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  1. Dogs for the Disabled By Brigitte Smith
    No one seems to know when the idea of using guide dogs first came into being. There is evidence that dogs have been used in such a capacity for the blind, in various cultures for a very long time. It is known, however, that there was no formal guide dog program in existence until after World War I.Why Were German Shepherds Used?Although today various breeds may be used as guide dogs, initially they were invariably German Shepherds. The reason was twofold. First, the German Shepherd has a stron…


  2. Dog Health Care: What You Should Know


    Our dogs are now, more than ever, a very important part of our families. We care for them as we care for ourselves. That includes taking a greater interest in our dogs' health care. In response, there have been many advances in dog health care in recent years: Preventative Dog Health Care Annual checkups with routine blood test and dental care go far in catching serious dog health care problems early, increasing the dog’s duration and quality of life. Medicines targeting fleas, ticks, heartworm…


  3. Caring for Silkworms
    From The Silkworm Shopwww.silkwormshop.comShop for Silkworms | Benefits of Silkworms | FAQ | Shipping Information | LinksContact Us | Email About Silkworms--------------------------------------------------------------------------------General Information, Caring For & Breeding Silkworms BackgroundSilkworms are the larva of a moth (Bombyx mori) native to Asia that spins a cocoon of fine, strong, lustrous fiber that is the source of commercial silk. The culture of silkworms is called sericulture…


  4. Is He Chasing His Tail? What You Always Wanted To Know About Fleas By Joanne Robbins
    My dog has fleas. That one statement is enough to make any visitor to my house run back down the walk to their car.If you own a pet it's one of those unwritten facts that they will, at one time or another, have fleas. One of the not-so-fun jobs of pet ownership is dealing with an infestation or working to avoid one.To cope effectively with fleas you should have an understanding of their habits and life cycles. I realize that doesn't sound like fun, sitting-in-front-of-the-fire reading mater…


  5. Pet-Rabbit Information – What Is Domesticated Rabbits? How To Care For Your Pet-Rabbit? By Lay Peng Goh
    Domesticated rabbits are one of the most popular pets, apart from dogs and cats. They look attractive, lovely, gentle, friendly and cute. They are easy to take care and undemanding in terms of care and housing. They will settle well either indoor or outdoor, at home.There are 40 species of rabbits and hares worldwide. All domesticated rabbits are originated from European rabbits. The scientific name for domestic rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.Typically, domesticated rabbits weigh between 2.2-…


  6. "How To Keep Your Cat Healthy - Your Guide to Cat Diseases and Conditions, and How to Cure Them"
    Even with the best care, cats can become ill. Sometimes this means a simple 'kitty cold,' at other times the disease might have a more lasting or even fatal result. The following are some of the more common causes of serious illness in cats.An upper respiratory infection (URI) is the medical term for what many cat lovers call a 'kitty cold.' Indeed, the symptoms match those of a human cold, sneezing and discharge from the nose. While they seem similar, the human and cat version of this infection…


  7. Shih Tzu Groom Shop Work Area
    When you set up your Shih Tzu Groom Shop work area, have everything close at hand. Leave plenty of space for your work area. The Grooming Table Your Shih Tzu Groom Shop grooming table should be in the lightest part of the room. Near a window is an ideal spot for your grooming table. Use a pegboard on the wall nearest your Shih Tzu grooming table. The pegboard should hold almost all your grooming tools. Grooming tools that are within easy reach is most efficient. Put up a shelf to store spray c…


  8. Animal Lab Testing - An Essay By Michael Cooper
    Everybody at one point in his/her life uses cosmetics such as make-up, deodorant, shampoo, wrinkle creams, blemish creams and many other products. In the many different trials that these products go through before reaching the public, some are tested on animals. Many people believe that this is a necessary part of product testing, and I agree that limited testing needs to be done in a controlled environment; however, animal testing of cosmetics is bad.Animals are used to learn the many diffe…


  9. A Horse Training Secret From The 1800's To Teach A Horse To Drive Without Lines! By Andy Curry
    Horse owners who are history buffs may recognize the name Jesse Beery. Beery was an enormously famous horse trainer from the 1800's and early 1900's.He learned to train horses at a very young age. It was clear he had a gift for horse training and made it his life's work.Among the almost countless things Beery could do with a horse, he taught them tricks. One of the most amazing tricks he taught was teaching a horse to drive without lines. (In layman's terms, you have no long reins (known a…


