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Jazz, my Golden Retriever, was put to sleep yesterday. Her eyes told me "let me die." She was so sick. She crossed over at home, on a beautiful spring day. The Buddhist chimes were ringing, and she was on the porch, facing ... Views: 1518
Besides the obvious daily ration of hugs and kisses, lavish compliments and premium kibble, there are some new ways to show your pet how you feel while improving their health at the same time. Pet owners dedicated to doing their best by their pet are flocking to information classes and ... Views: 1516
Secrets to Dog Training looks at how to prevent and react to frequent behavior problems that dogs engage in. I've looked on the Internet trying to find sources to help me with my own sometime mischievous pup, and I'm impressed with the wisdom, practicality, and advice this online book provides. ... Views: 1515
Since 2001, I have been vigorously working on building a successful pet sitting business. I have read. I have studied. I have listened. I have researched. I have analyzed. I have implemented. I have streamlined. I have stretched. I have written. I have made mistakes and I’ve experienced amazing ... Views: 1510
When a horse steps onto the race track for a horse racing game, it is a culmination of many hours of training. Few people understand the amount of work that must be done in order to prepare a horse for a racing game. It is a long process, one that never really ends. Race horse trainers know ... Views: 1509
Samantha taught me to listen to animals. I was new on a conscious spiritual path. I went through periods when my whole body pulsed and pounded with the energy. Whenever I was most overwhelmed, Sam would come and curl up on my heart and purr. She was always nearby when I needed her, loving ... Views: 1502
To home a pet is serious business, the animal whether a dog or any other animal becomes a family member and the right animal care knowledge for kids is very essential. This article gives a broad overview of the basic considerations and care that need to be taken for dogs.
Dogs are probably ... Views: 1502
For 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: 1501
Flexicose Liquid Glucosamine has become one of the best known methods used in the treatment of dogs with arthritis. Working to support the cartilage that may be worn or damaged, the glucosamine and other ingredients in Flexicose provide the necessary nutrients to reduce inflammation and promote ... Views: 1497
The majority of homes in our country have at least one pet. And it turns out that up to ten percent of the owner suffer from an allergy to pets. This means that there are thousands of people who live with a pet and are allergic to them. Most of these people will not give up their pet, they are ... Views: 1494
If you are a pet lover, you have seen enough of your beloved pet suffer from pain. If you want them to experience again, then you need to know what do I give my dog in pain?
Understand that human pain medications should never be used on animals. You may think it’s harmless enough and indeed, ... Views: 1492
You will be quite overwhelmed as you search for diseases that can affect our dogs. You may want to include all of those that affect every system in their body and if you do, the number of diseases will number in the thousands.
Perhaps it may be more important to focus on the most common ... Views: 1486
Do you know what the symptoms are for common horse health problems? If you love your horse, you surely want it to live a long and healthy life. Part of this includes understanding the common horse health problems and their signs and symptoms so that you will be able to know when your horse is in ... Views: 1483
Bathing your dog helps to keep it healthy as well as clean.
Bathing helps reduce the amount of flea repellents you need
to use as well as prevents hotspots, a potentially serious
problem for your best friend.
Bathing too frequently can dry out the skin and coat so only
one bath a month is ... Views: 1482
The most popular method of dog training is the leash/collar style of training. This type of training has proven it’s effectiveness over many years. It is always used when a dog must have a high level of reliability, such as that of rescue dogs, police dogs, guard dogs and dogs for the ... Views: 1480
Nutrition 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: 1479
There are many reasons why dogs get trained. Trained dogs can be useful both as companions and to accomplish work. Dogs are usually very eager to please their masters. Their desire to please makes them ideal pets. This article can help make your dog training efforts easier for your dog and ... Views: 1478
Raising goats can be expensive and time consuming, but if you know the goat care basics it will make life a lot easier for you and your goats! If you love your goats you will want them to be healthy and happy. There are ways to achieve these goals.
There are hundreds of goat breeds. ... Views: 1476
Forty 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: 1475
No one greets you at the door. The rattle of the leash goes unnoticed. Even a steak bone fails to generate much excitement. If your pouty pet doesn’t start showing some enthusiasm soon, you’re going to change her name to Debby downer or Gloom and Doom.
It’s not uncommon for pets to come down ... Views: 1474
Dog agility can be a fun sport at home or in competition. It is a great way to train your dog in obedience. It also provides a wonderful and fun exercise opportunity for both you and your dog. The sport requires speed, quickness, and training. For this reason, some breeds are better at ... Views: 1474
In grade school my teachers taught that animals had no soul and therefore were inferior beings. It didn’t make sense to me then, and certainly does not ring true now. In fact, my experience is quite the opposite.
I have found animals to be amazing teachers in general, for demonstrating ... Views: 1471
Determination of coat color within the Labrador Retriever breed can be a daunting task. Through years of breeding this breed of dog I have compiled much information. The question asked on a regular basis is..." what color will the puppies be ? " so I decided to pull all my knowledge together and ... Views: 1471
What Is MY Dog Eating?
A lot of pet owners are worrying about what’s in their dogs’ food. They wonder if specialty brands are really worthwhile, whether grocery store dog food is okay, and what their dogs really need. Should you feed your dog a high protein dog food? Should you feed your dog ... Views: 1471
If you are thinking of becoming a pet care professional or opening your own pet care and dog training business it is important that you have a solid theoretical background and practical experience in a variety of subjects from learning theory to business practices. You will need many hours of ... Views: 1469
Kennels are typically businesses that house pets, especially canines, for any time frame during which the owner is out of town. Folks typically worry about leaving behind their puppy by itself when going away overnight, for the weekend or once they take a vacation. Putting their particular dogs ... Views: 1466
Communicating 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: 1464
There are many questions one may ask when wanting to find a new fish tank. This article will answer one of those important questions: are acrylic aquariums better than glass aquariums? Explanations are provided on why acrylic is better for you the owner, and the life within the tank.
