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- Crazy Weather & Your Pets Odd Behaviors: Helping Your Pet Weather The Storm - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertSummertime often brings crazy weather; wind one day, storms the next. As the temperature heats up, you may be concerned with the wellbeing of your outside dog. As the lightning strikes, be wondering whether or not your pooch is safe. More than likely, the shelter you have provided him is ...
Views: 1561 - Why Do Some Dog Breeds Exsist? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from brian spilnerRaison d'etre n. French: reason or justification for existence (Merriam-Webster) Or, what is that breed for? Sometimes a more logical question seems to be “what were they thinking, anyway?” In the modern world we mostly take for granted that dogs are here to be companions, best buddies, the ...
Views: 1560 - Genetic Breakdown of Genes That Control Labrador Retriever Coat Color - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from William WillifordDetermination of coat color within the Labrador Retriever breed can be a daunting task. Through years of breeding this breed of dog I have compiled much information. The question asked on a regular basis is..." what color will the puppies be ? " so I decided to pull all my knowledge together and ...
Views: 1559 - Dogs Pain Relief by Medication and Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Usama MalikIf you are a pet lover, you have seen enough of your beloved pet suffer from pain. If you want them to experience again, then you need to know what do I give my dog in pain? Understand that human pain medications should never be used on animals. You may think it’s harmless enough and indeed, ...
Views: 1557 - Dogs With Ringworm - What to Do - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Cristian StanAs hard as it may be to believe, ringworm can affect your pets. Ringworm in dogs and cats is more common than you might think. Worse yet, it's also possible for your cat to pass it onto you, but don't freak out, it's rarely the case. And while the thought of ringworm may not be a pleasant one, ...
Views: 1556 - Put In A Stunning Fish Tank To Your Home Or Workplace - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Nadine GodfreyModern aquarium design having an acrylic fish tank has brought aquarium ownership into an entirely new trend of beauty. Aquariums have always drawn attention because of their colors and display of fascinating aquatic life. These aquariums offer you a completely different underwater experience ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Can My Pet Make Me Sick? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickCan having a pet make my children or me sick? The answer to that question is “yes” and “no.” There is always the possibility and there are also ways to prevent problems. The best way to make certain, germs and/or bacteria is not passed around is to practice good hygiene. Cleanliness ...
Views: 1549 - Pet Insurance Myths ` - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Heidi JeterRecently Pets Best Insurance conducted another set of focus groups on pet owners to determine if we were addressing what pet owners really wanted, and to see if they understood the value concept of pet insurance. The results of the study confirmed observations stemming from years of prior ...
Views: 1549 - How To Choose The Perfect Dog Bed For Your Pooch - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Shelly Dog ExpertEven if you let your dog sleep with you in your bed, he’s also going to need a place of his own for dog napping and privacy. There is a large variety of pet beds available in terms of size, shape, usage, style, and function. You’re sure to find just the right solution for your dog bed ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - How You Can Keep Your Dog's Teeth Fresh and Bright - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Justin DavisImagine waking up in the morning and your dog, having stinky breath, licks your face. How would you feel? Wouldn't you feel like throwing up? But who should be blamed for this? Obviously, we are the ones to blame. We could not blame our dogs for having a bad breath since they don't know how to ...
Views: 1545 - ***Be Grateful for the Best of Pets - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Amelia JohnsonOur pet parents are grateful when they see the best in us. We wag our tails as we listen to them tell the other pet parents on our walks just how smart, cute, agile and comforting we are. Sometimes though, they laugh when they talk about the worst of our behavior rather than the best that they ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Top 3 Beagle Puppy Training Issues - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Ricky CheaYour beautiful beagle may not write fantastic stories and be the prudent companion of one of the world's most famous cartoons, but he or she is sure to be the apple of your eye. The beagle type dog has been around for nearly 2,000 years, but only as a breed of their own since about the 1830's. ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Dog Friendly Places to eat in Keswick - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from karla hineKeswick is not only the adventure capital of the UK but also the holiday capital for dogs and their owners. Many of our self catering holiday cottages in Keswick are dog friendly whilst the shops, pubs and cafes have recognised the importance of welcoming visitors on four legs as well as ...
Views: 1541 - Photographing Animals and People - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Allen and Linda AndersonPhotographing Animals and People We have been working to get a good photograph of Allen and our dog Leaf. With Linda as the photographer, it seems to be an interesting journey. We have great admiration for good animal photographers. How do they ever get the animal and the person to look ...
Views: 1540 - How to Perform a Veterinary Dermatology Workup - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Susan McKayI’m sure as many of you know, I’ve done quite a few webinars now on veterinary dermatology, on atopy, pruritus, on pyoderma and food allergy, on dermatophytosis. And to some degree what I’m hoping to do – and please let me know whether I’ve been successful or not at the end of it – is to try and ...
