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Why Immunization is so Important for Your Pets (08 Jan 2006) There are six serious, highly contagious canine epidemic diseases that are frequently fatal, but happily all can be prevented by vaccination and prompt Veterinary attention. If your dog is healthy...
Why My Puppy Bites (25 Sep 2006) Many people try to find solutions to problems without even knowing what causes the problem. Dog owners are no different; they try to stop their puppies from biting without the knowledge of why the pu...
Why Pet Owners Shop At A Pet Store (03 Apr 2006) Why Pet Owners Shop At A Pet Store All across the country millions of households are not only home to people, but to pets as well. These pets need to be fed, cleaned, and cared for. Pet care can not be completed without buying pet supplies an.......
Why Socialize Your Puppy? A Guide to Why and How (13 Jul 2006) The importance of socializing a puppy can never be over-emphasised, but what exactly does it mean? And how does one go about it? This article will explain to you what socialization is and how to put it into practice to ensure your dog has few, if any beha.......
Why The Labrador Retriever Is Such A Popular Dog Breed (15 Feb 2007) Time and time again, the Labrador Retriever has been one of the most popular dog breeds out there. With it's good looks combined with it's suave endearing demeanor, it's no wonder. Here's more about this popular breed... History: The Labrador Retri...
Why would someone be cruel to their pet? (19 Jan 2006) All too frequently we read of sickening cases of cruelty to pets in local and national newspapers. Why is it, we ask, that some 'human' creatures inflict suffering upon other creatures that are usually smaller and defenseless? Why do they take pets into .......
Why you should Not buy a puppy at the Pet store. (10 Jul 2006) You like to have a puppy as a new family member. Now that decision is made you should take some time to read about where to buy or not to buy your pup. It is not difficult to get a puppy, but when you want a good and healthy puppy there are places .......
Why Your Dog Needs an Orthopedic Dog Bed (12 Nov 2007) As your dog gets older, he or she may begin to experience joint problems like arthritis. Large dog breeds in particular seem to develop joint and muscle issues as they grow older. It only makes sense?they have more weight to carry around on their four...
Why Your Puppy Nips - And 5 Ways To Get Him To Stop (03 May 2007) Here's a news flash ? puppies nip! Okay, I guess you already knew that. But here's the surprise ? you may actually be encouraging your puppy to nip. Let's talk about how to stop this behaviour before it grows up to be an adult-sized dog problem. ...
Will Customized Dog Treats Make For A Happy Dog? (13 Aug 2006) In the past, dog treats were used exclusively to train dogs or to reward them for doing something good. Little thought was given as to how dog treats might help the dog beyond that or how they could be used to make pet owners' lives easier. Things are qu.......
Will Your Dog Survive the Summer Sun? (18 Jul 2006) As a 10 year old child, I watched helplessly one hot August day as my beloved boxer, Duke, died in my arms. Four decades later, I still have that memory painfully etched in my mind. We didn't learn until after the fact that Duke had died of a heat stroke.......
Wireless Dog Fence - Completely Safe For You, Your Kids, And Your Dog (20 Jul 2007) Unlike traditional fences, a wireless dog fence is completely invisible and has two function. Firstly it is a safe and humane way to keep your dog safe in an area that you choose and at the same time it helps to keep your yard beautiful. As far as its ins...
Working Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs Of This Group (20 Oct 2006) The Working Dog group includes most of the guard dog breeds such as the Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher as well as the northern sled dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky. Most of...
Worms and your puppy (10 Jun 2007) Anyone who's ever owned a puppy knows how common, and annoying, worms can be. Most worms set up home inside your puppy's digestive system, but some worms invade other, more critical organs such as the heart. Having worms can cause all kinds of problems...
Xylitol is Toxic to Your Dog! (03 Feb 2007) Xylitol is a sugar replacement used in numerous products such as chewing gum, mints, nicotine gum, chewable vitamins, and oral-care products. It's also frequently purchased in granulated form and utilized as a sweetener for cereals, drinks, and baked go...
Yes or no to dog fashion - dog clothes & dog collars. (14 Mar 2007) If you are wondering what the latest fashion regarding dog clothes is, then you should check out the Internet and see the items fabulous designers have to offer. There can be no denying that more and more people realize the importance of dog clothes and p...
Yo Quiero Chihuahuas: the Tiny Lap Dog with the Big Personality (06 May 2006) This small, spunky dog breed is famous for coining the phrase Yo quiero Taco Bell. Who doesn't remember the commercials in which the Chihuahua expressed his love for Taco Bell food? Tiny and energetic, the Chihuahua typically weighs between 2-6 lbs and.......
Your Cat or Kitten Will Love You More, When You Follow this Guide to Feline Feeding (08 Jan 2006) You can take the easy option and throw some discount cat feed into a bowl for your feline friend, but will she remain your friend for long if you don't give a bit more thought into what you feed her? Here is some advice that will have her purring with del.......
Your Cat Training Should NOT Be Corporal Punishment! (06 Mar 2007) Out of all of the techniques involved in cat training, probably punishing your cat is the toughest part of the entire cat training process. For the trainer, there are varieties of modes to punish a cat which can be in the form of words, actions or it can ...
