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General First Aid For Your Dog (25 Oct 2006) Like young children, puppies are accident prone, some more than others, males ore than females. As they become bolder and more explorative, adolescent dogs get into all kinds of scrapes. By the time ...
General Horses Info (03 Jul 2006) Horse info provides some interesting facts about horses in general. Horses being herd animals are known to follow their herd leader for food and safety. This capability of a horse allows a human rider to act like a herd leader and make the horse learn and.......
Geoffrey's Cat (27 Oct 2007) The most common wild cat of South America, Geoffrey's cat, alongside puma, is one of the most southerly of all cats. Discovered by the nineteenth century French naturalist Geoffrey St Hilaire, it is nearly the size of a domestic cat with length nearing tw...
German Shepherd - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (31 Aug 2007) Also known as the Alsatian, the German Shepherd is a 'young' breed, having only been recognized as a distinct breed in the last 90 years. The German Shepard can trace its roots back to a range of shepherding dogs in Germany, and some groups tried to infor...
German Shepherd Health is a Very Critical Issue (19 Dec 2006) German Shepherd health is one area over which you have a lot of control. Long prized for its elegance, intelligence, loyalty, versatility and working abilities, the GSD can be a very stoic animal th...
Get Help Choosing the Perfect Older Dog (14 Sep 2006) Copyright 2006 Jonni Good I just visited the local Humane Society, and it reminded me of the most difficult problem you experience when choosing a 'used' dog. It's a canine version of 'false advertising.' The quietest dog in the kennel could tu.......
Get the Right Training Equiptment for Your Dog (02 Jul 2006) Your dog needs training equiptment that is quiet and doesnt require a lot of hand movements. Your dog needs to be able to see what you want it to do without being destracted. The training equiptment will differ between breeds. Some dogs are mo.......
Get Your Dog To Listen to You - Start Obedience Training (15 Jul 2007) Dog owners should not take obedience training lightly. It not only serves as a channel for communication to allow both owner and dog to have better understanding of each other, it also helps to build bonds between them. Obedience training will also allow ...
Getting a Dog (22 Mar 2006) Dogs are arguably one of the best companions that a human can find, so it goes without saying that getting one has probably crossed your mind at least once before. If you have gone beyond just think...
Getting a New Dog? How To Chose One (18 Feb 2006) Choosing a new dog might seem to be a very simple and one way task, but there are indeed a lot a factors to consider. And when one embarks on it, it could be quite confusing and exhausting. With prop...
Getting an Alligator for an Exotic Pet (14 Apr 2007) Baby alligators have been popular as exotic pets. They can be bought in special pet stores and souvenir shops. Some states have made rules against taking care of alligators. But if you are still keen on getting one as pet, read on the things below so y...
Getting Ready For a New Toy Puppy (26 Mar 2006) You might want to take a blanket or towel to the toy puppy breeder's home several days before bringing your puppy home. The goal here is to pick up the scent of the puppy, as well as his mother, littermates and breeder. When the toy puppy arrives in is .......
Getting Rid Of Cat Fleas (08 May 2007) Are you seeing tiny, quick creatures that scurry through your cat's fur, and causing painful itching - so bad that kitty may scratch herself raw in seeking relief? If you are, then chances are, your cat has fleas. Getting rid of cat fleas may be a dau...
Getting Your Dog Ready for a Newborn (15 May 2007) Preparing a dog for the arrival of a newborn into the family is done with the same care and attention that a parent gives to help children understand that a new sibling will be joining the family. Bringing a newborn into the home will be a major change fo...
Gifts For Dog Lovers (31 Oct 2006) Our passion for dogs can sometimes go to the extreme. We treat our pet like it was our own baby, not to mention the love we feel for newly born puppies. Is this just a case of "man's best friend"? Or...
Gifts For Dog Lovers, and Dogs (06 May 2006) There is a plethora of dog gifts available in the marketplace, with each gift type celebrating a different breed of dogs - man's faithful companion. You would be overwhelmed by the sheer variety of gifts and the fact that you could easily find a gift pert.......
Give A Dog A Home (18 Jun 2006) I have recently given a home to a dog called Cassie. She was living in a local animal sanctuary and as soon as I saw her I knew that she was the dog for me and my family. To say she was a bit of a handful to start with is an understatement, however she ha.......
Give Plenty of Thought to Selecting Your New Dog (24 Feb 2006) Give Plenty of Thought to Selecting a New Dog How would you go about selecting a new dog for your pet? Would you get a mean looking attack dog? How about a member of the toy breeds? First, think abou...
Giving Your Pet A Proper Adoption (10 Apr 2006) There is a severe overpopulation of cats and dogs roaming the streets all over the world. Some animals that are not getting proper care and are being abused by their owners tend to escape from their ...
Global Positioning: Finding Your Lost Pet Quickly (18 Apr 2006) It's every pet owner's nightmare- your dog is lost. Your dog is outside facing the elements and the dangers all alone. You don't know where they are and you have no idea how to go about finding them. Most dogs just love to explore and some breeds ar.......
