And just over one third of those owners complain of excessive barking. Allowing your dog to bark excess...
How To Be A Good Pomeranian Dog Owner
By Lee Dobbins - 1/4/2008
Opening your heart to a Pomeranian can be fun, but you must be willing to take on the responsibility of dog ownership. When you become a Pom owner, it?s up to to do everything in your power to make your pet`s life a happy one, the proper care, environment and companionship. If this sounds like a big...
Dog Obedience Training Tips
By Michael Rad - 1/4/2008
Dog training will change the dog`s behavior, from a dog that will not obey you to a dog that will listen to your commands, from a dog that is bothering the neighbors into a quiet one, from a dog that is always running from you into a dog that will stay still at your command. Exactly like in any othe...
A Short Introduction To Flowerhorn Cichlids
By William Berg - 1/4/2008
Flowerhorn Cichlids
Flowerhorn cichlids is a hybrid cichlid that was developed in Malaysia during the second half of the 1990: s. It was created by crossbreeding different South American cichlids. Exactly which cichlids that were used to create the Flowerhorn is a well kept secret only known by ...
Incorrect Bathing and Grooming May be the Sole Cause for Your Dog`s Skin and Health Problems
By Babu Banik - 1/4/2008
Most dog owners take the routine of bathing and grooming their dogs very lightly ? so much so that they don?t feel the need to consult their veterinarians about the correct bathing and grooming schedule. In my experience, Indian dog owners tend to bathe their dogs too often, but groom them too littl...
Dog Supplies: What You`ll Need to Purchase Before Bringing Fido Home
By Lisa Pallardy - 1/4/2008
Before you even bring little Fido or Spot home, it`s helpful to have already purchased the basic supplies you`ll need. These aren`t optional extras, these are the basic necessities that will help keep him happy and healthy. And by providing them, you`ll be letting him know how important he is to y...
Introduction to Dog Breeds: Glory of the German Shepherd - Your True Friend!
By Babu Banik - 1/4/2008
If you are looking for a superb companion dog, then GSD is for your. For here?s one dog who will be devoted to you at all times. I still remember the time when I got married into a dog-loving family. I knew that they have a GSD at home but I never had a chance to meet him before marriage. Once I ste...
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 ...
The Best Ways to Teach your Puppy the English Language
By Dy Witt - 2/14/2007
Puppies are eager and willing to do the right thing. They love your happy face and the squealy noises you make when they have done something great. They will do ANYthing to please you because of the loving rewards they get from being a Good Dog. They just cannot get enough of your praises and cu...
Simple And Effective Solutions For Aquarium Algae
By Nathan Miller - 2/12/2007
Eradication of encrusting algae could be done simply by periodically scraping the sides of the aquarium or scrubbing the rocks.
For those with plastic plants and a completely white gravel bed, the situation could be more tasking as it would be necessary to bleach the rocks to remove all traces of...
Click And Treat Is For The Dogs
By Kirsten Hawkins - 2/6/2007
Becoming the first major improvement in dog training since choke chains and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly revolutionized itself in becoming a big hit on the training circuit. Currently, there are over 10,000 trainers who are using this method regularly.
Used in the beginning to train...
Choosing a Bed for Your Dog
By Charles Kassotis - 1/25/2007
Does your dog enjoy sleeping with you at night? Although cuddling with a pet can keep owner and dog warm and snuggly, keep in mind that most animals are not as clean as people, nor do they always follow the same sleep patterns. A dog can track mud, grass, and even nature`s business between your shee...
Dog Emergencies - 3 Tips to Help You Save Your Dog`s Life
By Linda Boye - 1/16/2007
Dogs can also suffer injuries or get sick from a number of diseases, and it can happen at times when a veterinarian is not available and you haven`t found out where the nearest emergency animal clinic is located. Since your dog is a dear member of your family, you want to save your dog`s life, but a...
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