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Animals and Your Children 2007-10-10 12:31:44 This post is going to be all about your children and the things you need to know before you bring an animal into your household and what you can do to make your children and pets feel comfortable with each other.
Before you even think about adding an animal to your household, you need to evaluate [...] Read more:Animals
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Bloat - THE SECOND LEADING KILLER OF DOGS (Under Cancer) 2007-10-09 12:53:20 According to several websites, bloat is the second leading killer of dogs - the only thing above it is cancer. I recently saw an episode of an animal veterinarian show on Animal Planet where a Weimeraner was diagnosed with bloat and had to have surgery. The whole ordeal was very heartwrenching because no time can [...] Read more:Cancer
Halloween Safety for Your Pets! 2007-10-08 12:55:55 Believe it or not, Halloween
is just around the corner. Although it can be an incredibly fun time for children, your pets aren’t exactly thrilled during trick-or-treating. Most animals find this holiday stressful and confusing - there are people dressed up, the doorbell is being rung frequently, and there are even strange noises [...] Read more:Safety
Breast Cancer in Pets 2007-10-05 12:55:11 October is BreastCancer
Awareness month and I thought I would pass along some very valuable information about Breast Cancer
that relates directly to you and your pets. Breast Cancer is common among dogs and cats alike - both female and male (although the disease is much more rare in males than females). [...]
What Should I do With My Pets When I’m Away From Home? 2007-10-04 12:41:04 This is a very common dilemma most owners will face at some point. Whether you are leaving due to an emergency, or it is a vacation that has been planned months in advance, you still need to have a place to take your pet where he can feel safe.
The first place that comes to [...]
Using Your Pet For Volunteer Work 2007-10-03 12:29:25 Pets are not just in our lives for companionship, some people have their pets trained to do specific tasks and help out people in need. Think about the many situations where dogs are used every day: during police work (the most commonly used dog is the German Shepherd or Doberman) - they use dogs [...] Read more:Volunteer
Dog Grooming 101 2007-10-02 12:43:38 No matter what type of dog you get (unless it is the Chinese Hairless), you have to worry about getting your dog groomed. Some breeds require a more demanding grooming routine than others - a Poodle must get her hair cut frequently to keep it from matting; a Sheepdog goes on frequent trips to the [...] Read more:Grooming
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge - National Championships 2007-10-01 12:35:29 Saturday September 29, there was a gathering of some pretty incredible dogs at the Purina
Farms in Gray Summit, MO. These dogs all came together with one purpose: to show off their amazing talents!!
The Olympic-style competition featured events such as: the flying disc competition, Jack Russel hurdles, small and large dog agility competitions, pole [...] Read more:National
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How to Make Your Dog Feel Special Without Spoiling!! 2007-09-28 12:23:08 The connection and bond you share with your dog is one that can’t be broken, and you want her to feel like she is special, so how do you do that without creating a spoiled dog? Let’s take a look:
The problem many dog (and pet) owners face is that they look at their animal [...] Read more:Special
Pet Safety in the Car 2007-09-27 12:26:56 Just about every single one of us owns a car, and if you have a pet already, chances are she’s ridden in your car more than once. If you plan on taking her for frequent rides, or just to her trips to the veterinarian, there are some things you need to remember and keep in [...] Read more:Safety
What Type of Fencing Would Work Best for My Pet? 2007-10-15 12:34:02 People who have never owned an animal before are often surprised by how smart and quick they can be. Most animals are problem solvers and it doesn’t take them too long to figure out how to get what they want. Dogs should not be trusted to roam free through your neighborhood, they will make messes [...] Read more:Fencing
Common Household Items - Dangerous for Your Dog! 2007-10-12 12:31:40 When you have a dog in your home, many common items need to be put where he will not be able to get into them. Many people don’t realize how dangerous their house can be for a dog. Today, I’d like to help you make your home a safe place for your dogs and give [...] Read more:Common
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New, Innovative Pet Products 2007-10-11 12:53:57 More than $40 billion will be spent this year on pets nationwide, and according to the US Census Bureau, Americans spend more on their pets than they do on jewelery, toys, or candy! Just in time for the holiday season, companies are releasing products that are innovative and creative. Today, I’m going to talk about [...] Read more:Innovative
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Follow-up to Animal Abuse and Neglect Post 2007-10-19 13:29:39 I just wanted to talk briefly about the whole Ellen Degeneres deal. If you haven’t heard about it, this is the story: Ellen adopted a dog from the agency Mutts and Moms (which is a non-profit dog rescue agency). After adopting Iggy (the dog’s name), it was discovered that he did not get along with [...] Read more:Animal
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Animal Abuse and Neglect 2007-10-17 12:54:20 We all know what animal shelters are and what their purpose is. But what about pet owners who think they run their own shelters? I’m talking about the people who have more animals than they can possibly care for…animals that are too skinny, chained up all the time, and are in very poor [...] Read more:Animal
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Purebred or Mixed Breed? 2007-10-25 12:22:39 It makes sense that this question would come up a lot in dog conversations and different people have different opinions as to which is the better choice. Today, I just want to let you know what the pros and cons of each are so you can make an educated decision. I’m going to [...] Read more:Mixed
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How to Get Your Pet Through a Natural Disaster 2007-10-23 12:57:13 This morning, I saw news reports of the devastating fires in California, and I was almost instantly thinking of Hurricane Katrina and other destructive natural disasters. Most pet owners are completely caught off guard and don’t know what to do, or where to go with their pets. During Hurricane Katrina, many [...] Read more:Natural
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Disturbing Dog Fighting News 2007-10-29 12:57:30 Last weekend, the Humane Society of Missouri busted a well-organized and fairly large dog fighting ring. During this raid, a total of 25 Pit Bulls were seized from the property. As of right now, there has not been a decision made regarding what to do with the dogs. Some have argued that [...] Read more:Fighting
What’s the Deal With Cats? 2007-10-26 12:56:10 I have to admit, I’ve never been a true “cat person” (I love cats, but my favorites are dogs), I have always favored dogs. However, I have grown up with cats pretty much all my life. My grandparents always had cats (usually 2), and as a child, I spent most weekends over there. The one [...]
