| 211 | What’s The Best Diet For A Pregnant Cat? Preview: Pregnant cats have to eat for two, three, four, five, even six cats. So her regular meal is just not enough. What should you give instead? Pregnant and lactating queens need more calories than normal. However, you won’t have to force her to eat. Cats are very intelligent animals. They know when they have to eat and how much. Don’t get worried ... (more) Published By: Marc de Jong Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 212 | How to Housebreak Your Dog or Puppy Preview: Dogs are creatures of habit; and once they develop a habit, breaking it can be a long, frustrating process. Your dog needs guidance and encouragement from you to develop a toilet habit you can live with. Animal behaviorists have learned a lot about dogs over the last couple of decades, and there are many tips available that will make housebreakin... (more) Published By: Kathy Burns-Millyard Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 213 | Training Your Dog To Stay Preview: A properly trained dog is a joy to be around for both the owner and anyone else you happen to come in contact with. Not only will it make for a better relationship but it can help save your pet from being hurt or worse, if he is able to be called to your side to avoid danger. You should always use a positive approach to training your dog. Rewardi... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 214 | Training Your Dog To Sit Preview: A poorly trained dog is a nuisance and can even be a danger to himself and others. A properly trained dog, on the other had, is a wonderful and pleasant companion. In addition to helping you bond, it can even protect your pet from being hurt if he listens and will come when called. When training always remember that dogs respond best to positive ... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 215 | Training Your Dog To Lay Down On Command Preview: 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 or danger. Dogs want your praise, so using positive reinforcement when tra... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 216 | National Pet Memorial Day, September 11, 2005 Preview: National Pet Memorial Day, September 11, 2005 What Is National Pet Memorial Day? The International Association of Pet Cemeteries (IAPC) has designated the second Sunday in September as National Pet Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember our departed animal friends. Special events such as open houses and remembrance ceremonies are held at ma... (more) Published By: Lee Guttentag Submitted: 15 June,2005 |
| 217 | Things To Think About Before You Buy A Pet Bird Preview: While a bird is an easy pet to care for, they do require just as much commitment and preparation as any other type of pet. Whether you are buying a small parakeet or an large parrot, you should make sure that you are prepared to care for your new feathered friend properly. One thing that all pets, including birds need is attention. If your schedu... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 25 April,2005 |
| 218 | Cat Lover's Gift Basket Preview: Speaking as a quintessential cat lover, receiving a "Cat Lover's Gift Basket" is second only to receiving an actual cat! Next time you're shopping for someone who is as wild about cats as you and I are, consider the following suggestions. You'll all be happy, including the feline of the group. First of all, decide upon your "Basket". It can ei... (more) Published By: Joi Sigers Submitted: 25 April,2005 |
| 219 | Online: The Fastest, Cheapest, Easiest Way to Buy and Sell a Horse Preview: Selling a Horse – The best new tool for people selling horses is the Internet. You can describe your horse in detail and publish pictures, list a pedigree, show record and accomplishments – all for a very reasonable price. Your ad is posted immediately and your exposure to potential buyers is much greater than newspapers, flyers and word of mouth.... (more) Published By: Sara Goldstein Submitted: 28 April,2005 |
| 220 | Animal Ethics Preview: Animal Ethics By Jon Dunkerley http://www.web-rover.com Introduction A long time ago, before evolution turned the primate into the businessman carrying a brief case, the topic of ethical considerations concerning animals was as talked about as an episode of Barney at a dog trainer’s convention. Why is this? I believe that this is because nob... (more) Published By: Jon Dunkerley Submitted: 28 April,2005 |