  10. Shih Tzu - Difficult Deliveries
    Most Shih Tzu puppies present themselves normally at birth. There are times, very few times, of which I have experienced with the Shih Tzu, that required assistance. Usually the most difficult Shih Tzu puppy birth is the first one. Delivery of a dry Shih Tzu puppy or overly large Shih Tzu puppy can take longer than normal and may affect the next Shih Tzu puppy birth. This next Shih Tzu puppy may be stillborn or have more fluid in the trachea and lungs. Oftentimes, subsequent Shih Tzu siblings ar…


  11. Dog Rescue: Is it Right for You? By Blake Kritzberg
    Ever had a hankering for a certain breed of dog? Not an obsession, mind you – not the sort of longing that would send you rushing to a breeder, thousand-dollar-bill in your sweaty palm – but just a gentle appreciation for the virtues of the Poodle, Pug or Pyrenean Mastiff?Let’s say you have -- but you thought buying a purebred pup was a less-than-ideal use of your family’s resources. If that’s the case, it might be time to look up your local Dog Rescue organization! Dog Rescues are organized b…


  12. Tips on How To Stop Your Puppy from Barking
    To stop a dog from barking it is best to start with your puppy and to stop the puppy barking before it becomes a real problem and harder to solve. Many things cause a puppy barking as we have addressed elsewhere. You should decide just how much barking you do want and at what. Mold your puppy's behavior toward this goal. For instance, perhaps you wish your puppy to announce visitors. First decide what words you will use to acknowledge your puppy barking at visitors or more precisely, to announce…


  13. Electric Dog Fences: Keep You Pet in the Yard and Out of Places You Don't Want Them to Be By Byron Pappageorge
    Electric Dog FencesIs an electric dog fence something for you? Are you concerned about your dog roaming the neighborhood? Or, are you having trouble containing your animal and your neighbors are complaining? Finding an electric dog fence is the easy part. Deciding which electric fence is for you is another story. Choosing an electric fence can save you many aggravations. Dogs can jump over, chew through, and even dig under most other types of fences leaving you helpless. Think about all those…


  14. Bottle Feeding Orphan Shih Tzu Puppies
    Nursing bottles for orphaned Shih Tzu puppies can be obtained through the veterinarian, pet supplier, wholesale catalogs or the internet. You should purchase several nipple styles to see which works best for you and your Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu puppies can become colicky just like human newborn babies. Be careful about allowing a Shih Tzu puppy to ingest air when either tube or bottle feeding. Always turn the bottle and nipple end down, before offering it to the Shih Tzu puppy. All the air in the bot…


  15. 4 Things Frustrated Dog Owners Should Know By Mark Eckenrode
    You’ve probably had a day or two when you felt like your dog just wasn’t paying any attention to you at all, right? You talked, you yelled, you shouted, maybe you jumped up and down and waved your arms, but she just wasn’t interested in anything you had to say to her in any tone of voice. You’re not alone.1. Your dog isn’t human.Unless you believe in pet psychics, there’s really no way for you to read your pooch’s mind and figure out exactly what she’s thinking. The good news is that, like man…


  16. Dog Health: About Worms and Their Side Effects By Kathy Burns-Millyard
    Your dog's health is a very important part of overall care, and when you have a dog: Worms are a common problem. Puppies tend to get worms more often than grown dogs do. Here are common types of worms puppies and dogs get, and the various side effects that can result:In general, puppies or dog's with worms can become sick. Symptoms include weight loss, weakness, being listless, having an upset stomach, not growing well, and sometimes even lung and breathing problems.A puppy who's extremely thi…


  17. Dog Trick To Cure A Nuisance Barker: Training Buddy to "Speak" on Command
    All breeds and sizes of dogs can be taught easily to speak, and the way to go about it is to call your dog, show him a treat and say “Speak.” He will not understand what you mean and will probably at first jump for it, and then sit down and eye it attentively; finally, he will get impatient and utter a sharp bark, which is what you have been waiting for, and the instant he does so reward him with the treat.A dog which is slow in barking can be encouraged to do so by your imitating a bark, as the…


  18. Are You Ready to Breed Your Yorkshire Terrier? By Rose L
    The reported sales for Yorkshire Terriers is phenomenal. Over the past few years, the popularity of this breed as a family pet and as the dog to breed has seen tremendous growth. In fact, the requests for adorable Yorkie puppies is greater than the supply. This fact has many Yorkie owners wondering if they should look into the possibility of breeding their pet.While breeding Yorkshire Terriers is a worthy goal, it is not for everybody or every dog. There are many things that should be consider…


  19. Names For Dogs By Hillary Kuenn
    Naming the family puppy can be a difficult task. There are many resources to help out with ideas and brainstorming, but in the end, a name that really fits your dog is hard to find in a book. The Internet provides a wide variety of searchable databases with thousands of names for dogs and some even allow you to purchase products such as nametags directly through their site.Internet websites providing lists of names for dogs can be very particular. There are amazing amounts of websites that …


