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- Housetraining Your New Puppy - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Kevin LynchWe all love our new puppies. They are cute and cuddly, fun and playful. We enjoy almost every aspect of being a new puppy owner. Except for that one thing that we all have to contend with, housetraining. Housetraining can be the most frustrating part of being a new puppy parent. But the ...
Views: 483 - Dog Grooming: Respect for Your Pet - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt's an eyesore to look at a messed up pooch. People look at a dirty dog with no respect or care. The borderline between stray and domesticated dogs vanishes here. Who's fault is it? It's not the pet's fault. Animals don't care much for what they look like. It is in the nature to run free and ...
Views: 560 - Going Mad from Your Meowing Cat? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Cameron CarterIs your cat constantly meowing? A cat meowing can sure get irritating, especially since it usually gets louder when they don't get what they want. However, a cat doesn't just meow to hear themselves. They are trying to get a message across. What is your cat trying to tell you? Well, here are a ...
Views: 614 - The Top Five Ways to Handle Feline Aggression - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Cameron CarterCats have a reputation for being a little irritable. While they can make extremely loving and loyal pets, they do tend to have a mind of their own and in some aspects they can often act a little 'wild'. This often comes to light in the form of aggression and many cat owners often find ...
Views: 876 - How to Solve Your Cat's Scratching Problem - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Cameron CarterMost people believe that when you own a cat no training is necessary. Well, soon after owning a cat they find out different, and the surprise of living with their beloved pet can become frustrating. There are a number of problems that your cat could develop and a common one includes scratching. ...
Views: 490 - Cat Spraying - How to Stop Urine Spraying - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Cameron CarterFor many people, having their cat pick up the habit of urinating or spraying on the furniture or in the home is a distressing one. It is unsanitary, annoying to clean up and can cause social stress in the house. If your cat keeps on spraying, you need to be aware that there are a number of ...
Views: 666 - How to Toilet Train a Cat - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Kathrynn KelleyIf you have an indoor cat, it is important that it knows how to use a litter box, but it can be very convenient (and cool!) for the cat to use the toilet. This can make life with Kitty much more pleasant. Be Consistent Consistency is very important. When you are using the litter box initially, ...
Views: 508 - Kitten Training Explained - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Kathrynn KelleyBringing home a cute ball of fluff (otherwise known as a kitten) is always an exciting addition to anyone's family. Now I know you didn't forget the food dish with pouting fish to be sure that your kitten dines in fashion, and of course, you didn't forget the litter box. You're all set, ...
Views: 532 - House Training Your Kitty - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Kathrynn KelleyCats are relatively easy to housebreak - most of the time. However, there is always the exception to the rule, the little kitty rebel who refuses to conform to the structure of society, albeit it is a severely limited society consisting of you, the rest of the family, other pets and the house ...
Views: 418 - Cat Training - Coping with Difficult Cats - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Kathrynn KelleyCats, being very independent-minded animals, require very different training motivations and methods than dogs, which usually want to please their owners. Training a cat can be frustrating for the new or inexperienced owner, but there are methods that work. Kitten training is much easier than ...
Views: 3046 - You, Your Dog, and Rabies - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is rabies? It is a disease that can be found in some wild and domestic animals. It is usually transmitted from an animal infected with the sickness, through a bite. The virus multiplies and continues to spread until it reaches the central nervous system. It will then progressively attack ...
Views: 508 - Afghan Hound: King of Dogs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the oldest breeds, its bloodline can be traced back 4000 years. This dog is quite tall. Its height measures an average of 27 to 29 inches. It can weigh from 57-64 pounds. People into sophisticated looks will surely love it as a pet. It has long, thick and silky hair, that can come in any ...
Views: 718 - Enhancing Communication between Dogs & Dogs Owners - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from brian spilnerIf you are a dog owner, odds are you have seen the infamous movie Look Who's Talking with John Travolta and other famed actors. The odds get even better when you consider how many dog owners attempt to talk to their dogs on a daily basis. Unfortunately, unlike the movie, our dogs do not talk ...