| 221 | RecoveryPets.Com Helps Recover Lost Pets Preview: Making our lives better includes protecting our families, and also included in this category is the family pet. This once wild animal has become an integral part of the modern family, and there are many laws devoted to stopping abuses to pets. What is lacking in the modern family is proving a means to recover the family pet, if they should ever be... (more) Published By: Thaddeus Collins Submitted: 29 April,2005 |
| 222 | Ginger Gets a New Home Preview: Ginger (a.k.a. "Redpuss") is a half-ginger, half white, 12-year-old tom who suffered some bad health problems last year, including cat flu, 6 rotten teeth (with accompanying toothache) and associated chronic infection, a septic lip, ear mites, skin allergies and a heart murmur. His story is documented at the Help Save Ginger page (http://www.just-... (more) Published By: Gary Nugent Submitted: 29 April,2005 |
| 223 | Tinkling of Bells Helps Pet Avoid Accidents Preview: If you listen carefully, you may hear bells ringing in the quiet suburban town of Simsbury, CT on a regular basis. That is, the sound of numerous family members being trained by their pooches. This innovative product solves the communication gap between man and his best friend, his dog. Typically dogs are trained to signal when they need to go ou... (more) Published By: Cheryl Pedersen Submitted: 30 April,2005 |
| 224 | How To Get Your Pet To Strike The Pose: Tips For Photographing Your Pet Preview: If you have ever tried to take a picture of your dog, you will realize how hard it is to capture the pups full personality and beauty in a photograph. Dogs aren’t human, and they don’t understand what we are doing when we try to take their photo. They may think that the camera is a toy and charge at you, instead of striking a pose. If you follow t... (more) Published By: Ian White Submitted: 01 May,2005 |
| 225 | Why Adopt a Pet? Preview: A cat was run over on my busy street this weekend. It wasn’t my pet but it hurt just as much as if it was. This animal came into our lives when we returned from walking in the park with our 3 yr. old son. A lady who lives across the street was trying to keep it from running out into the road so I took it upon myself to carry it back to our garage... (more) Published By: A. Pratt Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 226 | Float a Horse's Teeth -- What Does that Mean and Why is it Necessary? Preview: So what does it mean to float a horse's teeth? I'm sure you've heard this a time or two (if you haven't, sooner or later you will from another horse owner or from your vet), and if you're like me, you imagined for the longest time what this could possibly mean and wondered what it involved. To float a horse's teeth certainly sounds funny, too. F... (more) Published By: Randall Holman Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 227 | RecoveryPets.Com Dispels The Myths Preview: In a recent discussion about pet safety, the services provided by a website entitled RecoveryPets.Com was compared to microchips and tattoos, and were they a better option to providing identification for pets. During this discussion a lot of statements were made and taken for fact, but here we will dispel some of those myths. One of the myths abo... (more) Published By: Thaddeus Collins Submitted: 03 May,2005 |
| 228 | Crate Training Dogs & Puppies- FAQ Preview: 1) Why should I crate train my dog? Crate Training is the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking dogs. Have you ever seen a dog under a table, chair or bed? The reason is that dogs naturally want to seek shelter, even in a house. If you don't provide it, they will create it themselves in an effort to feel safe and secure. A crate serv... (more) Published By: A. Grignard Submitted: 03 May,2005 |
| 229 | Dog Raised Feeders - The Only Way to Go! Preview: One of my favorite dog supplies I have is my dog raised feeders, one for each dog. I don’t necessarily SEE all the benefits – not tangibly anyway – but I KNOW how wonderful they are for my dog’s health. Not to mention avoiding spilled food and water! I also picked up a floor mat for dog dishes, and that helps too. I bought a raised feeder with an... (more) Published By: Tara Pearce Submitted: 03 May,2005 |
| 230 | My Tips to Take Care of a New Dog Preview: So you’re bringing home that cute little puppy from the best breeder after doing all that research, or you found the most adorable “mutt” at the pound, where you were just going to look, you swore. And now you realize that you weren’t as prepared as you thought. Maybe you’re planning in advance for the new bundle of joy. Either way, we’ll give you... (more) Published By: Tara Pearce Submitted: 03 May,2005 |