Archive for the 'Pets' Category

The Miniature Pinscher - Big Dog In A Small Dog Body

You’ve always wanted a big dog but simply don’t have the space needed to properly care for one. The the Miniature Pinscher might be the perfect pet for your family. Although not related to the Doberman in any way, the Min Pin is a dog breed with a fearless attitude. But beware, you’ll need plenty [...]

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

This aquarium claims to have the only whale shark display in North America. It is home to world’s largest fish which are a pair of juvenile whale sharks and 5 beluga whales that were rescued from an amusement park in Mexico. This project has done wonders in boosting Atlanta morale. They managed to draw more [...]

Freshwater Fish Care

There are people who want to know how to build a fish aquarium filtration system. That’s a good question - think about it. What good is it to go out and buy your domed aquarium, freshwater fish, and all of the algae and have the filtration system fail?  That would suck.
It’s all a part of [...]

Why live with Pet Stain and Ordor??

With the high price of carpet today, one cannot afford to change their carpet out year after year, because of Pet Stains or Pet Odor. Let’s face it, if you are going to have a cat or dog live inside the house, they will sooner or later make a mistake. If [...]

Curly Coated Retriever

The curly-coated Retriever is commonly believed to be of earlier origin than his flat-coated relative, and he is of less pure descent. He probably owes ancestral tribute to the Poodle. Such a cross may conceivably have been resorted to by the early Retriever breeders, and there was little to lose from a merely sporting point [...]

Everthing You Need For Your Pet Ferret

This Ferret Store is designed for those just starting out and for those who already own a Ferret and need supplies. This site is for those just starting out with their Ferrets are for the Pros who are looking for great products and supplies. These Products are for the Small Little [...]

Why Not Use All Natural Medicine For Your Pet

All natural or holistic pet medicine has really come a long way in our life time, holistic medicine has really come into its own. In todays world of animals, our society has to provide more choices to pet owners. We cannot have just modern day pet medicine, we must also include [...]

All About Domesticated Cats

The domesticated cat is the only cat in the animal kingdom that hunts and kills for fun. All of the other cats in the animal kingdom do it because they have to survive and hunt for food, while a domestic cat doesn’t have to hunt for food because it is provided to them by their [...]

A Dog Owner Guide

According to the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI), the organization that recognizes and acknowledges the different type of dog breeds, there are more than four hundred varieties of dogs worldwide. The ones that are unidentified in the United States are often referred to as being of a rare breed. A dog owner guide.

Natural Treatments for Dog Diarrhea

The holistic approach to treating dog diarrhea is to restore the GI tract so that it is functioning properly. The following nutrients help heal the GI tract and support healthy bowel function:
Lactobacillus sporogenes - A probiotic that has been shown to help treat diarhea caused by bacterial overgrowth.
L-Glutamine - An amino acid which supports [...]

Puppy Care Information that will benefit You and your new Addition

There are few things cuter than a new puppy  at least until you bring one home and watch him soil your carpet and chew on your favorite sofa! Those adorable faces in the pet store window are going to take some effort on your part to care for and train. The good news [...]

Dogs Understand Language

There is no doubt that dogs understand language. My friend, Mr. S. P. Miles, who was remarkable for his tender love for animals, as well as for many other noble and lovely qualities, told me some remarkable facts which came under his own personal observation, and which I am, therefore, sure are true, showing that [...]

Training your dog with a training collar and leash

The leash and training collar is the most basic piece of equipment used in training a dog.  Using the lead and training collar properly is vital to successful dog training.  The training collar is designed to apply a specific amount of pressure each time the leash is tightened.  The amount of pressure put on the [...]

3 Tips to Treating Dogs Hip Dysplasia

When a dog has hip dysplasia, the joints develop abnormally.
The “ball and socket” joints of his hips become malformed and unstable, causing inflammation and weakness. Depending on the severity of the problem, this can lead to painful and sometimes crippling arthritis.
Hip dysplasia is considered a hereditary condition. Veterinarians are usually unable to diagnose the condition [...]

Boxer Dog Intestinal Problems

Before to talk about boxer dog intestinal problems, we have to say that the boxer dog breed attitude, or temperament, is really what it is prized for. Loyal, loving, and energetic, these dogs will follow their masters anywhere. Fearless and fright-less, they make wonderful guard dogs. However, members of the boxer dog breed do need [...]

Problem Dogs; Dealing with a Nuisance, Even When He Is Your Own

You love your dog, but sometimes he can be a real pain! If you know what might be causing his annoying behavior, though, you might be able to do something about it.
Digging
Some dogs just love to dig holes! Their reasons for doing so, however, will vary depending on the breed and the situation. Your dog [...]

Keep Your Fish Healthy By Avoiding These Goldfish Diseases

Your pet goldfish can live for decades, but you will have to keep him very healthy.   For that reason, it’s a good idea to find out a bit about different pet goldfish diseases that you should be on the lookout for.
One common disease that might strike your goldfish is Ichtyopthirius, or simply Ich.    This looks [...]

Birdcages - How To Know What You Need?

Have you been thinking of getting a pet bird, but have no idea what type of birdcage you need? Well, here is some help in discovering what kind of birdcage you need, as well as some other helpful items to put in it.
Read the full article here on Birdcages

Cat Bed Quilted

Cat bed quilted: Helping Keep Your Pet Cat Comfortable As Well As Warm
A cat bed quilted is sure to keep your cat comfortable and warm and a well designed one should also see that your pet does not suffer from the cold given off from the floor. It is necessary that the cat maintain an [...]

Interesting Facts about Iguanas

Here are some things you might want to know about iguanas:
1) They are better suited to eating plants - some sources still continue to say that iguanas are omnivores. To say that iguanas will benefit from eating both plant and animal products would be mistake. This is because the metabolism of the iguana is better [...]

Tips on Building a Stable for Your Horse

Location – Stables must be located in a well-ventilated area not only for the benefit of your horses but yours as well. The smell of the stables is rarely desirable and it’s best for everyone to keep it at a considerable distance from the house.
Box Space – If you have more than one horse, you’ll [...]

The Pros and Cons of Using an Electronic Dog Collar

You have just purchased a new dog, and you would like to train it on your own. However, you have no idea about how to train a dog, so you ask for advice on training equipment. Something that is suggested to you is an electronic dog collar.
About Electronic Dog Collars
Before you go out and purchase [...]

Hunting Dog Training Should Be Taken Very Seriously

Hunting dog training should be taken very seriously because it requires your dog being desensitized to gunfire that normally accompanies a hunt and still be able to keep its focus on the trainer’s commands. Before you begin hunting dog training there are a few steps that need to be taken such as the trainer needing [...]

How Your Pet’s Vision Effects Dog Behavior Training

I can’t stress enough how important it is to understand your dog’s vision if you want your dog behavior training efforts to be successful. For starters, know that dog’s cannot recognize details. For instance they will not recognize the nose or eyes on your face. They do however, recognize outlines well. So how do we [...]

Cat Allergies Can be Why You Are Not Feeling Well

Thinking about getting a pet for your children and that a cute little kitten would be the perfect companion for the entire family? You might want to first check to see whether or not you or another family member has an allergy to cats.
Nothing can be more devastating than for a family to [...]