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476. Shih Tzu - How To Solve Submission Urination Problems By Connie Limon
     Problems with inappropriate urination are some of the most commonly encountered by shih tzu owners and dog owners in general. As a matter of fact, inappropriate urination and defecation is the most frequently cited reason that owners surrender their animals to shelters.Before you can address problems with inappropriate urination, it is important to understand the basis of the problem. There are several reasons why shih tzu lose control of their bladders, and it is important to know the root…



477. Telepathic Communication With Animals By Nedda Wittels
     Animal Communication, or telepathy with animals, is as common an occurrence in some people's lives as it is an oddity in the lives of others. Telepathy is an energetic exchange between two sentient beings for the purpose of communication. Combined with body language and sometimes vocalizations, animals use this form of communication among themselves and even across species.Only humans in Western Civilization in the last 2500 years have rejected this form of communication. Indigenous peoples…



478. Animal Lovers, Being You And Showing It By Sandy Baker
     Do you ever think that life is too dull to waste another minute? For those that are ready to experience life in all the ways that they love, consider your options when it comes to the simple things first. Being able to say that something is yours because it looks a certain way or offers a specific message is exciting. Many love to experience the simplicity of life as well. If you are an animal lover, for example, having that displayed on the things that you call your own can help you to po…



479. Breeding Piranhas By William Berg
     Piranhas are unique creatures that have gained popularity not just because of their appearance, but also due to the many myths that are told about them. Unfortunately only a few species of piranha have been bred, including Serrasalmus nattereri, S. spilopleura, S. gibbus, S. rhombeus. Another that is considered relatively easy to breed is S. maculatus.Whichever of these species you choose, you should have an aquarium of at least 100 gallons. A group of 5-6 piranhas is quite appropriate; howeve…



480. My Needs are Simple and Few! By M J Plaster
     My dear owner,Thank you once again for giving me shelter. (Lick, slurp, lick, slurp) Aside from food, shelter and love, my needs are simple and few! Since I am dependent upon you to provide for me, we should discuss my basic needs. I can lend you the canine insight that you may lack as a human, particularly if I am your first canine companion pet.Of course, I require a steady supply of food and fresh water, and while I long for the same quality of culinary delight that you routinely enjoy, I k…



481. Do You Know What You Are REALLY Feeding Your Pet? By Lori Matthews
     When looking for the best dog food - consider Life's Abundance. The "best food for dogs" are not all created equal.STOPCheck your pet food labelDoes your pet food contain the following ingredients:Corn or Wheat - If 2 or more cereals like corn and wheat are among the first 7 ingredients on your label, your pet may not be getting the animal protein it needs to thrive.By-Products - Animal necks, feet, underveloped eggs, intestines and beaks.Chemical Preservatives - BHA, BHT or ethoxquin are …



482. Fluffy, Friendly Poodles By Rose L
     If you are looking for a dog who is loyal, eager to please & very intelligent. A poodle is your type of dog. Not to mention poodles are agile, easily trained & beautiful. They have very thick fluffy coats & do require lots of grooming & regular brushing from their owners. When you see how beautiful & proud poodles are when professionally groomed you will spare no expense to get them this way.Poodles conveniently come in three sizes. Standard size, being the largest size poodle, has a height of…



483. How to Select the Best Dog Possible for Your Home By Ian White
     Many years ago I read a book about selecting the perfect canine companion. The concepts in that book altered my life forever, because it changed the way I made pet choices.Instead of selecting a puppy simply because it was cute, I “tested” each puppy considered for adoption. I was able to choose just the right puppy, one compatible with my family and home needs.The tests helped to reveal certain aspects of the puppy’s temperament and personality. Selecting a new puppy based upon test result…



484. Coping with the loss of a pet.
     I run an online pet memorial web site and as you can imagine I come into contact with many people who have lost a much loved pet or animal companion. Looking through the memorial web sites that pet owners create when a beloved pet passes away has shown my that there are a number of ways that people come to cope with the loss of a pet. Some people seem to be unsure or even embarrassed about the depth of grief and loss that they feel when a close pet dies. In the back of their minds they may think…



485. Lessons from a Dying Friend
     Often, I'd asked the question as to how I would react when my 'Max' would pass away. He was our mainstay, our original family pet. Not only a dog, but one of my 'surrogate children' as well. We'd brought him home 9 years ago and I still recall the small, white sack of wrinkles chasing my son's shoe laces about the house. A guard dog to the end, he'd never permitted strangers from entering my domain and he was probably the most faithful dog I'd ever met. There were times when my other 'children' …



486. Tips For Finding Your Lost Dog
     - The first thing to do when searching for a lost dog is to confirm that your dog is actually lost. Dogs, especially curious breeds, can easily find an interesting place in your backyard to investigate for quite some time. Often no amount of calling your dog's name will distract him from finding out what exactly is moving under that bucket by the fence. Search every corner of your residence before venturing out looking for your lost dog.- Once you've determined that your dog has definitely left …



487. Puppy Crate Training -- Fast Track to a Contented Dog
     Puppy crate training is one of the most effective ways to housebreak your new puppy. Puppy crate training takes a little patience, but it's a good way to set your puppy on the right path. This method has an impressive track record. Be sure to prepare everything ahead of time. Even before you bring your new puppy home, have the puppy crate ready and waiting. The size of the crate is important. For proper puppy crate training, you should have plenty of room in the crate for the puppy to turn aroun…



488. Aquarium Supplies Part 2 -- My First Experience With Goldfish By Jonathan Wangsa
     If you are seriously considering keeping fish as pets or are just starting out, I would like to stress again the importance of having some basic knowledge about aquariums and fish keeping in order to enjoy the hobby for a significant length of time and to avoid frustrations and disappointments.In the first article I illustrated this by sharing my own childhood experience with bettas, and now I shall share my experience with goldfish.While I still had my bettas I also wanted to keep some goldfi…



