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26th August 2009
Surgical neutering of the male dog is important in helping the dog owners to control the male dog's aggressive behavior. Yes. By doing the surgical neutering, it becomes possible to control the dog's restlessness, which might have caused so much agony for... Read >
Author: Raul Levine25th August 2009
The question of whether it is a good idea to neuter cats or not is a debate that has been raging for years. Most animal charities are pro-neutering and it is recommended by the majority of vets too. However, some pet owners are not keen on the idea and th... Read >
Author: Neven Zeremski25th August 2009
Did you know that dogs are a lot like humans as they need exercise? In fact, not exercising could be the cause of the pets constipation. When your dog sits around on the floor all day without moving around, he or she could easily become constipated.
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Author: sharonsky01st August 2009
The ferret is a domesticated mammal not a rodent, and is related to the weasel and polecat. The male is much larger than the female. They typically have brown, black, white, or varied fur, have an average length of approximately 20 inches (51 cm) includin... Read >
Author: A.Waites01st July 2009
Dogs, from Porties to Westies to sharpei, like digging for plenty of reasons. The most significant cause must be the dog's hormones. A male attracted to a nearby female may try to bolt his high-fenced coop by tunneling. A female that in particular just ha... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons27th April 2009
Dogs in general, under free-ranging conditions, will live in mixed-sex, mixed-age social groups. Social ranking is determined by age, although sex may play a role. Females seem to be responsible for leading more often than males. Social ranking is maintai... Read >
Author: Judd Snell01st April 2009
Patience and dedication are a must when training a dog. A rescued dog will require double the patience and dedication to achieve the desired results. All of the hard work will be rewarded in the end.
The practice of neutering and spaying of dogs has b... Read >
Author: Stefan28th January 2009
Pet health insurance is gaining popularity because of the drastic changes it has gone through in the past years. One of those changes is the cost of the policies. Right now pet policies are very affordable and very competitive plus the fact that the cover... Read >
Author: Jadon Sluck08th January 2009
A dwindle in students applying to and receiving accepted into veterinary colleges, classy public-of-the-art utensils, liability conceal, dear prescription drugs, and the sacrifice of maintaining a veterinary clinic/workplace has magnified pet owners veter... Read >
Author: Jason Richards07th January 2009
A decrease in students applying to and getting accepted into veterinary colleges, expensive state-of-the-art equipment, liability insurance, expensive prescription drugs, and the cost of maintaining a veterinary clinic/office has inflated pet owners veter... Read >
Author: Julia Solomon02nd December 2008
Pet insurance in the UK is gaining popularity ever year. Due to the low cost and wide comprehensive coverages many pet owners in the UK are opting to insure their pets.
But when we start looking for a pet insurance policy their are a few question that ... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings01st December 2008
Many have experienced the pleasure of owning a cat. Most of us would classify a kitten as "cute." A tiny kitten can leave the mother cat at approximately eight to twelve weeks of age and come to live with its new owner.
Usually the mother cat gives bir... Read >
Author: chaptoman26th November 2008
Many cat owners are having difficulty training their feline friends not to scratch their furniture, rugs, and other household belongings. While there are successful alternatives for some reason people are still going through the horrible process of declaw... Read >
Author: Thomas Turner31st October 2008
A decrease in students applying to and getting accepted into veterinary colleges, expensive state-of-the-art equipment, liability insurance, expensive prescription drugs, and the cost of maintaining a veterinary clinic/office has inflated pet owners veter... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 30th October 2008
Because of their mysterious nature, many myths and old wives' tales circulate about cats. Here are a few of the more common ones and the facts behind the fiction.
Myth 1: A spayed or neutered cat will become fat and lazy. Not true! A cat's weight gain ... Read >
Author: Paul Kramer09th September 2008
A pet is a loved member of the family but costs of caring for a pet especially some breeds can be expensive. Food, grooming costs and vet bills can costs much more than you estimated when buying the pet.
Here are a few tips from pet lovers on how to ke... Read >
Author: MatthewPawlina22nd August 2008
Toy Poodles, along with other Poodle varieties are notable for their keen sense of instinctual behavior such as marking. You may have successfully house-trained your Toy Poodles but at some point in your life, you might see one of your beloved pets liftin... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons16th August 2008
Owners of male cats face extra challenges as their tomcats often have additional behavior problems compared to female cats. The first of these is that they are more active and need to find the companionship of female cats. As a side-effect of this need, m... Read >
Author: Calvin14th August 2008
Pets might give you unconditional love, but they aren't free - caring for them can cost you thousands of pounds over their lifetime.
