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Puppy Training and Socialization (08 Mar 2007) When we talk about a dog being part of the family, it's usually because the family took the time to socialize the animal when he was a puppy. The term socialization isn't necessarily training, it just involves teaching the dog what others expect of them....
Pet Turtles And Possible Health Problems (08 Mar 2007) In case your little turtle is ill, it is very important for its water to be very clean, for its food to be appropriate and carefully chosen and for the temperature to be sufficiently high. The absence of any of these factors causes your pet to get sick. E...
Train Your Dog To Stop Chewing on the Wrong Things (07 Mar 2007) Most dogs go through a phase where they will chew on anything that will fit in their mouth. There are also dogs that don't even grow out of the chewing phase. There are even some breeds that have a tendency to chew more than other breeds. It may be c...
Dog Medical Insurance: 4 Things To Consider Before Making Your Purchase (07 Mar 2007) Because there is a rapidly increasing number of dog lovers in the world, the need for dog medical insurance continues to rise. Caring for pets can be expensive even if they don't have any medical conditions or are just getting old. Just the basics s...
Housebreaking a Puppy Made Easy (07 Mar 2007) Housebreaking a puppy is probably the number one reason people don't enter into dog ownership. There is no doubt that this is the hardest part of owning a puppy, but if the process is started immediately and taken seriously your puppy will be trained i...
Lost a Pet? Found a Pet? (06 Mar 2007) Losing your pet can be a heart-wrenching and frustrating experience. We are committed to help in the assistance of reuniting pet with owner. All 50 States are listed. Place your free ad with a photo. Free registration to post your ad. This site of...
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 ...
10 tips for new puppy owner (06 Mar 2007) 1. Make a puppy bag: Take a puppy bag with you each time the pup goes along: *
Cat Flu and Antibiotics (05 Mar 2007) From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed A common question I have been asked lately is about the Cat flu. It's going around, and more often than not a visit to your veterinarian will result in antibiotics. But little else. And i...
Obedience Training For Your Dog (05 Mar 2007) When it comes to man's best friend, there is no greater joy than having a dog that you not only love, but that is also well behaved and pleasant tempered. I am a bonafide dog lover. I have had a dog almost my entire life. One of the key components to havi...
Dog Training, 7 Reasons Why You Should Do It Yourself? (05 Mar 2007) Dog Training is a very important part and should be one of the factor that can keep your Dog integrated into your life. Here I present to you 7 Very Important reason that you should Conduct the Dog Training Yourself: Reason 1: Poor Dog Train...
5 Effective Dog Training Essential that often overlooked! (04 Mar 2007) This article provide 5 Simple Effective Essentials in Dog Training that often overlooked even by many Dog Training School or Dog Training Professional. 1. Almost all Dogs love to play! Incorporate Play into the Dog Training Session, use your dog's natu...
Kitten Food - What To Feed Your New Cat (04 Mar 2007) Providing your new kitten with proper cat food is crucial to raising your new cat. In order for a baby kitten to stay happy and healthy, it is vital that all of their nutritional needs be met. It is not just a matter of dropping some cat food into your ...
Health Issues To Watch Out For With a Lab (04 Mar 2007) Labradors ["Labs"] are one of the more popular family dogs and rightly so. If you own one or are considering getting a pup, there are some health issues you need to know about. Labs are great dogs. They are friendly and have an excellent temperame...
Pet Insurance: Saving Money, and your Pet's Life (03 Mar 2007) For many people, pets aren't just animals?they're part of the family. And that means giving them the best possible care and attention, from a healthy diet to regular grooming, visits to the veterinarian (and if a condition is diagnosed) all the trea...
Dressing Pets Up For The Festive Seasons (03 Mar 2007) You and your family always get dressed up to pay visit to your relatives during festive seasons, or to receive visitors. But what about your pets? Take a walk into the most decent-sized pet shops these days and you will discover all sorts of cu...
Grooming Is An Important Part Of Dog Care (03 Mar 2007) It is of vital importance that your pet be groomed on a regular basis. Dirt and grime can get caught in the dog hair and may cause matting and tangles, which can be difficult to get out. Most cases if bad enough they will have to be cut out. Fleas and ti...
Dog Training - Getting a Great Family Pet (02 Mar 2007) Getting a great family pet begins with careful selection of the animal. Great care should be taken in this regard due to the growth of puppy mills that crank out cute little puppies with little emotional stability. These emotionally damaged animals can ...
10 Ways to Keep your Dog Healthy, Young and Energetic (02 Mar 2007) There is a large disparity between the life spans of dogs and humans. After having loved a pet and lost one, it seems unfair. The best we can do is to keep our friends as healthy as possible and "forever young." Top 10 Ways to Keep Your Dog Young...
Functional Food: Preventing Diseases and Promoting Pet Health (02 Mar 2007) Food and diet play an important role in health. Every day, research in fields such as epidemiology and nutritional biochemistry teach us more about this relationship. Through scientific investigation and effective consumer communication, functional foods ...
