Crate Training for Puppies and Dogs

Wondering how to begin crate training your puppy or dog, or even whether you should?Crate training gets a dog so used to being closed into a crate that he or she can safely be left in it for hours at a time, though only when necessary. The method has its... Read More

Clicker Training For Dogs: Positive Reinforcement Training

There is nothing more adorable than a new puppy. Large adoring eyes, and unconditional love pave the way for a new attachment. Yet many new puppy owners quickly learn that their adorable little pets come without a whole lot of knowledge about what is expected of them. Clicker training for... Read More

How to Play Safely with Your Westie Puppies

Just like children, westie puppies learn through play. Playing games with your west highland white terrier pups creates an opportunity to train them to obey your commands, gives them valuable exercise, and helps to build their strength, coordination, and agility. It is also fun for everyone.Before you start playing games,... Read More

No, No, No! Drop It, Drop It! Give It To Me Now!

Puppies can be so exasperating! They know what we want, and what we don't want, yet they continue to push our buttons. Wait a minute! Maybe we can rewire our buttons and bring them out of reach of Puppy! Use the following tips to help prevent Puppy Theft and other... Read More

Goldfish Outdoors

How do you build a goldfish pond outdoors?The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long enough rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to run a filter, fountain, or waterfall and it will keep the water circulating and... Read More

Quality Dog Food Is Essential For The Health Of Dogs

Dog food is very important for the health of dogs. It is easy to overlook it, but it is essential to pick the right dog food for your pet dog. People sometimes just pick the first dog food bag they see at the store, instead of considering what is needed... Read More

Canine Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus, is a viral disease that attacks dogs and if left untreated, it kills them within day's, usually due to dehydration and it's side effects.Parvo is caused by a virus present in the faeces of infected dogs. Other dogs and pups pick up the parvo virus through eating food... Read More

Canine Bloat

What is Canine Bloat?Bloat refers to the bloating of the stomach. Essentially it is a build up of gas in the stomach which is unable to be released. Bloat with Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) occurs when the stomach fills with gas and twists 180 to 360 degrees on it's axis between... Read More

Breeding Discus ? 3 Ways to Encourage Spawning

So you have a mature pair of discus fish that have shown an interest in each other but there not laying any eggs.The most important factor in discus breeding in the water quality, make sure it is soft, acidic and clean. If you have this water, your most likely stressing... Read More

Choosing a Vet For Your Dog - A Dog Owners Checklist

Most dogs live between ten and seventeen years. The relationship you have with your veterinarian is going to be a long one. It's a worthwhile investment of your time and energy to shop around carefully to find a vet whom you'll be comfortable with for years. If you don't feel... Read More

Training Your Dog To Lay Down On Command

Training your dog to obey commands is an important part of pet ownership. When your dog is properly trained, it is much easier for you to communicate with him and this enhances your relationship. In addition to making him mind you, it may even help save your pet from harm... Read More

Why Crate Train My Dog?

A few years ago, before I decided to stay home with my kids, I worked as a veterinarian technician in an animal hospital. While at that job I saw so many clients who would bring in their dog and be upset because they had eaten something in the house, other... Read More

Flea Control

Last summer, we added a new pet to our family - our cat, Ally. She was a sweet, shorthaired, stray kitten that we picked up from a neighbor's house. Ally had one problem though - fleas. She was completely infested with them, which in turn, infested our home with them.We... Read More

3 Tips For Dealing With Dog Emergencies

Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog ? or another dog ? ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting? It's great to know your vet's phone number, but what if... Read More

A New Nutritional Approach for Both Pet Allergies and Allergies to Pets

A New Understanding of AllergiesAllergies of all kinds seem to be on the rise--both for people and for their pets. The exciting new science of Glycobiology points strongly to a common basis for many of these allergies; and the revolutionary new nutritional technology of glyconutrition, which has developed from this... Read More

Buy Dog Supplements Online

Dog SupplementsA good nutritional program of dog supplements is just as important for your best pet friend as it is for us. Our pets have feelings, emotions, aches and pains just as we do. It's pretty tough to look your buddy straight in the eyes and not feel love and... Read More

The 5 Things You Should Know Before Breeding Cats

The cat population is astronomical. Most experts agree that average cat owners should spay their cat, not breed. Still there are people who want to have a litter from their pet. But there's a lot to think about before planning a feline family.Here are five things you should know:1. It... Read More

Bringing Home a Puppy ? Be Prepared!

