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451. How to Maintain Your Love Affair ... With Your Dog Part Two - Assemble a Great Team By Peggie Arvidson-Dailey
     In part one we talked about forming good behavior traits early. Part two focuses on the types of people you want on your dog's 'team.'Create a Good Team of Advisors□ Find A Great Vet. One of the best ways to find a great vet is to ask for referrals from friends and neighbors. It is best to ask people whose relationship with their dog is similar to yours. The Humane Society of the US notes some other things to keep in mind would be the convenience: are their hours amenable to your schedul…



452. What's Your Cat's Preferred Litter Box Type? By Nancy Wigal
     Many cat owners experience trouble with kitty not using the cat litter box they've chosen for her. With a little bit of understanding about their cat, the proper cat litter box type can be found quickly for good cat litter box habits.For starters, evaluate the way your cat eliminates her waste. Does she stand up, or squat down low? Does she do something in between? Does she only stick her hind parts in the box, and keep her front paws outside?By carefully observing exactly how your kitty does…



453. Dog Obediance Tips... By Daniel Lesser
     Training your dog can be time consuming and frustrating at times, but it's well worth it. Here are several tips that should help things go much smoother and faster... plus reduce the frustration both you and your dog feel!Conduct "play training" where by the training tasks are made into fun games and your dog's play drive is used as motivation. There are a lot of really good books available on this type of training.Intelligent dogs can also be stubborn, so you may have to outwit them!While tra…



454. How To Protect Your Pets From Fleas And Ticks
     Fleas are wingless, blood-sucking insects that feed on dog, cats, humans and other species. There are many different types of flea each one specific to the animal that it lives on. The most frequent fleas found in the home are the cat flea and dog flea. THE FLEA PROBLEMFleas and ticks are responsible for a number of diseases in pets and people. Some types of ticks, for example, can transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease to animals and humans and some fleas can harbor tapeworm larvae, whi…



455. Need a Low-Maintenance Pet? Try a Tarantula! By V. Berba Velasco
     If you’re like me, then you don’t really have the luxury of keeping a high-maintenance pet such as a dog. Even a less demanding pet such as a cat might be beyond your time constraints. Fish tanks can be difficult too, since it’s easy to under-estimate the time and effort involved in keeping them clean. So what options do you have?Well, you could try a snake or one of the hardier lizard varieties. My personal favorites, however, are tarantulas. That’s right—those big, hairy, eight-legged f…



456. Water Chemistry For The Discus Tank By Alden Smith
     Much has been written about the Discus, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus, its Latin name. The Discus has always been given a bad rap for being hard to raise and difficult to keep. Actually, these long-lived fishes are easy to keep as long as certain guidelines are followed.Here, we discuss the different water parameters that MUST be followed if we are to insure that our Discus friends are kept happy and healthy.Testing the WatersInitially, you will need to test for chloramine and chlorine, pH, …



457. What Rabbit Noises Mean By Amanda Gates
     a) GrowlingIf your rabbit growls or grunts at you, she is upset with something and probably something is bothering her. Maybe she's angry that you're poking your hand into her cage, and she doesn't want you in her territory. Growling can be a sign of anger, fear, uncertainty and stress. You should get to know your bunny better and understand what her different growls mean.b) ScreamingThis is not the thing that you want to hear from your bunny. A bunny scream is usually a bad news. Generally si…



458. Arthritis Pain Relief For Dogs – Simple Home Remedies That Work By Rose Smith
     Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet’s neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back. However, there are many simple solutions that you can provide at home that will relieve the aches and pains in your dog’s joints.Change Your Dog’s DietEasy enough and it worked for my dog. Be sure you are providing a high-quality dog food with no added preservatives, food colorings, wheat, corn or soy p…



459. Protect Your Pet from Toxic Plants
     Have you checked your yard for flowers or plants that may be toxic to your pet? If you have a cat or dog, you may want to do some research on plants, before you bring them home, to determine which could be harmful to your pet. Here are a few plants that are toxic to cats and dogs.•Oleander: if your pet comes into contact and eats (or licks) an oleander bush or flower, symptoms may include upset stomach or hypothermia. In cats and dogs hypothermia presents as cool paws, ears and stomach.•Azalea: …



