Pets and Animals Articles
496: A Few Things to Understand Before Breeding Dogs
Pups, like a new born baby bring a lot of joy into the family and hence you may be thrilled with the idea of breeding your dog. It is however important to consider a few factors prior to breeding your pet.
Like a parent, you as an owner feel responsible; and thus care for your dog. It is also very common for owners to be misled into believing th
497: A Great Story About A Hovawart Rescue Dog
The second Hovawart I was able to "rescue" came from a home where he had shown typical aggressive behavior and the owners didn't know how to cope. At 18 months the dog was termed fearful aggressive and either had to live in a fenced yard or be put down.
I heard of him through a friend, Beth, mentioned in a previous article. The owners made arra
498: A Guide To Preparing For A Dog Show
Showing a dog is a fascinating exercise, and requires some effort on your part to get ready for it!
After you have purchased your first dog you will wish to register it. You should have received from the seller either a registration certificate needing only to be transferred to your name or a registration application, both forms requiring the se
499: A Guide To The Boston Terriers Dog Breed
Boston Terriers have a lot of personality. They are intelligent, alert, well mannered and gentle. Some however, can be a little willful. Perhaps their willfulness comes from the fact that Boston Terriers were originally bred for fighting. That is why if you want a Boston Terrier for a pet, it is always an excellent idea to get one while they are st
500: A Healthy Mouth Makes a Healthy Pet
February is pet dental health awareness month. Nearly 85% of our pets over the age of 7 already have dental disease and some suffer silently.
Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease affecting our pets and develops when the bacteria in the mouth mix with the mucin in the saliva and forms a white, sticky substance called plaque.
501: A Little Information About Flea Control On Your Pet
If you have a pet then you know all about fleas and flea control. Even though it is hard to keep your pet from going outside you are still going to have to take them outside sooner or later and they are going to get a flea or two on them. That is why you need to get a good type of flea control. If you are using the same brand every time then it obv
502: A Look at Cat Breeds
Over the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose - hunting and killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats - which you can tell if you look closely.
These days
503: A Look at Pet Health Insurance
Although there are a large number of pet owners in the States, most do not see a reason to have pet insurance; these animals are however, generally considered a part of every family. We don't hesitate to purchase health insurance for ourselves; if that is the case, our pets should be looked after as well.
Contrary to the belief of many, this is
504: A New Dog In The House Take The Time To Train It
There is a lot of literature and resources widely available in this area that give plenty of theoretical advice but it can be easier to learn through observation and practice. A professional trainer who runs obedience and training classes for dogs recognizes the various subtleties that cannot be taught by a book and passes this information on to th
505: A Puggle Is a Treat for the Family
What in the world is a Puggle? Is it something you play with? Is it something you eat? What exactly is it? That is what many people ask when they first hear the word and when they find out it's the cutest little dog they've ever seen, they fall totally in love.
If you are looking for a dog to add to your family, and you want it to be friendly to
506: A Purring Cat Is More Than Just A Happy Cat
Everybody knows how good it makes us feel to be around a cat that is purring. But have you ever really thought about what causes this phenomenon?
When you were a child, you were probably told that cats purr when they are happy. Therefore, we learned to associate the purr with pleasure, and we assumed that every time our feline friends were purri
507: A Quick Guide To Donating To Animal Charities
Charities are one way that people can show their interest for the environment, handicapped people and for animals. There are numerous animal charities that can be found in assorted parts of the world. These charities range from care for mistreated domestic animals to endangered animals to many others.
The money that is donated to these charitie
508: A Study on Canine Distemper And Places for Natural Remedy For Dogs
Today, there are many places provide natural remedy services for dogs and offers a less conventional form of treatment for illness or injury. The reasons why using Nature's herbs for pets:
- Majority of the remedies product have all been tested by Veterinarians.
- Usually the nature remedies are specifically formulated for cats or dogs
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509: A World Of Mice And Its Environment
Mice or rats need to eat poison bait each day for about a week before they die. Mice gnaw into the packet to feed on the bait. Block style baits are also very effective. Mice seldom venture far from their shelter and food supply, so space traps no more than about 10 feet apart in areas where mice are active.
Mice reach sexual maturity at between
510: Abandoned Dogs Trained for the Hearing Impaired
I read an interesting article online the other day about what a non-profit organization in Japan
is doing about the problem of abandoned dogs. This organization, although they cannot rescue all
the dogs, have opened a facility in Yokohama, Japan that will implement a training program for these abandoned dogs to be trained as service dogs for th
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