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- Caring For Dogs With Diabetes - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Amy CaseyThe first things I wanted to know when my dog was diagnosed with diabetes were: Did I cause it? Will she die? And - can I handle the day-to-day care? Fortunately, the answers that I found were: No, I didn't cause it. No, she won't die right now. Many dogs live a normal life with the disease. ...
Views: 23402(1 vote) - Dog Diabetes: What Your Dog Can And Can’t Eat - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Cristian StanDog Diabetes: What Your Dog Can And Can’t Eat The vet has probably explained a lot of things to you in regards to your dog’s condition. Almost certainly, he has told you about treatment options, warning signs, and any other relevant information regarding canine diabetes. Sure enough, he has ...
Views: 21685(1 vote) - How To Prevent Biting In Westies - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Irena WhitfieldDefinitely the most important issue about male westies is biting. And the most dangerous if it goes on not corrected. Every day I receive tens of various questions and requests for help with various problems and biting is the most frequent. First, you should realise that there are no dogs ...
Views: 14738(1 vote) - Top 10 Dog Breeds for Beginners - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from brian spilnerIf you want to get a dog, but you have little dog experience the choice might seem daunting. With over 150 breeds to choose from you certainly do not want to bite off more than you can chew as a beginner or your dog might end up running your house hold. Never fear as the ten breeds on this list ...
Views: 14296(1 vote) - How to Wash Dog Bedding to Get Rid of Fleas - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Philip FallIf your dog has been infested with fleas it can be easily treated with Frontline for dogs. However, you will also need to thoroughly clean your pet’s bedding so that these blood-sucking parasites do not come back again. Fleas can live in blankets, upholstery, clothing and other fabrics so it is ...
Views: 12822(1 vote) - Training Your Cat to Use a Pet Door - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Larry VolwilerWhether you have an adult cat, or a new kitten, teaching him how to use a cat door will be done the same way. When you install your cat door, make sure you measure the "rise" of your cat (the measurement from the floor to the lowest part of your cat's chest or stomach). This measurement tells ...
Views: 12630 - Do Animals Reincarnate? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Karen AndersonReincarnation - What The Animals Tell Me Before I became a professional Animal Communicator I really didn't give much thought to reincarnation or past lives. The whole topic seemed a bit too 'spooky' or 'out there' to me. My background in law enforcement justified this belief that unless you ...
Views: 11446 - Help! My Puppy Won’t Stop Biting Me And It’s Starting To Hurt! - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Eric LetendreDogs are not born with soft mouths, but they can learn to bite softly if taught properly, which means plenty of information and communication from you and from other dogs. Interacting with other dogs is critical to teaching your puppy bite inhibition. When two dogs play together and one bites ...
Views: 9429(1 vote) - Persian Cats: Feeding, Litter Box Training And Sleeping Routines - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Connie LimonAs the weeks continue on with your new Persian kitten and he or she becomes more comfortable in the new home, you can start to let he or she roam into different rooms of the house. Some points to remember: • Begin with a regular time and place for feeding • Pet he or she frequently • Talk to ...
Views: 9180 - Characteristics of Pomeranian Dogs - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraPomeranian dogs are what you are looking for if in case you want a small lap dog as a pet. Generally, this breed of dog have a bright personality and easy to get along with. However, they can be temperamental, commanding, and outgoing. That is why it is discouraged to have them with very young ...
Views: 8084 - How Long Does A Dog Live If It Has Cancer? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Alex HowellIf your beloved companion has now been diagnosed with cancer, often our first question is, “How long does a dog live if it has cancer?” And the answer is: that depends. The size of the tumor, the advancement of the disease, and circumstances of the cancer are all important factors in estimating ...
Views: 7747 - Cats Need Wet Food - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Joseph MercolaBy Beth Taylor and Steve Brown The natural diet of cats is meat. Cats are meat eaters, designed to thrive on a wide variety of small prey animals, eaten fresh and whole. Their natural diet is high in water and protein, with a moderate amount of fat, and a very low percentage of ...
