Raise Your Pit Bull Terrier in a Loving Environment
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
If you?re considering adding a Pit Bull Terrier to your family, there are a few very important details which need to be on your puppy checklist. Pit Bulls, just like any other dog breed, are unique in their personality traits and tendencies, and it is important that you take these things into consid...
Four Seduction Tips To Your Parrot`s Heart
By Jaikob Mateo - 1/4/2008
As Forest Gump might say "a best friend is as a best friend does." We`re all busy these days and if your life is anything like mine it can be a tough life to live. So, I don`t know about you but maybe it?s time for a break. Take a little bit of time to hang with your feathered friend(s) and give the...
Cute Canine Cookies Make Delectable Dog Treats!
By Terry Price - 1/4/2008
So, you`re looking for a recipe for dog biscuits or other type of dog treat? Here are some simple recipes that are fast and fun and your dog will love them! Here is a recipe for pet brownies, which takes about 1 pound of calves liver, 1 cup of flour, one-half cup of cornmeal, and one tablespoon of...
3 Quick Tips to Keep Your Pit Bull Out of Trouble and Healthy Too
By Jason Mann - 1/4/2008
The following article will share with you three (3) tips you can use to curb behavior problems and keep your Pit Bull healthy too. Tip #1: K9 to 5. Work is a must. By work I mean something your Pit Bull must do in order to shed excess energy. A job is not only a great way to exercise your dog, it?s ...
Mealtime is the Perfect Time - for Dog Training, That Is
By ONeal Hendrix - 1/4/2008
Eating is one of the most primal activities for dogs. They love it, and they have respect for whoever gives them food (the leader in the pack). You can use your "power" of being pack leader to enhance your dog training efforts -- every day. The following suggestions will help you establish yo...
Super Cat Urine Prevention Tips
By Mike Taylor - 1/4/2008
Many times cat owners are at a loss as to why their cat doesn`t use their litter box. Here are some great tips that can help you solve the problem. The litter box is the first thing you should check. It should be in a quiet, private area of the house. Many people put them in their basements and leav...
Pet Vaccinations Are Big Business - Why They May NOT Be Necessary
By Brigitte Smith - 1/4/2008
If you follow the standard guidelines for pet vaccinations you`ve probably been submitting your cat or dog to vaccinations every year in an effort to provide them the best health possible. Vaccinations are a big business. Pet owners will spend whatever they need to in order to protect their pets and...
Health Problems that Haunt Small Dogs
By Blake Kritzberg - 1/4/2008
While none of the following examples are by any means strictly small dog health problems, they do present extra challenges for small dogs and their owners. Teeth and Gum Problems Many small dogs have a tendency to develop teeth and gum problems which lead to tooth loss, because they are often fed ca...
Which Of These Horse Catching Mistakes Do You Make?
By Andy Curry - 1/4/2008
The other day, I was invited to see my friend?s new horse. He had her for about a month before I got to see her. When I arrived at his house, he met me outside and said, ?C?mon?let?s go see her.? We stood at the fence and marveled at how beautiful she was. Excited, he asked, ?You wanna pet her?? ?Su...
With Understanding Comes Success
By Jeffrey Rolo - 1/4/2008
One of the reasons I strongly encourage horse owners to train their own horses rather than ship them away to a professional trainer is familiarity. Quite simply, an unfamiliar party will not understand your horse nearly as well as you, and this understanding of a horse is the backbone of any success...
Feeding Your Elderly Cat
By Kim Prissel - 1/4/2008
An elderly cat?s metabolism slows down, just as it does in a human. Owners should take this into consideration when feeding their cat. Older pets get less exercise, which means less lean muscle, so their food requirement is reduced. Owners should not be feeding their older cat the same amount of ...
Cats and Carbs: Do They Go Together?
By Shawn Messonnier - 1/4/2008
Unlike people and dogs, cats are true carnivores. They do not have a specific requirement for carbohydrates in their diets. They must, however, have large amounts of animal protein in the diet or they can suffer a number of fatal problems such as heart disease and liver failure. Carbohydrates are in...
