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Is Your Dog or Cat Taking In Any Vitamin Supplements Right Now? (25 Apr 2007) Just like humans, animals just like dogs, cats and many pets need a balanced diet with proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water, just like humans do. However, these are only the starting point for a healthy diet. Pets also need vitamins and minerals to kee...
Is Your Dog Overweight? (17 Oct 2006) Obesity is one of the most prevalent disease affecting dogs today. The frequency of obesity has increased greatly in recent years, due primarily to overeating and lack of exercise. Dogs are not much ...
Is Your Dog Ready for Summer? (13 Jun 2006) Summer is almost here and if you haven't already done so, you should make sure your dog is ready for another season out of doors. Most pet owners spend a good deal of time outside during the Spring and Summer months, taking their pets along to share in th.......
Is Your Dog’s Chewing a Sign of Vindictive Behavior? (23 Sep 2006) Have you ever returned home and found trash and paper from your garbage shredded and strewn across the floor, courtesy of your dog? Maddening, yes, but is your dog's destructive behavior a sign of sp...
Is Your Pet Food Healthy? (30 Mar 2007) I have a written a few articles on premium dog food and premium cat food. Some articles even have included the importance of supplements, treats and even the bones you give as a reward. So you can only imagine how important it is to feed our pets the pr...
It's A Killer. Hot Dog. (13 Aug 2007) Shorten That Lead, It's a Killer. Extending dog leads are an excellent product and an extremely useful aide in the right hands.If you have an extending lead please, please, please, don't allow young children to walk your dog, weather your with them or ...
Jack Russell Terrier - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (02 Sep 2007) Originally bred in the 19th century by Parson Jack Russell, an avid hunter, selected traits that would assist him in hunting. Working dogs, Jack Russell Terriers were bred to be fearless and feisty to flush out prey from the forest, particular foxes. As a...
Jimbo the Jack Russell...The Dog with the 'Napoleon Complex' (28 Sep 2006) I didn't like Jimbo much when we first brought him home. At the time, we had an old Dauchsand named Frank that was so easy going, so easy to take care of. Frank needed no supervision. He just didn'...
Joint Health for Young Horses (04 Sep 2006) Joint health is such a concern these days, especially for owners of performance horses, that it deserves some serious attention. In this issue, we'll be discussing ways to create and maintain good jo...
Just great, my dog has Worms, now what? (10 Dec 2007) It can be a devastating and disgusting diagnosis when a Veterinarian tells you that your dog has Worms. Even worse, you may actually see the Worms coming out of your dog or in their stool, if they have Roundworms or Tapeworms. Trust me when I say that t...
Keep Your Dog Fit And Healthy - Give Her The Best Dog Food Possible (29 Apr 2006) What is the best dog food? Veterinarians are often hit by that question from scads of anxious dog owners. Every dog owner wants to feed their dog with the best that is available. However, the sheer variety of dog foods and the conflicting views on the bes.......
Keep Your Dog In Your Yard (01 Jul 2006) People keep your dogs in your yard, you need a fence, a chain, or a leash. Your dog running loose is an accident waiting to happen and it may not be your dog that gets hurt, it could easily be a child. Plus if your dog gets hit by a car I will feel bad, .......
Keep Your Dog Safe And Happy With A Dog Fence (28 Aug 2006) INTRODUCTION Every dog needs exercised to be healthy. A dog chained in the backyard will not grow into the happy pet that you want. For this reason, it is important to use a dog fence to provide a se...
Keep your Pet Healthy and Look Good (02 Nov 2006) Anyone who owned a pet knows that how pet becomes our special part of our family. Yes our pets are a part of our family. Pet owner always want the best for their pet. Pet needs special and daily care...
Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer (25 Jul 2006) You know that summer is hot. You also know when you need to get out of the sun and cool down. Listening to your own body is easy, but your four-legged friends can't talk to you. It's your job to protect them from the heat - and all of the consequences o.......
Keep Your Pets Healthy This Holiday Season (06 Nov 2007) The Christmas season is a time of reflection, family, peace, and celebration. Planning for the holidays often means preperation of the household for friends, family, and other guests. Unfortunately, most preperations do not include safety. In particula...
Keeping a Dog Tick-Free (08 Jul 2006) Dogs and in general all pets tend to spend more of their summer time outdoors. In case of dogs, it is very important to be careful about parasites, bugs and micro organisms that can harm them while they get their whiff of fresh air. Precautions are necess.......
Keeping the Coat Healthy on Your Dog (04 Aug 2007) When you see a dog on the street, the first thing you notice is how healthy it looks. Before you can even tell what the demeanor of the dog is like, it's their coat that gets your attention first and foremost. And while it might seem like a superficial de...
Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Happy (19 Jun 2007) Cats make great pets. They are quieter than dogs, require less care, and can provide their owners with plenty of attention and love. Also, cats adjust well to indoor living, take great care in grooming themselves, and are easily trained to use a cat bo...
Keeping Your Cat Safe (16 Aug 2007) One of the worst things for pet owners to face is the idea of something happening to their furry little friend. They can be attacked by predators, be hit by cars, or run off on their own, never to be seen again. Unfortunately, millions of cats and dog...
