| 311 | Pets get diabetes too Preview: Just like humans pets can suffer from diabetes mellitus too. By a simple blood test, called fructosamine, thay can be diagnosed, and then under the care of your veterinary surgeon, often treated succesfully. Fructosamines are stable complexes of carbohydrates and proteins that are produced by an irreversible, nonenzymatic glycosylation of serum ... (more) Published By: Nick Carmichael Submitted: 20 September,2004 |
| 312 | Kids and Pets, will it work? Preview: How can my child benefit from having a pet? 1. Social skills and self-esteem. Feelings and positive experiences with their pet can help children feel good about their own. Loving a pet can also help kids to love and trust other people. 2. Exercise. All pets need to exercise, and playing with their pet is a fun way to incorporate some physical ac... (more) Published By: Mariangie González Submitted: 16 October,2004 |
| 313 | Pet Tracking Devices Preview: It was the Saturday morning of August 20, 2004 and my two kids saying that they couldn’t find our cat Nala anywhere waked me up. I didn’t pay much attention, because it was common for her to find a new hiding spot and sleep there for hours. Hours later we realized she was really missing and we started to search for her. We looked all over the h... (more) Published By: Mariangie Gonzalez Submitted: 16 October,2004 |
| 314 | Pet Safety Preview: Your home might be "kid-proof" but how does it measure up when it comes to safety for your pet? Do you know all the hazards your pet is exposed to? How about what plants are poisonous and what foods should be avoided? Caring for your pet is more than just making sure he has enough food, water and gets the appropriate veterinary care, it also mea... (more) Published By: Lee Dobbins Submitted: 23 October,2004 |
| 315 | 7 Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe On Halloween Preview: Children aren't the only ones who should be closely monitored on Halloween. The holiday can be a scary and dangerous time for your pet as well. By following some simple tips you can keep your pet safe and comfortable without infringing on the family fun: 1. Don't put costumes on your pets unless they are used to it. Wearing clothing can make... (more) Published By: James Kelly Submitted: 27 October,2004 |
| 316 | Helping your pets cope with the stress caused by loud noise. Preview: Which is the noisiest species of all? Nope, not the lions, or the elephants, or the geese… it’s us, humans. Our voices were not enough, we started making music and creating musical instruments to help us being louder. This Holiday season will not only be noisy, this year we’re starting earlier because this year we have Election Day! Where I’m fr... (more) Published By: Mariangie Gonzalez Submitted: 01 November,2004 |
| 317 | Five Snake Care Tips for Beginners Preview: If you’re looking for an unusual, eye-catching pet, it’s hard to go wrong with a snake. They’re exotic enough to catch people’s interest, yet hardy enough to require minimal care. Nevertheless, uninformed first-time owners tend to make some basic mistakes, some of which can be quite costly. Here are some simple tips that can help ensure the health... (more) Published By: V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D. Submitted: 12 November,2004 |
| 318 | Things You should never feed your Dog Preview: Unfortunately, there are a number of household items which we tend to take for granted that are potentially very dangerous to your dog's health. It is especially important to be aware of this because as you know, dogs are essentially scavengers and will often eat just about anything they can sink their fangs into. I would say that may own dog is m... (more) Published By: A.M. Wilmont Submitted: 14 November,2004 |
| 319 | Charming Trends in Dog Jewelry Preview: Fashions owners and dogs can share. The wearing of charms dates back to 400 or 500 BC, when they were believed to hold special powers -- particularly the power of protection. By the 1890's charms had evolved into a fashion statement and a popular keepsake. Now, as then, charms are often given by mothers to their daughters as gifts or family heirlo... (more) Published By: Carolyn Schweitzer Submitted: 16 November,2004 |
| 320 | Three Important Litter Box Considerations Preview: There are three important litter box considerations to account for whether you're a new kitten owner, or someone who has had a cat for a while. If kitty isn't happy with any or all three of these, you may find she'll start urinating outside the box. 1. Litter Box Location: Location is all-important in real estate. The litter box location is i... (more) Published By: Nancy E. Wigal Submitted: 18 November,2004 |
