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- Christmas Gifts For Dogs? The Interactive Dog Toys Will Be Perfect - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jenny GregorichChristmas season has started to wave its magical hands over the world making the whole world look more beautiful. Well this reminds me of the beautiful Christmas song “Christmas, Christmas time is near, Time for toys and time for cheer, We've been good, but we can't last, Hurry Christmas, hurry ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Ways to Ensure Your Puppy Stop Barking and Whining - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Shawn AlmgrenWays to Ensure Your Puppy Stop Barking and Whining. Training a puppy is a must! Whining among puppies is a very common characteristic which is inherent. To get control of their owner and to attract attention, puppies generally whine, bark and howl. It is a matter of concern and should be ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Obedience Dog Commands - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Shawn AlmgrenTeaching a dog obedience commands is very essential to the relationship between dog and owner. This is because it makes it easier to communicate with your dog, thus being able to immediately eliminate any behavioral problem. Also, dogs being as loyal as they are, jump at any opportunity to ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Why Do We Love Pets?Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sam VakninThe presence of pets activates in us two primitive psychological defense mechanisms: projection and narcissism. Projection is a defense mechanism intended to cope with internal or external stressors and emotional conflict by attributing to another person or object (such as a pet) - usually ...
Views: 3873(2 votes) - All You Need To Know About The Large Dog Care - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jenny GregorichWhile small pooches are cute and innocent to look, the large dogs are majestic and great to look at. However, all dogs have one thing in common and that is called “Love”. In return all dogs need to be cared equally no matter their sizes. As a matter of fact large dog care is a bit difficult when ...
Views: 916(2 votes) - How To Travel Comfortably With Your Pets This Holiday Season? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Niki TudgeThe holiday season is almost upon us and many pet owners are starting to make their travel plans. The DogSmith knows how important pet care is -- whether you travel with your pets or if you are leaving them home. If you cannot travel with your pet you may want to book your pet into a boarding ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Is A Raw Food Diet Healthy For Your Dog? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from brian spilnerDeciding to switch your dog over to a raw diet is a scary proposition. There are so many variables and you're responsible for all of them. There is no AAFCO looking over your shoulder, handing you little packets of pre-fab nutrients. You can't count on your vet for information most of the time, ...
Views: 1400 - Detector Dogs: Are Dogs Reliable Predictors of Earthquakes? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Becky KimesIt is early in the afternoon. All of a sudden, seemingly without reason, your normally well-behaved dog begins barking and becomes agitated and frantic. None of your attempts at soothing help and he actually becomes worse. Then your normal, peaceful, quite afternoon becomes fraught with ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Pet Loss: How to Overcome Guilt - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Becky KimesYou had no way of knowing that a car’s backfiring would frighten your dog so badly he’d jump the fence, get lost, wander on to a busy street and be tragically struck by a car and killed. Or that your cat would be caught and torn up by a pack of coyotes. Or that the hay you bought from a ...
Views: 2623(3 votes) - Dog Sweaters – Perfect Gifts For Your Pooch This Christmas - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Jenny GregorichThe fragile snowflakes have already started to kiss the Earth signaling the start of this beautiful Christmas season this year. With just a month to go for Christmas to knock our doors, it is already high time to plan the gifting ideas. Remember that the gifting ideas are not only for keeping ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - Get Your Parrot a Pretty Cage - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from orson dixonParrots make great pets as they are one of the most intelligent bird species known to man. These green feathered friends have been man's companion in fact and fiction from time immemorial. These highly interactive pets are prized possessions of those who own them, and maintaining them is not all ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - ***Turning Points in a Sparrow Life and Yours - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromTurning Points in a Sparrow Life and Yours All the sparrows abandoned those many nests inside the peafowl pen (where all the bird food is!) sandwiched between the metal roof and the wood slats of a horse carrier that fit over a truck bed. Snow is on the ground; it is early May. I am hardly ...