A dog will cost £14,750 over its 12-year typical lifespan and a cat £14,230 over 16 years, says insurer Petpla... Read >
Author: Christian Ward14th July 2008
Living with an older cat is different from when they were younger and more active. Now the concerns are age specific foods, physical wellness issues and the need to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment, all of which I will touch on in this articl... Read >
Author: Catman11th July 2008
Dog marking is an instinctive behavior so it's a normal thing they must do. A dog leaves its scent in urine to tell other dogs a message; it could be about whose territory it is or is about the dog's social order or advertising mating availability. Dogs ... Read >
Author: hannah06th July 2008
Dog marking is an instinctive behavior so it's a normal thing they must do. A dog leaves its scent in urine to tell other dogs a message; it could be about whose territory it is or is about the dog's social order or advertising mating availability. Dogs ... Read >
Author: hannah02nd July 2008
Dog marking is an instinctive behavior so it's a normal thing they must do. A dog leaves its scent in urine to tell other dogs a message; it could be about whose territory it is or is about the dog's social order or advertising mating availability. Dogs ... Read >
Author: hannah23rd June 2008
I am not going to lie, maintaining a healthy dog can be very expensive. Especially, if you take the dog to the vet 2 to 5 times a year. From shots to random injuries the cost can become expeditionary high. Although many people may think pet health insu... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott23rd June 2008
Great Danes have friendly nature hidden in their large and imposing appearance. And many people love Great Danes because of that. But unfortunately, hundreds or probably thousands of Great Danes are being euthanized every year. Not just that! Great Danes ... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons02nd April 2008
How many times have I told off a pet owner for having a pet whose neck is bigger than their head and heard “oh but he hardly eats anything!” If that was true the pet would be thin.
Pets are fat because they eat too much, it isn’t because they e... Read >
Author: Debbie Connolly04th February 2008
As a pet owner, it is an important responsibility on your part to keep your dog healthy. You must bring your dog to the vet regularly. Even a healthy puppy will require many visits to the vet. Vaccinations, exams, worming, spaying, neutering and flea cont... Read >
Author: Noah Schettini23rd January 2008
One way of helping your Labrador dog live a healthy and happy life is through neutering or spaying. In the United States alone, there are more or less 70,000 puppies and kittens being born daily. If having a single dog as pet also means costly foods, vete... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons20th January 2008
Pet insurance is gaining popularity. With its low cost and comprehensive coverage’s many pet owners are opting to insure their furry companions.
But when looking to foothold a pet insurance idea there are a few questions you will want to deem. Below... Read >
Author: Nathan Neil30th October 2007
You can find a good companion in a dog from a shelter. You first need to clarify what traits you want in your new dog, as well as evaluate what kind of home you can provide.A Compatible DogMost dogs available for adoption at a shelter are adult dogs. I am... Read >
Author: Stacey S11th September 2007
In statistic, cat spraying a urine constitutes 44% of all housesoiling complaints; the frequency of spraying in single cat households is approximately 25% and near to 100% in multi-cat households with over ten cats. It is quite normal behavior for the cat... Read >
Author: chip_arm02nd August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jennifer Koretsky
Adopting a shelter dog is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. For dog lovers, there is no greater joy than bringing a new dog home for the first time and watching her explore her new surrounding... Read >
15th June 2007
It seems that most of us will do whatever our veterinarian recommends for treatment to get our dogs back to their happy, healthy, lives. Therefore you should give serious consideration to buying dog insurance in case your little love ones get sick or inj... Read >
Author: OkSmitty31st May 2007
Where to Get a Cat or Kitten
Before purchasing a cat or kitten for your home, make sure that one, you're not allergic to cats and secondly, your place of living allows pets.
If you aren't allergic to cats and live in a place where you are allowed to... Read >
Author: Carol Stack09th February 2007
What You Must Know About Pyometra in your Dog
There are some medical conditions in dogs, such as bloat, which strike fear in the heart of every dog owner. These problems require immediate action on your part in order to save your dog's life.
What i... Read >
Author: Drew Jackson18th December 2006
Since the risks are very low, most common answer to the question 'Should I spay or neuter my cat?,' is 'Yes.' Unless you have a purebred cat you intend on using for breeding purposes, the reasons for spaying or neutering far outweigh any grounds for not.... Read >
Author: Matt Ryan16th June 2006
The mission of the Rochester Animal Services (RAS) is dedicated to improving the quality of life and safety for city residents and their animals, the promotion of responsible pet ownership and the reduction of animal overpopulation to reduce animal suffer... Read >
Author: Anna Josephs09th January 2006
According to a report published by research group Mintel, one in three pets needs an unforeseen visit to the vet each year. This implies you're more likely to make a claim on your pet insurance than on your car insurance or even your home & contents polic... Read >
Author: michael challiner08th January 2006
If you, or a family member, received a kitten as a Christmas present there are many things you need to think about.
It is essential that you take the time to really consider whether or not you should neuter your cat. Because there are so many strays a... Read >
Author: NS Kennedy30th October 2005
Dogs in general, under free-ranging conditions, will live in mixed-sex, mixed-age social groups. Social ranking is determined by age, although sex may play a role. Females seem to be responsible for leading more often than males. Social ranking is maintai... Read >
Author: Connie Limon
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