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826. How To Get Rid Of Fleas
     If you have pets, particularly if they go outdoors, then fleas may very well be a fact of life. Therefore, it's important to know how to deal with this annual threat, which usually lasts from early Spring, until late into the Fall, when temperatures become too cold for them to survive in the outdoors. Fleas are basically a type of parasite. They must have a blood meal to reproduce, so they jump on an animal, and even humans, bite, feed and jump off. Just finding one or two on your pet, is not a …



827. Surprising Health Benefits for Pet Owners By Patricia Wagner
     Did you know that there are key health benefits that can result from owning a pet? Having one can enhance your physical, mental and social wellbeing.1. How can a pet help your physical health?Owning a dog, for instance, will encourage you to get more exercise. With your faithful friend at your side, you're much more likely to go for a walk. Walking is one of the best health activities you can do. While walking you're also more likely to socially interact with your neighbors because your specia…



828. Have an Itchy Dog? Consider These Grooming Tips Before Turning To Chemical Treatments By Alexandra DeBoer
     Many dogs today suffer from itchy skin caused by a variety of factors. Dogs actually have more sensitive skin than humans, and are often exposed to a variety of irritants in their environment. These grooming tips may help alleviate your dog’s constant itching.Brushing your dog daily will remove pollens, grasses, and other outdoor irritants as well as stimulating the skin’s circulation and preventing matting. Brush carefully and down to the skin, taking care not to tug on tangles, and using a …



829. How to Take Care of Your Pet When Disaster Strikes By Grant Carroll
     When disaster strikes, it's important to have the right emergency pet supplies on hand to help your pets survive. Many people may not like to think about it, but if the proper preparations are not made, there is little chance any pets can survive a natural or man made disaster. Animals are not allowed in emergency shelters due to public health and safety reasons, and statistics show that 90% of animals left to fend for themselves in a disaster do not survive. It's very important to take steps …



830. Parrot Keeping By Silvanus Koh
     Parrots are becoming more popular as pets with each passing day. This is evidenced by the proliferation of Internet discussion lists which provide access to information regarding parrot care and behavior. This upsurge in the number of parrots in homes and the amount of information newly available does not alert the companion parrot owner to a very important and pertinent fact - that parrot keeping is a relatively new phenomenon.The parrot will live in a cage, so you will need to buy one that …



831. Your Dog and the Dentist: Learn the Drill By Dina M. Giolitto
     While "late is better than never," sooner is better than later, at least when it comes to your dog's dental health. Dental disease gets worse over time, and the longer you wait, the more damage that will have to be taken care of and the more expensive your vet bill will be.Your dog probably won't need much work done on his teeth when he's still young... so your vet won't do much more than open his mouth and take a look at what's going on in there. But as he ages, dental disease can set in, esp…



832. "How To Keep Your Cat Happy and Healthy - Playtime for Kitty"
     While dogs tend to get lots of exercise, cats are often left to their own devices, having to find their own ways of exercising if they are kept indoors.Cats have gone from working animals to creatures of leisure. In the past, a cat spent most of its day hunting, keeping the homestead free of rodents. Today, most cats are pure companions who spend the day waiting for their beloved human to return home. Even if you work from home, it is important to set aside some time to play with your cat. Inter…



833. Why You Should Consider Pet Insurance For Your Family Pet By Joseph Kenny
     Want to consider the following pointers as to why you should consider pet insurance for your family pet: 1 in every 3 family pets will visit a vet this year for treatment 40 percent of all vet fees are caused by ‘unforeseen’ illnesses or accidents less than 15 percent of family pets in the UK are covered by pet insurance the average vet bill for care and attention needed following a road accident involving a cat or dog last year was circa. £750 - £1,000 2 out of every 3 pet owners in t…



834. Training Your Dog To Save a Life In Water
     Occasionally watching Animal Planet does have its advantage. You can really learn how to train your dog for different situations.There was a program on in August, 2005 about a dog that loved to swim in a nearby lake. Whenever the dog left the house, you would find him in the water. The dog would just wade in the water for hours. The family would then need to go into the water and get the dog out. Instead of going in a getting the dog out of the water, why not train the dog to get people in troub…



835. Shih Tzu - Toys and Special Treats By Connie Limon
     Inspect your dog's toys often. If there are pieces bit off the toy, discard it. Usually small pieces of a toy or chew will pass through a dog's system, but they could end up causing an intestinal blockage instead.Flimsy vinyl or plastic toys or balls with squeakers and bells in them usually don't hold up. Some shih tzu will just tear at the toy until they get the squeaker out. The squeakers and bells also pose a problem of your shih tzu choking on them if he tries to swallow the objects.Sh…



836. How To Keep Your Dog Safe in the 21st Century By Niall Kennedy
     For thousands of years, dogs have been "man's best friend." Dog-loving humans have tried to keep their pets safe in return. As the world becomes more complex, dogs need extra attention now more than ever to stay safe. With a little foresight and action, you can create a "home, safe home" for your precious pooches.Dogs have a keen curiosity. If you look at your home from your dog's perspective, you'll probably find all kinds of interesting things to examine. What most people don't realize is t…



837. Guinea Pigs As Pets
     Guinea Pigs Guinea pigs are fun pets. They like to eat green peppers, oranges, romaine lettuce, parsley, spinach, carrots, plums and apples. They must have 10 to 30 mg of Vitamin C everyday since they don't store it. They also eat plain guinea pig pellets, at least 1/4 cup per day but you can feed this free choice. They need an unlimited supply of timothy hay as well. This helps with their digestion. And, of course, fresh water every day. Always change it even if its still full. Another name …



