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- Disadvantages of Chemical Flea and Tick Control Products - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Misti SandefurLike 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: 1638 - Ultimate Pet Websites - How to Make Your Dog Training Website Attract New Clients - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoThe 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: 1634(1 vote) - 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: 1633(1 vote) - ***Be Grateful for the Best of Pets - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Amelia JohnsonOur pet parents are grateful when they see the best in us. We wag our tails as we listen to them tell the other pet parents on our walks just how smart, cute, agile and comforting we are. Sometimes though, they laugh when they talk about the worst of our behavior rather than the best that they ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Dogs With Ringworm - What to Do - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Cristian StanAs 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: 1632 - How You Can Keep Your Dog's Teeth Fresh and Bright - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Justin DavisImagine waking up in the morning and your dog, having stinky breath, licks your face. How would you feel? Wouldn't you feel like throwing up? But who should be blamed for this? Obviously, we are the ones to blame. We could not blame our dogs for having a bad breath since they don't know how to ...
Views: 1628 - Dog Food Poisoning - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBad 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: 1625 - 3 Things Your Pet Needs From The Home You Might Buy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanWhen putting together a list of features you would like to have in a future home, you need to take the needs of any pets into account as well. More and more people are doing this, actually, and pets now outrank both marriage and kids as a reason why young people are beginning to buy houses. So ...
Views: 1617 - Best cat names and their meanings - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahHumans love to give titles to everything and everyone both living and non-living things. Giving a title to a specific person, pet or a thing is completely necessary for specific identification because names are doing the major role to deny each person's identity. For example, you can not ...
Views: 1615 - Pet Insurance Myths ` - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Heidi JeterRecently Pets Best Insurance conducted another set of focus groups on pet owners to determine if we were addressing what pet owners really wanted, and to see if they understood the value concept of pet insurance. The results of the study confirmed observations stemming from years of prior ...
Views: 1615 - Kennel Cough: How Worse Can It Get? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Cristian StanA 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: 1614 - Put In A Stunning Fish Tank To Your Home Or Workplace - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Nadine GodfreyModern 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: 1614(1 vote) - The Difference Between AKC and ACA Dogs. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2020 from M Nasir AzizAmerican dog registries are known around the world for their services. These are the American Canine Association (ACA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC). The American Kennel Club is the oldest dog registry of the United States, having a history of many years. And the American Canine Association ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - Call the Vet! Tell-tale Signs to Spot an Unhealthy Horse - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Debbie ReadeDo 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: 1613 - What Happens in Kennels? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Roselyn BurisKennels 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: 1608 - Dogs Pain Relief by Medication and Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Usama MalikIf 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: 1606 - Genetic Breakdown of Genes That Control Labrador Retriever Coat Color - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from William WillifordDetermination 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: 1606 - How to Perform a Veterinary Dermatology Workup - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Susan McKayI’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: 1606 - Dog Friendly Places to eat in Keswick - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from karla hineKeswick is not only the adventure capital of the UK but also the holiday capital for dogs and their owners. Many of our self catering holiday cottages in Keswick are dog friendly whilst the shops, pubs and cafes have recognised the importance of welcoming visitors on four legs as well as ...
Views: 1602 - Making Those Special Events Even More Memorable: Exciting Ways To Celebrate Your Pets Birthday - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from brian spilnerYour pooch is a part of your family, and he deserves the best. Everyone else gets a birthday party, and so should your pet. There are many great ways to celebrate his birthday, and you can bet he’ll love the attention! First, you need to figure out when you should celebrate your ...
Views: 1599 - Is It Possible to Install Dog Door For Glass Sliding Door - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Abel BrennanIf you have a pet dog, you will have to plan a pet door sooner or later. The sooner, the better! And not every dog lover wants the same, generic pet door. Sometimes, people want a pet door in glass. Do you resonate with that? And are you thinking about whether it is possible or not? The ...
Views: 1593 - Most common problems faced by cat owners - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2017 from Ranjeet KumarCats are really great pet and most people love cats. They give us company and a great sense of joy. Cats are cute and adorable and that’s why most people have cats in their homes. All these things are great. However, one must not forget that cat is an animal and that why there are things that ...
Views: 1592 - My Dog Training Kits - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from lily chenI started this year thinking I would never be able to trust my elkhound with any other dogs. As a puppy he had been badly frightened by a bull terrier and there was no way he was going to have that happen again. He used to lunge and bark frantically and given half a chance try to attack other ...
Views: 1585(2 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: 1581(4 votes) - Coping With The Loss Of A Beloved Pet - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Denise FiennesSponsored by www.grievingyourpet.com Hello, my name is Denise Fiennes, an experienced pet owner, a trained counsellor and a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP), with over 20 years' experience in dealing with people, young and old, in crisis and ...
Views: 1580 - Pets: Agents for Self-Mastery - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaThe photo in the newspaper tugged at my heart. Something about the expression in the eyes. Still I resisted, not sure I wanted the commitment of a dog. Something urged me to just ‘take a look’. For several years, I had held in the back of my mind, the image of a loving, friendly, small and ...
Views: 1580(3 votes) - Just a Dog - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from My Pet Haven Dot Com"JUST A DOG" by Richard A. Biby Broken Arrow, Oklahoma From time to time, people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my ...
