Pets and Animals Articles

Pets and Animals | By Matthew Smith @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 11:46 PM

Chicken breeding is a passion with some people and that is what makes them pursue it as a profession or even as a hobby. There is a lot to breeding chickens, which includes determining the breeds by the similarities between the chickens, in terms of colour, feathers and various other factors. Usually breeders keep birds of the same breed together in order to not end up with chicks, that each looks different from one another. Not to say breeders never do that! The more experienced and ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Cindy Heller @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 7:15 PM

A pet unfortunately is often considered an accessory not important in a household. But if you decide to have one, you will be surprised how a simple animal can enrich your life. Soon your pet will be part of the family and you will feel obliged to take care of its well being as much as you can afford to. One of the ways to provide your pet with a healthy life is to heed every advice the vet has given you and thus to afford all the medical attention your pet require which also means buyin... more...

Pets and Animals | By Cindy Heller @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 7:10 PM

Our pets are an important part of our family and as such they deserve the best care that we can give to them. Unfortunately veterinary medical costs is rising everyday and the only way we can afford to pay for them is by purchasing pet insurance for our pets. There are a number of things that you need to consider before you make a definite decision as to if you should really purchase pet insurance. Here are some tips that may be useful to you: 1) You should assess your monetary ci... more...

Pets and Animals | By Cindy Heller @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 3:31 PM

Older dogs that suffer from canine arthritis are just like newborn baby as they will not be able to utter their pain once they are afflicted with arthritis. But you will notice that the older dogs will slow down and be less active than before. They can't voice their pain but it is evidence for all to see that they are in pain. Such pain is the result of canine arthritis and it is very widespread in dogs but bigger dogs will be more afflicted than smaller dogs. With canine arthritis,... more...

Pets and Animals | By Debbie Allen @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 5:59 PM

So you think you want to add a dog to your family. Before you go out and find a cute little puppy you should do some research. There are many things to consider before deciding on a breed or even on whether you should get a puppy or an older dog. Your dog should match your family and your lifestyle. That may sound silly at first but let me explain. You would not want to have a huge dog living in a small apartment. Neither of you would be happy. And you have to keep in mind ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Justina Mathews @ Friday, 9th May 2008 @ 1:26 AM

Choosing the right dog can be overwhelming, as it is very important to find a dog that will fit into to your lifestyle and will bring joy into your life, rather than frustration. Whatever dog you choose to bring into your home, that dog will offer you unconditional love, and therefore deserves to have a home that he can feel safe and loved in as well. Each and every dog has its own unique personality. And, with these unique personalities comes distinctive needs. It can be hard to determin... more...

Pets and Animals | By Cindy Heller @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 1:14 AM

Canine infertility almost certainly sounds like something that is not that grave. It is certainly not like human infertility. But imagine that for dog breeders, it is distressing to find out that the female dog or the male dog that was purchased for that reason can not have puppies. This is totally detrimental to the livelihood of the breeder. To the common house pet owner, canine infertility may actually be a money saver! It will save you from going to the veterinarian to pay for your pet to be... more...

Pets and Animals | By Ricardo d Argence @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 5:36 PM

If you have a kitten or cat and have been questioning whether or not you should vaccinate it, the short answer is yes. Vaccinations are important to your pet's health and not taking this action could result in several complications for the duration of the animal's life and shorten it tremendously. Below you will find some extremely helpful information that will allow you to take the next steps in keeping your pet healthy. Why Should You Do It? Well, like we ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Debbie Allen @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 6:55 AM

I have had pets all my life, I am a dog person. I absolutely love dogs. I understand the phrase; dogs are mans best friend. I believe that. Well, at least I believe they can be, with a little training. I have had dogs that were housebroken and some that were not. Those that were made much better pets and those that were not soon were. You may be wondering how I did it, so I will explain. There are very basic steps involved in housebreaking a dog. To begin it is wise to keep i... more...

