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Another Recall, What Do We Feed Our Dog's? (01 Sep 2007) Over fifty percent of Americans own a dog and in today's world the big question is what do we feed our dog? With all the recalls what is safe? We need to make sure our dogs are getting all the nutritional value a dog needs. Here are some guides to help yo...
Are Annual Vet Visits & Vaccinations for Your Dog Really Necessary? (23 Sep 2006) Some people feel that because their dog appears healthy that they can skip an annual checkup for their pet. However, an annual vet visit for your dog is an important part of his health maintenance. R...
Are Home Made Dog Food Recipes Good For Your Dog? Part 1 (05 Apr 2007) By Forrest Hagstrom Concerned about the recent pet food recall, many pet owners are looking for alternative ways to feed their dogs and are increasingly looking to home made dog food recipes as a form of healthy dog food. Feeding your dog thi...
Are These Five Killers Chasing Your Cat? (18 Sep 2006) As a cat owner, your first responsibility is to keep your pet healthy. However, even with balanced nutrition and a good amount of love and attention, cats can still get sick. Learn about the most com...
Are Vitamin Supplements for Your Pregnant Dog Necessary? (25 Apr 2007) Are vitamin and mineral supplements that necessary for your pregnant dog? Yes. Besides a balanced and healthy diet, pregnant dogs that are into their fourth week of pregnancy need more vitamins and minerals in their system. Also, a balanced di-calcium pho...
Are You a Pet Lover Yet? (24 Aug 2006) Are you a pet lover? If not, you should be! Pets have been best friends with humans for almost forever! They're always there for you, whether it was to cheer you up, or to just being a loving compani...
Are You Prepared to Give First Aid to Your Dog (21 Feb 2006) Are You Prepared to Give Your Dog First Aid If Needed As a dog owner, you may find yourself needing to give your dog first aid. Whether a car accident has occurred or your dog has collapsed from health related problems, there are some things you could.......
Are You Ready for a Dog? (01 Mar 2006) The decision to buy or to adopt a dog is not one that should be taken lightly. It is a serious commitment and there are several factors to consider. Are you really ready to have a dog? As fun as dogs...
Are You Right for a Pet (24 May 2007) Considering a New Pet A new puppy can be a wonderful addition to a home. It is very important to consider all aspects of owning a dog before you decide whether or not you are right for a dog. Bringing home a new puppy or an adopted dog will bring wit...
Are Your Pets Covered By Health Insurance? (26 Nov 2006) When you think about purchasing health insurance, you probably only think about your children, your spouse, and yourself.
Are Your Pets Part Of Your Family? (22 Apr 2007) Our household consists of two sons with furry coats and four legs each. Is this unusual? Not in a majority of homes that have pets. Pets are considered family members and are treated as such. Not only do we provide the basic necessities for our belove...
Aromatherapy For Man’s Faithful Friend - Dog (06 Mar 2006) Emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear and love play a crucial role in human being's life. These feelings are also an integral part of an animal's world. Aromatherapy also provides immediate, ...
At What Age Should You Give Your Child a Pet? (06 Feb 2007) If you have kids, you might be up in the air on getting a kitten, dog or something else. You probably should, but the question is when? Kids dream of having their own pet. As parents, you might be confused as to whether getting a pet is a good idea or...
Bad Behavior Or Bad Breath – Why Is Your Dog Chewing The Table Leg? (24 Sep 2006) I once knew a man who gave away his border collie because the dog chewed on his furniture while he was at work. The dog's second family discovered the pooch had bleeding gums and two rotten teeth. Th...
Bad Dog Food - Is Your Pet Eating Hazardous Dog Food? (20 Sep 2007) With all the new and controversial pet food recalls, it is no wonder that pet owners have resorted to making homemade dog food for their pet animals in lieu of commercial and, quite possibly, bad dog food and cat food considered as contaminated. So what's...
Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do? Part 1 (31 Mar 2006) On a recent episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos," (AFV) one of the top three submissions for the $10,000 prize was a video of the aftermath of destruction a family's pet dog had done to their home. This dog had destroyed an end table, ripped the .......
Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do? Part 2 (27 Mar 2006) Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do? Part 2 By Danny Presswood On the Popular TV series "COPS" they play a song which says, in part, "Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?" Many people bring home an adora.......
Bandaging Your Dog (23 Mar 2006) Having a dog is a big responsibility. Some even compare taking care of a dog to that of a baby. The only advantage having dogs compared to having babies is that they won't grow older and turn into st...
BARF Natural Diet - Is It The Healthiest Option For My Beloved Cat? (15 Feb 2007) BARF diet also known as biologically appropriate raw food, bones and raw food and born again raw food is a diet program for felines. The foundation of this diet is base on the belief that bones and raw food are the closest form of food cat cats eat in the...