Views: 1579 - Untreated Cat Hyperthyroidism - 3 Possible Consequences - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Alex HowellIf you have a sick cat, the worst thing you could do to her is neglect the disease and let her suffer, thinking that all that will go away. Untreated cat hyperthyroidism can be more dangerous that you realize, and if your cat is sick and has other health issues, her life will be joyless. It ...
Views: 1578 - A New Approach To Feeding Carnivorous Cats - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Kara BrookAs a cat owner, you have always known that cats are special. Read on to learn about the special dietary needs of your furry friend, it includes using meat based holistic cat food! Although cats and dogs are both mammals of the Order Carnivora, they are not created equally. You need only to ...
Views: 1577 - Ultimate Pet Websites Can Convert Your Loss Making Business into a Profitable One - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoIf you have been struggling heavily with your pet related business, and if you have not been able to derive success through your business, ultimate pet websites can cater to your requirements, and can give you ideas to build up a pet related website and derive success from a site. Building a ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Cat Bath Training by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisI was reading an article on cat training so I thought I’d offer a different point of view. The article starts out with this statement…”The most effective cat training is best done early”, and I completely agree. It was after the first sentence that they began to lose me. It has been my ...
Views: 1575 - Cat Poker - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Pamela MerrittWe can play Cat Poker anytime. If we want the cat to be affectionate, we should. A terrible thing can happen to cats when they are no longer cute. Like cut flowers or lemon meringue pies, kittens have expiration dates. Sadly, this is when many people lose interest. Just as it starts ...
Views: 1574 - Help For Biting Dogs - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Nedda WittelsNipping and biting are a normal part of interaction among pack members in the world of the wild dog, coyote, or wolf. These are natural ways in which dominance is established and puppies are disciplined by their mothers. In the human world, however, these same behaviors are completely ...
Views: 1568 - Canine Whelping Boxes - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from john pichaRover 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: 1567(1 vote) - Good Intentions - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Eric TaylorJULY IS A GREAT MONTH to look back and re-evaluate how your year is progressing. Boy, does time fly! It always seems to me, once we celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s suddenly football season and we are literally into the fourth quarter. So take a moment and think about seven short months ...
Views: 1567 - Pets Are Okay, But I Love Humans - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinAnimal mummies from ancient Egypt are featured on banners flying from poles here in middle-to-upper class southern California and I realized something significant but not earth-shaking. I didn’t care. I was fascinated with Egyptology back in the 4th grade when I built a model pyramid out ...
Views: 1566 - How To Choose The Perfect Pet Name - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertChoosing a name seems so easy. People have all different methods for choosing a name. Some wait until they first see the dog, while others have the name picked out long before they even choose a dog. Some of us get the dog home and are completely clueless. Everyone has these cute dog names, ...
Views: 1563 - Decorating Puppy Cages - A Effective and Easy Remedy - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Marie MalacamanMeant for people with pet dogs, their pet’s extras can be part of the daily situation. Nonetheless, as needed as it is to day to day life for people with dogs, these types of accents don’t normally stick with your own style tastes or maybe your own home décor. Specific things like dog ...
Views: 1562 - 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: 1561(2 votes) - Animal Soul Mates - Your Funny Valentine - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Joan RanquetMy name is Joan and I have an Animal Soul mate. I’ll admit I’m not even monogamous in this adventure anymore. I don’t have to share this just at an AA (Animal Anonymous) meeting any longer - I’m willing to come out with it. In fact, I don’t have to secretly share this with just my students and ...
Views: 1559 - Frontline Spray: Prevention is a Key Course in Getting Rid of Fleas and Ticks - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sandy ScottOn the Spring and Summer, fleas and ticks infestation are likely harm our pets. This buggers are tough to control once they start to infesting our pets. But we never let this little buggers in to begin with, the key course is prevention. If you use a good flea and ticks preventative, in regular ...
Views: 1558(4 votes) - Ultimate Pet Websites For no Matter What Kind Of Pet Business You Have - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Jennifer ObodoThere are several different kinds of pet businesses that are flourishing online and if you want to have a part of that apple pie, then you need to have the most fascinating and attention grabbing website. Ultimate pet websites can help you with that as they have the required expertise and ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Dog Yellow Diarrhea - 4 Common Causes - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Alex HowellDog yellow diarrhea are caused by several things your dog has ingested. Allergic reactions to food and medicines could be the culprit or something else entirely. There are commonly known causes of yellow diarrhea and there are ways to know them. 1. Bad Food Reaction If you dog is prone to ...
Views: 1556 - 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: 1554(1 vote) - 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: 1554 - Steam Away Pet Problems - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Jessica RuizIt seems today that more and more pets are having health issues. They will lick their paws until they're red and raw & get sick more often than they did twenty years ago. It also seems that more people are developing allergies to their pets, especially young children. Fleas are very common ...
Views: 1553 - Successfully Integrating a Cat Tree - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Shawn TymchakMany people believe that your cat is partial to which surfaces it prefers to scratch. I read lots of ads where people state their felines won’t use their scratching post, cat tower or cat condo furniture. I suppose this is true for the most part as many cats are purchased, adopted or inherited ...
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