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1126. Should You Buy Dog Health Insurance? By Steve Austin
      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 hundred…



1127. Get 100% of People to See 100% of Your Pet Products
      Over the last few weeks, I have visited pet stores in the USA, Europe and Australasia. Some of these stores were keen to ensure I was exposed to all the products they had on offer, whilst others hid products from view. The old adage is that if you cannot see it, you cannot buy it.Researchers tell us that 70% of buying decisions are made with the eyes and therefore the first priority in setting up a retail pet store is to ensure you expose the customer to the products you have on offer.In one sto…



1128. Tired of Vet Bills? By Deena Caruso
      Do you make a lot of trips to the vet's office? Do you spend your hard-earned money on vet bills because your dog suffers from chronic ailments? Give your dog or cat the nutrition he needs, and chances are you can spend your money on other things rather than giving it to your veterinarian.Nutritional deficiencies are often the cause of chronic ailments in pets. Most holistic vets believe that improving a pet's diet will boost health and vitality and often restore chronically ill dogs to hea…



1129. Love Your Animal Companion? Spay or Neuter By C. Bailey-Lloyd
      Ozzie, my four-month old Rottweiler peered up at me with his big brown eyes, as I temporarily left him for a very important surgical procedure. As much as it broke my heart to drop off my "baby" at the local humane society, I know it was the responsible thing to do.What Ozzie doesn't know is that today is the first day of the rest of his life. He is being neutered.Being a rescue volunteer, I've acquired a rather large brood of dogs into my family circle. Having adopted six boys and two girls o…



1130. Aquarium Supplies Part 1 -- My First Experience With Bettas By Jonathan Wangsa
      Keeping fish as pets takes more than just feeding them and changing the water every once in a while. Sadly, many people aren't aware of that and they just buy aquarium fish because they're attractive. After a short while the fish start to get sick and die one after the other, and the newbie would lose interest in the hobby and give it up all together.Basic knowledge of fish keeping, together with the right aquarium supplies, is crucial to the livelihood and longevity of your fish. It's importa…



1131. Dog Training - Leash/Collar Training By Jeff Rose
      There are many different styles of dog training, and finding the one that works best for you is important for creating a dog that is a talented, loyal and faithful member of the family. All successful methods of dog training work to reinforce the relationship between dog and handler, and the foundation of any successful training program is getting the respect of the dog. Fortunately, dogs are wired by nature to seek out leaders, and to follow the direction of those leaders.This article focus…



1132. Dog Training - How to Train Your Dog Effectively By Brigitte Smith
      Some people believe that dogs need to be trained when they're young. To some extent for our own sanity that's true - especially with housetraining, and teaching your dog that chewing your shoes/slippers/anything that's accessible, is simple not acceptable.But despite the old adage "You can't teach a old dog new tricks", it's perfectly possible to teach a dog of virtually any age new behaviours and even party tricks, if you like. Basically dog training boils down to rewarding your dog when s/…



1133. Are You Ready for a Boxer? By Adrian Mansilla
      Are you ready for a Boxer?The answer is “no” if you are the type who mostly leave your dog on a chain. Boxers require much of your love, attention and companionship although they are easy to take care of.One Boxer-lover even said to never get one as pet if you work full time!Another point to consider is that the costs for food, training, grooming, medical care, toys and other supplies do add up.Still, for many years now, the Boxer has ranked in the top 10 of favorite purebreds by the American …



1134. Sugar Gliders: Tiny Acrobats By Miles Fowler
      In the last decade or so, the popularity of sugar gliders as pets has grown considerably. The small size of these furry acrobats, their personalities, their plush fur, their large eyes, their agility and their ability to bond closely with humans have attracted legions of new sugar glider devotees.What is a sugar glider and where did they originally come from? Sugar gliders are small marsupials and members of the possum family. They are found in Australia, Tasmania, Indonesia, and New Guinea…