Views: 7695 - Common Causes of Dog Diarrhea - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Anne MingPeople that own dogs usually know how diarrhea in dogs works, since it’s quite common. The real reasons of diarrhea, the causes and the different varieties are known by fewer people. A diet change is one of the things that causes diarrhea. If you give your dog food that is especially made for ...
Views: 7577 - The Softest Leather of All. - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from christine layugLeather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. The tanning process converts the putrescible skin into a durable, long-lasting and versatile natural material for various uses. Leather is an important material with many uses and together with ...
Views: 6940 - Raising A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is small: it only weighs 10 to 18 pounds and stands 11 to 13 inches. Why such a long and big name for a pooch this tiny? Well it's said that they originated from England and were kept amongst royalty as the ideal pet – King Charles II in particular seemed to ...
Views: 6707 - Tips For Controlling That Frustrating Growl - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from brian spilnerYour dog growls constantly. He growls at the mailman; he growls at you when you get home; he growls at the neighbor; he growls at the birds in the backyard; he growls at other pets in your home; you name it, and he growls at it. Growling can be an annoyance, especially if you can’t ...
Views: 6679 - Your Legal Rights after a Vicious Dog (pitbull) Attack - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from William HayesPitbull attacks (And dog attacks in general) can be a difficult topic to address. Dogs are such an integral part of our society and are often considered a member of the family. Yet every year 4.7 million people are victims of dog attacks in the United States, and routinely the pit bull is either ...
Views: 6662(2 votes) - ***Loving our pets, as they love us - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Philippa KingsleySharing our lives, opening our hearts to pure unconditional love. They are the best friends that we can ever have. They won’t let us down, they are always happy to see us, they don’t judge us in any form, they don’t look at us with utter disdain if we put on weight. They ...
Views: 6459(3 votes) - Puppy Teething stages and ways to relieve teething pain - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from hayley fordNewborn Teeth Puppies are initially born without teeth. They do not receive their first puppy teeth until they reach the age of between six and eight weeks old. They grow a total of 28 teeth, which are known as baby teeth or deciduous teeth. The first teeth that fall out are the incisor teeth, ...
Views: 6280 - FENG SHUI FOR PETS - PART 1 - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Judith RyanSince correct feng shui encompasses all who reside in a home, the next two articles will be about some of the most important members of a family - the pets. Often forgotten about in books on the subject and sometimes even by professionals analyzing a space, they are family to those who share ...
Views: 6257(1 vote) - Aggression And Dementia: Old Dog Problems - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAs your pet ages, there will be many changes that's bound to happen in its behavior and its relationshep between you and your family. We all know that they age a lot faster than us humans and live a shorter lifespan. As they draw closer to the point of their doom, problems will arise and ...
Views: 5918(1 vote) - How To Treat Dog Hot Spots So They Go Away Fast - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jennifer GretsonDog hot spots are also known as acute moist dermatitis. This particular area of the skin, may be dry and inflamed. Dogs may show signs that they have this condition when they are actively trying to lick and scratch the area. The more that pets irritate the area, the more likely it can become ...
Views: 5870 - What Do I Feed My Dog Now? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Katie A MoranTotally confused about what to feed your pets? Don't know whom to trust anymore? You want to give the best possible food, but how do you know what is good for them? What are good ingredients? What are bad ingredients? Is it all just chemical gibberish on the back of the bag? You're not alone. ...
Views: 5770 - How to use peppermint oil in killing dog fleas - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Paul RyanDog fleas are a punishment on dogs as they slowly make the pet very ill, so ill that the pet cannot do anything. In extreme case, the pet is so weak that he does not feel like eating anything. Fleas and ticks multiply very fast therefore even when you see one flea you must not delay in killing ...
Views: 5704 - My Horse Has Cancer - Now What? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Kay Aubrey-ChimeneSarcoma, melanoma, carcinoma: A diagnosis of cancer in your beloved horse can be emotionally devastating. Often you are urged to make immediate treatment (and financial) decisions while you are still dealing with the shock. So what can you do? First – breathe, and don’t allow yourself to be ...
