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- Measuring a horse it’s not a difficult job at all - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Marina JanakievskaIf you wish to purchase a horse or to sell one, it will be really utile for you if you measure it 1st. At 1st you may believe that this chore is difficult, but it isn’t in accuracy. Perhaps you haven’t practiced this before, this is not a horse from horse games that could be overwhelmed for an ...
Views: 905 - Containing Aggressive Dog Behavior - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraBack in the old days when all dogs were wild, barking, chewing, and scent-marking were natural among dogs. However, since dogs have become a part of our household and society, they had to be taught on how to act accordingly. These natural behaviors have become behavior problems that are ...
Views: 904 - Heartgard Plus if Your Dog is Suffering From Heartworms - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Nivedita SainiHeartworms as the name suggests are the worms that infest the heart of dogs. If a dog is infested by heartworms, it can cause a potential damage to their health and even cause death in certain cases if not taken care of in time. Heartworm detection in dogs is quite difficult as the symptoms are ...
Views: 904 - How Do Cats Purr and Why? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Val HeartEver wondered how cats purr? What is it exactly that makes that amazing sound and vibration? Why do they purr at some times and not at others? For instance, cats purr just as much when they are in pain, injured or ill as they do when they are content, pleased and in a meditative state of ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Asthma in Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Cristian StanDogs that have asthma are less frequent than felines that have it. Some studies have shown that the asthma is more frequent in small and middle age dogs. Asthma can change the life of the pet, just like in humans. Have you ever seen a dog that had asthma or he had an asthma attack? It can be ...
Views: 903(3 votes) - Benefits of Using a Raised Dog Feeder - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from robin brainFeeding the dog with a wholesome meal at correct times will ensure vitality and health to your pet. However the posture of the dog while eating also has an important part to play in maintaining the right posture and to develop good feeding habits alike slow eating. By leaning forward to reach ...
Views: 903 - Healthy Pet Food Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Dan EllisIn the trend of eating healthy it’s time to get some healthy pet food recipes going and get your pet eating one of them so they can have a great long life! The Honest Kitchen is one of the few companies that have stepped up to the forefront of making healthy pet food recipes. In ...
Views: 903 - Strategic Worming Plans - Stamp Out Parasites - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Debbie ReadeEquest is a powerful worming treatment available online from specialist suppliers. This leading product can help to form an important part of a strategic worming plan to protect your horses from intestinal parasites. Why is Worming so Important? Horses and other land grazing animals are at ...
Views: 903 - The Big And The Small - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from christine layugSpecies in dogs vary greatly when it comes to shapes, sizes and colors. Some dogs are big some are small, some are large some are little, some are furry some are fuzzy. All dogs have their own uniqueness or differences in looks (but some owners would like their dogs to look alike) shapes and ...
Views: 903 - Cat Hyperthyroidism Cause - 3 Tips For Precaution - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Alex HowellWhen it comes to cat hyperthyroidism cause, anything can be be a problem but, even if the owner is the most caring person in the world, there might be some problems in the future. Some causes are purely medical and others are environmental, but they all can cause real problems and affect the ...
Views: 902 - Discover The Secret Effective And Less Harsh Dog Training - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Josie ParkerOne of the most gratifying experiences is undergoing dog training with your pet. It is not only satisfying but also a responsible thing to do. Being a dog owner, you have to make sure that your dog understands certain commands and limitations. It is also a way to establish a good relationship ...
Views: 902 - HOW TO KEEP YOUR CARPET CLEAN IF YOU HAVE PETS - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Shawn MikeKeeping your house clean with pets around can be a very daunting task. The mess can be all over the house, but it is your carpet that suffers the most. The good news is that it is not entirely impossible to keep your house clean with pets around. You simply have to act smart and avoid the mess. ...
Views: 902 - Stop Puppy Worms From Making Your New Pup As Sick As a Dog! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Tamsin SowdenIs your puppy lethargic? Does he have a pot belly and a rough coat? Perhaps he also has nasty diarrhoea? If so, he might be suffering from puppy worms. So what are puppy worms? They're not the same worms that you find in your garden! The worms that can infest dogs are tiny parasites. They ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Why shall we consider dog fleas as a serious problem? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Paul RyanDog fleas are more than just a problem they are a curse on the pet. This is because they carry a host of disease and some of these diseases will permanently damage the system of pets. Fleas and ticks are nothing but small blood sucking monsters that hijack your pet’s body and does not leave it ...
Views: 902 - Dog Worms And Children - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Louise JohnstonAnimal diseases that can affect humans are called zoonoses. There are several dog diseases that may cause disease in your child; here we will look at three "worms" that can spread from dog to human. Intestinal Worms are a very common parasite of dogs, and can make your dog unwell. Treating ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Forever Memories - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Christine LayugWhen it comes to comfortable beds, there’s nothing that can beat the softness of memory foam beds. Why? Well if you asked that question, then certainly you haven’t laid on one. Now how to describe the softness of memory foams, well a very specific description of it is that when you ...