489. Animals Are Forever By C. Bailey-Lloyd
     Throughout the course of my life, I've encountered my own share of dogs. From early childhood days, I recall having several dogs that stayed temporarily with us until my dad's next military assignment. Though my parents took good care of our animals, military life was unsuitable for animal adoptions as in most cases, animals were not permitted to go back overseas with us; thus we were inevitably forced to find homes for our pets.In 1983, my parents adopted our first 'forever' dog. She was a be…



490. Cat Litter Box Health Considerations
     Cats are the most popular pets in the United States. According to the latest version of the U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2002 Edition) there were almost 70 Million pet cats in the United States. Why are cats so popular? There are as many answers to this question as there are cat owners, but the low health risks cats pose to their owners is certainly near the top of this list. Even though the potential health risks cats pose to people are small, it is important that cat owners ar…



491. Your Pet's Medicine Chest - Medications To Keep On-Hand By Rose Smith
     We all know that good food, a loving home and plenty of exercise will go a long way in giving your dog and cat a happy and healthy life. But what about those times when some minor illness suddenly appears and it's 10 pm in the evening with no veterinarian available? (For those of you who have small children...you understand how this works).Just like humans, animals can and will occasionally get sick. Considering some of the things animals get into, it's truly amazing our dogs and cats stay…



492. How To Attract Hummingbirds
     Yes! You can attract hummingbirds to your home. Even if you live in the middle of the city, and even if you've never had any luck getting them to come in the past.Try one or more of these tips, and you should begin to see hummers around your yard soon.Plant A Hummingbird Garden:One good way to attract Hummingbirds is by planting a Hummingbird garden. In addition to providing them a natural diet, a hummer garden is an excellent way to attract birds to your nearby feeder since hummingbirds feed by…



493. DOG GOES BALLISTIC WHEN JOGGING WITH OWNER
     Dear Adam:My dog, Chance, we think is a Golden retriever mix, but he's mostly white with gold patches. Also he's about 2/3 the size of a Golden Retriever.He's 18 months old and has been loose-leash trained pretty well as long as you don't let him get distracted.The thing I don't know how to handle is that some dogs that we meet when we're out jogging or walking, he goes ballistic.We have used a choke chain to train him, and it seemed to work well. But there is that occasional dog that we meet w…



494. Shih Tzu - Maternal Immunity By Connie Limon
     Puppies are born with very few antibodies against disease. The mother will first produce colostrum. Colostrum is the first milk and is nature's way of providing newborn puppies with their first doses of antibodies to produce against disease. Puppies' bodies will not produce their own antibodies to disease until they are about six weeks old. Puppies must have at least one feeding of colostrum in their first 24 hours of life. By keeping the mother updated on vaccinations, she has a good cha…



495. The One-Minute Horse Training Manager By Andy Curry
     If your life is so busy you literally only have a minute or two a day to spend with your horse, then here are 5 smart training tips you can use to keep your horse "tuned up" when you have just minutes a day.Smart Tip #1: Practice Backing UpSuppose you just fed your horse some hay and he's eating. Assuming you have enough room to get beside him, put your finger into his chest and get him to back up. Getting a horse to back up is a basic and essential lesson horses should know. Plus, when yo…



496. Shih Tzu - Teaching Your Shih Tzu To Use A Collar And Lead By Connie Limon
     Walking on a collar and lead is an important skill that every shih tzu must learn. Even the best trained shih tzu should never be taken outside the home or yard without a sturdy collar and leash. Even if your shih tzu is trained perfectly to go off lead, accidents and distractions do happen, and a collar, with proper identification attached, is the best way to be sure you will get your beloved companion back.Of course before you can teach your new shih tzu puppy to accept a leash, he or she …



497. 5 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Dog By Paul Duxbury
     Do you really know all there is to know about your canine companion’s nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they’re doing what’s best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in reality they rely on pure instinct more than science. Nutrition isn’t a guessing game, even when it comes to your pooch. Think about it – if you were left to feed yourself based only on what you craved and had no knowledge of what your body needs to function, would you be eating 5 servings of fruit and veggies or w…



498. More Tips on Puppy Proofing Your Home and Making It Safe for Your Puppy
     As with toddlers, puppies seem to put everything into their mouths. This is due to that insatiable curiosity and boundless energy they seem to have. Just as with toddlers, you must remove small objects from your puppy's reach as you puppy proof your home. Think of all the things you would not want a toddler getting and move it higher or into storage. The trick for toddlers is anything that can fit down the cardboard tube of a toilet paper roll is too small and that can be a good rule of thumb f…



499. 7 Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe On Halloween
     Children aren't the only ones who should be closely monitored on Halloween. The holiday can be a scary and dangerous time for your pet as well.By following some simple tips you can keep your pet safe and comfortable without infringing on the family fun:1. Don't put costumes on your pets unless they are used to it. Wearing clothing can make pets uncomfortable and even sick.2. Candy is for humans and not for their furry friends.3. Chocolate is toxic to animals. It can make them very sick.Make sure…



500. Easy methods to keep a dog exercised
     My friend had a dog that rarely had any physical activity. The dog was only let out into the backyard to go to the bathroom. The dog was overweight with its stomach hanging to the ground and had a long list of health problems including heart disease. This is not only cruel to animals but it affects their life in various ways. Unfortunately my friend's dog passed away at an early age due to its lifestyle. Keeping your dog fit will improve his quality of life as well as the aging process. When he …



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