Views: 975 - Taming The Blue Pitbull - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the most stereotyped breeds up to date. When people hear the words “dog” and “attack”, they usually think of none other than the pitbull - a dog with a very bad reputation. This bad boy is short in height, but makes up for it with its very muscular build. It has a huge mouth with jagged ...
Views: 1207 - Dog Training - A Well Train Dog Is A Free Dog - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Catherine PotinThe two women greeted each other enthusiastically in the dog exercise park. They hadn't seen each other in a while. Originally they had met at puppy school where both of their dogs had entertained everyone else with their cute playfulness and high-jinks. As they watched on, the two dogs played ...
Views: 643(3 votes) - Teaching Your Dog Obedience - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPerhaps obedience is the most important thing that any pet should render to its master. Dog obedience is a great thing to have. Having a defiant dog can create a lot of stress and problems for the owner. Its vital that you have control over your pet. Ruling it with an iron fist is out of the ...
Views: 518 - You Could Be Killing Your Dog without Even Knowing It - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Christiene VillanuevaCommonly referred to as “man’s best friend”, most dog owners regard their dogs as members of their family; in fact, some of them prefer to sleep next to their pet dogs rather than share the bed with their spouses. In recent years, dogs have become fashion icons, many thanks to Paris Hilton’s ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - What You Should Know if Your Dog Has Hip Dysplasia - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Anne MingHip dysplasia in dogs is a very common disease, especially in young dogs, and happens as a result to an abnormal development of the hip joints. The most affected breeds are the large and the medium ones, but it can also affect the small breeds. The most cases of hip dysplasia can be found in ...
Views: 647 - What Should You Do if Your Dog Gets Parvo - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Anne MingDreaded as it may seem, there are dog parvo treatments that you can use at home. However, if your dog doesn’t have the necessary immunization from this disease and the puppy is quite young, you are better off taking your dog to the vet because the disease can really be critical. It has ...
Views: 673 - Dog Training: A Cure for Aggression - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraDogs are born innocent - there is no such thing as a dog breed where they are more inclined to violence. Most people stereotype breeds such as the Rottweiler and Pit bull as being a threat to the community. The only reason they are aggressive is because they have been brought up to be that way. ...
Views: 750 - Nutrition for Companion Carnivores - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Betty LewisNutrition for Companion Carnivores (Note: this discussion specifically talks about dogs, but is applicable to cats & ferrets as well.) Introduction Until recently zoologists classified dogs and wolves as separate species; now scientists have proclaimed that there is no differences between ...
Views: 1255 - The Better Alternative: Homemade Dog Food - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraTired of shelling out loads of money just to buy dog food from commercial manufacturers surrounded by bad issues? Not sure if your pet is getting the nutrients that it'll need to get through the day? Then why not consider making your own for your pet? Homemade dog food is becoming more and more ...
Views: 2922 - Animals and Crystals - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Sherry TrueI have worked with the healing properties of crystals over the years with myself and my animals and have found them to be quite effective. Crystals are living pieces of the Earth. They are formed and grow just as plants do or any other living thing on the planet for that matter. Each crystal has ...
Views: 677 - Animals and the Benefits of Alternative Healing and Proper Nutrition - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Sherry TrueMany of us strive on a daily basis for the balance between the mind, body and spirit for our well-being. We as humans have the ability to seek out various modalities to heal ourselves and take care of ourselves in a way to maintain that connection. Our animal companions on the other hand need ...
Views: 1039 - TALKING TO ANIMALS - How is it Done? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Angel MorganHave you ever thought of what it may be like to sit and have a conversation with your pet? Many of us do on a physical level. We tell our dogs to sit and stay, our cats respond to us with a happy purr when they get their loving scratch behind the ears. What many of us are not aware of ...