1135. Scratching and Itching: Could It Be His Food? By Shawn Messonnier
      Allergies are a very common cause of skin disease in dogs and cats. Most of the time, the allergies are due to environmental allergens such as various pollens, molds, and house dust mites. While many pets have food sensitivities, true food allergies are quite rare. Despite the fact that many food companies claim their foods are “hypoallergenic” and won’t cause your pet to itch, this is rarely the case. Since I started in the veterinary profession, I’ve seen less than a handful of pets with tru…



1136. Beyond Blackey and Smokey - 10 Great Ideas for Naming Black Dogs
      How can you look the dog in the eyes ever again? Every time you call his name, he wallows in shame. You've banished him to the lowest level of dog name hell - you've named your Lab 'Blackey.' Any four-year-old can explain that a dog's name should reflect something about him - the way he looks, the way he acts, what he likes to eat... something. So most four-year-olds will take the next most obvious step - naming a black dog Blackey... or Smokey... or something equally inane. The thought that so …



1137. Questions to Ask When Choosing a Dog for Family Life By Shannon Emmanuel
      Dog’s come in all shapes and sizes – out of all the dogs you’ve ever met you’ve probably been more attracted to some breeds than others. Perhaps you had a dog when you were growing up and want the same breed for your children. But more needs to be determined than breed or size when choosing a family dog.How do you choose? What do you need to know? Here are some questions you must ask when choosing a dog for family life:How old are your children?If your family is still young, especially if you …



1138. You CAN Have Your Cats and Your Furniture Too By Kathie Freeman
      No one wants to invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars in furnishings only to see them ripped to shreds by an overzealous pet, however beloved. To many people the obvious answer is to have their cats declawed, but it this really a reasonable alternative?Its proponents depict it as a simple and painless operation, but it is neither simple or painless. Most people aren't aware that it's not just the claws that are removed. Declawing involves the amputation of the first joint of each toe, a…



1139. How to Play Safely with Your Westie Puppies By Jeff Cuckson
      Just like children, westie puppies learn through play. Playing games with your west highland white terrier pups creates an opportunity to train them to obey your commands, gives them valuable exercise, and helps to build their strength, coordination, and agility. It is also fun for everyone.Before you start playing games, there are some rules you should know, and safety precautions you should take. Your pups need to really run, not just walk on a leash, but be sure any area you play in has a f…



1140. Dog Tips: Learn How To Read Your Pit Bull Terrier
      Dog training is an art and there are right ways to go about it, as well as wrong ways. An often overlooked aspect of dog training is how your dog communicates back to you. If you want to successfully train your American Pit Bull Terrier, you'll have to work hard on understanding how he communicates with you. You'll only be able to form a close bond where you understand your Pit and he understands you, when you can read his non-verbal body language. An excellent way to begin learning about your …



1141. Ten Tips for Cats Who are Forced to Relocate with Their Owners By Cathy Goodwin
      For realistic tips for humans who are moving with cats, read Making the Big Move: How to transform relocation into a creative life transition and visit other relocation resources on this site.1. If you sense your owner plans to move, be on your best behavior.Revive those terminally cute poses you used to get yourself adopted. Let your owner sleep past 5 AM. Keep your paws out of your owner's hair.Use the litterbox religiously. If you must throw up, head for the bathroom and skip the windowsill…



1142. Teaching Your Shih Tzu Puppy Not To Bite
      Biting is one of those things that every Shih Tzu puppy seems to do, and every Shih Tzu puppy must be taught not to do. Like many behaviors, such as jumping up on people, biting and nipping can seem cute when the Shih Tzu puppy is small, but much less so as he gets older, larger and stronger. Left to their own devices, most Shih Tzu puppies learn to control their biting reflex from their mothers and from their littermates. When the Shih Tzu puppy becomes overenthusiastic, whether when nursing or…



