22nd September 2009
With several public holidays coming up this Fall, many people might be thinking of getting their family and friends a pet as a gift. In the UK, the slogan ‘a dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ is well known, but every year thousands of pets end ...
22nd September 2009
Microchipping is a relatively new invention that is becoming more popular. It is designed to help pet owners find their animals more easily if they are lost or stolen. A small electronic chip containing a code is inserted into your pet. If the pet is then...
22nd September 2009
Dealing with the death of a pet can be incredibly tough. Many domesticated animals can live for over a decade and during that time become an important part of the family. Equally, you become part of your animal’s pack and they probably show you a lot of...
22nd September 2009
Vaccinations are essential to prevent your dog from suffering life-threatening illnesses. These include rabies, distemper, and hepatitis. Not only does vaccinating your dog protect him from these diseases but it also stops them spreading among the canine ...
22nd September 2009
Snakes are one of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. Many people have an innate fear of them but in reality most snakes are harmless and will only bite if provoked. Below are a few common misconceptions and myths about snakes and the truth behi...
22nd September 2009
Once you have an aquarium set up, you will probably want to start adding new types of fish to it. Mixing the right kinds of fish can be one of the most challenging aspects of having an aquarium and it is often difficult to predict whether your new fish wi...
22nd September 2009
Parrots are exotic and entertaining pets. They look unusual; have beautiful coloring and, best of all, you can teach them to talk. That’s right, it’s true – many people think that talking parrots are merely an urban myth but with a bit of perseveran...
22nd September 2009
Most of us have enough common sense to know which household items are dangerous to us. You wouldn’t find the average person drinking bleach or nibbling on a soap bar. If you’re a pet owner, the chances are that you keep the items that you know are tox...
15th September 2009
Most avid pet owners or animal lovers know that all animals have their own communication system. Contrary to popular belief they use this technique not only to communicate with their own kind but also to communicate with humans. Whether its simple dog tra...
15th September 2009
Most neighbors choose to be oblivious about your dog and besides a little bit of petting once in a while in the elevator nobody bothers too much with your dog. So even if he is over toppling your house, ripping the furniture to bits they won’t have any ...
15th September 2009
If you want to control your dog better but don’t know how to; a dog collar will prove very helpful in solving your woes. Dog collars give you better control and leading ability and they are also very comfortable for your dog. The two types of training c...
15th September 2009
Not everybody has the time or the energy required to train their dog. But that doesn’t stop them from wanting a well behaved, well mannered pet that makes them proud. If you fall in this category, fear not, there are many obedience schools that will be ...
25th August 2009
When you are considering what type of cat you’d like to buy for your family, it can be very confusing, especially since there are so many breeds to choose from. You may decide on getting a cat because it is good with young children or you may deci...
25th August 2009
Dogs are very territorial. They are just by their nature. Dogs usually like other people and animals, but have a hard time with other dogs. They can become hostile. If you start bringing them around other dogs as soon as possible then your...
25th August 2009
Your pet shouldn’t be in pain. In this day and age there is really no reason for it. So much can be done for your pet’s pain. You want your pet to be happy and live long, right? Then take care of your pet’s pain as soon as it occurs. You n...