Views: 5660(1 vote) - Breeding and Keeping Betta Macrostoma - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kirt HerronenHere are some suggestions on how to successfully keep and even breed betta macrostoma. This betta can be kept in pairs as long as they have a decent size aquarium. A 40 gallon tank is ideal. This gives the male and female plenty of room to get away from each other when one or the other is a ...
Views: 5591 - ***Animal Rights: How we treat animals reflects who we are - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongFrom a purely biological perspective, no creature inherently has rights beyond that which it has the power to impose. What is able to survive does, what cannot does not. But our world is not just biology. It is ethics as well. “Might makes right” cannot be the operating paradigm in a ...
Views: 5577 - Stop Your Dog From Pulling - Easily Train Your Dog To Walk At Your Side. - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2007 from Eric LetendreDogs naturally pull on leash for several reasons. First, it works, period! Your dog learns at a very early age that if they hit the end of the leash and start leaning and pulling, they will make forward progress. The dog is trying to close the distance between themselves and whatever they are ...
Views: 5384 - ***Breedism is to Dogs What Racism is to People - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Amelia JohnsonBreedism is a word coined by dog owners to define breed discrimination. Some people feel that breedism is to dogs what racism is to people. Victoria Stilwell on her “Positively” blog brought up the case of Lennox, a dog that was confiscated by the authorities in Belfast, Ireland simply because ...
Views: 5374(1 vote) - Pepto Bismol for Dog Diarrhea - When Is It Safe, Unsafe and the Common Side Effects - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Alex HowellThere is a drug available that is good for treating diarrhea in humans and dogs. This is the over-the-counter drug Pepto Bismol. Although veterinarians recommend Pepto Bismol for dog diarrhea, there are situations when it is safe and not safe to administer the drug. 1. When it is ...
Views: 5222 - Information about Chihuahua Pomeranian Mixes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Bella MclaineOccasionally known as a Pomchi or even a Chiranian, the Chihuahua Pomeranian Mix isn't a breed itself, but is a mixture of a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. Mixing these two breeds can make for a pretty darn cute small dog! This Mixed breed canine weighs between five and 12 pounds and is really a ...
Views: 5152 - Why Is My Cat Spraying? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Darlene NorrisWhy does a cat spray urine all over the walls, floors, furniture, and even his owner's clothing and shoes? Believe it or not, he's not just being evil or trying to get back at you for something. What he's doing is claiming his territory. This is also called "urine marking," and as nasty as ...
Views: 5105 - Teach Your Dog To Sit, Down or Stand When You Are Twenty Feet Away - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Niki TudgeDo you want to teach your Dog to ‘Sit’/’Stand’/’Down’ when you are 20 feet or further away from your dog? There is a difference between asking a dog to ‘down’ when you are standing next to it or having it ‘stay’, then walking away, waiting for ten seconds and then walking back to deliver a ...
Views: 5077(1 vote) - ***The Jewel That was Jessica - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Philippa KingsleyHow could one single solitary chicken touch my heart and make me cry with the total lesson of unconditional love that she gave, just by being Jessica. There is no co-incidence in life just Divine timing that I was the one who recognized that she wasn't well and was chosen to share her story ...
Views: 4959(1 vote) - The Blueberry Dwarf Hamster - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Derek FarleyThe blueberry dwarf hamster is actually part of the dwarf Campbell's Russian hamster family. The blueberry name comes from their fur which is has a bluish hue to it. These fascinating little creatures are the more docile of the hamster family and much smaller in size. Although the blueberry ...
Views: 4884 - The Burden of Owning an Alaskan Husky - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Alaskan Husky can't just be owned by anybody. Training this breed is totally different from the normal methods of training used for most dogs. It is not like other pooches, where they instantly bond with their owners and require lots of attention. This pet has been endowed with physical ...
Views: 4880 - Toxic Foods for Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Katie A MoranIn our article ”What do I feed my dog now?” Katie and I had discussed what to buy for your dog. There have been lots of reports over poisonous ingredients that were/are being used to formulate certain brands of dog food. We didn’t name the brands but we told you our secret brand for a happy ...