Views: 1537 - Kennel Cough: How Worse Can It Get? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Cristian StanA lot of dog owners disregard kennel cough. The reason for this is because of the fact that the disease can possibly heal on its own. But this is such a very big risk to take. Dogs suffering from kennel cough need medical care and attention. Kennel cough could get worse any minute. Furthermore, ...
Views: 1534 - Best cat names and their meanings - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahHumans love to give titles to everything and everyone both living and non-living things. Giving a title to a specific person, pet or a thing is completely necessary for specific identification because names are doing the major role to deny each person's identity. For example, you can not ...
Views: 1533 - 3 Things Your Pet Needs From The Home You Might Buy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanWhen putting together a list of features you would like to have in a future home, you need to take the needs of any pets into account as well. More and more people are doing this, actually, and pets now outrank both marriage and kids as a reason why young people are beginning to buy houses. So ...
Views: 1526 - My Dog Training Kits - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from lily chenI started this year thinking I would never be able to trust my elkhound with any other dogs. As a puppy he had been badly frightened by a bull terrier and there was no way he was going to have that happen again. He used to lunge and bark frantically and given half a chance try to attack other ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - Making Those Special Events Even More Memorable: Exciting Ways To Celebrate Your Pets Birthday - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from brian spilnerYour pooch is a part of your family, and he deserves the best. Everyone else gets a birthday party, and so should your pet. There are many great ways to celebrate his birthday, and you can bet he’ll love the attention! First, you need to figure out when you should celebrate your ...
Views: 1519 - Frontline Spray: Prevention is a Key Course in Getting Rid of Fleas and Ticks - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sandy ScottOn the Spring and Summer, fleas and ticks infestation are likely harm our pets. This buggers are tough to control once they start to infesting our pets. But we never let this little buggers in to begin with, the key course is prevention. If you use a good flea and ticks preventative, in regular ...
Views: 1516(4 votes) - Untreated Cat Hyperthyroidism - 3 Possible Consequences - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Alex HowellIf you have a sick cat, the worst thing you could do to her is neglect the disease and let her suffer, thinking that all that will go away. Untreated cat hyperthyroidism can be more dangerous that you realize, and if your cat is sick and has other health issues, her life will be joyless. It ...
Views: 1515 - Canine Whelping Boxes - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from john pichaRover Company manufactures the best Canine Whelping Boxes on the market today in the USA. Rover Company wants to make sure that your pregnant bitch has a warm and comfortable and stress free as possible place. If your dog becomes distressed during the birth this can be dangerous for both them ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - The Difference Between AKC and ACA Dogs. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2020 from M Nasir AzizAmerican dog registries are known around the world for their services. These are the American Canine Association (ACA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC). The American Kennel Club is the oldest dog registry of the United States, having a history of many years. And the American Canine Association ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - A Simple Bathing Technique That Will Get Your Rambunctious Pet Quickly Cleaned - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from brian spilnerOnce your puppy begins to get used to having a bath regularly, it is then time to develop your dog-bathing techniques. Believe it or not, knowing how to bathe your dog properly, as well as determining the best technique that works for you and your pup is important in establishing your ...
Views: 1509 - Most common problems faced by cat owners - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2017 from Ranjeet KumarCats are really great pet and most people love cats. They give us company and a great sense of joy. Cats are cute and adorable and that’s why most people have cats in their homes. All these things are great. However, one must not forget that cat is an animal and that why there are things that ...
Views: 1508 - Is It Possible to Install Dog Door For Glass Sliding Door - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Abel BrennanIf you have a pet dog, you will have to plan a pet door sooner or later. The sooner, the better! And not every dog lover wants the same, generic pet door. Sometimes, people want a pet door in glass. Do you resonate with that? And are you thinking about whether it is possible or not? The ...
Views: 1506 - A New Approach To Feeding Carnivorous Cats - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Kara BrookAs a cat owner, you have always known that cats are special. Read on to learn about the special dietary needs of your furry friend, it includes using meat based holistic cat food! Although cats and dogs are both mammals of the Order Carnivora, they are not created equally. You need only to ...
Views: 1503 - Cat Poker - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Pamela MerrittWe can play Cat Poker anytime. If we want the cat to be affectionate, we should. A terrible thing can happen to cats when they are no longer cute. Like cut flowers or lemon meringue pies, kittens have expiration dates. Sadly, this is when many people lose interest. Just as it starts ...
Views: 1501 - Ultimate Pet Websites Can Convert Your Loss Making Business into a Profitable One - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoIf you have been struggling heavily with your pet related business, and if you have not been able to derive success through your business, ultimate pet websites can cater to your requirements, and can give you ideas to build up a pet related website and derive success from a site. Building a ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Taming The Blue Pitbull - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the most stereotyped breeds up to date. When people hear the words “dog” and “attack”, they usually think of none other than the pitbull - a dog with a very bad reputation. This bad boy is short in height, but makes up for it with its very muscular build. It has a huge mouth with jagged ...