460. Teach Your Dog To "COME!" - Every Time
     'COME!' -- The Most Important Command Your Dog Will Ever Learn, by Pamela Brimhall Let's face it, dogs run away. It's a fact. They'll dart out the front door the minute it's opened, curious to explore their world. They'll chase other dogs, squirrels, and cats. They'll bolt when loud noises frighten them or aggressive dogs threaten them; and they'll never watch for traffic--they'll run right into the street. And you'll be standing there in dismayed silence wondering, 'How the @*!#@ am I ever goin…



461. Cat Litter Brands Determine Good Cat Litter Box Habits By Nancy Wigal
     If you have a cat who doesn't use her cat litter box, it might be the type of cat litter you buy for her.Cats are fussy about a lot of things, and the cat litter brand you think she'll likes might end up offending her for a number of reasons. If she doesn't like it, your cat will communicate the only way she knows will get your attention - she'll stop using the cat litter box.There are a confusing number of cat litter brands to choose from. Some are made with humans in mind. These types often …



462. Keeping Gars - A Short Review By William Berg
     If you take a quick look at this species they don't seem like aquarium fishes. They are large and highly predatory. But then again, these are qualities that attract some, like me! If you've been keeping aquariums for a while and have the room to keep large predatory fishes I recommend you try these fish, but not until you've done your homework and know the gars' requirements and what you are getting yourself into.Species of gar:Florida spotted gar, Lepisosteus platyrhinchus A highly varied spe…



463. Hurricane Cats
     HURRICANE CATSCopyright 2005, Michael LaRoccaYou like cats, don't you?Some people don't like cats.Daddy doesn't like cats. Daddy's best friend, Bill Ball, loves his cats. Their names are Clipper and Keebles.Clipper and Keebles are large cats, longhaired blurs of gray, ginger, white, brown, and maybe something else. Whenever Daddy visits Bill Ball, they sit on the porch and drink beer. (The humans, not the cats.) A cat always sits on Daddy's lap, purring, and Daddy rubs him.But remember, Daddy do…



464. Westie - West Highland White Terrier Puppies - Fragile and Needful Of Protection By Jeff Cuckson
     Have you ever held any Westie puppies? These tiny creatures are cuddly and white furry balls, at least 12-15 inches tall, possessing a pair of coal black eyes and snubbed nose. They look fragile and needful of your protection and care. This is deceiving, for they were initially bred to hunt vermin and are intelligent hunters.Historically the “Westies” or West Highland White Terriers were bred in the high mountains of west Scotland and claims ancestry to the Scotch Terrier.While many dog owner…



465. Why the Heck Would You Have a Pet Snake (or lizard, crocodile, monitor, frog, turtle etc)? By Mark Chapple
     This is a question that has been asked of me and a thousand (million?) other herp keepers. I think it’s almost a case of once bitten, twice as determined. But seriously, it is something I have pondered but not really found an adequate answer for. They are not cute and cuddly. They bite (when young), they feel cold (not really) and they have funny eyes. And scales.As a little tacker I was always into animals – frogs, lizards, tadpoles, butterflies, beetles, spiders – you name it, I went looking…



466. Breeding Discus - 3 Ways to Encourage Spawning
     So you have a mature pair of discus fish that have shown an interest in each other but there not laying any eggs.The most important factor in discus breeding in the water quality, make sure it is soft, acidic and clean. If you have this water, your most likely stressing over why there isn’t hundreds of eggs in the tank. If you have discus ready to lay eggs there are a few ways in which you can give them a helping hand.The first way you can tempt them to lay is to feed a rich diet of frozen blood…



467. Who Let The Dogs Out? Pointers For In Home Dog Training By Ewen Chia
     Who let the dogs out?Remember this song which gave birth to a rather popular phrase some years back? Perhaps, its fame can be traced to how it struck a cord on our collective subconscious. After all, not a few of us fear the warpath of dogs gone wild. Tattered items, shredded clothes, ruined furniture… unruly dogs spare nothing, it seems.Those adorable canine creatures may appear as angels before our eyes, what with their wagging tails and hanging tongues, but many of us know what a bundle of …