Views: 4865 - Why Has My Dog Got Fleas But There Are None on My Cat? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Katie McMasterThis article is about one of the perennial issues in flea control - why one pet seem to be crawling in fleas while another in the same environment appears to be completely free of them. In most households it is the cats that seem to not be affected. Of course, when people say that the cat does ...
Views: 4830(1 vote) - *** The Benefits of Massage for Animals - by Animal massage can benefit all animals from companion pets such as cats and dogs to horses and livestock and even zoo animals. The benefits of massage for animals mirror those for people, including decreased stress and improved circulation.
For many, pet massage sounds like a luxury for ...
Views: 4815 - Owning a Dog can Help You Live a Happier Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Kelly MarshallDog owners know all too well that coming home to their wagging tailed dog is the greatest feeling in the world. When you walk into the home, you truly light up your dogs life. They love you unconditionally and probably see you at your very worst, but they don't care, they adore you regardless of ...
Views: 4702(4 votes) - Some Facts about the Teacup Puppies - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Jackie A SmithThere are some facts about the teacup puppies about which people should be aware of. Many people think the teacup Yorkshire terrier puppies to be a completely different breed of dogs but in reality it is not so. Instead the breeders of teacup Yorkshire terriers mate the smallest dogs to produce ...
Views: 4701 - Baby Chinese Dwarf Hamsters - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Francis HarrisChinese Dwarf Hamsters are rarely seen in pet shops and houses because they originated in the deserts of northern China and Mongolia and they are difficult to breed when they are kept in captivity. Many States in the US also restrict people from having Chinese Dwarf Hamsters as pets. At a ...
Views: 4678(1 vote) - Ways to Correctly Breed Clownfish - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Bince Olear1. Breeding Pair of Clownfish So that you can breed this sort of fish, you need a mated pair. The simplest way to do is to find a mated pair and the second way is to obtain two clownfish if they are still young. Young clownfish usually are males but once the dominant fish was confirmed, the ...
Views: 4626 - Choosing a Happy “Space” For a New Shih Tzu Puppy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Connie LimonHelp your new Shih Tzu puppy to develop good habits right from day one in your home. The earlier your Shih Tzu puppy becomes accustomed to his surroundings and belongings the more secure he will be in a new environment. Consider the following tips: • Create a space for your Shih Tzu puppy ...
Views: 4617 - Savannah Cat - What Generation Is Right For You - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from maria dsouzaAre you wondering what generation of Savannah cat is right for you? F1 Savannah Cats F1 Savannah range in size from 12 to 26 pounds. F1 Savannahs can be any where from 50% to 82% or more wild blood. The higher the percentage, the higher the chance of wild tenancies. They need a larger ...
Views: 4553(1 vote) - A Very Affectionate Boston Terrier= - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many breeds out there which many people choose because of their ability to bond well with people. Lots of people find that to be the most desirable trait to look for in a dog, and don't care much about the others such as obedience, appearance, etc. The Boston Terrier is one of the most ...
Views: 4480 - Dowsing For Lost Animals - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Tim LinkDowsing has existed in various forms for thousands of years. In modern times, dowsing has been used to detect water for wells, mineral deposits and archaeological artifacts hidden in the earth. Using a map in combination with a pendulum, this same practice can be used to locate lost animals. ...
Views: 4465 - How to Prevent Poodle Nipping - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Mika MaddelaPoodles are a breed that can be known for their nipping and biting. The biggest problem is that many poodle owners allow this can of behavior to happen, especially when they are little puppies. Many dog owners don't realize that their adorable cute little puppy that you just want to hug and ...
Views: 4411 - 10 Gifts for Golden Retriever Owners - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from brian spilnerGolden Retriever owners know they have one of the kindest, gentlest breeds of dogs. Goldens are not only beautiful and obedient, they are also intelligent. Owners of Goldens are happy to take their pups out in public and display their pride in products that feature the face of their chosen dog. ...
Views: 4407 - Definition: Pets - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Douglas PakA pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment or a household animal, as opposed to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful characteristics, for their attractive ...
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