1143. 10 Reasons for Grooming Your Dog on a Regular Schedule By Judith Sherosky
      You love your dog; but should you believe that groomer that recommends having your pet bathed and groomed every 4 to 6 weeks? After all, isn't it just a matter of them getting to your pocket book? Actually, there's far more to it than money. In fact, did you know a lack of grooming can negatively affect the state of your dog's health? Here's how:1) Dogs cool off by panting and by air circulating around and through their pads. Long hair impairs that ability.2) Crust in corner of the eyes causes…



1144. Shih Tzu - Teach Your Shih Tzu To Respect You As The Pack Leader By Connie Limon
      The basis of training any shih tzu is winning its trust, confidence and respect. True training cannot begin until the shih tzu has accepted you as its leader, respects you and entrusted you with his or her confidence.The mistake many shih tzu puppy owners make is mistaking love and affection for respect and confidence. While it is certainly important to love your new shih tzu puppy, it is also very important that the shih tzu puppy respect you and see you as his leader. Dogs are naturally p…



1145. Goldfish Care - Learn The Basics To Happy, Healthy Goldfish By Mark Sturge
      So you’ve decided to bring a new life into your world, and no it’s not a baby, it’s a goldfish!Growing up, many people had a goldfish as their first live pet, and their first dead pet too. Too many times have parents been required to flush poor Goldie down the toilet, only to replace him with a new fish before anyone had the chance to notice.Goldfish care is assumed to be low maintenance and easy. Get a bowl, fill it with water, toss in some fish flakes and you’re done right? Not quite. Before…



1146. Chihuahua Complete Profile
      Key Facts:Size: Very smallHeight: 15 - 22.5 cm (6 - 9 inches) Weight: Up to 2.7 kg (6 lb)Life Span: Up to 18 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: UndemandingFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Spirited & intelligentCountry of Origin: MexicoAKC Group: Toy Physical Characteristics:General Appearance: Alert, tiny, defiant and graceful.Colour: Any colour or mixture of colours.Coat: Smooth coat - Smooth, close and glossy. Long coat - Flat or slightly wavy with feathering on the ears, tail, neck and feet.Tail:…



1147. Fish Make The Greatest Pets By Jennifer Shircel
      Aren’t the children always begging for a pet or another pet?You don’t want a cat – there’s that whole litter box thing. You don’t want to train a puppy, plus what about when you want to go away for the night? Birds make such a mess and can be quite noisy. And then there’s those “rodent” things.When we found out we were expecting our first child we decided to decorate the nursery in tropical fish decor. Then we thought a fish tank in the room would be perfect for the “white noise” and for a…



1148. FIVE EASY TIPS ON HOW TO BUY THE RIGHT HORSE.
      If you are looking for a horse or pony for sale, a horse trailer or even an entire horse farm for sale, here are some tips to get you started. Buying a horse is a big event. There are so many important things to consider that an impulsive buy is out of the question. Any would-be equine owner must think about things like finding an appropriate boarding stable and purchasing all the correct equipment you may need. You should seek out other horse owners and speak to them. As a start, the Internet o…



1149. Shih Tzu - Training Words Of Consistent And Great Meaning By Connie Limon
      When you first begin to talk to your shih tzu, I feel like the shih tzu will find your voice new and interesting. The shih tzu has been use to the voice of the breeder and whoever else had contact. This newness will soon wear off and your voice will become one of great familiarity to your shih tzu. By this time if you have not started to teach your shih tzu that words can have great and wonderful meanings you might have a harder time regaining the shih tzu's attention when you are engaged in t…



1150. 6 Common Dog Emergencies By Steve Austin
      Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency?Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two StepsIn any dog health emergency, stay calm and think. Approach the dog cautiously. The dog may become aggressive because of fear or pain. You can’t help the dog if you’re hurt yourself.Dog Emergency 1: Traffic Accident:If possible, do not to move the dog. Call the nearest Humane Society or ASPCA office. If the animal workers can’t or won’t come and you mus…



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