468. Breeeding Oscar Fish
     The Oscars, or Astronotus ocellatus, from Cichlidae family, are fairly easy fish to breed. All you need is pretty much leaving them alone and letting them do their thing if you lucky enough to get a pair. If not, breeding might be very hard. They are a very long-lived fish, probably one of the reasons they are so popular today. Originally from Amazon.Oscar Fish obviously requires a large tank due to their large size. They prefer clean and clear water with a deep sand bottom, and a few large rock…



469. The Importance Of A Proper Correction By Jon Dunkerley
     There are headstrong dogs that know too well that a verbal "no" from you is the worst that they're gonna get and this will quickly lead to them ignoring the handler. In the wild when one of the pack is out of line, he is corrected by the Alpha. Now if the dog knows what the correction is, then that is all and good, but seeing people correct their dog and the dog not being familiar with the correction and its purpose troubles me.This is why I would prefer to teach the correction to the dog whil…



470. A Guide to Antique Bird Cages By Ken Marlborough
     It has been said that everything old is new again. So it is with bird cages. Antique bird cages are a popular addition to many houses and apartments. They fit in with many styles of decorating, including Victorian and shabby chic. Chinese antique bird cages are available for an Eastern flair.If you are buying an actual antique, prepare to pay a hefty price. Be on the lookout, though, at garage sales and flea markets. Sometimes you can find an undiscovered treasure for mere pennies. More likely…



471. West Highland White Terrier – How To Capture the Best Pictures of Your Westies By Jeff Cuckson
     For most West Highland White Terrier owners, the dog is a beloved member of the family. Like your children, you will want to capture pictures of your Westies from the time they are puppies until they are old-timers. Getting good pictures of Westies may require a bit of special preparation and know-how, but even the amateur photographer can get good ones at home.Camera AngleA common mistake amateurs make when taking pictures of their Westies is to shoot from a standing position, with the dog o…



472. Shih Tzu - If Your Shih Tzu Suffers From Separation Anxiety By Connie Limon
     Separation anxiety, also known in the dog training world as owner absent misbehavior, is one of the most frequently encountered problems in the world of dog training. Separation anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways, including chewing, destroying the owner’s property, excessive barking, self destructive behavior and inappropriate urination and defecation.Shih Tzu suffering from separation anxiety often whine, bark, cry, howl, dig, chew and scratch at the door the entire time thei…



473. A Look at Discount Bird Cages By Ken Marlborough
     Buying a pet bird can be quite an investment. After spending money on your bird and its supplies, you might be looking to save a little on the cage. Luckily, discount bird cages are available.One great resource in looking for cheap bird cages is the internet. Amazon often offers bird cages at significant discounts. This website also offers customer reviews of different products. This can be a helpful tool if you are still in the decision-making phase of your cage search. Ebay is another avenue…



474. Cat Arthritis By Niall Kennedy
     Cat arthritis is not a very common ailment among healthy cats. Most arthritis found in cats is from an accident that has made the bones or joints weak. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and there is more than one type of arthritis that can affect your cat.Cats usually suffer with two different types of arthritis. The first one being traumatic arthritis, this is brought on by an injury. It could have been a fight with another animal or even being hit by a car. Osteoarthritis is when a …



475. Rimadyl the Wonder Drug - Or Is It? By Brigitte Smith
     If Your Dog Suffers From Arthritis, Consider The Natural Alternative:Rimadyl was hailed as a wonder arthritis treatment for pets when it came on the market in 1997. Over the next 3 years, due largely to an aggressive marketing campaign by the manufacturer, Pfizer, Rimadyl was prescribed for 5 million dogs.But it hadn't been thoroughly tested. According to statistics compiled by the FDA (Food And Drug Administration), in 1997 alone, Rimadyl was implicated in 30 per cent of all veterinary adve…



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