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726. Oscar By John Anderson
     Oscar is kind of a funny name and it fit you. Other than a Dachshund, I had never seen a two-foot long dog with such short legs. You were built completely differently from any breed. Shaggy, with fur hanging over your eyes and a curly tail, I couldn't help but smile when I saw you. The adoption center said you were a Lhasa Apsa mix with a Bichon Friese. You weren't fully grown but we were familiar with both breeds and figured you wouldn't grow much. I should have paid more attention to your hu…



727. 8 Tips on How to Train a Dog By K Brandt
     Having a dog as your companion can be a true joy. However, you don’t want your beloved buddy chewing your new shoes or going to the bathroom in the house. Therefore, you need to create a dog training plan to help your new puppy or dog understand the rules of the house.What things should you focus on in dog training when you want your dog to understand the expected behaviors and even some fun tricks? Should you take dog training classes or complete dog training all on your own? The answer to th…



728. Dog Vomiting? Help Your Dog Now By Chris Suckow
     In most cases you should not be too concerned about your dog vomiting. If you know that the dog got into something or you changed its diet, you can probably wait 24 hours to see if the vomiting clears up, but only if your dog does not appear lethargic.You must withhold food for 24 hours and then gradually start a bland diet. If at any time the dog becomes worse please see your veterinarian.If your dog has been vomiting continually for more than 1 hour or if he has been vomiting on and off for …



729. Horse Stable keeping By Björn Tengrootenhuysen
     It is very important to decide whether to keep your horse with you or choosing a nearby stable that would accommodate your horse. It all depends upon the size of your property and the amount of money that you can spend. If you think that it is difficult for you to keep the horse on your land, you can find a suitable stable maintained by professionals to keep your horse. However, this would cost money, and your horse would be away from you.If you decide to keep your horse on your property and a…



730. How to Paint Your Cat By Larry Chamberlain
     Why paint your cat? After all cats are beautiful creatures if you want to appreciate the appearance of a feline, you look at the cat not at a painting.Some of the reasons that you may want to paint your cat are:To capture your pet at a particular age, in a particular pose, in a particular place. To have a permanent reminder of your companion when she has moved on to feline afterlife. To give as a gift to a fellow cat lover.So you figure how hard can it be to turn out a pleasing semblance of y…



731. Is Dog Dental Care Necessary? By Lee Dobbins
     Caring for your dogs teeth is a vital part of his overall health and maintenance. Sure, you may feel funny brushing Fido’s pearly whites every night before bed, but good dental care for dogs is much more than just having white teeth and good breath.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 sof…



732. Dogs, Buy or adopt?
     Buy or Adopt That is the question. If you intend to breed or show your dog there is no alternative but to buy your dog from a reputable AKC-REGISTERED breeder. Should you be in a position where nothing but the best satisfies you, then buying a registered, pedigreed dog is also your best choice. Another alternative for those wanting to acquire a fine pet is cross bred dogs. They are not for breeding or show but some of the handsomest dogs I have ever seen were mixed breeds. But, buying a mixed pu…



733. The Cat Learned How to Work the WHAT? By Verleen Wonderly
     When I carried him home, he was this tiny little bundle of fur, approximately three weeks old. He is mostly white, with some mutlicolored stripes, cute beyond belief, but he was being abused and starved at his current home, so I just couldn't leave him there. I tucked him under my sweatshirt and off we went. My husband and son came home from their respective schools, they both fell in love, we named him Machiavelli, and that was that.In our home, he found three adult, spoiled and …



734. Your First Dressage Competition By Tina Williamson
     You have finally found your perfect horse, but riding around at home has started to get a bit boring. You have had a couple of dressage lessons and it seems to be the style of riding that suits your new best friend. Your instructor has suggested that you start entering a few competitions, what a great idea; you may meet some other horse mad people and have a bit of fun.First off you need to find a competition that is being held in your area and that is at your level. The beginning level of …



735. New Horse Classified Website Making a Big Splash
     HorseandRiderMatch.com, a new horse classified website, is causing quite a stir among the horse community with its ground-breaking new way to go about providing horse resources.HorseandRiderMatch.com made its debut last month with almost 1 million hits and nearly 100 thousand page-views. The new website’s database of horses is growing every day as horse owners and breeders discover its advantages. With unique features such as the “no payment until you receive leads” selling option, the website …



736. 5 Common Grooming Mistakes Made by Professionals By Louise Louis
     1. Using tranquilizers.This is illegal in many states but other groomers still use them. It may be that the groomer is afraid of aggressive dogs but it's more likely to be that the groomer is running a production line and has no time to calm nervous dogs.I never recommend tranquilizers – no matter how mild – for small dogs. Ask your groomer if she or he does this.2. Leaving dogs unattended.You might be surprised at how many dogs are harmed and even killed at salons. The problem is many…



737. Cat Litter Box Location Strategies By Nancy Wigal
     Just like in real estate where location is crucial, so it is for your cat's litter boxes.Here's some ideas and tips on how to effectively locate them for good cat litter box habits.When you think about cat litter box placement, imagine if it's a place where you'd like to do your business. We humans generally cherish a quiet and private location. Your cat isn't much different. She'd like her cat litter boxes placed where she can feel safe while voiding. When animals eliminate, this is a vulner…



