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  • Six Most Important Dog Training Devices You Need  By : Dan Herbert
    Dog training can be difficult. It can be surely complicated to make your dog know exactly what you want, at the time you want them done.
  • Nano Reef Tank Setup  By : BuyLiveCoral
    If you are into reef tanks and your curiosity drove you to know more about Nano Reef tanks, read on.
  • Dog Names: Finding Unique, Cool, and Funny Names  By : John Artfield
    After searching long and hard at the shelters, thru the newspaper and even enlisting friends and family in your search, you've found the right dog! So what's next? Giving him/her a proper name of course!
  • The Maltese Dog Breed  By : Gerry Ronson
    Learning all about the Maltese Dog Breed from care to characteristics. Including temperament, train ability and advice on choosing your Maltese. Grooming advice is also included within this article.
  • Hermit Crabs Mistaken for Disposable Pets  By : Kelly Church
    Many hermit crabs are mistreated in the place they are being sold from. It is despicable to think people treat them as disposable pets, and this article provides hints on selecting healthy hermit crabs.
  • Common Turtle Species  By : John Artfield
    Turtles are cold-blooded reptiles. They have a shell making them unique from other reptiles. Their upper shell is called the carapace, and a lower shell that protects the belly called the plastron. The carapace and plastron shape and color varies from species to species. One might think it would at least always be a hard shell, which also is untrue. There are softshell turtle species, along with many others.
  • Seizures in Dogs: Dogs With Epilepsy  By : Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM
    I recently had an email from a former client who has a dog that suffers from seizures. Percy is a 4 year old yellow Lab with epilepsy. He has been on traditional ant-seizure medication, and is not responding very well now.
  • Dog Sense  By : greytdogz
    Dogs and their senses - Sense of Smell, Sense of Touch, Sense of Sight, Sense of Taste and Sense of Hearing
  • How to Keep Your Cat From Destroying Your Furniture  By : Brock Lorber
    Your cat and your nice furniture may seem like natural enemies, but with some understanding and patience you can remedy the situation. Yes, your nice furniture and you can can peacefully coexist!
  • Ten Cat Facts Regarding Social Behavior  By : Kurt Schmitt..
    The following cat facts on social behavior and interaction should help you better understand your pet. Cat behavior is largely misunderstood, even by experienced cat owners. I hope you find this helpful.
  • Doberman: Wobbler's syndrome  By : Nancy Richards
    There are treatments to take care of this disorder but it depends on the severity of the spinal compression. Cortisone treatment helps reduce inflammation of the spinal cord, while acupuncture is said to work as a pain relief. Chiropractic adjustment too cannot be ruled out but it might lead to severe complications in certain cases.
  • Doogy odor in RetrieverS  By : Nancy Richards
    One of the most prominent areas for odor generation is the retriever’s backside. There could be anal infection, a buildup of feces on the dog’s coat, or the Labrador might be constipated or have diarrhea, both of which will produce significant odor.

