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676. Helping People With Pet Allergies By Shawn Messonnier
     Many pet owners find themselves or other family members allergic to their pets. This is most true with cats:a great number of people just can’t handle being around cats without sneezing, wheezing, or itching. Even though some will advise you to get rid of your pet, this is not usually necessary. In fact, a well known tranquilizer may help combat your pet allergies. The tranquilizer, acepromazine, is used by many veterinarians in their practices. It serves as a mild sedative and works best as a…



677. How to Housebreak Your Dog or Puppy By Kathy Burns-Millyard
     Dogs are creatures of habit; and once they develop a habit, breaking it can be a long, frustrating process. Your dog needs guidance and encouragement from you to develop a toilet habit you can live with. Animal behaviorists have learned a lot about dogs over the last couple of decades, and there are many tips available that will make housebreaking your dog or puppy a less frustrating task.When you consider some of the things your dog or puppy is willing to roll in, or put in their mouth, it's …



678. Pet Safety
     Your home might be 'kid-proof' but how does it measure up when it comes to safety for your pet? Do you know all the hazards your pet is exposed to? How about what plants are poisonous and what foods should be avoided? Caring for your pet is more than just making sure he has enough food, water and gets the appropriate veterinary care, it also means providing a pet safe environment so that your furry, feathered or scaly friend can stay safe and healthy. Unfortunately, there are many hazards your p…



679. Feeding Bettas By William Berg
     Knowing how to feed your betta is fundamental, because doing it wrong can have big consequences for your betta's health. Nothing is more stressful than dealing with a sick fish, right? So, let's do it right, and not have a calamity!Here are some golden rules for feeding your betta:First, select the proper foods. Bettas are selective eaters. A betta specific pellet is OK, but live or frozen foods are preferable. The recommended diet includes frozen brine shrimp and frozen bloodworms.The next ru…



680. Super Cat Urine Prevention Tips By Mike Taylor
     Many times cat owners are at a loss as to why their cat doesn't use their litter box. Here are some great tips that can help you solve the problem.The litter box is the first thing you should check. It should be in a quiet, private area of the house. Many people put them in their basements and leave the door open a little as this not only creates a private environment but also keeps odors to a minimum in the rest of the house.Some use a closet but if you do this be sure and keep the box clean …



681. Choosing Between Dog Training Schools and Animal Behavior Specialists By Kevin Simmons
     If you are having behavioral issues with your dog that you cannot seem to resolve on your own, getting professional help is an excellent idea. However, there are two different kinds of professionals that can help you with your situation: a Dog Training School, and an Animal Behavior Specialist. Which one is right for you and your pet?The answer to this question lies in whether or not the behavior that the dog is exhibiting is normal, or explainable. For instance, if a dog is threatened in a vi…



682. 6 Different Dog Breeds You Don't Know By Ispas Marin
     Everybody has heard of the basset hound or the beagle. This type of dogs has proved to have many qualities or has been advertised a lot. The influence plays also an important role:if one of my friends. to whom I compete has just bought a pitbull, I should definitely bring about a Tossain. How about the Polish Owczarek Nizinny? i know nothing about it so this shouldn't be my choice. There are many breeds of dogs left on this planet which prove to have more qualities, yet, are unpopular. This ar…



683. Can't Get Your Dog To Get Up And Come To You? Read This By Adam Katz
     I was walking outside to open the front gate in front of my complex and saw two guys training a beautiful large German Shepherd dog, in front of my neighbor’s house.They were both professional dog trainers that my neighbor had apparently hired to come by and train his dog when he’s at work.I introduced myself and proceeded to watch.See, the funny thing about many dog trainers is that they have an ego, and their ego often prevents them from accepting help from people who haven’t already demonst…



684. Commercial Dog Food Compared To Premium Dog Food By Jon Dunkerley
     Commercial Dog FoodThe commercial dog food market is one heavily relied on by wholesale and commercial stores as it is this type of product that contributes widely to the success of these consumer franchises. Why is this?For the production of a commercial dog food product, dog food manufacturers use a lower quality ingredient structure. (including animal by product)Why do they do this- By doing this, the cost of production is low.- The profit is high due to the public buying the product at a r…



685. Give Your Dog a Sexy Makeover By Disney Pieces
     How's your dog looking these days? Running through puddles, rolling in mud, and fighting off fleas can leave any dog looking drab. But it doesn't have to be that way. And you don't have to spend a lot of money to have a fabulous looking dog. Follow these tips and your dog will be the "cats meow"!The most essential part of the process is perfecting the coat. You want your dog to have a shiny, healthy coat that leaves people in awe.Before you go and buy brushes, expensive shampoo and cute bows; …



686. Dog Rescue: Is it Right for You?
     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 by bre…



687. What's the Best Diet for a Pregnant Cat? By Marc De Jong
     Pregnant cats have to eat for two, three, four, five, even six cats. So her regular meal is just not enough. What should you give instead?Pregnant and lactating queens need more calories than normal. However, you won’t have to force her to eat. Cats are very intelligent animals. They know when they have to eat and how much.Don’t get worried if your cat’s appetite decreases in the very early stages of pregnancy. Soon her appetite will increase, and this time dramatically.The quality of the food…



