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Introduction to Dog Breeds: Glory of the German Shepherd - Your True Friend! (30 Jun 2006) If you are looking for a superb companion dog, then GSD is for your. For here's one dog who will be devoted to you at all times. I still remember the time when I got married into a dog-loving family. I knew that they have a GSD at home but I never had a c.......
Iriomote Cat (27 Oct 2007) The beautiful Iriomote Cat resides only on the Iriomote island of Japan, situated nearly two hundred kilometers off the coast of Taiwan. It has lived for millennia on this small island (less than three hundred square kilometers) and has evolved to suit th...
Is A Dog House Essential? - It Can Be More Than A Sleeping Place! (29 Jan 2007) Is there a good reason why you need to get a dog house for Fido? Do you really need to spend some money to get a shelter for the dog sole usage? Your dog goes outside to play for several hours a day. He doesn't sleep out there, of course, and you are...
Is a dog kennel really worthy? (04 Apr 2007) No matter how much you love your pooch, the wise thing to do is to get it its own kennel. The ideal situation is not to have it snuggle up beside in you in bed, but for you, as a dog owner, to provide a terrific and correctly designed dog kennel which wil...
Is A Dog Right For You? (10 Nov 2006) Anyone who intends to have a dog as a pet should be aware that this is an important decision. A dog will not only make changes in your family's everyday life, it will also, at times, cause problems. ...
Is a puppy the right choice for you? (10 Jul 2006) So you are sure you want a puppy? Realize a puppy needs a lot of attention, raising a puppy is not done in just a few days. Your puppy needs more then food& drinks, grooming, cuddles and time to play. The puppy dog needs to get house-training, lead-.......
Is Catnip Dangerous for Your Cat? (27 Feb 2006) Your cat, your loving and lovable family pet is not usually what you would call a bundle of energy. In fact she spends a good deal of the day taking a siesta. When she moves she does so at her own pa...
Is Dog Bad Breath A Silent Killer? (07 Jun 2006) Dog bad breath a silent killer! I can just here it now. This is not an exaggeration, and for that matter cats too. Just imagine a condition that affects you furry friends, but most pet owners often neglect to even look for it. Im talking specifically i.......
Is Homemade Dog Food Dangerous ? (12 May 2007) The recent recall of commercial dog food manufactured by Menu Foods and other dog food companies continues to escalate as worried dog parents scurry for alternative, safe dog food choices. To date more than 100 brands of commercial dog food have been r...
Is it an Outhouse or a Cat Litter Box (11 Feb 2007) You will be forced to have a litter box in your home if you own a cat. There's a good chance that you have somewhere out of the way to keep it, and it may not bother you very much if your home is spacious. However, a cat litter box can be very annoying ...
Is It Better to Adopt An Adult Cat Instead of A Kitten? (11 Apr 2007) Want a pet cat but do not know whether to get a cat or a kitten? There are advantages to getting a grown cat as a pet, but of course, one of the biggest disadvantages is that you will miss out on all the cuteness and adorable factors of a kitten that a gr...
Is Pet Dental Health Really Important? (22 Feb 2006) Many veterinarians stress the importance of oral hygiene because tooth and gum problems are common medical conditions seen in pets. If left unchecked, an unhealthy mouth can affect the liver, kidneys...
Is Pet Insurance Right for You and Your Dog? (23 Feb 2007) Many dog owners today try to be frugal on their dog's medical care, Deciding if pet insurance is right for you and your dog can be difficult. Here is the question: can you afford an unexpected thousand dollars' expense? Or even more? If not, then y...
Is Raw Meat Safe For Your Dog? (12 May 2007) An ongoing debate has been waging among dog owners, dog breeders, dog trainers and veterinarians for some time with regard to the safety of feeding raw meat and raw food to dogs. Advocates of the Bones and Raw Food ( BARF) regimen argue that feeding d...
Is the Internet the best place to find dog clothes? (13 Mar 2007) Have you ever looked on TV and saw those little cute chihuahuas wearing pink dresses or fashionable coats? I am sure you have and also I know that you've thought of spoiling your dog a little. The truth is that every day more and more people take such d...
Is Your Cat Behaving Badly? (28 Feb 2006) If your cat is anything like mine then he or she loves to scratch at all kinds of things, things that you really do not want to see scratched up. Cats are one of the most amazing and wonderful pets t...
Is Your Cat Grumpy? (19 Jan 2007) Is Your Cat Grumpy? You know all cats have attitude right? I think thats a well accepted fact. Its also a fact that cats have quite individual personalities that set them apart from other pets. They are independent and selfish. The question is, are the...
Is Your Cat Ready for Toilet Training? Here's 5 Ways You Can Tell (01 May 2006) At the end of a long day, who wants to sift through a messy litter box? Certainly not me. Up until now, the litter-box has been a necessary evil, a small price to pay for our beloved companions. But ...