Views: 1259 - Sound Healing for Pets - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Diane MandleSound healing has achieved recognition internationally as an effective healing modality for stress, reduction, pain relief and the healing process for many life threatening illnesses in humans. San Diego based Tibetan bowl sound healer, author and recording artist, Diáne Mandle has also been ...
Views: 1291 - Help Your Dog Live Longer in Five Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenWish your sweet dog could live forever? Well, forever might be a stretch, but you can often add years to a dog’s life just by taking a more holistic approach to your canine companion’s care. Even small changes can make a huge difference and can even save you money. I modified my own dogs’ care ...
Views: 701 - Dog Food: 10 Scary Truths - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenForty percent of dogs are obese, while 46% of dogs, and 39% of cats, now die of cancer. Heart, kidney and liver disease are epidemic. Like people, dogs are what they eat. Save your dog a lot of suffering, and save yourself a fortune in vet bills, by learning the truth about your dog's diet. Here ...
Views: 1207 - Veterinarians - How to Spot a Good One and Avoid a Bad One - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenCancer rates are soaring, afflicting 46% of dogs and 39% of cats. All of us have, or know friends who have, a pet with diabetes, severe allergies, skin problems, liver or kidney disease or a heart problem. Obviously, something has gone terribly wrong with pet care. It's time to pull back the ...
Views: 766 - Pesticides & Preventatives: Poisoning Pets? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenFor years, environmentalists have been blowing the warning whistle about the slow poisoning of humans and animals from pesticides, insecticides and other toxic chemicals. Many of these chemicals are proven to increase your dog's odds of getting cancer, and now experts estimate that 46% of dogs ...
Views: 1056 - Separation Anxiety in Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Arpana TiwariDogs, especially puppies, live in the moment and for some that moment evaporates when they see you leaving. Suddenly, they are overcome with a fear of you walking away. I have noticed that my puppy is not so worried about being left alone, but angry that I am leaving him back. The solution to ...
Views: 562 - My Horse Has Cancer - Now What? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Kay Aubrey-ChimeneSarcoma, melanoma, carcinoma: A diagnosis of cancer in your beloved horse can be emotionally devastating. Often you are urged to make immediate treatment (and financial) decisions while you are still dealing with the shock. So what can you do? First – breathe, and don’t allow yourself to be ...
Views: 5094(1 vote) - Carmel by the Sea Has Gone to the Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from CeliaSue HechtEveryone loves a vacation. When you go on holiday you'd like to have fun with the family. Problem is, what to do with your furry family members, Fido and Fluffy? This year, rather than leaving your pooches in a kennel, why not have a doggone good time in Carmel by the Sea, California, acclaimed ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Choosing to Have a “Holistic” Barn - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Kay Aubrey-ChimeneWhen we first decided to buy an old horse ranch and turn it into a boarding stable, people told us we were nuts. Of course, we discovered that they were right. When we announce that our stable would use only holistic nutrition and care approaches - we were told that it couldn’t be done, no one ...
Views: 1447 - Chiropractic for Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Jan RasmusenOn Friday afternoon (Mother Nature’s favorite time for medical and dental emergencies), my tiny Maltese Chiclet starting limping. Viewed walking from behind, her back legs crossed strangely, one dainty paw touching ground in front of the other, traversing an invisible tightrope. As far as I ...
Views: 2461(2 votes) - 7 Keys To Healthy Pets - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Christina ChambreauWe all want our dogs and cats to live healthy long lives. A challenge for each of us is to remember that every animal (and person) has different needs on this journey of health. Some people live to be 100, drinking and smoking. Others live to 100 as vegans. Some cats develop many illnesses when ...
Views: 559 - Dare to Care: The Life You Save May Be Someone's Future Pet - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Rose De DanFebruary 24 is officially Spay Day USA 2009, an annual campaign of The Humane Society of the United States to inspire people to save animals lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats. Originally I thought that I might republish one of the very first articles I had ever written as a way ...
Views: 848 - Is an Animal Communicator on Your List? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Tim LinkIf you have a pet in your family, you of course want what is best for him/her. This includes annual checkups, immunizations and dental cleanings from your veterinarian; boarding your pet at a reputable facility while you are on vacation or hiring a pet sitter to come to your home; bathing and ...
