Pets and Animals Articles

Pets and Animals | By Kate Rieger @ Wednesday, 25th August 2010 @ 2:28 AM

If you have a cat that has had a bladder infection in the past, you may not know that your cat is more likely to suffer from repeat infections in future because of that. There are five main reasons that bladder infections in cats are reasonably common. Knowing why your cat has the infection and being able to follow a routine in order to decrease the incidence of it reoccurring is beneficial to both you and your cat. Simply put, bladder infections in cats result from anything that may obst... more...

Pets and Animals | By Stacy McOwen @ Tuesday, 24th August 2010 @ 7:46 AM

Your dog's behavior, health, happiness, well being and longetivity totally depend on what you feed your dog. Although there are a variety of dog foods available in the market, natural dog foods are considered to be the best for a dog's health. Dogs require specific nutritional that are necessary to maintain the health of your dog. The food that your dog eats should contain all the necessary nutrients as they play an important role in proper functioning of your dog's body. These more...

Pets and Animals | By Guy Christopher @ Monday, 23rd August 2010 @ 10:07 AM

So, you want to learn how to stop a dog barking. Well first, make sure you realize that dogs possess a voice exactly like you and I do, and so they will bark as a way of utilizing that voice to speak with us and other canines. We have to acknowledge that barking isn't automatically a terrible thing should they be giving voice during situations that include being hungry, needing to go potty, someone unusual is outside the residence or yard, or another animal is near the home. Still, ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Guy Christopher @ Monday, 23rd August 2010 @ 10:06 AM

When trying to learn how to stop a dog barking, we must first understand that dogs have a voice just like you and I do, and they will often bark as a way of using that voice to talk with us and other dogs. We need to understand that barking is not automatically the wrong thing if they are giving voice during instances including being famished, needing to go potty, if anybody unfamiliar is nearby the residence or area, or another animal is near the house. On the other hand, on a number of ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Guy Christopher @ Monday, 23rd August 2010 @ 9:57 AM

Dogs have a voice exactly like you and I do, and they will often bark as a means of utilizing that voice to communicate with us and other canines. When trying to learn how to stop a dog barking, we've got to realize that it isn't always a terrible thing if they're giving voice during occasions that include being hungry, needing to go potty, someone strange is near to the property or backyard, or another animal is nearby. Having said that, there are certain occasions when a ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Guy Christopher @ Monday, 23rd August 2010 @ 9:57 AM

Dogs possess a voice just like you and I do, and so they bark as a way of utilizing that voice to talk with us and other dogs. We should know that barking isn't necessarily a terrible thing should they be giving voice during instances that include being famished, having to go potty, anybody unfamiliar is outside of the residence or backyard, or another animal is near the property. We should always keep those things in mind when we are trying to learn how to stop a dog barking. But, ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Guy Christopher @ Monday, 23rd August 2010 @ 9:56 AM

When learning how to stop a dog barking, you must first recognize that dogs possess a voice exactly like you and I do, and so they will bark as a way of utilizing that voice to speak with us and other canines. We must acknowledge that barking isn't always a negative thing when they're giving voice during situations including being famished, needing to go potty, somebody unusual is close to the home or backyard, or another animal is near the home. Nevertheless, there are particul... more...

Pets and Animals | By Jeff D McQueen @ Monday, 23rd August 2010 @ 9:31 AM

Most of the living being of the world has their own breeds and this determines the characteristic and pattern of the living of the living beings of this world. Taking about dogs, it is also true. Hundreds of different kinds of dog breed exist in the world to today; some are common others are not. The strength and the weakness of the dog depend upon his breed. There are organizations that group the dogs and ground their work over the characteristics, behaviors and uses based in the past times. Th... more...

Pets and Animals | By Ric Raftis @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 11:37 PM

Your loving and loyal cat deserves to be pampered by you, and the best way to do this is by cooking homemade cat food recipes that are nutritious as well as delicious. What better way to show your cat that you care than with beautiful home cooked food? It is important that from the beginning of your relationship with your new kitten, that you do not give him or her table scraps. Not only can human food not be healthy for your cat, but it will also encourage begging. Your cat may jump on ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Ric Raftis @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 11:11 PM

It is possible to make your cats food from scratch with homemade cat food recipes. However, you need to make sure you know about a cat's special dietary needs before making the food. Cats cannot live simply on your leftovers or all human foods. Some food safe for humans can actually harm a cat if they eat it. Consequently, it's not really safe to simply feed your cat table scraps because it will not provide enough nutrition. And of course, we all know that a lack of nutritional goodnes... more...

