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Prevention and Control Feline Leukemia ( cat ) (09 Sep 2006) Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) remains one of the most important causes of disease and death in cats. It causes a variety of malignancies, but persistent infection can also cause severe immunosuppression and profound anemia. The virus is present worldwide. .......
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Little Dog with a Lot of Heart (08 Sep 2006) Copyright 2006 Carol Stack A family was at the local animal shelter to put a hold on a pug for the pug rescue when they met and fell in love with Bonnie, a brindle-colored Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The shelter's assistant told them that this littl.......
Favorite Dog Breeds in 2006 (08 Sep 2006) Copyright 2006 Carol Stack Every year the American Kennel Club releases the number of dogs registered for each dog breed, and that information is used to discover the favorite dog breeds in the United States for that year. Here are the AKC favorites fo.......
Buying a dog collar (05 Sep 2006) A dog is certainly man's best friend. This is why you need to take extra care while choosing a dog collar. Today, the market is filled with various varieties of collars for different dogs. It is no longer regarded as a 'just a strap around the neck' but a.......
Want To Train Your Dog Quickly??? Then You Must Read This NOW!!! (05 Sep 2006) Have you ever found it difficult to get your dog to do as it is told? Well, today we're going to show you how to train him the lazy way, and get results every time. Our first task is to get the dog to pay attention to us. How many times have you see.......
Your Dog and the Law (05 Sep 2006) There will be laws and ordinances where you reside restricting the ownership of certain pets. Laws can change and evolve over time and can vary from locale to locale. A responsible owner must keep abreast on new laws and amendments to existing laws with.......
Cat Behavior Problems | Good Cat or Bad Cat? (04 Sep 2006) All domestic cats develop behavioral problems as their predecessors. They encounter both physical and behavioral changes. Cats are creatures of habit. They do what they need to do as their ancestors did from climbing to hunting to marking their territo.......
Simple Steps To Building Your Dog’s New House (04 Sep 2006) More than half of the population allows their dogs to stay inside their houses sleeping on the couch or their owner's bed. Others prefer their dogs stay outside in dog houses. If you would like to bu...
Joint Health for Young Horses (04 Sep 2006) Joint health is such a concern these days, especially for owners of performance horses, that it deserves some serious attention. In this issue, we'll be discussing ways to create and maintain good jo...
Pumpkin, The Halloween Cat (03 Sep 2006) The neighbor's car pulled into my driveway. She got out holding a stranger in her arms. "I found this cat in my yard. Is he yours?" "No." "Oh. I thought he was." "Well, he's not." "Well, can you hold him until I drive away s.......
Frosty, The Wandering Vagabond Cat (03 Sep 2006) For a long time, we had a four-pet home. Daisy the border collie mix and Bebe the dachshund/doberman mix. Witchie and Taz, the Siamese couple. Pumpkin wandered into this mess for a disruptive while. What was especially disruptive is that Taz and Pumpkin, .......
How to Teach a Dog to Heel (03 Sep 2006) If you are a dog owner and would like to train your dog, one of the simplest and easiest commands for the dog to learn is the "heel" command. What is to heel for the dog? This means that when successful, the dog will walk alongside its owner at a proper.......
How to Teach a Dog to Fetch (02 Sep 2006) Dogs are considered to be man's best friend. This household pet loves to grab things such as food on the table to plastic toys found in the yard. Instead of letting the dog chew this to bit, why not teach the dog to fetch so this can be returned and throw.......
Teaching a Dog to Come When Called (02 Sep 2006) Every dog deserves a name. It will be silly not to give it one because someone else in the neighborhood might lay claim to that pet. But there should be more done than just giving it a name. The owner should teach the dog to come when called so that th.......
Teaching a Dog to Roll Over (02 Sep 2006) There are lots of different tricks to teach a dog. One that is very popular to those who love to play often is known as rollover. This will make the pet go round and round in the ground that could be dizzy for the one who is doing it. There are two wa.......
Do I really need Pet Insurance? (01 Sep 2006) Pet owners are at serious risk of underestimating the time and expense that having a sick or injured pet can have on their lives as fees for vets are expected to continue to rise by 20 per cent over the next three years. It has been estimated that 40 .......
What You Should Avoid When Teaching Your Puppy To Come (01 Sep 2006) The best time to start training your dog is when he is still a puppy. Puppies, like people, absorb programs and behaviours from a very young age. Except for the ages of 8 to 11 weeks of age, give your puppy the benefit of meeting people, other dogs, and t.......
Signs You Might Be A Cat (01 Sep 2006) You can get cuddles whenever you want them. You yowl loudly if your litter box is not clean. You yowl loudly at the full moon. You yowl loudly for no reason. Floor swimming! Ping Pong balls! You find yourself bathing Daddy every da.......
Dog Travel Tips for Dog Owners (31 Aug 2006) Dog travel is a big concern of many vacation seeking dog owners. As leisure travel picks up this month, Americans more than ever are letting their dogs travel with them. Here are 5 practical dog tr...
Cat Litter Problems: Litter Box of Glass (31 Aug 2006) One major problem you encounter as a cat owner involves your cat's use (or non-use) of her litter box. This is probably one of the most frustrating issues that arise in caring for your new cat. You buy a litter box, often an expensive one, fill it wi.......
