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Is Pet Insurance Right for You and Your Dog? (23 Feb 2007) Many dog owners today try to be frugal on their dog's medical care, Deciding if pet insurance is right for you and your dog can be difficult. Here is the question: can you afford an unexpected thousand dollars' expense? Or even more? If not, then y...
When You Are Ready For a New Pet (22 Feb 2007) When You Are Ready For a New Pet by TE Sutton Please consider adopting a shelter pet or providing a loving home for a homeless animal. I network with lots of other people who can help you find a pet and in some cases arrange their transpor...
Before you say Yes to that new puppy............. (22 Feb 2007) We understand. One day you are walking in the mall, and just happen to pass the pet store. Oh, why not just take a break from shopping and take a look at the cute little puppies. All puppies are so adorable when they are small. Who can resist those ey...
Dog Breeders: 5 Tips On How To Choose The Right One (22 Feb 2007) When shopping for dog breeders, it's important to remember that they're not all the same. Unfortunately, new and excited potential dog owners simply do not take time to learn information about dog breeders and end up purchasing a puppy from a backyard...
Dog Care - Obedience Training (21 Feb 2007) Dogs that simply just don't listen can be a handful. We all have encountered them at some point, whether it is our own dog or someone else's dog. The owners yelling at their dog, doing every thing they can just to get the dog to listen. When all we (th...
Make It Easier For Yourself - Train Your Cat To Use The Toilet (21 Feb 2007) Cleaning out a smelly litter box is not exactly the most appealing activity one can imagine. And the messy litter that sticks everywhere on the carpet, the room smelling like ... But have you ever thought of training your cat to use the toilet? Wouldn't i...
What You Must Know About Pyometra in Your Female Dog (21 Feb 2007) What You Must Know About Pyometra in your Dog There are some medical conditions in dogs, such as bloat, which strike fear in the heart of every dog owner. These problems require immediate action on your part in order to save your dog's life. What i...
How to Build a Chain Link Dog Kennel (20 Feb 2007) For those of us that already own dogs finding a place to keep them can be as easy as a fenced backyard. But what if the backyard doesn't have a fence or one day your wife and kids come home with a cute puppy but you have no place to keep the new family ...
Buying and Using an Electronic Dog Training Collar (20 Feb 2007) If you currently own a dog that seems a bit hard to train then you might be considering buying an electronic dog training collar. While the idea of using an electronic collar may be appealing it is important to understand that it is just another method of...
Be One with the Puppy (20 Feb 2007) While a full advocate of dog obedience training even at the young age of puppy, it needs to be said that like children, dogs are only a puppy for a very short period of time. Yes, it's a time for training and socialization and housebreaking and everythin...
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How to keep your cat or kitten amused for hours (19 Feb 2007) How to keep your cat or kitten amused for hours Cats and kittens love to play. Kittens especially love to play and sharing your life with them is so much more rewarding if you play with your cat. It's really great fun even if you do pick up th...
Your Cat's Life is at Stake. Pick the Right Cat Collar for Your Cat. (19 Feb 2007) Finding the Ideal Cat Collar If your cat goes outside it's a really good idea to use a collar. It lets other people know that the cat has a home, and if your cat should stray or get lost then the contact details on the collar will have you re-...
Save Your Furniture, Your Sanity, and Your Cat's Claws! (19 Feb 2007) New cats and kittens are a fantastic addition to any family. But after you've bought the litter box it's time to worry about the furniture. You see, cats love to scratch. They actually need to scratch and if you're not careful they can quickly ruin ...
15 Helpful Dog Allergy Prevention Tips and Dog Allergy Friendly Breeds (18 Feb 2007) Unfortunately, there are no cures for dog allergies. However, there are several things you can do to make life with your dog more comfortable: 1. Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands with soap and hot water immediately after handling your d...
Five Easy Ways to Raise a Great Puppy (18 Feb 2007) Have you read the wonderful book about Marley, the "worst dog in the world?" Marley was "behaviorally challenged" from puppyhood until the end of his days, but well-loved by his often-frustrated owner. You may not be raising the worst puppy in t...
What You Need to Know Before Visiting Your Local Dog Shelter (Part II) (18 Feb 2007) When visiting a dog shelter, be sure to observe how the shelter staff members interact with the animals. You should be able to tell whether they truly know and love the dogs or whether they're just feeding and walking them because it's their job. They sho...
What You Need to Know Before Visiting Your Local Dog Shelter (Part I) (17 Feb 2007) O.K., you've decided to get your new puppy from a local shelter. However, before you race off to the shelter, please make a vow (and make the rest of your family vow, too, if they're coming along) that this will be a look-but-don't-touch visit. This is...
What Canine Arthritis is and how you can Help Prevent Your Dog From Getting it (17 Feb 2007) Surprisingly enough to many people, it is not only we humans that can get arthritis, but rather our beloved furry friends can get it too. There is truly no cure for arthritis after it sets in, but there are certain things that we can do in order to attemp...
