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Coping With The Loss Of A Pet (18 Jan 2006) I run an online pet memorial web site and as you can imagine I come into contact with many people who have lost a much loved pet or animal companion. Looking through the memorial web sites that pet o...
Help Keep The Pet Population Under Control, And Your Cat Healthy - Neuter Your Kitten (17 Jan 2006) If you, or a family member, received a kitten as a Christmas present there are many things you need to think about. It is essential that you take the time to really consider whether or not you should neuter your cat. Because there are so many strays a.......
Dog Health - Tips to Keep Your Dog Healthy (17 Jan 2006) Like people, dogs need to be healthy to enjoy life. Dogs are our friends, companions and often our guardians, but since they are also totally dependent on us for their well-being, it is our responsibility to look after them properly. One of the most p.......
Your Dogs Health - Your Guide to Accidental Poisoning (16 Jan 2006) There are numerous poisonous substances that can be fatal to dogs and cats, but accidental poisoning can be avoided in most cases if we remember to keep as many of these substances out of reach of ou...
Dog Collars - How to Choose the Right One for Your Pet (15 Jan 2006) A leather collar is the strongest, most practical, and most comfortable. It should be round for long coats, in order to avoid breaking the hair, and flat for short coats, in order to avoid leaving a ...
Your Pet’s Health…Skin Deep? (15 Jan 2006) For many of us, we consider our pets to be true family members. We take them on vacations, they eat with us and they sleep with us. They provide solace in our fast paced lives and they are forever loyal. We love them and they love us! Unwittingly we.......
Pet finder for dog lovers (13 Jan 2006) Julie is one of the many dog lovers in USA. She was passionate about offering only the best to her dog pet proving her friendship every day just like dog lovers do. Her life changed when her dog died. She got very depressed and her family wanted to make h.......
How To Take Care Of Your Pet Parrot (13 Jan 2006) Parrots make wonderful family pets because they are great companions, they are beautiful birds with colorful feathers and you can teach them to talk. But you must have a strong level of commitment to...
Pet Insurance - A Waste Of Time? (12 Jan 2006) According to a survey published by Mintel, one in three pets needs an unexpected visit to the vet each year. This means that you are more likely to claim on your pet insurance than on a home & conten...
Pet Insurance – Check Out 10 Key Questions Before You Buy (12 Jan 2006) If your bones and joints are strong and flexible, they move smoothly. And that means life can be fun, and appreciated fully. But for one in seven people, movement is restricted by a musculoskeletal d...
Become your feline friend's best buddy with a great cat pet toy ! (11 Jan 2006) Copyright 2005 Marc Deschamps Providing your feline friend with the right cat pet toy will make cat ownership more rewarding. Many cats spend their days in home environments that are often lonely, and non-stimulating. Without an outlet for pent-u.......
Read Your Cat's Body Language - Know Your Pet More (11 Jan 2006) Read Your Cat's Body Language - Know Your Pet More Meow! That is the sound you hear when you meet your cat walking down the doorway. It will move with his head and tail held high, looking directly at...
The Secret Behind Better Health and Pet Ownership (09 Jan 2006) An interesting review of studies in the British Medical Journal may shed some light on why pet ownership is beneficial to human health.Decades of ResearchMany years of research has shown that pet ownership can result in benefits such as:<U.......
Important nutritional information on cat food (09 Jan 2006) Cat Food Fact #2 Cat Food with Taurine Taurine is an important amino acid for your cat, and you should also check that the food you buy contains this supplement. Cats control their own levels and indicate these with their appetite. If you cat is eating .......
How To Train Your Dog Not To ChewHow To Train Your Dog Not To Chew (08 Jan 2006) Chewing is something that comes naturally to every dog. Every dog feels the instinctual need to sharpen its teeth and hone his biting skills. Chewing on the right things, like specially designed chew toys for instance, can even help the dog clean his te.......
Introduction to Clownfish (08 Jan 2006) Clown fish are known technically as Anemonefishes. Anemonefishes are a subfamily of damselfish, in the pomacentridae family. There are 26 unique species of 'Clownfish', 25 of them being in the Amphip...
How To Take Care Of Your Pet Parrot (08 Jan 2006) Parrots make wonderful family pets because they are great companions, they are beautiful birds with colorful feathers and you can teach them to talk. But you must have a strong level of commitment to...
Your Cat or Kitten Will Love You More, When You Follow this Guide to Feline Feeding (08 Jan 2006) You can take the easy option and throw some discount cat feed into a bowl for your feline friend, but will she remain your friend for long if you don't give a bit more thought into what you feed her? Here is some advice that will have her purring with del.......
Simple Strategies To Stop Dog Barking (08 Jan 2006) Barking is normal for a dog, and a little bit here and there is ok. However a dog barking all day long can be annoying even to the most patient dog lover. Here are some simple ways to help stop exce...