838. What You Need To Carry When You Travel With Your Dog
     Spring is here and with the onset of warm weather, comes more dog shows and our annual vacations, plus the urge to take a Sunday drive. However, we sometimes neglect the needs of our pets or do not take extra precautions for unseen emergencies. If you cannot board your pet, or leave it at home and find that you must take it with you please make sure you provide adequate ventilation and water in your vehicle. Plus you should read up on heat stroke and heat prostration. Below is a simple check lis…



839. Pet Pampering Business is Booming
     Pet Pampering Business is Boomingby Sharon Glorskyhttp://SheratonLuxuries.comIt's no secret that Americans love their pets. In fact, we spendbillions of dollars every year on feeding, grooming, and vetvisits, as well as toys and other pampering supplies. Chancesare your town even has some kind of gourmet retail outlet for dogand cat treats.It's a fact that the pet industry is booming and shows no signsof slowing down. In fact, it has actually become stylish forpeople to pamper their pets with pl…




840. Dog Health Insurance

     
     Should you seriously consider buying a dog health insurance policy? Yes, you should. Here's why health insurance for dogs is a good idea: Dog health insurance saves you money. As with just about all other costs, veterinary expenses have increased rapidly in recent years. Without dog medical insurance (or more accurately, veterinary insurance), you are responsible for paying for everything: routine checkups, preventive procedures, emergency care and disease treatments. That will run into hundreds…



841. Your Guide to Buying a Yorkie By Rose L
     Yorkshire Terriers, Yorkies for short, are a joy to have around and make great and well-loved family pets for many homes. For these reasons, the popularity of the breed has seen phenomenal growth over the past few years. Currently, the Yorkshire Terrier is the breed to have and buy for many families looking for the perfect canine companion. But before you get caught up in the rush to buy one of these adorable puppies, there are a few things to consider to ensure that you buy the best puppy tha…



842. Tilapia By William Berg
     Tilapia is a large cichlid genus that contains more than 100 species. They are naturally found in Africa and in the Levant region in the Middle East. They are today present in a large amount of waters around the world as a result of Tilapia farming around the world. Tilapia farming has been an important food source in some areas for more than 2500 years. Tilapia is especially well suited for farming since they are fast growing and hardy. This has made Tilapia a very important protein source i…



843. Must-Have Know-How On Your Dogs Meal-Times By Amy Howells
     One of the best parts of the day for any dog is their mealtimes.Most adult dogs are fed twice every day (in the morning and evening) but large breeds may receive their food in one meal each day.The most important thing is to have a routine. Your dog will appreciate a routine, and he may even come to find you if you are late with his food!Your dog will soon learn how to sit and wait so you can place his food bowl on the floor. It may initially help to reinforce your verbal command with a hand s…



844. Shih Tzu - New Puppies and Older Dogs - Consistentency and Repetition Is The Key To Successful Train By Connie Limon
     Introducing a new puppy to an older dog can be trickey! New puppies often want to play. Old dogs usually don't and may not like puppies at all. A new puppy in the house is a big change to an older dog's life. You can help your older dog adjust to the new puppy. When you begin your training, be consistent and keep repeating the same steps over and over. Shih Tzu puppies and Shih Tzu dogs learn better from consistency and repetition. Unless your shih tzu has some kind of severe behavior pr…



845. Analysis of Cat Behavior By Keith Kingston
     The most important thing to remember in analyzing the behavior of your cat is that your pet is not a human. Cats are not rational beings and their actions are not based on emotion. Changes in his behavior are not stemmed from any repressed anger with you; your cat is not trying to get revenge on you for being away from home too much or bringing a new baby into the house.Negative changes in cat behavior are typically cause by stress or anxiety for the cat. It is easy to see why pet owne…



846. Does Your Dog Have Allergies?
     Many people don’t realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or another, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergies in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and inhalant allergies.Signs and symptoms of dog allergies may vary but are often marked by persistent itching and discoloration of the skin (most common in skin allerg…



847. Crate Training Your Puppy By Dy Witt
     Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his “pack” is one very good reason for starting your puppy in a crate when he is very young.Another reason for crate training is that dogs love predictability. To know what is going to happen in any given situation makes him happy, and more apt to be the bes…



848. Aquarium Fish Buying Tips By John Morris
     It’s very important as part of your plan for having successful aquarium to take note of the type of inhabitants. One of the most important elements of you aquarium will naturaly be fish.Never buy fish before finding out about its requirement first. You really need to take your time to ask questions and be very observant when you are in the aquarium store. There are lots of aquarium stores with unknowledgeable owners, so you don't base your decision on their advice alone... make sure you take …



849. Feeding Your Pet Stingray - The Essentials of Maintaining a Varied Diet
     Stingrays will eat a wide variety of foods. Maintaining a varied diet is extremely important in captive animals, as monocultural diets incur a risk of nutritional deficiencies. Stingrays are very active, and should be fed at least once a day, preferably twice or even three times daily. The daily diet can be varied in order to create some environmental enrichment as well as balanced nutrition for the rays.First FoodsFirst foods for newly acquired rays should be blackworms or tubifex worms. These …



850. About Baby Bunnies By Glenn Livingston, Ph.D.
     Well, first, if you want to have bunny babies you should read everything you can on the subject and also talk to your local animal shelters and rabbit rescue organizations. (Rabbit overpopulation is a big issue,... it's usually better to adopt than to breed).In any case, here are a few essentials you'll need to know about rabbit babies:* Rabbits breed very quickly. A female can have a litter of as many as nine babies each month. They can have as many as 200 baby bunnies in one year. In fact, f…



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