Views: 3178(6 votes) - Organic Pet Food - Why Natural Does Not Mean the Same As Organic? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Chef Marty RichardsonOrganic food enjoys an ever-widening consumer base and rightly so, as it is better for people and the environment. However, when it comes to feeding your pets, most people don't know organic pet food exists. Most people treat their pets like 4-legged children, some going so far as to literally ...
Views: 1551(4 votes) - 5 Tips to Effectively Cope With Pet Loss - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Becky KimesThe death of your companion animal could be one of the most significant losses in your life. This loss will be accompanied by grief and the physical manifestations associated with it such as crying, fatigue, depression, loss of appetite, apathy, sleeplessness or oversleeping, anger, guilt and ...
Views: 1219(3 votes) - Things to Know Before You Purchase Bird Cages - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from orson dixonHaving a pet bird can be a wonderful experience but it also implies a lot of responsibility. Keeping a pet bird does not only mean that you feed it and change its paper as required. You will also have to make sure that the bird is healthy and happy. A comfortable and safe bird cage is one the ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Car Accessories for Your Dog - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Jenny GregorichTraveling with your dog can be very rewarding. It can also be a horrible experience if you have a dog that does not travel well. There are many different accessories that will make traveling with your dog more enjoyable. Remember- it is never safe to leave your dog in your dog unattended. Dog ...
Views: 975(2 votes) - Facts about Diabetes in Dogs - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Cristian StanIf you think dogs can’t get the same illnesses and diseases as humans, then you are barking up the wrong tree because your dog can get any illness that a human would. Diabetes is not different in dogs than it is in humans because your dog can still suffer a lot. This can be a life threatening ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - The Causes of Diabetes in Dogs - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Cristian StanDiabetes in dogs is a serious problem that is facing the dog community because there are so many causes for a dog to get diabetes. There are a few other things that factor in when your dog is diagnosed with this disease. There are also things you can do to insure you get a good dog and so ...
Views: 1005(2 votes) - Natural Remedies for Canine Diabetes - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Cristian StanYou can bring your dog to the vet and get him a processed vaccine or something else that is supposed to help in the aid of diabetes. There are some people that still don’t want their dog to suffer with this disease but they also don’t want to put chemically manufactured medicine in their dog. So ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Caring for Your Senior Dog - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Sam GoldsteinGiven the right care most dogs enjoy whole and joyful lives. Unfortunately, an adored pet never seems to live long enough. Each breed has various life spans. Caring for an aging dog requires changing his surroundings for his welfare. As dogs grow in years, they develop aches, joint pain, ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - What does Respondent Conditioning Have to Do with Clicker Training? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Niki TudgeWhy have small cricket boxes found in children’s toy shops been renamed as clickers and infiltrated the dog training arena. What do they do? How do they work? Are they a gimmick or founded in science? Learn about the connection between clicker training and Pavlovian conditioning and how clickers ...
Views: 2021(2 votes) - Teach Your Dog The Dog Obedience Training Commands - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Shawn AlmgrenDog Obedience Training Commands Teaching a dog obedience commands is very essential to the relationship between dog and owner. This is because it makes it easier to communicate with your dog, thus being able to immediately eliminate any behavioral problem. Also, dogs being as loyal as ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Pet Homeopathic Remedies Really Work - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Paul RodgersThere are a lot of misconceptions about natural pet care. Pet homeopathic remedies are an excellent solution for loving pet owners who want to be sure they provide the very best care possible to their pets. Homeopathic pet treatments take the animal's whole life into account. We look at our ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - Pet Natural Products Are Often More Effective - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Paul RodgersAs a loving pet owner, you know you must make informed and educated decisions when choosing treatment options for your pet. Natural pet products are a choice that you can feel good about providing to your pet without worrying that you may be giving him something harmful or something that simply ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - What to Expect If Your Dog is Getting Mange Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anne MingDog mange is a treatable disorder, and one that has many treatment options available for the dog, depending on the severity and the variety of the mange infestation. The most common mange treatment is the anti-mange wash. This is a procedure that will take time to be effective, sometimes as ...