Pets and Animals | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 4:19 PM

If you have a pet then you know all about fleas and flea control. Even though it is hard to keep your pet from going outside you are still going to have to take them outside sooner or later and they are going to get a flea or two on them. That is why you need to get a good type of flea control. If you are using the same brand every time then it obviously isn't working out for you. So you need to get some advice and get some better stuff for your dog or cat believe me they will love you for ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Alan Largo @ Monday, 28th April 2008 @ 8:50 AM

Many new canine owners would probably agree that attempting to train a dog has its complexities and to take care of them is a not so easy responsibility. Probably the most considerable part of owning a dog is discipline. As a canine owner, dog obedience becomes solely your commitment. Because dogs have a different personality that not all people grasp, the chore of disciplining one often seems overpowering, baffling and sometimes even unworkable. Many people decide to hire an exp... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Monday, 28th April 2008 @ 7:36 AM

Breeding a dog is not as simple as it seems. It takes a lot of care, special effort, and money to have a successful breeding. The reason most people wish to breed their dogs is because they want to better the breed. However, if proper care is not taken, the result may be puppies with acute health problems or even dead puppies. When breeding a dog, you must take the advise of a professional vet, or somebody who has done breeding several times before. Factors that need to be considered are: the ag... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Monday, 28th April 2008 @ 7:31 AM

The German shepherd dog also known as Alsatian in France, UK and Ireland, and more commonly in France as "Berger Allemand", Schaferhund and by the acronym GSD or simply German shepherd. This dog breed is originally bred for herding sheep. German shepherd dogs are one of the most popular breeds in UK with 12,857 registrations and also in US with 43,575 registrations. These breeds are best for working as guide dogs for the blind, police work, guarding, search and rescue, therapy and in mil... more...

Pets and Animals | By Scott Salter @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 1:19 PM

Although there are a large number of pet owners in the United States, most do not see a reason to have pet insurance - remarkable when you consider that these same people would argue vehemently that their pets are part of the family. Health insurance is generally considered to be very high on the population's list of priorities, so why that level of concern would not also be extended to our pets does make the mind boggle. The following article deals with the costs of pet insurance and why w... more...

Pets and Animals | By Scott Taylor @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 10:27 AM

If you are anything like me, the joys of having a dog far outweigh the sometimes time consuming tasks that go along with having a four legged friend. As an owner of 3 wonderful golden retrievers, I also know the absolute importance of training your dogs to behave. Training has to start from the moment you bring your dog home and should continue throughout their lives. Now realistically how many of us can afford to hire a professional trainer or appear on the Dog Whisperer to have your training i... more...

Pets and Animals | By April Kerr @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 9:42 PM

Every dog owner loves their dog but training them can be a real nightmare for many people. There are many reasons for this including the dog testing the will of the owner and also the owner simply not being strict enough. If you have tried the traditional rewarding good behaviour method only to find you are making little or no progress, then looking at alternatives such as the electric shock collar might be worth it. These collars have been around for a few decades already but for smaller dog... more...

Pets and Animals | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 5:54 PM

While reward training is commonly viewed as the most current style of dog training, it is actually a lot older than most other methods of dog training. It is likely that the reward training method has been in use since dogs were domesticated thousands of years ago. Early humans likely used some unofficial type of reward training when refining the wolf pups that ultimately became domesticated dogs. A lot of the ideas about current methods of reward training go back several decades. But ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 5:47 PM

Training a dog to act properly has many benefits, for the dogs and their human companions alike. Dog behavior training is critical in order to prevent such negative behaviors as aggression. It is important to deal with dog aggression issues by training dogs to interrelate appropriately with other dogs and especially people. In order to know how to effectively train your dog to be a loyal and eager pet, it is important to know where dogs came from, and how their interaction with each oth... more...

Pets and Animals | By Annie Costa @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 3:13 PM

As every pet owner experiences, what is consumed at the front of the pet usually comes out the back; some how, somewhere. Defecation materials, spit and other biological "stuff" can be deposited by your pets on the area. Just like any surface around your site, synthetic grass and artificial turf need some regular attention to keep it clean, fresh and safe for your family, friends and customers. Solid materials should be removed regularly. Leaving solid material waste on the... more...

Pets and Animals | By Dan Pimentel @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 7:37 AM

From the first few days when humans watched birds fly, we have been in awe of their beauty and functionality. With effortless ease, they take a few steps, flap their mighty wings, and launch skyward in a full STOL takeoff that would make a Maule seem like a DC-10 cargo ship trying to plunder its way into the sky. While on a photo mission for my ad agency, I spent a weekend over on the Oregon coast at Lincoln City, which was getting pounded with gusts to 60 mph on it's way to a wallop... more...