688. How to Protect your Dog and Family from Roundworms.
     Nearly every puppy in the world is born with roundworms. This is because the roundworm’s larvae are transmitted from the mother to the puppy while it is still in the womb. A female dog can harbor roundworms in her tissue, often making them immune to dewormings. The roundworms then have the opportunity to emerge during pregnancy through the mother’s bloodstream and infect the unborn puppies. Roundworms can also be transmitted to newborn puppies through the mother’s milk during nursing.Roundworms…



689. Dental Care For Your Pomeranian Dog
     Pomeranians have tiny mouths and itty bitty teeth, but not caring for them properly can cause serious health problems for your dog.Dental disease in dogs can cause serious health issues as the bacteria from infected gums and teeth can 'spread' to other parts of the body and affect vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and intestines. Tarter or dental calculus starts off soft but can harden on the dogs teeth. Once hardened, it cannot be brushed away but requires a dental scaling just like you g…



690. A Look at Custom Pet Tags By Alison Cole
     Customized pet ID tags feature information chosen by the customer and can include personal messages, information about medical conditions or dietary needs. Made-to-order tags can be engraved, embossed, personalized, and reflective.Engraved tags are available in different colors and styles such as bone, mouse, round, square, and more. They cost as little as $3.00. Large tags may have five lines of information and small may have only three lines of engraved text. Both sides of tags can have engr…



691. Obesity in Dogs and Cats By Shawn Messonnier
     Obesity is a severe and debilitating illness. It is the most common nutritional disease in pets and people; estimates suggest that up to 45% of dogs and up to 13% of cats are obese (many doctors think these estimates are quite low judging by the number of obese pets they see every day in practice.) Current medical opinion states that a pet is obese if it weighs 15% or more over its ideal weight. While pet owners often use the pet's actual weight to gauge obesity, it is probably more accurate…



692. Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know, Part 3... By Daniel Lesser
     Continued from part two.Epilepsy/seizure disorderWhen your Boxer is between 2 to 5 years old, he may develop seizure disorder.When he has an epilepsy attack, he'd be unconscious and may look like he is not breathing but he is. He is not suffering.The information that would be important to your veterinarian regarding such episodes includes:> Duration of the attack> The type of muscular activity your Boxer exhibits during seizure> Any abnormal behavior during the attack> Frequency of the seizure…



693. Training Your Dog To Lay Down On Command By Lee Dobbins
     Training your dog to obey commands is an important part of pet ownership. When your dog is properly trained, it is much easier for you to communicate with him and this enhances your relationship. In addition to making him mind you, it may even help save your pet from harm or danger.Dogs want your praise, so using positive reinforcement when training your dog or puppy is the best approach. Hitting or yelling rarely works, and besides who wants to hit or yell at their dog anyway?The “down” or “l…



694. Litter Train Your Bunny Rabbit By Glenn Livingston, Ph.D.
     One thing a lot of people don't realize is that most rabbits can be litter box trained, just like a cat!Basically, what you want to do is take advantage of your bunny's natural tendency to deposit their droppings in just one or two places* Start off by confining your bunny in just one room (even if you intend to give him the run of the whole house). A tiled floor is best to start (maybe in your kitchen)* Make sure that the litter tray is easily accessible on at least one side, but with high en…



695. Healthcare for Your Goldfish
     Goldfish HealthcareYou would think that it’s unfair that such a small little creature that brings you so much joy can actually fall sick. But it’s a fact of life that all living things are susceptible to illness, infections, and diseases and will ultimately die. Goldfish too are a species with its own set of health problems that will leave you feeling helpless. The best way to deal with this issue is to familiarize yourself with common health issues that goldfish face and the reasons for their s…



696. Puppies, Kittens, Rabbits, Hamsters, Fish Tanks, Exotic Pets and Bird Houses! By Mike Yeager
     Pet's, any kind of pet can be a welcome addition to your family. Children love to play with puppies and kittens. They learn about life as their pets grow and mature. Dog’s and cat’s are wonderful companions to both the young and old of any family.Rabbits, hamsters and birds bring a touch of natures wildness into our lives as we care for pets that are a little different than what everyone else has. Not everyone owns a parrot or a ferret or even a hamster. While these animals require different c…



697. Cat Arthritis
     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 jo…



698. 5 Tips For Choosing the Best Vet For Your Dog
     If you haven’t already found one, or worked with one in the past, you need to find a vet. Pick one you feel comfortable with, and who answers your questions in full, completely and gives you answers you can understand. You don’t need a vet who talks down to you, or acts like you’re too dumb to understand what they’re saying!Find a vet, if possible, who specializes in small animals (as opposed to one who treats large and small – like horses, cows, cats and dogs.) Your community may only have vets…



699. No Fruit? By Christi Upson
     For those that feed the raw diet to your pets and claim that they do not need vegetables and fruits in their diets, I beg to differ. Let's examine the actual "diet" of the wild canines and felines.They do, indeed, hunt their meat "on the hoof," as it were, but they do not, I suspect, empty the stomach contents of their prey, nor the bowels of their prey, before consuming it. At least, not entirely. That is one of their sources of vegetable matter. You think they don't need it? Have …



700. Thinking of Getting a Lhasa Apso Dog?
     One of the cutest looking dogs around is the Lhasa Apso. The puppies especially are just irresistible but before one decides to purchase a Lhasa just because the kids are begging for one, there are some things that should be known about this particular breed. Historically, Lhasa Apsos were kept by the monasteries and nobility in Tibet as indoor watch dogs. They would sleep by their masters and with their high intelligence plus keen sense of hearing, would warn of any intruders. Lhasa Apsos were …



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