  20. The Wire Fox Terrier By Stephanie Hetu
    Of the thirty-three terrier breeds (most of which were first used for hunting of some sort and so came up as aggressive and lively), the Wire Fox Terrier has a reputation for scampishness. That is, the breed with the challenging personality that has been identified throughout its history as being as foxy as the fox it was once used to hunt.Though beginning in the 15th century, it was the smooth-haired Fox Terrier was favored by the British to go to ground for small game animals, the sibling Wi…


  21. Wormy Dogs? - Understand Dog Worms Infestation and Their Symptoms By Moses Chia
    Until a very recent period, dog worms were thought to be of a spontaneous origin, brought about by the influence of heat upon decaying vegetable matter, and it was and still is freely asserted that puppies are born with dog worms inherited from the mother in some mysterious manner while still in uterus. This has been conclusively proven an error and in the minds of all scientists there is no question about dog worms springing from individual eggs and having a complete life history of their own…


  22. Preparing for Your New Pet
    Getting a new pet can be a lot of fun. You can choose from a dog, cat, hamster, gerbil, rabbit, and the list goes on and on. No matter what pet you choose, you will need to outfit them with the latest and greatest in pet gear. If you shop smart, you should be able to find many of your items for cheap. The key to getting a good deal on pet gear is to shop early. Buy your items before your pet comes home with you. That way you won't be rushed to pay more for the necessary items. The following is a…


  23. Dog Training: Learn The Methods Of How Your Puppy Can Socialize Around
    Bringing a new puppy into the household is always an exciting and fun time. Everyone wants to play with, cuddle and hold the little ball of fur. The last thing on the minds of most new puppy owners is training the new addition, but it is important that puppy training and socialization begin as early as possible. Socializing a new puppy is a vital part of any training program, and it is important for socialization to begin early. The window for socialization is very short, and a puppy that is n…


  24. Pet Retailing - The Unique Retail Experience
    The pet retailer is becoming the retail destination. It used to be that garden centres considered putting a pet shop adjacent to a garden centre as an extra means of attraction. I recently worked with a company in South Africa where the draw card is the pets; the added attraction is the garden centre.So what makes the pet retail sector so unique? Well, in generational marketing terms, it’s one of the few retail sectors that appeals to each generation. Spoodles (0 – 4 yrs old), Juveniles (the Pes…


  25. Horse Training Voice Commands
    © 2004 Andy CurryAll Rights Reserved To the uninitiated, voice commands for the horse are nothing more than words. But to the horse they are only sounds. Obviously, horses cannot speak our language. Since they cannot speak our language we should think through what we say to them when we want certain responses from them. Take the word 'whoa' for instance. I have no doubt this is the most abused word in the human/horse language. When the rider says 'whoa' then the horse should know to stop. But t…



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1. The Joy Of Having Puppies! By Mike Yeager
One of the greatest thrills for a little boy or girl is having new puppies in the home. Puppies, dogs and having a puppy bring a sense of well being and comfort to people of all ages, whether young or old. They provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn the skills necessary in raising and caring for a new born animal. We all know that one day even a cute little puppy will grow into a large, mature dog. Yet, while they're young, with that soft fur and large clumsy feet, puppies have…

2. So, You’ve Decided To Kill Your Pet! By Mariangie Gonzalez
The other day I was doing a research online for an article I was writing and I came across an article, which the author started by saying: “Euthanasia, is often the hardest thing to do, yet the greatest act of kindness” Then he went on explaining the “grueling” suffering and the guilt the pet owner goes through before making the decision, how it affects the whole family, especially the kids. But then he explains euthanasia in the most loving way I’ve ever seen someone describe a murder. I reme…

3. Dog Owners Beware By Thomas R. Smith
Recently, a New Jersey Superior Court in Mercer County awarded $100,000 in damages to a UPS driver for injuries he suffered while trying to deliver a package. The homeowners’ dog was roaming alone loose on the property, had a history of viciousness, went at the driver, and the driver severely and permanently injured his knee trying to escape.Also, recently, an unrestrained dog jumped out of its owner’s car window and viciously attacked a woman and her dog. The attacking dog was reported to be …

4. West Highland White Terriers- Fascinating Facts By Jeff Cuckson
West Highland White Terriers began their history as the undesirable white offspring of the dark-colored Cairn Terrier. With the dog's popularity today, it is hard to believe that the early Westies were usually drowned or shot.One breeder, though, Colonel Edward Donald Malcolm of Poltalloch, is credited with recognizing the potential of the white coat. The legend is that it made the dog more visible as it ran through brush, and prevented it from being mistaken for prey during foxhunts. He bred…