Views: 901 - 5 Most Useful Diet and Nutrition Tips for Dogs - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2018 from Ashley BrokePets deserve your attention and that is why it is important to give your dog healthy diet. The mental health of animals also depends on the diet as if they eat unhealthy food, they don’t get the necessary nutrients, proteins, and vitamins due to which, the whole body and brain are affected. ...
Views: 900 - Top Four Reasons Your Cat Might Be Spraying - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterIt doesn't matter if you have a young kitten or a full grown cat, it's still just as frustrating when they are not using their litter box, as they should. However, it is NEVER OK to discipline your feline friend. This is not how cats learn, and will just make them fear you. Before you make any ...
Views: 900 - 4 Purpose to get a Genuine ESA Letter - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Julia Richards4 Purpose to get a Genuine ESA Letter Getting an ESA letter from an online source? It is sheltered to state that you are sure that the letter will be confirmed and generous? A genuine and really stable ESA letter is your singular gateway to live and go with your eager assistance animal without ...
Views: 899 - Preventing Dog Health Problems & Dog Ear Cleaning Solutions - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Julio MartinFor dogs as for people, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For a dog, this doesn’t mean yearly mammograms or cholesterol screening. On the other hand, it does mean regular visits to the vet, a levelheaded diet, good dental hygiene and many other medical attentions similar to what ...
Views: 899 - Valley Stream Pest Control - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from alicia nicolePest ascendancy can be arduous and a abortive exercise if you do not accept the attributes of the annoyance that threatens your abode and its surroundings. Having to allotment our ambiance with agrarian animals and insects we generally acquisition it difficult to coexist in harmony. Many pests ...
Views: 899 - Approved By Dogs - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Christine LayugEver wished that we could sit with our pets when we travel on airplanes? Sadly, airports don’t allow that. Well that was back then, now there are some airline approved dog carriers that allows dogs to sit besides their owners, and the only airline approved dog carriers are the sherpa dog ...
Views: 898 - Bulldog + Mastiff = Bullmastiff - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJudging by its name, the breed is the result of crossbreeding a Bulldog with a Mastiff. The need for a better guard dog was what triggered this combination. A faster and stronger dog was needed for the job, so this pooch came into the picture, which was more than enough for the job. The result ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Dog Travel Tips To Make Your Trip A Breeze - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Geoffrey EnglishTraveling with a dog can be tough. Dogs can experience apprehension, over-excitement, dread, nausea and downright fear when they are forced to travel. Some dogs actually are nomadic in nature, and so might love to travel, but bark at people or other animals, are restless, or attempt to escape ...
Views: 898 - Joint Re-Leaf: A Natural Treatment Option for osteoarthritis in Dogs. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Scott Van EttenEvery year, millions of dogs develop some form of arthritis. In fact, 1 out of 5 dogs currently suffer from this ailment. Despite the fact that arthritis, osteoarthritis in particular, effects mostly older and larger dogs, on average, by the time a dog is 5 years old they will need to be treated ...
Views: 898(2 votes) - Lower Vet Bills - 7 Ways to Improve Care While Saving Money - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenVeterinary care for 2008 is estimated at $10.9 billion, up almost a billion from 2007. With the economy tanking, jobs disappearing and the stock market down, many of us are postponing or foregoing veterinary care because we can't afford expensive treatments. It's time - past time! - to eliminate ...
Views: 898 - Protecting Fauna against annihilation - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Katie ClearyWildlife the non domesticated vertebrates also referred as the fauna is greatly impacted by a number of human activities on the planet. Fauna are found throughout the ecosystem in all deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands, other areas including the most developed urban areas. But ...
Views: 898 - Advent of side-effect less Flea medications - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Paul RyanFlea medications must be such that it does not cause any side effect on the pet. Side effects of medications are bad; they almost make the pet more and more ill and give no relief from the flea sand ticks. Mostly all flea medications contain harmful pesticides, which harm a dog and at the ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Bird Seed Feeders, What Bird Feed Should I Use? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Lesley SowersDo you ever find it hard to choose the right bird seed feeders and then to image the number of bird feed to choose from. Are you overwhelmed with the choices of different foods available? The following will help eliminate those headaches. One of the top seed preferences for common birds is ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Dealing with Canine Arthritis - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEver wonder why your dog has been becoming less active or yelping as it walked? A possible cause of that is Canine Arthritis. It was bad enough that it could happen to us people, now it's happening to our pets as well. It's happening now as you read this article, and it won't be long before it ...
Views: 897 - Pick the Best Cat Tree for Your Favorite Pet - by Submitted on May 27, 2017 from Usama MalikA cat tree is one of the best things you can get for your cat to give them a place to abide and stay a large portion of their time. These animals will have some good times going here and there, roosting, jumping and scratching on these structures and you will make certain that different ...
Views: 896 - Prevent Heartworm in a Dog - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Joey MaxinHeartworm disease affects many canines and if not treated properly can be lethal. The disease spreads rapidly by mosquitoes. These worms are tiny, first moving into a canine's tissues and then into the heart. These worms are extremely small, moving into a canine's tissues and then onto their ...
