| 251 | "Make Your Home Cat-Safe - How To Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy" Preview: * Lock things up that could cause harm * Keep the washer/dryer door closed at all times * Honk the car horn before starting it up * Use fire carefully * Keep all upstairs windows closed or screened * Store string away tidily * Keep floors free of small things * Be constantly aware of what your cat is doing Curiosity gets most cats in tr... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 22 May,2005 |
| 252 | Dog Training Basics Preview: All positive commands should be spoken sharply and distinctly during training. Make sure you also use a positive tone. Your dog will recognize your moods and associate them to their behavior by your tone of voice. The first word the puppy should learn is their name. They actually learn the sound of their name and associate that as a directive t... (more) Published By: Robert Kempe Submitted: 22 May,2005 |
| 253 | "You Can Help Reduce the Number of Unwanted Cats - Spaying and Neutering of Cats" Preview: Every year, hundreds of thousands of cats and kittens are destroyed because they are unwanted. Animal shelters that take in these animals and try to find them homes are overcrowded. With so many animals in need, they cannot support all animals indefinitely. The solution is not to open more shelters, but for cat owners to become more responsible ab... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 22 May,2005 |
| 254 | "How to Make Your Cat's Life, and YOUR Life, Happier - Training Your Cat" Preview: Imagine that you are scolding your cat for scratching at your new furniture, and Kitty is sitting staring at you. Suddenly you realize how silly you look and how futile your scolding is. So how do you train your cat to respect your home? All cats can be trained and should have some training from their owners. You will need to train your cat to ... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 22 May,2005 |
| 255 | "How to Ensure that Your Cat is Healthy and Lives a Long and Happy Life" Preview: Incredible advances in veterinary medicine are making it possible for cats to live longer, healthier lives than ever before. The quality of your cat's health is the result of a partnership between you and your veterinarian. You must be confident that the vet you have chosen will take good care of your cats. When you first get your cat, be sure to... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 22 May,2005 |
| 256 | Canine Joint Disease Preview: Joint disease can be a problem faced by many dogs. Hip dysplasia is the most common that people are familiar with as a cause of rear limb lameness. Its front limb counterpart is elbow dysplasia. Elbow dysplasia has only been recognized as a disease in dogs in the last 10 to 15 years or so, whereas hip dysplasia has been diagnosed for the last 30... (more) Published By: Mark Woodcock Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 257 | Dog Breeding Preview: So you have a female pedigree dog with papers, you want to make some extra cash, so you think you'll go ahead and mate her with a stud so she'll breed and have some puppies. Not so easy! Proper breeding needs time, education, experience and of course money. Dog breeding does not make you money. If you are a good dog breeder, after postnatal care c... (more) Published By: Mark Woodcock Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 258 | "First Aid for Felines - How to Keep Your Car Safe from Harm" Preview: Cats are known for their curious and adventurous nature. Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat, but can often cause injury. The owner will likely have to get the cat stabilized before taking it to the veterinarian. Any home with a cat should have a feline first aid kit assembled and handy. A first aid kit for a cat contains many of the same ite... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 259 | "Finding the Perfect Cat or Kitten for You and Your Family" Preview: Some people say they are exclusively "cat people," meaning they only want to have a cat as a pet. That doesn't mean that just any cat will be the right companion. When choosing a cat to be your companion, be certain to make the choice that will work best for both you and the animal. An athletic, highly energetic cat is fun to watch, but a cat c... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 260 | "Safety in the Fresh Air and the Outdoors for Your Cat - How To Build a Cattery" Preview: Animal welfare organizations and humane societies have been very successful in helping people to accept that their cats are safer living exclusively indoors, especially in urban areas. However, cat lovers still want to give their cats a chance to enjoy fresh air and all the sights and sounds that come with it. One way to do this safely is to crea... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 261 | "How To Know What Your Cat Wants When It Talks To You - Cat Communication Explained" Preview: Many people think cats are asocial, but in fact they are very social animals. They bond with other cats in their house or neighborhood, their owners, even other pets like dogs and birds. They communicate to each other and us a variety of ways. A keen sense of smell is important in cat communication. When her human returns home, a cat carefully ... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 262 | "How To Keep Your Cat Healthy - Cat Feeding Explained" Preview: "How To Keep Your Cat Healthy - Cat Feeding Explained" Cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters, but that is usually a distortion of the truth. Cats have a very keen sense of taste and smell, and they know what they like. If you have fed your cat the same food for years, then change brands, she may boycott the new menu. If you must change ... (more) Published By: n Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 263 | "Ensure a Good Relationship Between Your Cat and Your Kids" Preview: Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A cat can be a marvellous, loving companion for a c... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 264 | "Caring for an Older Cat - Cat Health and Cat Care" Preview: Cats are living longer lives thanks to dedicated care from their humans, and advances in veterinary medicine. Most experts consider a cat's "senior years" to begin on her 10th birthday. After this point, the aging process begins to slow in even the most playful feline. Yet, with a little extra attention from her owner, Miss Kitty might enjoy ano... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 265 | "How to Teach YOUR Cat to Use a Litter Box - Secrets to Litter Tray Success" Preview: Even the most dedicated cat lover has little patience with a cat that doesn't use its litter box. Yet, patience is the key to creating litter box success. A positive introduction when young, and simple housekeeping on your part will solve most problems. Most cats instinctively use the litter box. However if you see your kitten crouching or snif... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 266 | "HOW TO ADOPT A SHELTER CAT - YOUR NEW CAT WILL THANK YOU FOR READING THIS ARTICLE" Preview: If you are thinking of adding a feline to your family, consider adopting a cat from your local animal shelter or humane society. The animals have been carefully screened for adoptability and have usually been worked with to enhance sociability. Unfortunately, many people think that only "bad" animals wind up in shelters. Actually, the opposite ... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 24 May,2005 |
| 267 | "CORRECTING YOUR CAT'S BAD BEHAVIOUR - HOW TO DISCIPLINE YOUR CAT - YOU WILL BE HAPPY AND YOUR CAT WILL BE, TOO" Preview: At some time or another even the sweetest cat "misbehaves." Ironically, a cat's bad act is usually quite normal behavior for her, but may have a result humans don't like or want. Screaming at the cat or physically punishing her won't alter negative behavior. The best way to change undesirable behavior is to eliminate the opportunity and/or distr... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 24 May,2005 |
| 268 | 5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dog Preview: 5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dog by Mark Eckenrode Do you really know all there is to know about your canine companion’s nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they’re doing what’s best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in reality they rely on pure instinct more than science. Nutrition isn’t a guessing game, even when it comes t... (more) Published By: Mark Eckenrode Submitted: 24 May,2005 |
| 269 | "How To Keep Your Cat Healthy - Your Guide to Cat Diseases and Conditions, and How to Cure Them" Preview: Even with the best care, cats can become ill. Sometimes this means a simple "kitty cold," at other times the disease might have a more lasting or even fatal result. The following are some of the more common causes of serious illness in cats. An upper respiratory infection (URI) is the medical term for what many cat lovers call a "kitty cold." I... (more) Published By: NS Kennedy Submitted: 24 May,2005 |
| 270 | 4 Ways In Which You Can Spoil Your Dog Rotten Preview: 4 Ways In Which You Can Spoil Your Dog Rotten by Mark Eckenrode 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 al... (more) Published By: Mark Eckenrode Submitted: 24 May,2005 |