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8 Simple Visual Indicators Your Dog Is Fat (26 Sep 2006) Your dog is fat. OK, possibly not. But there's a very good chance he or she is, and you don't even know it. Statistics vary, but veterinarians report that as many as 25 - 44% of all dogs are overwe...
Training Your Dog Not To Chase People, Bicycles, Joggers, Etc. (26 Sep 2006) Dogs by nature are predatory animals, and all predatory animals share the motivation to chase fleeing objects. While this may be a natural instinct, it is not appropriate when those fleeing objects a...
Dog Kennels - What to Look For (25 Sep 2006) We all hate to leave our pets behind if we go on vacation or have to leave home for a few days. However, we can't always take them with us so if you don't have family or friends that are able to take...
Train Your Cat To Be Groomed (25 Sep 2006) Grooming for a cat should be done on a daily basis for proper care of your cat. In addition, with the proper care, your cat will stay healthy. Brushing, combing, clipping nails, and cleaning ears, a...
Why My Puppy Bites (25 Sep 2006) Many people try to find solutions to problems without even knowing what causes the problem. Dog owners are no different; they try to stop their puppies from biting without the knowledge of why the pu...
Purchasing A Dog Training Book (24 Sep 2006) My next door neighbor, a very cruel man, don't realize that when he goes to do his ten hour truck driving job and leaves his black Labrador closed in a four by six cage, that his dog keeps barking al...
How Can you Tell if Your Cat Really is a Maine Coon? (24 Sep 2006) The Maine Coon cat has been called "the king of the domestic cat world". The breed is visually stunning with its beautiful long ruff, bushy "raccoon like" tail and large tufty paws. The Maine Coon is...
Bad Behavior Or Bad Breath – Why Is Your Dog Chewing The Table Leg? (24 Sep 2006) I once knew a man who gave away his border collie because the dog chewed on his furniture while he was at work. The dog's second family discovered the pooch had bleeding gums and two rotten teeth. Th...
Is Your Dog’s Chewing a Sign of Vindictive Behavior? (23 Sep 2006) Have you ever returned home and found trash and paper from your garbage shredded and strewn across the floor, courtesy of your dog? Maddening, yes, but is your dog's destructive behavior a sign of sp...
Are Annual Vet Visits & Vaccinations for Your Dog Really Necessary? (23 Sep 2006) Some people feel that because their dog appears healthy that they can skip an annual checkup for their pet. However, an annual vet visit for your dog is an important part of his health maintenance. R...
How to Test Your Dog for Food Allergies (23 Sep 2006) Does your dog suffer from skin problems and/or scratch constantly? Does he have hot spots or recurring skin infections? He may suffer from dog food allergies. Food allergies can appear in dogs any ti...
A Peril To Your Pet: Cat diabetes (21 Sep 2006) A Peril To Your Pet: Cat diabetes Several rats must have cursed your lovely cat! It has feline diabetes. Like a human being, it has gone through pathological tests. And the tests have confirmed that the cat has diabetes. In the initial stage, you are n.......
Your Dog Can Speak! (21 Sep 2006) Although dog barking can be a serious problem for those owners who live in apartments, teaching your dog to bark on your command is one of the coolest tricks you can teach him. I like to call this "B...
Faces Of Pet Abuse (21 Sep 2006) As much as people are fond of keeping pets, inhumane actions are often reported from across the globe. Pets serve as man's joy and relief, their furry, cozy, crawling, exotic, terrific, and enriching...
3 Important Dog Training Tips (19 Sep 2006) Dog training can be a grueling process but if done correctly, it can be very rewarding in the end. Whether you have a dog in the city, the suburbs, or the country, a trained dog is always easier to h...
Adopting A New Puppy (19 Sep 2006) Before rushing out to buy or adopt a puppy it is recommended that you seriously consider the impact this will have on your life. Examine the reasons of your decision. Why do you want a dog? Are there...
Correcting Your Puppy From Chewing (19 Sep 2006) Puppies have a physical need to chew! It all has to do with the teething process. Just like a human baby, puppies have a great need to mouth and chew. This begins around three months of age. During t...
Are These Five Killers Chasing Your Cat? (18 Sep 2006) As a cat owner, your first responsibility is to keep your pet healthy. However, even with balanced nutrition and a good amount of love and attention, cats can still get sick. Learn about the most com...
How To Choose The Right Cat Food (18 Sep 2006) As all cat owners know, a feline can be a wonderful addition to any family. One of the most basic aspects of cat ownership is proper health care for the cat. Health care for a cat encompasses a wide ...
Dog Ear Infections: Signs, Causes and Treatments (18 Sep 2006) The ear consists of three parts: the outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear, or the visible part of the ear, is most prone to infections. It is reported that about 90% of infections happen in the outer ear. Infections of the outer .......