Views: 1892 - Secondary Infections from Mange Infestation - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anne MingThe mites that can cause mange in dogs (both sarcoptic and demodectic) will always be present on the dog’s body, but in small numbers they usually cause no harm. Dogs are immune to infestation unless they are put in situations that will lower their immunity, or are of the breed that have a ...
Views: 1420 - How to Treat Mange - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anne MingDog mange is a condition caused by the Demodex mite that causes irritation to the skin and hair loss. Most cases of mange appear in young dogs. Demodectic mange or Demodicosis is caused by the Demodex mite. The mite can be found in hair follicles. The Demodex mite, in small numbers is normal to ...
Views: 1123 - Dog Mange: Sharing More Than Just Love - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Anne MingThe species of mites that causes dog mange is not the same as the species that can cause human scabies. That does not mean that the mites will stay on your dog and not cause problems on your skin. They can and they will transfer to you if you and your dog have frequent contact and your immune ...
Views: 877 - Is Your Cat In Your Life For The Long Term - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Paul RodgersCats can live up to twenty years or more when preventative measures are taken early on and any health problems are promptly addressed and given the appropriate care. Cat health is an issue that concerns us all and hopefully this article has provided you with information that will make your cat's ...
Views: 1440 - 9 Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Niki TudgeThe world of dog walking and pet sitting is unregulated in most areas so anyone can potentially call themselves a professional Dog Walker or Pet Sitter. But, much like choosing the best care-givers for your children, it is essential that you make every effort to ensure you find a qualified, ...
Views: 2401 - What is the best kind of toy for my dog? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jenny GregorichLet’s face it; there are millions of different kinds and varieties of dog toys on the market. How do you know what to choose? First, you need to decide what kind of toy you are going for. Are you looking for a cheap toy that your dog can destroy or are you looking for an indestructible dog ...
Views: 734 - Paris Hilton and What We Can Learn From Our Pets - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow amazing are the dogs that save their owner’s lives by sounding the alarm or even calling 911? There are so many extraordinary stories about pets, like dogs that guide the blind, provide comfort to the sick, protect us, or help us go for walks. Then there is the cat who lived in a nursing ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Quantifying the Human-Animal Bond - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Becky KimesThe relationship between humans and animals is as complex and diverse as the Earth herself. Animals have long shared a deep and meaningful bond with humankind from being a food source to serving as a trusted friend and Soul companion. According to a Gallup lifestyle poll 6 out of every 10 ...
Views: 1223 - Dog Carrier Tips - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jenny GregorichBelow are some tips that will help you choose the best dog carrier for your plane ride. • Don’t buy a carrier right before you need to use it, buy it at least a week before hand to give your dog ample time to get used to it. Many people buy dog carriers on their way to the airport and then ...
Views: 1037 - Top 3 Beagle Puppy Training Issues - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Ricky CheaYour beautiful beagle may not write fantastic stories and be the prudent companion of one of the world's most famous cartoons, but he or she is sure to be the apple of your eye. The beagle type dog has been around for nearly 2,000 years, but only as a breed of their own since about the 1830's. ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Homemade Dog Shampoo - Natural and Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeremy WongKeeping your dog clean and healthy is very important. Your dog needs to be groomed regularly, regardless of hair length. This keeps his coat clean and you can check for burrs, ticks, parasite or any matting. A long-haired dog should be groomed and brushed every day to distribute the oils that ...
Views: 992 - Taking Care of a Cat with Diarrhea - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Cristian StanA cat with diarrhea should be bought to a veterinarian as soon as possible because diarrhea is a symptom of many illnesses and disorders that could lead to serious problems. After the veterinarian has seen your cat, and given the cat the medication that he needs for whatever illness that he ...
Views: 1369 - How Will Cat Dandruff Affect Your Cat’s Chances in Winning a Competition? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Cristian StanIn an owner’s eyes, their cat is the most beautiful creature in the world. Joining cat shows and competitions are their way of saying that they know their cat is the best looking one there is. Unfortunately, cat shows have other standards than an owner’s love. One of the standards that cat ...