Responsibility Of Dog Ownership
By Earl Lord - 1/4/2008
Owning a dog is a serious responsibility, one that should not be taken lightly. But what exactly does being a responsible dog owner mean? Well, when broken down, it is easy, but it does involve a few different elements. First of all, you?ve got to make sure that your dog does not become a nuisance...
Fat Dogs - How To Get Overweight Dogs to Diet and Slim Down Without Whining
By Tomkin Coleman - 1/4/2008
Obesity in dogs is a growing problem, which can cause many problems including heart disease, joint problems, and diabetes. Almost half of dogs in America are fat, especially beagles, dachshunds, basset hounds, and Labrador retrievers. Before your dog reaches the point where they need insulin shots...
Shih-tzu the Best Lap Dog Period
By Adam Lenk - 1/4/2008
The Shih-tzu is mostly known for its vibrant beauty, abounding energy, and imperial attitude. In fact, the Shih-tzu has become one of the most popular breeds among consumers searching for the unimaginably cute and playful puppy. The Shih-tzu originates in China. It is believed that these tiny dogs o...
It`s a Dog`s Life
By Shirley Purdy - 1/4/2008
What do we mean when we say ?Oh, It?s a Dog?s Life?? Maybe it?s because the ideal dog?s life is to have nothing more than a warm bed, to be fed regularly, and know that there is at least one human who cares and loves them. Or, is it that some dog?s are left out in the cold...literally! Knowing that...
My Own Cat Timer
By Kenneth C. Hoffman - 1/4/2008
I should never have stayed up late Friday night. On Saturday morning I started work an hour earlier than the rest of the week. When seven o`clock rolled around, I hit what I thought was the sleep button, allowing me ten more minutes of slumber, but instead hit the off button. An hour later I was vio...
Getting Your Tropical Fish Home
By Robert Mellor - 1/4/2008
So now you?ve purchased some tropical fish. You?ve made sure you have selected healthy fish and you have done your homework to make sure the fish that you have will go together. Your fish should have been packed in a plastic bag with oxygen and then put into a dark bag or polystyrene box to keep the...
Nutrition and Your Dog`s Behavior
By Jeanne Perciaccanto - 1/4/2008
Nutrition and Your Dog`s Behavior
Proper nutrition is the fundamental basis for every aspect of your dog`s life.
It affects their health and longevity by offering an essential balance of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates and the trace nutrients and minerals their...
Choosing the Right Bed for Your Senior Dog
By Dave Eckholm - 1/4/2008
Selecting a mattress is a very personal thing. There are many options from the very inexpensive available off the shelf at discount stores to the very expensive made to order specialty products. You know that this is something you will be using every single day for the next five to ten years so most...
Celebrities Discover The Amazing Chihuahua!
By Bill Knell - 1/4/2008
Some say it started with the Taco Bell dog. A five hundred million dollar ad campaign featured a talking Chihuahua which continually repeated the slogan, ?Yo quiero Taco Bell,? which is Spanish for ?I want Taco Bell.? Then came the Legally Blond films and the unstoppable Bruiser. The topping on the ...
Pit Bull Terrier Puppy Training: Potty Train Your Dog
By Tim Amherst - 1/4/2008
Potty training your new American Pit Bull Terrier puppy is a necessary evil. Your dog needs to learn at an early age where to properly relieve himself. You can begin working with your pup at 8 weeks of age. Puppy potty training can sometimes prove to be a frustrating task. You must do the same routi...
Training Your Dog?Is It Worth The Effort Or Is It Just A Waste Of Time?
By Rockford Tapscott - 1/4/2008
Many people feel that taking the time to train their puppy or dog isn?t worth the effort. What with everything else we have to do these days in our busy lives, whose got the time? Kimberley was just like that. She?d never bothered training Jack?but then, one day? Kimberly and Jack ran excitedly up t...
Goldfish Diseases - How To Spot Them, Treat Them, And Hopefully Prevent Them
By Mark Sturge - 1/4/2008
Many small animals and fish are susceptible to diseases and once infected, have greatly shortened life spans. A goldfish can get sick if his tank is dirty, the water and oxygen levels are too low, the temperatures are too warm or too cool and if he is not being fed properly. Even if you are an excel...