There ... Views: 1461
Catching an Illness at an Early Stage Is Always Your Best Strategy
Just like people, animals are susceptible to illness and stress. And, just like people, there is a lot you can do to keep them healthy.
Julie noticed her dog, Zac, was drinking more water. Not just once, but several days in a ... Views: 1459
Pet Insurance is often compared to human health insurance, yet the only similarity is that the health of the pet is being insured. Take it from me, Dr. Jack Stephens the founder of the pet insurance industry in the United States and its leading advocate for over 25 years.
Here are my ... Views: 1459
Reiki can be an extremely therapeutic complementary treatment for animals. Its gentle, non-invasive energy can be used in almost any situation, whether the animal is wild or domestic, injured or healthy. Reiki energy will always go where it’s most needed, and cannot do any harm.
Reiki ... Views: 1459
Pets are precious parts of our family and have their own distinct personalities. This is a Memorium ro our beloved Cat Taz (who is he was and his personality. As a person would be a "Maritan personality " www.personalitypredictors.com/Martian. Intrepid, feisty and mischievous.) A Maine Coon ... Views: 1458
Housebreaking is the most indispensable thing your Shih Tzu puppy must learn. Common sense should tell you why. Do you want your house to stay spic and span? Handle your Shih Tzu puppy's housebreaking well. Aside from the maintenance of your household hygiene, trained Shih Tzu is happy Shih Tzu. ... Views: 1457
As hard as it may be to believe, ringworm can affect your pets. Ringworm in dogs and cats is more common than you might think. Worse yet, it's also possible for your cat to pass it onto you, but don't freak out, it's rarely the case.
And while the thought of ringworm may not be a pleasant one, ... Views: 1455
Keeping of various pets nowadays is becoming common among many people especially when it comes to taking care of cats. Indeed, these feline animals bring a lot of advantages to us; this is the reason why more and more people are so interested about cats. How about you? Are you also fascinated in ... Views: 1453
Like many others, Linda, a pet owner from New Jersey, thought the chemical flea and tick control product she applied to her beloved pet was safe, but she quickly learned just how harmful chemical flea and tick control products really could be.
Soon after placing K9 Advantix on Bandit, Linda ... Views: 1450
I’m sure as many of you know, I’ve done quite a few webinars now on veterinary dermatology, on atopy, pruritus, on pyoderma and food allergy, on dermatophytosis. And to some degree what I’m hoping to do – and please let me know whether I’ve been successful or not at the end of it – is to try and ... Views: 1448
Although there are different categories of flea and ticks present in the environment but pet owners need not be worried as generic Frontline has launched brand and generic types of medicine at affordable prices.Prefer the best choice of medicine for your darling pet from online store as they not ... Views: 1446
Modern aquarium design having an acrylic fish tank has brought aquarium ownership into an entirely new trend of beauty. Aquariums have always drawn attention because of their colors and display of fascinating aquatic life. These aquariums offer you a completely different underwater experience ... Views: 1445
The pet industry today is a $52 billion dollar industry, and many dog owners are looking for trainers. As the competition is quite fierce, it’s important for a dog trainer to have a professional site with user friendly features. The goal of the website should be to attract new clientele for ... Views: 1442
Bad things can come in packages nicely wrapped. Looks can be so deceiving. This is very true for dogs. They just love taking peeks in garbage cans in search for a meal. It's just so appealing to them. Food on the floor with flies swarming around it is the apple of their eyes. Keeping a look out ... Views: 1441
A lot of dog owners disregard kennel cough. The reason for this is because of the fact that the disease can possibly heal on its own. But this is such a very big risk to take.
Dogs suffering from kennel cough need medical care and attention. Kennel cough could get worse any minute. Furthermore, ... Views: 1441
We are seeing a lot more in the media about bullies, both singly and in groups, and how they are reeking havoc on our youth and pets. I know this has been going on for lifetimes. There are also statistics showing that fledgling serial killers usually warm-up on animals, first by injury or ... Views: 1437
Cleaning your acrylic aquarium can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools the job can be safe for the tank and easy on you. Scratches can be avoided with the help of these useful tips to guide you through the process.
* For cleaning the outside of your acrylic tank DO NOT use ... Views: 1437
Some 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: 1435
I’ve had my dog Lulu in my life for 6 years and she has taught me quite a bit about myself and life in general. Before adopting Lulu, I had fish and rabbits as pets. I had never imagined the joy of having a dog! Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been all kisses and tummy rubs, but even in her ... Views: 1431
Rover Company manufactures the best Canine Whelping Boxes on the market today in the USA. Rover Company wants to make sure that your pregnant bitch has a warm and comfortable and stress free as possible place. If your dog becomes distressed during the birth this can be dangerous for both them ... Views: 1426
We all value our pets. They give us so much: affection, love and entertainment. So it's very hard to watch them when they are ill, afraid or suffering. Over the years I have sometimes been asked to provide healing for pets. Let me share with you some simple and effective healing techniques which ... Views: 1426
Once your puppy begins to get used to having a bath regularly, it is then time to develop your dog-bathing techniques. Believe it or not, knowing how to bathe your dog properly, as well as determining the best technique that works for you and your pup is important in establishing your ... Views: 1424