738. Training your cat for the outdoors
     Your cat will love to go outdoors; the environment is excellent for him and good way to get exercise and the energy that he will need to use to settle for a while so that he may not be up all night wanting to go out. The birdfeeder is a wonderful place for the cat to sit and watch. Watch the birds as they bath and take position to drink the water. Oh and kitty is ready to attack. Make sure the birdfeeder is clear and letting the cat, no cover but not left open to far from a tree for the bird to…



739. Herding and the German Shepherd Dog By Debbie Ray
     Once other animals such as cattle, sheep and goats became domesticated, man became aware of the dogs herding ability. Tactics used by hunting wolves, witnessed by humans, such as driving and separating one animal from the flock, were further exploited and bred into these dogs. As in other dogs, the animals possessing the best inherent herding abilities were further developed to assist human shepherds in their daily duties.As you know, German Shepherds fall into the Herding Category of dog br…



740. Tropical Fish Breeding for Beginners - Guppies and Swordtails By Mike Magnum
     Breeding tropical fish can be a lot of fun. Try your luck at breeding livebearers such as guppies or swordtails.Equipment Needed: Breeder Box or Breeder Net Breeding Grass 5 or 10 gallon tank for the baby fish or a tank divider that you can use for your main tank. A pair - 1 female and 1 male, 2 females to 1 male works even betterTwo of the more popular tropical fish for beginners has to be Guppies and Swordtails. Guppies and Swordtails are livebearers which means that their babies come out…



741. 5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dog
     5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dogby Mark Eckenrode 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, w…



742. Putting Your Rabbit On A Leash? By Glenn Livingston, Ph.D.
     Using a leash or harness on a bunny is a highly debated subject amongst long-time bunny owners and experts for good reason. There have been many accidental deaths as a result.You see, because rabbits are prey animals, they feel very confined and trapped when on a leash. If they become scaredwhich is very easy with all the new sounds and sights outsidethey can easily break their necks, their backs or be frightened to death.You never know when a dog might walk around the corner, scaring your rab…



743. Finding A Reputable Dog Breeder By Ron Swerdfiger
     Anyone can put two dogs together and let them breed, and in turn call themselves a “breeder.” However being called a “reputable” breeder encompasses far more than that. You wont find a reputable breeder trying to sell their dogs to local pet stores, or advertising in the classified section. A good breeder does not need these “gimmicks.” Instead, they rely on the quality of their dogs. Breeding is a practice that should be done with a sense of pride, and a feeling of fulfillment.So once you hav…



744. The Cure To Stop A Horse From Kicking By Andy Curry
     I get a lot of horse training questions about stopping a horse from kicking. The kicking habits of these horses range from the horse kicking at virtually anyone to kicking at only the husbands.It's a daunting problem that lots of people have no idea how to cure. That being so, I want to share some insight to horses kicking.First I want to relate some causes of horses starting in the habit of kicking. Because a horse kicks is no reason to think he is naturally bad or unmanageable. I don't …



745. Dogs and Heartworms
     It is surprising how many people are still confused about heartworms and the effects that a heartworm can have on your dog.First lets look at what heartworms are and how your dog can become infected.Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes into the dog’s blood stream. The immature heartworms called microfilaria travel through the blood stream.The microfilaria settle into the heart chambers and major pulmonary blood vessels. This causes a blockage of the blood flow and pathological changes to th…



746. Rabbit Noises - What They Mean By Glenn Livingston, Ph.D.
     Rabbits are generally quiet animals, but they are not completely silent. They make plenty of noises from growling to screaming, to communicate how they feel. Here's how to decipher them...Growling If your rabbit growls or grunts at you, she's not happy about something. 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. The better you get to know your bunny, the more you'll disco…



747. The TOP 7 Mistakes Horse Owners Make By Andy Curry
     Mistake #7 – Assuming You Can Get On Any Horse And Simply RideNot all horses are the same. Some you can get on and easily ride. Some are so green that you could be easily injured if you have little or no riding experience. The ones easy to ride are typically older horses. They have been ridden the most and will be the most forgiving of a beginning rider’s mistakes. The younger horses will be the hardest to ride unless they have been thoroughly broke.Mistake #6 – Assuming A Horse Trainer’s Tech…



748. Training a cat not to chew on dangerous objects
     Cats chew, lick, or eat non-food objects for medical and behavioral reasons. Out of curiosity, a cat will try to chew on most things. Easy to swallow items will need to be put up out of reach of your cat. Cats chewing and eating items, which are not food, thought to be a lack of certain nutrients in the diet. Vitamin imbalance could be some of the cause. Making sure, you are purchasing healthy well balance food for your cat. Healthy eating for a cat means healthy bones, muscles, and brain funct…



749. Canine Joint Disease
     Joint disease can be a problem faced by many dogs. Hip dysplasia is the most common that people are familiar with as a cause of rear limb lameness. Its front limb counterpart is elbow dysplasia. Elbow dysplasia has only been recognized as a disease in dogs in the last 10 to 15 years or so, whereas hip dysplasia has been diagnosed for the last 30 to 40 years. Dysplasia means a developmental abnormality, it can be in the size, shape, or formation. Elbow dysplasia is a combination of four developm…



750. Is Your Dog Fat? By Bev Storer
     Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs. You can and should do something about it. Overweight dogs may live shorter and less healthy lives and your enjoyment of their unconditional love and companionship may be shortened because of it.Extra pounds place an excess burden on bones and joints and can make arthritis problems worse. Overweight dogs are less able to exercise and play comfortably and their breathing may be labored. Their bodies may be less able to resist infections…



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