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Your Dogs Health - Your Guide to Accidental Poisoning (16 Jan 2006) There are numerous poisonous substances that can be fatal to dogs and cats, but accidental poisoning can be avoided in most cases if we remember to keep as many of these substances out of reach of ou...
Your Dogs Nutrition 101 (08 Jan 2006) Dogs have specific nutritional needs, but most pet owners do not realize that all dogs and most pet foods are not alike. Many commercial dog food brands are lacking in key nutrients, so reading the...
Your German Shepherd Puppy: How to Choose the Right One (31 Jul 2006) A German Shepherd puppy is irresistible, and German Shepherds are great dogs. They make excellent companions and loving, protective members of the family. They're highly intelligent, athletic, self-confident, and extremely alert. They're naturally devoted.......
Your Guide to High Quality Dog Beds (16 May 2007) Choosing a bed for your dog should be an important, informed decision. You probably already know what size you need to accommodate your dog, and maybe even have a color picked out that matches your home. But even more important is finding a bed that is hi...
Your Guide To Housebreaking A Puppy (20 Oct 2006) A puppy is a young animal that is only just beginning to have control over the sphincter muscles that control his functions. This control is weak, and has been building up largely due to the fact of ...
Your New Cat: Why Are the First 24 Hours So Important? Part 1 (01 Aug 2006) Copyright 2006 John Young The cage was small, but the people were nice and Tiger felt safe. He was fed, petted and regularly groomed. Still, it wasn't home. Tiger had been 'home', and still had vague memories of the woman who had cared for him and the .......
Your New Cat: Why Are the First 24 Hours So Important? Part 2 (02 Aug 2006) Copyright 2006 John Young The family brought Tiger home, but hadn't prepared their house for him. When he saw their dog, he bolted, found a dark place and hid. His new owner searched the house but couldn't find him. That night he came out of his h.......
Your Pet Deserves the Best - Learn Seven Secrets to Finding the BEST Pet Food (18 Jun 2007) The on-going pet food recall has pet owners shaking in their boots! What food is safe for my pet? What food is REALLY healthy? Keep reading to learn seven valuable secrets to finding the absolute best food for your dog or cat. Secret #1? All pet f...
Your Pet’s Health…Skin Deep? (15 Jan 2006) For many of us, we consider our pets to be true family members. We take them on vacations, they eat with us and they sleep with us. They provide solace in our fast paced lives and they are forever loyal. We love them and they love us! Unwittingly we.......
Your Toy Puppy’s First Check-up and Settling In (07 Apr 2006) Try not to take your new puppy to the vet the very first day you bring him home. Allow your new toy puppy to get acquainted with its new family, home and surroundings. Do take your toy puppy to the vet within 48 to 72 hours and begin to establish a ra.......
‘Lie Down’: One of the Most Important Dog Obedience Commands (04 Jul 2007) Before you can learn the advanced obedience commands, it is vital that you first learn the basics and the ?lie down' command is one of the first that you should teach. Generally the earlier in your dog's life that you teach the command, the faster and eas...