Goldfish Tips - Finding Out The Gender of Your Goldfish
By Dane Stanton - 1/4/2008
Boy or Girl? How can you tell whether your Goldfish is male or female? You might want to know because you want to breed them, or give them the right name before Jack turns out to be the mother Goldfish! Here are some clues that might help you sort out the Goldfish boys from the Goldfish girls: * The...
Horse Manure Management--What are Your Options?
By Randall Holman - 1/4/2008
You need a strategy for using or disposing of your horse?s manure. The proper management of manure is important to the health of your horse and your family. Needless to say, it may also be important in order to comply with state or county regulations. And if you have neighbors nearby, you will want...
A Kitten`s Life
By Brian Kohlmeier - 1/4/2008
I would consider myself to be a lover of all animals, but I would definitely classify myself as a cat person. I?m sure this stems from the fact that my childhood pet was a cat that lived a long and loving 17 years. It just seemed natural that I would look towards the felines once I was ready to have...
Birds - Teaching Your Parrot To Talk - Part III
By Michael Russell - 1/4/2008
In this last of our series of teaching your bird to talk we`re finally going to get into the training process itself. The best time to teach your bird to talk, if at all possible, is when the bird is right out of its nest. It is best to start training your bird while it is still on formula. When b...
Your First Dressage Competition
By Tina Williamson - 1/4/2008
You have finally found your perfect horse, but riding around at home has started to get a bit boring. You have had a couple of dressage lessons and it seems to be the style of riding that suits your new best friend. Your instructor has suggested that you start entering a few competitions, what a g...
Your Dogs Sense of Sight - May Not be as Good as Once Believed
By Randy Jones - 1/4/2008
Your dogs eyesight isn?t as good as yours. Almost all breeds are myopic, or nearsighted, and tend to become increasingly short-sighted as they age. The eyesight of the average dog has been compared to that of a short sighted person who has lost his glasses. The range of vision of small and medium...
Teach Your Pup to Swim for Fun and Exercise
By Pat Nolan - 1/4/2008
Introduction to the Water Whether your pup is headed to the duck blind or you just want to teach him to swim for fun and exercise the techniques are the same. Dogs are land mammals and are not born knowing how to swim. Occasionally a young dog will wade right in and go, but most need a gentle introd...
4 Ways In Which You Can Spoil Your Dog Rotten
By Mark Eckenrode - 1/4/2008
You spoil your pooch as close to rotten as you can get, don?t you? Hey, who doesn?t? It?s almost impossible not to, with those adorable, big, beautiful eyes, the little lashes, the soft fur just behind the ears? they almost beg to be spoiled. But what can you really do? There are all of those new do...
Care for Your Dog`s Ears
By Ruth Bird - 1/4/2008
I have had Goldens and Black Labs for many years, and they are well known for ear conditions. But remember, no matter how efficient you are in caring for your dog?s ears, serious conditions may still arise. Also, beware when your dog flaps its ears too much; this can cause a hematoma, which I will...
Feline Immunization - and Why it is Important to You
By Brent Jones - 1/4/2008
A cat?s natural immunization program may begin before birth, if the mother has her immunizations on schedule. The mothers immunizations can be passed to her kittens through placental membranes before birth, and through colostrums, (milk), after birth, referred to as passive immunity. Cats are suscep...
How To Avoid Bad Doggy Behavior, And Teach Your Puppy Some Manners
By Niall Kennedy - 1/4/2008
A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend other people - or even make them feel threatened. Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did it with your children and your parents did it with you. If you had never learned right from wrong you would be behaving badly so wh...
Your Dog`s Health; Why Dog Breath is No Laughing Matter
By Carolyn Schweitzer - 1/4/2008
Your dogs health is important to you. You show her how important by keeping her well fed and groomed, making sure she gets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safe toys for her entertainment. You don`t skimp on the quality of his food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are...
Cool Facts About the Hummingbird
By Stephanie Hetu - 1/4/2008
Before we throw facts about the hummingbird at you, we hope you?ve been visited by these tiny birds and been as delighted as most of us are. If your back yard contains the right kind of flowers, chances are you?ve been visited by these critters and have a few questions for which we have answers! Di...