    As you are inspecting the retriever’s body, take detailed notes on what you see, smell, feel, and hear. These notes will become valuable when you take the dog to a veterinarian. Also, it will document signs or symptoms that you might forget to tell the veterinarian.
  • Aggression in Boxers  By : Nancy Richards
    The trainer should always be consistent in reinforcing good behavior and correcting bad behavior and should never strike a dog. Many trainers use a leash and chain-link collar, known as a choke collar. In spite of its name, the collar is never meant to choke a dog, but is used to deliver quick snaps to gain a dog's attention. This training collar is useful in teaching basic obedience commands, such as sit, stay, heel, come, and down.
  • Why dogs eat their own poop?  By : Nancy Richards
    You can control the cleanliness of your home, and you can control what your Bichon Frise eats. One way to keep a Bichon Frise from eating its own poop is to put food additives in the Bichon Frise’s regular food. Food additives provide nutrients that the Bichon Frise needs and, as a result, these nutrients will keep the Bichon Frise from eating its poop. Consult the Bichon Frise’s veterinarian to make sure that your Bichon Frise is receiving food additives that are safe and effective for your Bichon Frise.
  • The Best Water You Can Find For Your Aquariums and Fish Tanks  By : Anthony Sastre
    Many fish keepers believe that if the water is not green or brown, fish can reside in it. They might get this misconception from the fact that raw areas of water could sometimes appear polluted, yet fish thrive there. Nevertheless, raw areas of water have their own systems for providing fish the conditions they need while taking out harmful substances. Your faucet water might be nontoxic to consum
  • Cockapoo - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know  By : Robert W. Benjamin
    Learn the facts on maintaining good health, grooming needs, living conditions and more when it comes to the Cockapoo
  • Cat Litter Box Problem: Four Reasons Why Your Cat Won't Use The Box  By : Kurt Schmitt..
    There are two main causes for a cat litter box problem. One is behavioral, and the other is physical. Before assuming it's a behavioral problem, you should always bring your cat to the vet so that you can rule out any physical causes.
  • Common Pet Medications  By : Azlan
    There are lots of veterinary and pet medication websites to be found on the Internet nowadays, and all claim to be the foremost authority and source for your pet’s needs. Buying medication for your pet is okay, as long as you know exactly what you’re buying and the proper amounts to administer to your pet. Thus, the professional advice of a registered veterinarian is invaluable. The information to be found in this article does not intend to replace the care of a professional; its purpose is to be used as an educational guide to your pet’s medications only.
  • Pixie Bob Cats Make Great Pets  By :
    What are Pixie Bob Cats? That's what I asked when breeder Sandra Janoski offered to send me information on this fascinating breed. Other than their smarts, there are two main aspects to the appeal of the Pixie Bob.
  • potty training dogs  By : Pet-lover-Nancy
    Your dog may housesoil if he is anxious or because he is upset. You might not be home when something scares him, like sudden thunder, which might cause him to have an accident.
  • American Bald Eagle Facts  By : Ryan Orlancia
    Did you know that the bald eagle has symbolized America, as well as being its national bird, since 1782? Sea Eagles, so common in 18th century Europe, were a common sight to America's early settlers, and it is from mistaking the two birds that the bald eagle got its name.
  • American Bulldog Training FAQs  By :
    American Bulldog Training
  • How To Tell If Your Cat Has Fleas  By : Rona Limsy
    Think you cat has cat fleas? Learn how to tell and what cat flea treatments are available.
  • Natural Treatments For Dog Itching And Cat Bladder Infections  By : Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM
    A very common problem I see on a regular basis is dog itching. There are many reasons why dogs itch, and in this article I discuss a few reasons and offer some simple, natural solutions for an itching dog. As well, I'll briefly cover cat bladder infections and problems, and what you can do about them.
  • Pet Remedies For Common Cat And Dog Diseases Of The Mouth, Neck And Larynx  By : Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM
    This article focuses on the examination of the mouth, neck and larynx of your pet. I will show you some of the natural pet remedies that I use for a few specific pet diseases.
  • Cat's bad peeing behavior  By : Guido Nussbaum
    If your cat made a mess, don't be mad about it. There might be a reason why your cat urinates on the floor instead of using the litter box. Actually there will be a reason for sure because cats might "spray" at your furniture to mark their territory but they will certainly not do this on your carpet or floor. Cats spray vertically, similar to dogs...
  • Fleas and other parasites - your cat can get these  By : Guido Nussbaum
    We all love our cats and we treat them as good as we can. There are still diseases and parasites that your cat can get no matter how good you take car of the cat. Once you know that your cat has a parasite or a disease you need to take it to a vet. Some parasites or diseases remain uncovered but if you control you cat on a regular basis, you discover most parasites and diseases early.
  • Common pet health conditions of the eyes, ears and nose - how to heal these at home  By : petvet
    Many pet illnesses and diseases can be safely treated at home. This article, the second in a seven part series, conditions covers the examination and treatment of common conditions of the eyes, ears and nose of cats and dogs.
  • Cat Flu and Antibiotics  By : petvet
    A common question I have been asked lately is about the Cat flu.

    It's going around, and more often than not a visit to your veterinarian will result in antibiotics. But little else.

    And its a virus... antibiotics are NOT effective. In fact this approach can cause problems.
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