| 321 | Heartworms alert - know the warning signs to save your pets health! Preview: Has your pet recently been coughing, eating less, or being more lethargic than usual? If so, it is possible that your pet is infected with heartworms and may need immediate help and attention. Heartworms may infect a host for up to 2 years before any signs or symptoms are visible, and often when they are diagnosed it may be too late for some pets... (more) Published By: S.A. Smith Submitted: 23 November,2004 |
| 322 | What Footsie taught us ! Preview: We have just inherited a rag, tag and bobtail of a dog called ’Footsie’. She was found three weeks ago wandering around outside a local restaurant for a couple of days looking for food. Paula, a woman who takes responsibility for stray animals in this part of the island, took her in and started to look after her. She soon found that, Footsie has s... (more) Published By: graham and julie Submitted: 30 November,2004 |
| 323 | Your First Cichlid Aquarium Preview: Your First Cichlid Aquarium By William Berg of Sweden, for http://www.aquaticcommunity.com So you're thinking about trying cichlids. A good choice. In this article I shall try to give a few examples of good cichlid aquariums that are suitable for beginners. I've tried to suggest set-ups that will be beautiful and easy to maintain, and species t... (more) Published By: William Berg Submitted: 01 December,2004 |
| 324 | Keeping Gars - A short review Preview: Keeping Gars A short review By William Berg of Sweden, for http://www.aquaticcommunity.com If you take a quick look at this species they don't seem like aquarium fishes. They are large and highly predatory. But then again, these are qualities that attract some, like me! If you've been keeping aquariums for a while and have the room to keep lar... (more) Published By: William Berg Submitted: 01 December,2004 |
| 325 | Spawning the Chinese Algae-eater Preview: And one day there were fry... Spawning the Chinese Algae-eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) By William Berg of Sweden, for http://www.aquaticcommunity.com Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Common name: Chinese algae-eater Family: Gyrinocheilidae (Algae eaters) Order: Cypriniformes (carps) Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Max size: 30 cm/ 12 ... (more) Published By: William Berg Submitted: 01 December,2004 |
| 326 | Breeding Crayfish Preview: Breeding Crayfish By William Berg of Sweden, for http://www.aquaticcommunity.com In the text below I shall try to give a short overview of some of the basics when breeding crayfish. Particular species may have other behaviours and demands. It should be said that my main experience as an aquarist is with relation to fish, but I shall try to conv... (more) Published By: William Berg Submitted: 01 December,2004 |
| 327 | Three Steps to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Kitty Preview: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated - send to nancy@cat-urine-odor-advisor.com The annual holidays can be a very stressful time for your cat. This is the time of the year when that strange tree goes up,... (more) Published By: Nancy E. Wigal Submitted: 03 December,2004 |
| 328 | Lyme Disease Treatment for Pets Preview: Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, because the disease is caused by a bacterium that is introduced to your pet through a bite from a tick carrying the disease. Antibiotics will be taken for a long period of time and some times and may not be very effective if your pet has had the disease for a long period of time. Sometimes, your vete... (more) Published By: Niall Kennedy Submitted: 06 December,2004 |
| 329 | If You Want a Friend, Get a Dog! Preview: Carl Icahn, the hostile takeover master who was THE original corporate raider, is often quoted as saying, "In this business, if you want a friend, get a dog!" The rest of us already knew that dog was man's best friend, and with good reason. Dogs as pets date back at least as far as the days of Pompeii, where the remains of a dog stretched out next... (more) Published By: M J Plaster Submitted: 06 December,2004 |
| 330 | Lyme Disease in dogs Preview: It is hard to get an early diagnosis of lyme disease in your own dog. The first sign of lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit. Many other common illnesses can produce some of the same symptom... (more) Published By: Niall Kennedy Submitted: 06 December,2004 |