Dogs and Children - A Good Combination?
By Brigitte Smith - 1/4/2008
Some people may think that it an anomaly that we often hear stories of dogs attacking children and yet, parents still choose to bring dogs into their families with little thought of the possible adverse consequences. The vast majority of families with a dog will thankfully never have to deal with an...
Chicken Compared To Chicken Meal
By Jon Dunkerley - 1/4/2008
When selecting the best dry food for your dog, why is it better to go with the chicken meal than the pure chicken?
Chicken meal is simply chicken that has been baked to remove bacteria and other toxins. Chicken is simply pure chicken. What people dont know about chicken, is that it is made mostly o...
Maintaining your Fish Bowls
By Mike Yeager - 1/4/2008
Maintaining your fish bowl can be difficult sometimes. However, your fish bowl should be kept as hygienic as possible. Doing so should help prevent any health care problems for your fish. When you are cleaning your fish bowl, do it as quickly as possible, because it is dangerous for your fish to be ...
Dog Eye Problems - What To Watch Out For
By Rose Smith - 1/4/2008
Dog eye problems can occur at any time. You should pay close attention to your dog`s eyes just as you would their teeth, so that you can catch any possible infections or injuries immediately and have them treated. Dogs are vulnerable to several diseases and possible injuries due to the structure of ...
Is Your Dog Being Trained or Are You?
By Katherine Durr - 1/4/2008
About two years ago a good friend of mine, Colleen, got a Golden Retriever puppy. It had been many years since she had a dog. Colleen named the puppy Lottie. From the day Lottie stepped paws into the house she knew she would have a good home. Lottie was a very smart puppy and learned to fetch almost...
Get Your Dog Safely Through a Storm
By Suzi Sevcik - 1/4/2008
Thunder storms affected pets differently. Some hardly notice them, others get extremely worked up. Count yourself lucky if you a dog that doesn?t mind storms and loud noises like fireworks. However, if you have a dog that starts whimpering at the very slightest rumbling of thunder in the distance, ...
Dog Beds for Larger Dogs
By Ken Marlborough - 1/4/2008
Large dogs and extra large dogs require more thought and planning when owners purchase a permanent dog bed. Even though large dogs can be just as lovable as their smaller canine counterparts, they require a more complex sleeping situation than small dogs. It?s obvious that a large dog requires a lar...
Animal Deathing
By Nedda Wittels - 1/4/2008
What happens when we die? In our society, death is often hidden away.
Rarely are we present for the passing of a loved one, a major exception
being our animal family members. Echo, my horse of 22 years, took her time dying, even with the help of
euthanasia drugs. By allowing those of us presen...
Your Dog and the Dentist: Learn the Drill
By Dina M. Giolitto - 1/4/2008
While "late is better than never," sooner is better than later, at least when it comes to your dog`s dental health. Dental disease gets worse over time, and the longer you wait, the more damage that will have to be taken care of and the more expensive your vet bill will be. Your dog probably won`t n...
Don`t Skimp On Tools For Your New Dog!
By Waylon Harvey - 2/14/2007
So today is the big day, your new dog or puppy is coming to his new home! Getting a new dog means you?ll need a few more accessories to go with him. In order to properly care for your new pet, you?ll have to abide by certain local laws and make some additional purchases. Some of these items are nece...
Bullfight Blues
By Kacy Carrr - 2/3/2007
Spain`s notorious Bullfight is one of the most famous customs upheld by the Spanish. It draws attention worldwide from people who just love the sport, and also from many others who are agains`t this barbaric onslaught.
I hasten to add that this kind of entertainment is not for me, but for many tho...
Dog Health Can Be Improved With a Natural Diet
By Brigitte Smith - 1/29/2007
It goes without saying that your dog needs suitable nutrition to remain healthy. Vets and pet food manufacturers often have differing views on appropriate nutrition for your dog. Although commercial pet food manufacturers are motivated in large part by profits, commercially prepared foods are routin...
Crate Training For Your Puppy
By Dy Witt - 1/25/2007
Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his ?pack? is one very good reason for starting your puppy in a...
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