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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 .......
Dog Training With R & R Works! (17 Sep 2006) Dog behavior training is both an art and a science. Some experts say that a dog can have up to an 800-word vocabulary. I'm not so convinced of the number of words but I can verify that many of my dog...
What's the "SECRET" to "GROOMING" your "DOG" ??? (17 Sep 2006) Well… it's not really a secret, but ha I got your attention. Are you ready for it, good old-fashioned H20 that's right water. I'm sure that one of the most commonly asked questions people have befor...
Shiba Inus- Big Dog in a Little Dog’s Body (17 Sep 2006) A Shiba Inu is a Japanese dog breed that looks like a miniature Akita. The name means 'Little Brush-Wood Dog' in Japanese. These dogs were originally used for hunting; specifically, to flush out bird...
Top Ten Terrier Dog Breeds (16 Sep 2006) The Terrier Group includes those small but lively terrier breeds that were developed (mainly in Great Britain) to hunt small burrowing animals such as badgers, foxes, otters, rabbits and rats. The te...
Top 10 Hound Dog Breeds (16 Sep 2006) The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism. These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell. Sighthounds include the fast and ...
If Disaster Strikes, Are You Prepared To Evacuate With Your Pet? (16 Sep 2006) If you own a pet, you need to take some additional precautions when arranging your emergency kits and evacuation plans. Due to health and safety regulations, pets are not allowed into Red Cross shelt...
A Look At Bird Dog Training (15 Sep 2006) When choosing a dog, people base their choice on many different factors. As there are so many breeds of dogs to choose from, hunters for example base their choice on the type of hunting they want to ...
Dog Dominance Behavior: Introduction (15 Sep 2006) People frequently ask how a Dog Behaviorist and Dog Obedience Trainer relates to dogs and earns their respect and control . . . and especially that of the Dominant Dog. The first part of that answer is simply stated but difficult for many people to inter.......
Get Help Choosing the Perfect Older Dog (14 Sep 2006) Copyright 2006 Jonni Good I just visited the local Humane Society, and it reminded me of the most difficult problem you experience when choosing a 'used' dog. It's a canine version of 'false advertising.' The quietest dog in the kennel could tu.......
How To Stop A Dog From Digging (14 Sep 2006) Digging is a normal behavior for a dog and can be either modified or eliminated, depending on what is acceptable to the pet owner. A dog normally chooses a yard to dig in because this is where land is loose and making holes is easy. A dog can never dig.......
Cure Bad Breath in My Dog (14 Sep 2006) I know that it's important to cure bad breath in my dog when it occurs because I once lost a dog to periodontal disease, which often accompanies tartar buildup and foul breath in dogs. You see, tartar buildup on a dogs teeth fosters the growth of odor pr.......