Winter is Coming! How to Get Your Pet Ready! 2007-11-02 13:41:47 It is now November, and as weird as that seems, the snow will be flying before you know it. In fact, in some parts of the world snow is already falling!! Today I am going to give you some pointers to help your pets deal with the cold and the snow of the winter months. [...]
A MUST READ FOR ALL PET OWNERS!! 2007-10-31 15:45:09 THIS POST COULD SAVE YOUR PET’S LIFE!! Last night, I watched an interesting show on television. It was called “The Iron Mask” and basically the show is about 5 ordinary people who come on stage and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. The only catch is that each person is wearing a mask [...]
What to Expect as Your Dog Ages 2007-11-07 12:29:07 I realize this is a very sensitive subject for most dog owners. We all like to think our companions will live forever, and always be with us. But this is just simply not the case. Today I’m going to tell you some changes you can expect in your dog’s behavior and give [...] Read more:Expect
Who’s Got the Brains?? 2007-11-05 12:26:03 Some people are mislead as far as what to expect when they get a puppy or kitten, and some people are amazed at how long they are in that stage. As humans, it is hard for us to understand how a dog at one year old (although she may be incredibly large) has not [...] Read more:Brains
The Wild Roots of Cats 2007-11-12 12:38:55 I’d bet you’d never think to compare your cat to an African lion, or a tiger. But the truth is that our beloved cats have a closer relation to those animals than it may seem at first glance. Today I am going to tell you about the family trees of cats which you can use [...]
Do You Have a Labrador Retriever?? 2007-11-09 12:29:07 The last dog I had was a black LabradorRetriever
mixed with a Newfoundland. She was built mostly in the same way a Lab is - she had that trademark stocky build and very pretty brown eyes. The Newfoundland in her however made her much larger than a purebred Lab. Today I [...]
Do You Have a Chihuahua? 2007-11-16 12:30:08 Today I am going to profile the Chihuahua
for you. Some people absolutely can’t stand this breed of dog - they are often referred to as “yappy” or “spoiled”, but these tiny dogs have a lot of heart. If you are a person who can not stand the Chihuahua, please take a couple [...]
The Wild Roots of Dogs 2007-11-14 12:34:43 On Monday, I talked about the roots of felines, today I am going to focus on the canine’s heritage. As pet owners, we can look at the behavior of their wild relatives and learn about what makes a dog tick! I hope you enjoy my post today, if you do, please leave me a comment!!
The [...]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING - Safety Tips For Your Pet! 2007-11-21 12:26:52 We all know what tomorrow is: TURKEY DAY!! Although this is a great time for families to be close to each other and enjoying delicious food, there are some dangers to your pets you need to be aware of. My post today is going to be about protecting your pet and what you need to [...] Read more:Safety
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What’s There to Know About a Beagle? 2007-11-19 12:28:29 I am going to continue today profiling breeds, and my selection is a beagle. This isn’t a dog with many misconceptions, but I don’t think too much is known about this breed. My post today will go over general information about the breed, and hopefully give you knowledge you didn’t have before!
Physical Description:
Height: [...] Read more:Beagle
Handicapped Pets 2007-11-26 12:30:30 This weekend I came across a few wonderful and touching videos. They show animals learning to use wheelchairs and being able to walk for the first time in as long as a year!! One particular video caught my eye, it was showing a very special dog named Faith. Today I am going [...]
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