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How to Start Off On the Right 'Paw' With Your New Puppy (03 Aug 2007) So the big day has arrived! You're bringing home your first puppy. It sure is an exciting time, but it can be scary too. Especially if it is your first kick at the k9 can. I remember each time I've experienced puppy's first day, just like it was yesterday...
How To Select The Right Bird As Your Pet (02 Aug 2007) People have owned pet birds since time immemorial. And bird owners have usually shared their pet-owning experience so as to benefit others toying with the same idea. Many pet owners across the world have a common belief, "when choosing a bird, pick a ...
Have You Chosen The Perfect Dog Mat Yet? (02 Aug 2007) When you have a dog, it is often a great idea to purchase a dog mat of some kind. Through no fault of their own, dogs are usually fairly messy creatures and without a dog mat, you could find that your home and your car become messy fairly quickly. Choo...
Canine Hip Dysplasia - The Free Dog Owner's Special e-Edition (02 Aug 2007) Ask any veterinarian what is the hardest and most frustrating dog disease there is and most of them are certain to answer, "canine hip dysplasia." Canine hip dysplasia or CHD is a condition wherein the dog's thigh bone does not properly fit into the hip s...
The 3 Types of Dog Trainers (01 Aug 2007) There are three basic types of dog trainers. I learned about these three types by reading about a dog trainer named Ed Frawley. He's got a book call "Philosophy on Dog Training". After reading his book, I started watching other people interact wi...
Pet Insurance why Bother? (01 Aug 2007) Pet Insurance Why Bother? I recently read a piece of advice to pet owners that really annoyed me, basically the author suggested that pet insurance was a waste of money and pet owners would be better off putting the money in a savings account to cover ...
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Pet Bed (01 Aug 2007) Before you buy your dog a new bed, you should know about all the features, styles and types of beds available. A bed is one of the most important purchases you will ever make for your pet, so you should take some time to research your options to ensure th...
Replace Your Dog's Bed with a High-Quality Bed that will Last (30 Jul 2007) Like many dog owners, you understand the importance of a great dog bed. You also may have been replacing your pet's bed every year or so as it gets worn out, dirty, and looses support. This can get to be expensive and burdensome, not to mention annoyin...
Advantages of a Designer Dog Bed (30 Jul 2007) When shopping for a dog bed, there are many factors to take into consideration. What style of bed, how large or small, what type of material, special features, etc. These are all important factors that will affect how well the bed will suit your dog. But ...
Pet Stores (30 Jul 2007) You will find these days that with the advent of the bigger pet stores that there are more people going in for getting a pet. This is mostly because a lot people are like me and are a sucker for a cute puppy face staring at you through the windows of the ...
Pet Medicine (29 Jul 2007) Just like when you or any family member is ill, when you find that you have a sick pet medicine is what you'll be needing to give it as well. Your pet is just as much a family member as anyone else, especially if they have been with you through your goo...
Pet Jobs (29 Jul 2007) Pet jobs can encompass many things the least of which is a job held at a pet store. There can be a variety of pet jobs to choose from, like working at a zoo, or animal shelter, or perhaps even a pet store. You could always find pet jobs around your neighb...
Pet Health Questions (29 Jul 2007) If you own a pet then you'll be bound to have many pet health questions. These can range from a simple, "how do I know if my dog is ill?" to a more complicated "what can I do for my molting spider?" All these pet health questions and more can be...
Pet Health Insurance (28 Jul 2007) Like everything else these days the veterinary bills for your pet are also out of this world. And just as you need health insurance have you ever thought about getting your pet health insurance? It's not as bizarre as it sounds and might help you in the...
Pet Grooming (28 Jul 2007) Since most everyone who owns pet will want to keep their pets healthy, there's always a demand for information regarding pet grooming. Not only that, in some places there are special pet grooming centers available as well. In these places you can take y...
Dog Ear Care: Inspections Will Prevent Infections (28 Jul 2007) Home dog ear care with regular check up with the veterinarian in between, will keep your dog healthy and pain free. Therefore make it a routine to prevent many common ear problems. Remember that regular inspections will prevent infections and an infection...
Signs of EPI in the German Shepherd Dog (27 Jul 2007) In all dogs diagnosed to have Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, the German Shepherd Dog is very often seen as well as the Rough-coated Collie. One estimate shows that about 70% of all dogs diagnosed with EPI are German Shepherds while 20% are Rough-coate...
Common Household Products Can Poison Your Dog (27 Jul 2007) Several months ago I adopted Hank, a five-year old mutt, from the local Humane Society. I had every hope that he would be a companion and playmate for Banjo, my Australian Shepherd. Unfortunately, things didn't turn out the way I expected. All in all, it ...
How To Download A Book On Dog Training (27 Jul 2007) If you are reading this, you probably need a book on dog training, but are not able to go to a book store or you want the convenience of obtaining a dog training book online. You may want a book on dog training to solve a specific dog behavior problem tha...
How to Control Cat Aggression (26 Jul 2007) Cats are notoriously known for their bad moods, self importance and arrogant behavior. However, sometimes cats can be a little too aggressive, especially if they have not been socialized properly. An aggressive cat is a potentially dangerous cat and so it...
