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Natural Commercial Dog Food Labels - Read and Understand What You Are Actually Getting (13 Feb 2007) Understanding commercial dog food labels is not rocket science as long as you know the correct way to read them. With guidelines set by The Association Of American Feed Control Officials, Inc. (AAFCO), it has certainly made your job easier. Although do...
Natural Dog Food Diet - Is It Better To Go Commercial Or Homemade? (13 Feb 2007) After hearing so much benefits and advantages of dogs feeding on a natural diet, you know that it is best for your dog's health and you have just convinced yourself to change your dog's diet to a more natural and healthier one. Unfortunately, chang...
Is it an Outhouse or a Cat Litter Box (11 Feb 2007) You will be forced to have a litter box in your home if you own a cat. There's a good chance that you have somewhere out of the way to keep it, and it may not bother you very much if your home is spacious. However, a cat litter box can be very annoying ...
The Most Annoying Cat Behavior - Urine Spraying (11 Feb 2007) Cat spraying urine in the house is one of the most annoying and frustrating cat behavior problem. Constant urine smell is pretty hard to tolerate and sadly but not surprisingly, some cats will have to take a one way trip to the shelter. However, as wi...
Expensive Branded Gourmet Cat Food - Are They Any Better Than Common Cat Food? (11 Feb 2007) Recently, there has been a surging increase in the production of premium cat foods that looks and taste much more lavish than the basic cat food brands in the market. Commonly known as gourmet cat food, their sales are ever increasing in the ever demandin...
Understanding Cat Diarrhea - How To Take Good Care Of A Cat With Diarrhea (10 Feb 2007) It is rare to see cats having diarrhea unless they are suffering from any internal digestive problem. A short episode of diarrhea is relatively harmless, it might be because he has put something in his stomach that he should not and has given him the run....
Understanding Cat Arthritis Symptoms - Caring For An Arthritic Cat (10 Feb 2007) The increasing amount of cat owners feeding highly processed commercial cat food is reported by many veterinary experts to be a contributing factor in the increasing amount of cat arthritis happening in cats. It is certainly not coincidence that owners w...
A Healthy Diet - The Most Important Aspect Of Caring For A Diabetic Cat (10 Feb 2007) There are a wide variety of cat foods made especially for cat with diabetes on the market. Most of them are sold through your local veterinary, while some of the more uncommon ones may need to be pre-ordered before hand. Feeding is a very important aspect...
Common Cat Skin Diseases - How To Care For Your Cat's Skin (09 Feb 2007) The cat skin, unlike human, is very tough. Make up of numerous layers of cell tissues and skin structures like the hair follicles, sensory cells, and sebaceous glands, it has very good blood supply and has three main functions - to act as a sensory layer ...
Feeding Your Pet Fresh Foods (09 Feb 2007) Okay, I admit it. I am fascinated, overly curious, not quite obsessed with the idea of "you are what you eat." If you could see me, you'd say I need to lose more than a few pounds and certainly don't seem to practice what fascinates me so. I kn...
How To Give Your Cat A Pill (09 Feb 2007) The first thing to try is disguising the pill in some food - either whole, or crushed. This will sometimes work, and is by far the simplest way to do it if your cat will oblige. However, if this doesn't work, you'll have to learn how to force fee...
Treat Your Cat To Some Homemade Toys (08 Feb 2007) Playing is a fun way to exercise, for both you and your cat. You have most likely observed that your cat enjoys playing with the box a toy came in better than the toy itself! Even large cardboard boxes are a source of enjoyment for your cat. Ideas ...
Cat Behavior and the Body Language (08 Feb 2007) Cat behavior is often misunderstood due to our inability to read their body language. Cats, just like us humans, use body language to communicate and broadcast information about their feelings and moods, desires, likes and dislikes. Understanding the mean...
Toy Poodle - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (08 Feb 2007) The Toy Poodle is one type of the breed of Poodle. There are three types of Poodles: Toy, Miniature and Standard, each type denoting a size. Poodles are considered gun dogs, for their bird hunting skills and ability in water. Though some dispute the claim...
Cat Behavior and Body Language (06 Feb 2007) Cat behavior is often misunderstood due to our inability to read their body language. Cats, just like us humans, use body language to communicate and broadcast information about their feelings and moods, desires, likes and dislikes. Understanding the mean...
Removing Pet Accidents From Your Floor (06 Feb 2007) If you decide to add a pet to your home, you are inevitably going to have to deal with an "accident." Here is some practical advice on applying CPR to your flooring. Dogs and cats can be wonderful companions, but the first time your sock lands in ...
At What Age Should You Give Your Child a Pet? (06 Feb 2007) If you have kids, you might be up in the air on getting a kitten, dog or something else. You probably should, but the question is when? Kids dream of having their own pet. As parents, you might be confused as to whether getting a pet is a good idea or...
Should You Go With An Exotic Pet? (05 Feb 2007) Once you commit to the idea of getting a pet, it is easy to be tempted with exotic pets. What seems like a great idea at first, however, may not be one in the long run if you are not prepared. While many people think dogs and cats make great pets, th...
What Kind Of Pet Should You Get For Your Child? (05 Feb 2007) If you have kids, you should seriously consider getting them pets. That being said, which ones should you choose? So you've finally broken down and decided to get your kids a pet! Before you welcome Rover or Spot into your house, you need to decide ...
Treat Your Dog To A Massage (05 Feb 2007) A massage is a great idea for a dog treat. When properly done it will help release any pent up stress or tension, resulting in a calm and more peaceful pet. Dogs show their emotions in their face and mouth a lot, and most restless dogs that are either te...