Views: 913 - How serious is Cat Dandruff? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Cristian StanCat dandruff is a lot like human dandruff, it is just the skin scaling off because it is dry. It is a bothersome disorder, but not often a serious one. It could also be indicative that there is something else wrong with the cat. The thing that owners of cats with dandruff should be wary most ...
Views: 978 - Dogs - A Solution to Depression - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Becky KimesPeople are discovering that dogs really are proving to be man's best friend. In recent years more and more studies are linking pets, especially dogs, with people successfully coping with depression. Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine found that people who ...
Views: 1252(3 votes) - Pet Euthanasia – How to Make a Difficult Decision with Ease and Grace - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Becky KimesI'll never forget the sorrow I felt the day my beloved dog Jessie didn't go on the nightly walk with us. Instead he lay in the driveway barking and waiting for us to return. It was in that moment that I knew the quality of his life was deteriorating to the point where we should consider humane ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - When Your Gerbil is Missing - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Age does not protect you from love, but love to some extent protects you from age.” Jeanne Moreau While walking around in Santa Monica the other morning, I saw a “Missing Pet” sign on the Whole Foods bulletin board. I walked closer expecting to see an image of a missing Shih Tsu or ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - Tips for Choosing The Best Vet For Your Dog - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from brian spilnerChoosing a veterinarian for your pet is like choosing a pediatrician for your child. After all, man’s best friend deserves the best. Not only do you want your dog’s doctor to be an expert with all of the latest skills and knowledge on canine health, but you also want him to have a “bedside ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Life is a Beach - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from brian spilnerLifes a Beach Unless you're a dog looking for a dog-friendly beach at which to cool off and cavort in the waves, chase seagulls and fetch driftwood. Beaches that allow dogs are getting fewer and farther between and irresponsible owners are largely to blame. It only takes a handful -- or ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - How Do I care For A Dwarf Hamster? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Francis HarrisAll species of Dwarf Hamster make lovable pets, and despite the fact that they are much smaller than their Syrian relatives, they need the same amount of quality care. Caring for Dwarf Hamsters may seem tedious but all your hardships will be outweighed by the joy you will have with these ...
Views: 881(2 votes) - What Do I Need To Buy For My Dwarf Hamster Cage And Supplies? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Francis HarrisWhen you decide to have pets, obviously you must obtain the necessary supplies for them in order to ensure their wellness, even before they arrive. Dwarf Hamsters also need specific supplies just like any other pet, and these supplies are essential to provide a comfortable and healthy home ...
Views: 889(2 votes) - Choosing The Best Dog For You - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from brian spilnerFor many people, choosing a dog isn’t as simple as picking the cutest one. Most of us have concerns or living circumstances that need to mesh well with our new pooch. Here’s a quick guide to some of the best dogs for your needs. Families with Children For families with young kids, choosing ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Dogs Have Jobs Too - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from brian spilnerMost communities have a few K9 officers on their law enforcement teams, and the term “junkyard dog” is pretty obvious job description. Guard dogs have been part of virtually every culture on the planet, just as have hunting dogs. Dogs have always had jobs. And modern dogs have modern ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Your Legal Rights after a Vicious Dog (pitbull) Attack - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from William HayesPitbull attacks (And dog attacks in general) can be a difficult topic to address. Dogs are such an integral part of our society and are often considered a member of the family. Yet every year 4.7 million people are victims of dog attacks in the United States, and routinely the pit bull is either ...
Views: 6752(2 votes) - Campbells Dwarf Hamster - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Francis HarrisRussian Dwarf Hamster is the term commonly associated with a few rodent species such as the Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster, Campbell’s Russian Dwarf Hamster, and the Roborovski Dwarf Hamster. Most of the time people think that the Russian Winter White and Campbell’s Russian are the same, ...
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