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Dog Behavior Problems - How to Live With Your Dog (09 Apr 2007) Often dog behavior problems are caused by boredom. Is your dog left alone all day or left alone for hours at a time? Is your dog confined to the backyard rather than allowed in the house? Most dogs need the companionship of people. They crave interacti...
Missing puppies from the Dog House (08 Apr 2007) Back about 20 years ago my husband John had Beagles, which he used for hunting rabbits and for breading. They were all pure bread beagles and he trained them very well. John and the three kids would play with the dogs every day, they were fed very well a...
How dogs will pick out their own dog bed (08 Apr 2007) Your dogs will let you know what dog beds that they like better. My husband bought our dog Blue our Healer a Round Dog Bed because whenever she was outside taking a nap she would curl into a little ball. He thought that this would be the best kind becau...
How to stop your cat chewing on electrical cords and other objects (08 Apr 2007) Chewing on electrical cords can burn or shock your cat, causing respiratory problems, cardiac arrest and even death. Cat's sharp teeth and their inquisitive nature can put your cat at high risk. This is especially an issue with kittens. Here's what to ...
Loving Your Dog (07 Apr 2007) Your best friend is your responsibility. You take such responsibility serious and not take your dog for granted. Besides, if your dog isn't feeling well, he or she will be grouchy and you will not really enjoy playing with a grouchy dog. Chances are, yo...
How to keep your cat purring into advanced old age (07 Apr 2007) Cats can live longer than many people think... 18 to 20 years is common. Here's how to keep your cat purring into advanced old age. Steps: 1. Take your cat to the veterinarian at least once a year for a complete physical exam, and follow your ve...
How to trim your cat's nails (07 Apr 2007) Remember, if you don't trim your cat's nails, they will find some way to scratch them down on their own... most likely on your furniture! (This is less of an issue for outdoor cats). Trimming nails, like bathing can be a really fun, easy process if you...
Resolve Your Dog Separation Anxiety (06 Apr 2007) Dogs do misconduct when they are going through separation anxiety. Some of this misbehavior can be very negative and unsafe to the dog or even the public around them. Behavior problem connected to separation anxiety includes, excessive barking, chewing...
Pets in Peril (06 Apr 2007) As the author of several pet loss books, I frequently receive letters and e-mail from people thanking me for my work. Along with their kind and generous words, people often give me kudos that I do not deserve. Somehow people feel the need to thank me fo...
How To Tell If Your Cat Has Fleas (06 Apr 2007) If you notice something blackish and small crawling around your cat's fur, you are probably right to suspect that they are cat fleas. When cat fleas strike, they can mean big trouble and it's important to get rid of cat fleas quickly and thoroughly. A f...
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...
Have your cat come when called (05 Apr 2007) In this article, I'll teach you how to teach your cat to come when called. To have your cat come when called by name is remarkably easy though it takes an understanding of the process. STEPS: 1. Talk to your cat as much as you can. Encourage her ...
A Mini-Tribute to Pets (05 Apr 2007) There are few things in life that give us as much satisfaction as when we are loved and appreciated. When we know that we are important to someone else and that we are on their minds, we have a deep sense of worth and purpose. Sadly, there is an incre...
How to Train Your Dog to be a Happy Dog? (04 Apr 2007) Dog training is both frustrating and rewarding. It is not in the interest of your dog to torment him for months on end, trying to get him to understand commands, that to him seems irrelevant. However, the quicker he learns these commands it is the bes...
Is a dog kennel really worthy? (04 Apr 2007) No matter how much you love your pooch, the wise thing to do is to get it its own kennel. The ideal situation is not to have it snuggle up beside in you in bed, but for you, as a dog owner, to provide a terrific and correctly designed dog kennel which wil...
Senior Citizen Dog (04 Apr 2007) The sands of time. Old age. Your dog has finally graduated to being a senior citizen. The reality must have finally dawned on you that his mental and physical capabilities are not the same as it used to be. Your ?top-dog' is now an ?old-dog'. S/he...
Do You Know How Vulnerable A Cat's Life Is? (03 Apr 2007) Cats are often in danger, especially the ones that have privileges to access whatever's outside the confinement of a house. Vehicles poses the greatest threat to pets, especially cats, as most injuries caused by vehicles at a high speed can cause death...
Almost 500 Suffer Kidney Failure Since Dog Food Recall (03 Apr 2007) News reports indicate that more than 470 pets have suffered from kidney or renal failure since the nationwide dog food recall began. Of that number, more than hundred have died according to an independent veterinary group report. It is no surprise ...
Don't You Be No Ugly Pet Owner (03 Apr 2007) I hope the hillbilly flavored title caught your attention, because I have something to say that I think all pet people need to hear. What I want to share is really nothing more than common sense, but most people who keep pets come up short in this area a...
Safeguarding Your Dog from Poisons in the Home (02 Apr 2007) Protecting your puppy or dog from everyday poisons in the home and garden will be the focus of this article. Along with your veterinarian's phone number, you should have posted in prominent vicinity by the phone the number to a 24 hour emergency pet ho...
