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Health Issues To Watch Out For With a Lab (04 Mar 2007) Labradors ["Labs"] are one of the more popular family dogs and rightly so. If you own one or are considering getting a pup, there are some health issues you need to know about. Labs are great dogs. They are friendly and have an excellent temperame...
Help choosing the right dog breed (22 Jun 2007) When you decide to add a new puppy to your household, it can be a challenge not to run out and fall in love with the first furbaby you see.! However, when it comes to choosing the right dog breed it pays to be patient and take a little time to pick the be...
Help Keep The Pet Population Under Control, And Your Cat Healthy - Neuter Your Kitten (17 Jan 2006) If you, or a family member, received a kitten as a Christmas present there are many things you need to think about. It is essential that you take the time to really consider whether or not you should neuter your cat. Because there are so many strays a.......
Help Save Your Dog and Puppies: Watch For The Top Whelping Emergency Signs (25 Jul 2006) You are a dog lover and a responsible pet owner. You know today is the whelping day of your bitch and you make yourself available for this event. You know well that preparation for the whelping day is a very important task. So, you make the supplies ava.......
Help with Choosing the Right Dog Carrier (20 Apr 2006) The choices for pet carriers have become dizzying! You can spend anywhere from $30 up to $1,000. There are pink carriers, crocodile-style, and genuine leather carriers, carriers that allow your dog's head to stick out and other carriers that make it i.......
Helpful Dog Training Tips (24 Jul 2007) It is important to start training a dog between six and eight weeks of age. If your dog is older and has yet to be trained do not worry because it is "never too late to teach a dog a new trick." Many dog owners are curious as to the best way to go ab...
Helpful Tips to Keep Your Toy Dog Breed Cool and Safe in Hot Weather (13 Oct 2006) Sunny summer days seem to incite all sorts of fun activities with your Toy Breed Dog: As temperatures soar, the hot weather also brings with it very specific hazards such as sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The good news is these threats to you.......
Helping Your Cat Survive a Move to a New Home (09 Nov 2006) People love their pets and rightly so. When it comes time to move, however, pets get stressed out. This is particularly true for cats, which means you need to take some calming steps. Helping Your Cat Survive a Move to a New Home Moving a household.......
HEPA Air Purifier for Pets (07 Dec 2007) No matter how much you love your pet, you don't always love the trouble that comes along with him. Pet hair and dander are among the most common allergens striking Americans today, and it doesn't matter how often you vacuum the dust or brush out the dog ...
Hero Pets (28 Apr 2007) The storybooks abound with tales of heroic pets, and the amazing deeds they performed to save their masters from danger, or protect innocent children from harm. The classic TV series Lassie featured the classic "heroic" family dog, seemingly saving disast...
Hiring a Pet Sitter for the First Time (08 Nov 2007) If you have pets, you know that leaving them behind while you go on vacation can be stressful. You can minimize that anxiety by hiring a good pet sitter. This article has some advice to make the process easier. The best way to find a pet sitter is to ...
History of the Abyssinian Cat Breed (24 Jun 2007) An exact history of the Abyssinian is still really an open debate. However there are a few theories about the Abyssinian history. One of the most popular theory is that the Abyssinian came from Egypt. It is well known the Egyptians thought highly of ca...
Home Remedies And Treatments For Dog Arthritis (14 Apr 2007) As part of your regular pet health exam, today we focus on the muscles and bones that help your dog move. Starting at the neck, run your hand along the spine to the base of the tail. Feel the muscles on both sides of the spine and notice if any feel unusu...
Homemade Dog Food - How to Prepare Delicious Dog Food (21 Sep 2007) Has the recent spate of dog food recalls gotten you paranoid about what actually goes into your best buddy's furry body? Wondering how to make homemade dog food so you can say goodbye forever to commercial, and often harmful, ones? Here are some sugge...
Homemade Natural Insecticides - Kill The Bugs Without Killing Your Dog (05 Oct 2007) Let's face it. Bugs are everywhere. It doesn't matter how many times you spray your lawn or garden with insecticides, they always come back. Having pets or little children doesn't make the process any easier either. Did you know that 90% of Americans pour...
Honoring My Old Dog Friends (05 May 2007) I was once a child of the 1960's, which was not a popular place in the world back in the day. I lived on a commune with about 10-20 people and 10-15 dogs, give or take, depending on the litter of puppies of any given season. A rabidly right wing nei...
Horse Health - Hoof Care (26 Jul 2006) Hoof care is a vital part of maintaining your horses overall health. You should check your horses hooves daily, and at the very least, two to three times per week. You should becomve very familiar with what is normal and what is not, and to notice any p.......
Horse Health And Stabling (06 Oct 2007) When looking for stabling what is important to consider is the actual structure and environment of the stable. The best way to choose a stable for your horse is to know some basic facts and then to actually visit stable in your area to get a comparison. ...
Hot Tips On Dog Training (28 Aug 2006) INTRODUCTION Dog training is one of the most important things you can do for your pet. It will greatly improve the relationship between you and your dog. Dog training will give you a means of communi...
Hound Dog Breeds:The Top Ten Dogs In This Group (23 Oct 2006) The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism. These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell. Sighthounds include the fast and ...