Pets and Animals | By Terry Daniels @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 6:59 AM

For those that love dogs, owning one is extremely enjoyable and emotionally fulfilling. To most people, dogs are not just pets, but friends. To help your canine friend live a lasting and happy life, you must take care of it properly. If you adopt a puppy, be sure get the dog immunized. Puppies should receive a few different types of vaccinations. The most important of these are distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, and rabies shot. When you take your pet in to receive these ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Jack Price @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 6:58 AM

There are times when, in spite of your best efforts, your dog has trouble giving birth to her babies. If this happens, she may need a cesarean section. There are several reasons a dog may need a surgical delivery. 1. 1. She may have a pup that is blocking the birth canal. This can occur if her pup is very large, or if she is tiny with a small pelvis. 2. 2. She may have uterine inertia, which means her uterus just doesn't contract. 3. 3. She may be exhausted from ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Jack Price @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 6:57 AM

When it's time for your dog to give birth, you need to be prepared for all eventualities. Prepare a whelping kit which includes clean towels, surgical gloves, a hemostat, clean scissors and some clean cotton thread. Don't forget to keep the phone number of your nearest emergency vet handy, should your bitch need help to deliver her babies. In the few days before she has her puppies, your dog may go off her food, and milk often leaks from her nipples. Her body temperature will dr... more...

Pets and Animals | By Jack Price @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 6:54 AM

New breeders often feel a little anxious when their dog is pregnant. They want everything to go well, and watch carefully for any sign of a problem. Fortunately most dogs have uneventful pregnancies, and there is no cause for concern. In the first week or two, it's not easy to tell that your dog is pregnant. She may appear completely normal, or she may go off her food a little and become more affectionate than usual. Your vet will be able to tell you whether or not your girl ... more...

Pets and Animals | By Adriana Noton @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 5:19 AM

There are many ways you could learn How to prevent your dog or puppy from embarrassing you. The biggest way to help your puppy or dog is through some basic training and obedience classes. If you have a puppy, beginning obedience training classes as soon as they are part of your family is recommended. The sooner they realize that you are the leader of the pack and that they need to listen to what you are saying and commanding them to do, the better it will be for both you and the puppy.more...

Pets and Animals | By Stephen Daniels @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 5:19 AM

Natural pet products have primarily consisted of healthier food for cats and dogs that doesn't contain the types of additives and chemicals found in lower-quality pet food. However, that is no longer exclusively the case. Holistic products for pets now include a wide assortment of herbal and organic remedies geared towards alleviating all kinds of problems, from stress and depression to physical ailments such as arthritis. Whether it's a tincture, a tablet or an ointment, herbs for pet... more...

Pets and Animals | By Kate Rieger @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 5:09 AM

Having to watch your older dog's arthritis pain slow him down is a real bummer. He also is acting more depressed because he can't join you in playing frisbee and catch. Here's the best way to help your dog gain more mobility while minimizing pain. 1. Lose weight: For older dogs, arthritis is only one of the issues that can be triggered by an excessive amount of body fat. If your dog is overweight, it will aggravate any arthritic symptoms he is feeling. Help your pet lose weight... more...

Pets and Animals | By Jack Price @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 5:09 AM

Trying to find the perfect bicycle dog jogger harness can be a waste of time. You can simply modify your existing harness for under $10. The ideal bicycle dog jogger harness has a running D-Ring or O-Ring on the side of the harness. They don't make them like this. Attaching the bike's dog jogger line to the ring on the center of a harness between the dog's shoulder blades, results in the harness twisting and lifting into your dog's armpit. This point of attachment is n... more...

Pets and Animals | By Jack Price @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 5:02 AM

When you bring your puppy home for the first time your puppy will be extremely overwhelmed. The new smells and sights and the separation from mother and litter will be traumatic for your little friend. But don't worry because dogs have survived millions of years due to their incredible ability to adapt to their environment and within a couple of very short weeks your dog will be just as home as you are. The case story below is typical and is repeated in varying degrees by tens... more...

Pets and Animals | By Jack Price @ Sunday, 22nd August 2010 @ 4:58 AM

I've been asked why my bicycle dog jogger is positioned on an angle and how I set that up. Well it was really easy. As you can see from the model's foot position in the picture, there are about 4 more inches you gain just by drilling a hole 10mm beside the original factory made hole. All I did was drill a small 10mm hole beside the hole that was already there. I did this to give me a little more heel room. When I ride I prefer to put the ball of my foot on the pedal, which puts ... more...