Views: 888 - Intuitive Body Scanning on Animals - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Tim LinkMany of my clients have asked me how I can tell if an animal is sick or has the beginning stages of a potential health problem. One way is simply to ask the animal during a consultation if they are experiencing pain anywhere in their body. The animal will provide me with the information in ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - Finding Lost Animals – Believe in What You Receive - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Tim LinkCommunicating with lost animals and successfully reuniting them with their human companions is possibly the most difficult part of an animal communicator's job. The animal's human companions are in a very stressful state and are desperate for you to provide answers. The animal is sometimes ...
Views: 1189 - Are All Animal Communicators Psychic? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Carol GurneyMy viewpoint on the subject, as expressed in my book, The Language of Animals by Bantam Dell, and taught in my workshops throughout the world, has been to keep things SIMPLE AND PURE. I believe there is a big difference between communicator and psychic. My belief is strong enough to have ...
Views: 566 - How Healthy is Your Pet - Really? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Christina ChambreauWhen Dr. Chambreau asks students in her classes if their companion animals are healthy, many people say their animals are healthy. After learning these early warning signs of illness, very few still think that their animals are healthy. Before you read more, do you think your horse, cat, dog or ...
Views: 481 - Seven Things Your Veterinarian Should Tell You - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenYour veterinarian can be your closest ally when it comes to keeping your dog healthy and safe. But just as some doctors are more knowledgeable or skilled than others, so are some vets. The best vets are partners in your dog’s care, not demigods to be obeyed. And the best vets will be the first ...
Views: 672 - Finding a Healthy Puppy: 10 Steps to Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenYou’ve decided to bring a new puppy into your life. Congratulations! You’d probably like to adopt a shelter dog, but you have your heart set on a particular breed or one of the new "designer" breed mixes. You’ve done your research and decided on the right breed for you, but you’ve heard so many ...
Views: 930 - Rabies Vaccination For Dogs - Beware the Health Risks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenThough most people think of vaccines as safe and protective, vaccination is a serious medical procedure with significant risks. The rabies vaccine, the only pet vaccine required by law, is arguably the most dangerous inoculation given to dogs and cats -and we give it far more often than ...
Views: 2501 - Titer Testing Dogs - The Alternative to Over-Vaccinating - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenEnlightened veterinarians and pet parents have become increasingly wary of the health risks, and lack of benefits, associated with repeatedly vaccinating dogs after their initial "puppy shots." Is titer testing the solution to over-vaccinating? Here's a crash course to help you muddle through ...
Views: 2488 - Lower Vet Bills - 7 Ways to Improve Care While Saving Money - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenVeterinary care for 2008 is estimated at $10.9 billion, up almost a billion from 2007. With the economy tanking, jobs disappearing and the stock market down, many of us are postponing or foregoing veterinary care because we can't afford expensive treatments. It's time - past time! - to eliminate ...
Views: 612 - Uti and the Bite - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Maureen CramSome readers will already have heard of my ginger cat, Uti. For those that have not read about him before, he was purchased from a pet shop at a far too early age, not house trained at all, had no hygiene skills etc. when he came to me. He had no idea how to dig holes to use for his toilet ...
Views: 1100 - 5 Ways to Be a Pack Leader - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from brian spilnerIf you have ever watched the National Geographic Channel for any length of time then chances are that you have seen a show titled The Dog Whisperer staring Cesar Millan. Fro those of you who have not had the pleasure, Cesar is a television host who travels across the country helping people gain ...
Views: 1608 - Relieve Your Dogs Pain Caused by Parvo Virus - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Anne MingCanine parvovirus or parvo is a very contagious virus that affects dogs. The disease is spreading from dog to dog directly or indirectly in contact with their feces. The most affected are the puppies rather than adult dogs. The virus can cause bloody diarrhea. In very young puppies it can infect ...
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