So you just loved that sweet little puppy that you found in the pet shop. It will keep you company, and give you kisses, and guard your valuables. But what do you need to care for the lovable little thing and ensure it is happy and healthy?Basic Needs ? All... Read More

Horse Training Facts And Maxims

To the uninitiated horse owner, there are timely facts about horses they should know. In fact, when someone first gets a horse these timely facts should be studied and learned.These timely facts come from the Jesse Beery horse training manual. Jesse Beery was a famous horse trainer from the 1800's.... Read More

Quickstart Guide to Making Your Own Pet Food at Home

As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the best care possible. And caring for your pet means feeding him the best diet you can. By making your own pet foods, you'll be saving money, up to 80%. And to top it off, it's... Read More

A Dog Name is Something To Be Chosen Carefully

How important is a dog name? Well let's think about this.How often do you call your dog? Who will hear your dog's name? Will you be writing to anyone about this dog?Now that you think about the times you'll use the name, maybe you should put some thought into what... Read More

Flea Control for Pets

Flea control can be a very hard thing to do especially if you live in areas where fleas are largely populated. Weather has a lot to do with fleas and trying to keep them outdoors and off of your pets can be very challenging.You can try many of the products... Read More

Top 10 benefits of Natural and Holistic Pet Care

There are a number of reasons for choosing natural pet foods, treats and supplies. First, use of natural products is consistent with a holistic view. A holistic approach considers all factors regarding your pet's health, not just individual symptoms. The top 10 benefits of choosing natural and holistic pet care... Read More

Why Cats Flip For Catnip

If you've ever watched as a cat "flipped" over fresh catnip perhaps you've been struck with the question; "what causes Catnip to affect cats that way?" Catnip is indeed an unusual phenomenon among cats, it has the ability to alter your cat's behavior like nothing else can. So what exactly... Read More

Syrian vs. Dwarf Hamsters, What Should I Get For My Family?

As pets go hamsters are fairly easy to take care of. Hamsters require no walking, are not particularly dirty or stinky, they are small and don't take up much space and are generally inexpensive. Hamsters are also fairly hearty animals and can be a very good pet for a child... Read More

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Three charged, birds recovered after series of pet shop thefts
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Power outage decimates pet store
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Dozens of animals are dead after the power was shut off to a Florida pet store. Investigators say the owner of "Noah's Ark Exotic Pets" in Polk County was ...
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Some local shelters open to pets
Cape Cod Times
The welfare of pets and wild animals is not far from the minds of Cape Cod residents as they keep a watchful eye on the approaching storm. ...

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Sandusky Register
Bear attack highlights lax Ohio exotic pet laws
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A fatal bear attack in Ohio last week has intensified a battle over a looming ban on owning dangerous wild pets that pits anti-cruelty activists against ...
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Make sure the pets are safe during storms
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It is important that any outdoor pets are offered proper shelter during this event. As most of you already know, I push for pets to live inside, ...
Include pets, elderly in personal storm prepsWVEC.com (subscription)
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New Walt Disney World Pet Resort is Up and Running!
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The Best Friends Pet care Facility has officially opened, as of yesterday, at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new facility has replaced the kennels that ...
Pet-friendly hotels with pets on staffmsnbc.com
New Best Friends pet resort at Disney World offers luxury for lucky canines ...Examiner.com
Disney luxury pet resort opensMyFoxOrlando.com
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Hurricane pet safety tips
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More than 35 million people, many of them pet owners, live in areas threatened by Atlantic hurricanes. With pets in more than 60 percent of American ...
US residents reminded to include pets in evacuation plansAnimal Friends Pet Insurance
Have a plan for your pets for when emergencies strikeFoster's Daily Democrat
Pets abandoned after Katrina thriving in Chicago area homesChicago Tribune
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Pests and pets: a bedbug primer for pet lovers
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No one likes bedbugs — including your pets. And although these pests don't live directly on the body of their hosts (be them animals or humans), ...

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Paws for pets
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It was the first of 99 articles written for Paws for Pets. Some things never change, this being the 100th article I sat down to the computer ...

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Mesquite: Halteman's Haven offers hope to abandoned pets
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The cards were no where near pocket queens -- maybe a Joker, a three of clubs, a seven of diamonds, and a Wild Draw Four card from an Uno deck. ...

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