Views: 1497 - Organic Pet Food - Why Natural Does Not Mean the Same As Organic? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonOrganic food enjoys an ever-widening consumer base and rightly so, as it is better for people and the environment. However, when it comes to feeding your pets, most people don't know organic pet food exists. Most people treat their pets like 4-legged children, some going so far as to literally ...
Views: 1493(4 votes) - Dog Yellow Diarrhea - 4 Common Causes - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Alex HowellDog yellow diarrhea are caused by several things your dog has ingested. Allergic reactions to food and medicines could be the culprit or something else entirely. There are commonly known causes of yellow diarrhea and there are ways to know them. 1. Bad Food Reaction If you dog is prone to ...
Views: 1491 - Training Program Review: Dove Cresswell's Puppy and Dog Training Online - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Hugo C. CercilIf your goal is to make sure you train your dog, or puppy, with the most effect method available, grab a copy of Dove Cresswell's Puppy and Dog Training Online Program. The most recent and innovative teaching techniques are displayed for you in very easy-to-understand video and audio formats on ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Coping With The Loss Of A Beloved Pet - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Denise FiennesSponsored by www.grievingyourpet.com Hello, my name is Denise Fiennes, an experienced pet owner, a trained counsellor and a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP), with over 20 years' experience in dealing with people, young and old, in crisis and ...
Views: 1489 - Pets: Agents for Self-Mastery - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaThe photo in the newspaper tugged at my heart. Something about the expression in the eyes. Still I resisted, not sure I wanted the commitment of a dog. Something urged me to just ‘take a look’. For several years, I had held in the back of my mind, the image of a loving, friendly, small and ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - Just a Dog - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from My Pet Haven Dot Com"JUST A DOG" by Richard A. Biby Broken Arrow, Oklahoma From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my ...
Views: 1486 - Cat Bath Training by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisI was reading an article on cat training so I thought I’d offer a different point of view. The article starts out with this statement…”The most effective cat training is best done early”, and I completely agree. It was after the first sentence that they began to lose me. It has been my ...
Views: 1485 - How does epitheliotropic lymphoma present in veterinary dermatology practice? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Susan McKayI see this really as a continuum of very severe cases which are referred into my veterinary dermatology practice and then quite mild cases that I think are possibly missed in general practice. So these are possibly the ones that you may be missing and we’ll talk a little bit more in detail about ...
Views: 1485 - Benefits of a Plastic Dog Pen - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from john pichaRover Company manufactures the best Plastic Dog Pens on the market today in the USA. As the name implies, a Plastic Dog Pens offer an optimal space for pets to play safely. And just like a PVC Dog Crate, it offers a great way to confine not only a young puppy but also an adult dog. Also known as ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Does My Dog Have Glaucoma? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Anne MingWhile Glaucoma is an extremely serious illness, it doesn’t usually happen in dogs too much. Most of the time blindness in dogs happens from an accident, although there are those moments when Glaucoma happens due to genetic issues. When genetics are the cause, this is called primary Glaucoma. ...
Views: 1483 - When Your Gerbil is Missing - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Age does not protect you from love, but love to some extent protects you from age.” Jeanne Moreau While walking around in Santa Monica the other morning, I saw a “Missing Pet” sign on the Whole Foods bulletin board. I walked closer expecting to see an image of a missing Shih Tsu or ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - Why Pet Owners Need Pet Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Heidi JeterIf your beloved pet becomes ill or injured, you may be faced with the need for veterinary care that can cost thousands of dollars. You have four choices when faced with a large medical expense for your pet. 1. You can try and ignore the problem and hope it goes away. This is not a viable ...
Views: 1483 - Check Out Weimaraner Training Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Hugo C. CercilOkay, you just brought home your new Weimaraner and you're ready to teach it everything you want it to do. It's time to house train your Weimaraner puppy, or maybe you want to do something a little more flashy like tech him to sit or shake hands. Whatever happens to be on that wish list, if you ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Ultimate Pet Websites For no Matter What Kind Of Pet Business You Have - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Jennifer ObodoThere are several different kinds of pet businesses that are flourishing online and if you want to have a part of that apple pie, then you need to have the most fascinating and attention grabbing website. Ultimate pet websites can help you with that as they have the required expertise and ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Decorating Puppy Cages - A Effective and Easy Remedy - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Marie MalacamanMeant for people with pet dogs, their pet’s extras can be part of the daily situation. Nonetheless, as needed as it is to day to day life for people with dogs, these types of accents don’t normally stick with your own style tastes or maybe your own home décor. Specific things like dog ...
Views: 1472 - Help For Biting Dogs - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Nedda WittelsNipping and biting are a normal part of interaction among pack members in the world of the wild dog, coyote, or wolf. These are natural ways in which dominance is established and puppies are disciplined by their mothers. In the human world, however, these same behaviors are completely ...
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