| 151 | Dog Supplies: What’s Needed Versus What Might Be Fun to Have Preview: Buying a new dog is more than simply finding the cutest puppy in the store and buying a bag of dog food. Acquiring a new canine is nearly as important as adopting a child. They need constant attention and love and buying the proper supplies can be as confusing as deciding what kind of dog to get in the first place. So I’m here to help you. When y... (more) Published By: Allen Shaw Submitted: 09 July,2005 |
| 152 | Protect your pets from the pound Preview: Pets are people, too. At least, that’s the way they should be treated by their owners. The sad reality, though, is that a lot people own pets when they’re really not ready to care properly for their little furry friends. Or they just don’t know how to love, clean, and treat a cat, dog, or other animal the right and humane way. What happens to thes... (more) Published By: Donald Lee Submitted: 09 July,2005 |
| 153 | Dog Vomiting? Help your dog now Preview: In most cases you should not be too concerned about your dog vomiting. If you know that the dog got into something or you changed its diet, you can probably wait 24 hours to see if the vomiting clears up, but only if the dog does not appear lethargic. You must withhold food for 24 hours and then gradually start a bland diet. If at any time the d... (more) Published By: Chris Suckow, DVM Submitted: 09 July,2005 |
| 154 | Picasso Vanished! Preview: PICASSO VANISHED! Copyright 2003, Michael LaRocca After we moved, Picasso went AWOL! Lemme start at the beginning. Lunar New Year, 2003. Jan and I had finished our second semester of teaching. We'd lived in Hangzhou for just over a year, and our home was being destroyed to widen the road. We had a paid holiday of perhaps a month. Right in the ... (more) Published By: Michael LaRocca Submitted: 09 July,2005 |
| 155 | Stop Cat Scratching Today! Preview: you have morphed into someone he doesn't know and you need a solution to his inappropriate scratching behavior now! Sound familiar? Well, this was our situation a few months ago until we got a handle on a strategy that works. Cats need to scratch! It helps them excercise their front leg muscles and tendons. It helps to shed old outer layers of th... (more) Published By: Brad Knell Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 156 | Nikki and Benny, My Therapy Visiting Dogs. Preview: My two therapy dogs, Nikki and Benny, bring joy to our friends. Here is short report of our visit. First, let me tell you just a little bit about my two dogs, a short little Bio on each. There are pictures on my dog therapy page. www.mimfreedom.com/dogtherapy.htm Benny, my black lab, is about 6 years old now. Benny is a wonderful dog (even thoug... (more) Published By: Ruth Bird Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 157 | Golden Moments and Dog Training Preview: Let me introduce my dogs. I have 3, Nikki and Benny are my therapy dogs, and Dukie is my blind dog. Nikki is a 1 1/2 year golden retriever and Benny is my 5 year old black lab. Dukie is now 10 years and also a black lab. Today I saw a picture of a ceramic rabbit statue for the garden; boy did it bring back loving memories. It also made me think o... (more) Published By: Ruth Bird Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 158 | Ten Tips for Caring for Your Betta Fish Preview: Betta fish, also called Siamese fighting fish are one of the most popular types of fish found in homes across the world. Their vibrant color and active lifestyle seems to draw in fish fanatics as well as those who have never had fish before. Betta’s are relatively easy to care for and their low maintenance is particularly appealing to people who w... (more) Published By: Amanda Fenton Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 159 | Betta Fish Breeding Basics Preview: Breeding fish can be quite complicated, but these basics for breeding your Betta fish should help ease you into the process. The more experience you have with breeding your Betta the easier and less complicated it will all seem. Witnessing nature as it takes its course can be fun, exciting, and a true educational experience for people of all ages.... (more) Published By: Amanda Fenton Submitted: 10 July,2005 |
| 160 | The Cat and the Evil Mower Preview: “A coward dies a thousand deaths; a brave man dies but once.” Our cat Der Doc proved that this applies to cats as well. Caution was the watchword in Der Doc’s life. He was a grey cat, striped like a tiger but decidedly without the tiger’s courage. Daddy said, “He’s the original scaredy-cat.” Der Doc had the run of our farm in the Bitterroot Val... (more) Published By: Janette Blackwell Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 161 | The Cat and the Evil Parakeet Preview: Parakeets were “in” during the winter of 1952, and my little brother David had his heart set on one. On December 24, Mamma, Daddy, and I went to a parakeet breeder, paid $7.95, and brought home the pretty green bird we had reserved. The parakeet was hidden in the back bedroom overnight, but, in the early morning dark of Christmas Day, the softly g... (more) Published By: Janette Blackwell Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 162 | Crate Training Your Puppy Preview: Crate Training for your Puppy 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 crate when he i... (more) Published By: Dy Witt Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 163 | A funny true life dog story Preview: This is the story of my dog called Shandy. He was my favourite pet and he was very lively, lots of fun and very obedient. His main passion in life was to be taken for a long walk, culminating with a big run out in his favourite park. I would try to take him on this walk everyday, weather permitting. The park itself was about three miles away from... (more) Published By: Stephen Hill Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 164 | Buster the Beloved Preview: “Dogs have owners; cats have staff,” and I have worked for some wonderful cats in my time. The one I loved best was named Buster. Buster had an unusual mind. He didn’t think like other cats; he didn’t act like other cats. Maybe that’s why I loved him so. We got Buster from the county animal shelter. We usually get our cats from the county animal... (more) Published By: Janette Blackwell Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 165 | The Fugitive Preview: Where are the dogs of yesteryear? They all seem to be some breed or another these days. They never used to be. Back in the forties, we had dogs that LEANED in one direction or another. Or maybe two or three directions at once. But we never went out and bought a specific brand of dog. Why would you buy a dog when the neighbors were giving away per... (more) Published By: Janette Blackwell Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 166 | happy dogs Preview: Feed the dog good food About the Author freelance writer... (more) Published By: Ariel Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 167 | Preparing for Your New Pet Preview: Getting a new pet can be a lot of fun. You can choose from a dog, cat, hamster, gerbil, rabbit, and the list goes on and on. No matter what pet you choose, you will need to outfit them with the latest and greatest in pet gear. If you shop smart, you should be able to find many of your items for cheap. The key to getting a good deal on pet gear i... (more) Published By: Melanie Breeze Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 168 | Foxtail Grass Dangerous to Dogs Preview: REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged and you include the copyright and author information (Resource Box) at the end. You may not use this article in any unsolicited commercial email (spam). You may r... (more) Published By: Marilyn Pokorney Submitted: 28 May,2005 |
| 169 | Is RecoveryPets.Com All That Its Cracked Up To Be? Preview: Many pet owners will say no to this question, but that is only until their pet is lost, and it is found five miles down the road by a total stranger that has no idea how to contact the pet owner. So the next day on their way to work they decide to take the pet to a shelter that is close to their job, now the pet is up to twenty miles farther away.... (more) Published By: Thaddeus Collins Submitted: 28 May,2005 |
| 170 | Five Things you Should Know About Boston Terriers Preview: 1.Bostons love to snuggle and cuddle. They want to sit in your lap if they are on the floor. If they’re already in your lap, they want to curl around your neck or burrow into your chest. 2.Just because they’re cuddle bugs, don’t think Boston Terriers are low energy dogs. These dogs need to run and play and run some more. They love to chase after ... (more) Published By: Katelyn Thomas Submitted: 28 May,2005 |