Views: 896(2 votes) - The Animal Tragedy - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Niki TudgeI am always delighted when people, clients or just friends, ask me why I became involved in training dogs. I train at locations that are 50 to 80 miles away from my home which does not enhance profitability; in fact it is an ill thought out business decision. Our key business focus is operating ...
Views: 896 - Ultimate Pet Websites is your ultimate guide to your pet website - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoEveryone, irrespective of the business that he runs is on the web to showcase the products and services that he offers. If you are a vet office owner, then you can do the same and earn more profits that what you were earning all these days. Owners of pets look up the internet for services ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - How to Find the Best Dog Food - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Vijay KumarThese days, looking for dog food is not hard at all. Perhaps everywhere we go most especially in supermarkets, we find a wide variety of dog food that we can give to our furry buddies. Like most products, people have different point of views when it comes to choosing the best food for their ...
Views: 895 - Master Five Powerful Tips For You To Stop Your Dog From Growling - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Kevin HolderUse these 5 methods to stop your dog from growling! If you’re dog growls a lot when they are scared or territorial let me ask you these questions: Are relatives frightened by your growling dog? Does your growling dog make visitors want to leave? Have you always fantasized about stopping your ...
Views: 895 - Buying and Training Dogs - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Colin SealWhen you purchase a dog, make sure you craft a plan that is certainly intended for dog instruction. It's also possible to choose tools to help you like reliable dog training collar. Types along with a Proper dog training It's much easier to begin training on your own. Remember the ...
Views: 894 - Early Detection Of Common Dog Diseases - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraIt is very important for dog owners to familiarize themselves with the different symptoms of dog diseases. Just like human beings, dogs are also susceptible to dog diseases that may lead to death if not attended right away. Rabies is one of the more well-known among all other dog diseases. ...
Views: 894 - Guideline for Dog Training - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from michel collenIn your dog's life its training is the best investment, which you should do and it will be helpful for you as well because by it you can establish a lifelong bond or relationship with your dog. When dog is of six month neuter him because neutered dog perform better and this age is the best time ...
Views: 894 - Knowing the Parasites and Pet Wormer for your Pets - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Sandy ScottIntestinal parasites like hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms and whip worms are the most types of worms that infest in the intestine of our pets. Intestine is part of your the intestine of pets, wherein the food are taken and digest. The parasites are responsible for extracting nutrients from your ...
Views: 894(2 votes) - The Ins and Outs of Dog Training - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Linda BetarnoThere are four common types of dog training techniques: clicker training, lure and reward, jerk and praise, and shock collar training. Each type may be effective when used properly, and each type will develop a specific kind of dog and owner relationship. Clicker training consists of using a ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - The Optional Small Dog Training Collar - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Colin SealThe tiny dog training collar, as the term indicates, is made for little breeds of dogs. The dog training collar can also be to get similar to the collars for big and medium-sized dogs. Keep in mind that this collar gets the same function and training ought to be as rigid though your dog could be ...
Views: 894 - Training Puppies not to Bite: Tips and Tricks - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dawn BowmanIt is always a very good thing to get a a puppy home to add to the family. It creates a warm feeling with family particularly when they are puppy lovers. However, without a doubt taking good care of the doggie will involve a lot of irritation and requires lots of patience. But, it is resolved by ...
Views: 894(2 votes) - Puppy Grooming - How to Brush and Bath Your Puppy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from SamPup MooresPups are just like kids - the dirtier they get the more happy they are! Even as your dog gets older you will find he has an inclination to roll in anything horrid if he gets the opportunity. Puppy hair is, to some degree, self-cleaning - but not to the point that your pup will never require ...
Views: 893 - Five things cats and kittens need to stay happy and healthy - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Leonard DawsonWhether you have recently decided to buy a kitten recently or have been looking after cats for years, it's always good to keep up to date with the latest advice on animal welfare to ensure you feline friend remains happy and healthy. Of course, each feline is different and each will have their ...
Views: 892 - Why Antioxidants Are Important in Puppy Food - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Eugenej MunozImportance of Choosing Puppy Food Puppy food is one of the most important things to pay attention to when you have a puppy running around the house. They need wholesome food that will give them the energy they need to stay active and live a healthy life, keep this in mind when deciding on ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - All You Need To Know About The Large Dog Care - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jenny GregorichWhile small pooches are cute and innocent to look, the large dogs are majestic and great to look at. However, all dogs have one thing in common and that is called “Love”. In return all dogs need to be cared equally no matter their sizes. As a matter of fact large dog care is a bit difficult when ...
Views: 891(2 votes) - Eating Chocolate Makes a Dog Sick - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe act of giving chocolate is one way of showing how a person values or likes another person. It tastes good, and can be quite expensive; so giving somebody a pricey brand of the edible is in some way saying that you love that person. We, as pet owners, love our dogs. Showing that we love them ...
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