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| 68366 Views | 25 Human Foods Toxic To Dogs By : e-dog-training.com Recent alerts about unsafe commercial pet foods have encouraged more and more pet owners to begin ‘home cooking’ for their pets. However, in order to properly home-cook for your pets, you should first have a basic knowledge of canine nutrition; and, even more importantly, a thorough knowledge of human foods that are harmful to dogs. E-dog-training.com presents an list of 25 common human foods which are toxic to dogs. |
| 22899 Views | Don’t Be Fooled: Labrador Retrievers Do Shed! By : Cherie Stirewalt Tips for dealing with Labrador Retriever Shedding. |
| 18204 Views | What Causes Cloudy Water In Fish Tanks? By : Cris Stanford Are you having trouble finding your fish in the fish tank due to cloudy water? There can be several different reasons for cloudy water in a fish tank, so let's take a look at the most common ones. |
| 15588 Views | Rawhide Chews for Puppies - Make Chewing Safe and Healthy By : Yuliya Yuran Chewing is normal and natural puppy behavior. Teach your puppy to chew on his treats instead of household stuff. Rawhide dog chews are excellent chewing items for both puppies and adult dogs, however a number of requirements should be observed to ensure that chewing on rawhide will be safe for a puppy. |
| 12249 Views | Small Dogs For People With Allergies By : Luke Donnelley Learn about non allergic small dog breeds that won't disturb your allergies. |
| 9562 Views | Brown Anole Information and Care By : Chris M Jones Brown anole lizards, like the green anole lizards are regularly imported into the UK in large numbers every year. They are more robust than the green anoles but are generally hardier. Males reach approximately 18cm, females slightly smaller at about 14cm. These are quite a dark species, with an overall brown to black colouration with white or yellowish markings along the body. |
| 7605 Views | Having Leopard Geckos As House Pets By : Joe Goertz What kind of pet you are looking for? Have you ever thought about a gecko? You will find different kind of geckos but there is only one which is perfect as a house pet. If you have seen pictures of leopard geckos, you are probably aware of what beautiful reptiles they are. Because of the work of breeders, leopard geckos come in an astonishing array of colours and patterns, from tangerine orange all the way to black and white striped, and many of these are quite striking creatures. |
| 7491 Views | Dog Names Finding Unique Cool And Funny Names For Your Dog By : Richard Livitski Looking for Dog Names that are different? Tired of hearing the same, predictable puppy names that are out there and want something that's unique, cool or funny for your dog? Then this article will help you to get off on the right paw and find a grrrreat dog name! |
| 7094 Views | The behavior of cats By : Mark and Cindi The behavior of cats in the domesticated role follows a love for daily routine. Cats like to do today what they did yesterday, and the day before and would prefer to do the same thing tomorrow. |
| 6341 Views | Green Anole Information and Care By : Chris M Jones Green anoles are the most commonly seen of the anole lizards in captivity. They are regularly exported from Florida and surrounding states. They are cheap to buy, but contradictory to popular belief are actually not ideal for a beginner. Green anole lizards are temperamental to their surroundings, and require the correct temperature, humidity and surroundings to remain healthy. |
| 6257 Views | Dog Thoughts - Training a Dog to Walk Off-leash By : Canine Insurgency Supporter A simple and rewarding way to start your dog down the path of safe off-leash walking and responsible behavior. |
| 5222 Views | How to give a cat a bath By : Angela Coyle It is important to know how to bathe your cat. Cats generally to a fine job cleaning themselves, however, they my need a little help from time to time. In this case, it is important to know how to properly give you cat a bath. Giving a cat a bath can be a little trick since most cats are not fond of water or getting wet. If you're very lucky, this may not be much trouble. Your cat might like the water. But if you have a normal cat like the rest of us, things could get pretty interesting. |
| 5072 Views | Taking care of your Greyhound Dog By : Randolph Collins Discover amazing information about caring and owning a greyhound dog from top experts and experienced owners. |
| 4946 Views | Horsfields Tortoise Indoor Care By : Chris M Jones Also known as Russian Tortoises, these are among the most commonly seen tortoises in the pet trade today. Thousands of juveniles are exported from Russia every year. Horsfields tortoises are small, reaching approximately 15cm long or a maximum of 20cm. Being a Russian species, they make an excellent choice for UK keepers. |
| 4826 Views | Different Types of Pet Hermit Crabs By : Kelly Church This article offers general information about the types of hermit crabs that are available and the most popular in the United States. It also gives a brief description of the types of foods hermit crabs eat and how to choose your pet. |
| 4759 Views | 5 Tips To Easy Puppy Potty Training By : e-dog-training.com 5 Tips To Easy Puppy Potty Training: You can easily potty train most puppies by including these 5 simple tips into your potty training routine. Following this straightforward advice will lead to sure success for both you and your pup. |
| 4736 Views | Reptile Cage Making Tips By : Mark Chapple Building a reptile cage can be a rewarding experience but there are plenty of things that can, and do, go wrong. This article outlines some tips for all you would be diy cage builders to get you started on the path to building your own snake or lizard cage and avoiding some of the common pitfalls. |
| 4350 Views | Fish That Clean Your Aquarium For You By : Lee Dobbins Maintaining an aquarium can be an ongoing task but you can lighten the load of little bit by buying fish and other creatures that you part of the work for you. These fish are scavengers that feed on the any food on the bottom of the crater rim as well as the algae. When buying these kinds of fish you need to be careful of the kind that you buy us some can exist peacefully with your other fish while others will attack them. |
| 4296 Views | The Popularity of College Dog Mascots By : Susan Myers Explore the wide variety of college dog mascots in NCAA sports. |
| 4011 Views | Training Your Golden Retriever - 3 Important Tips By : Sri When you bring home a golden retriever pup its exciting and sometimes exasperating times. But once you get the hang of training your golden retriever it can be a lot of fun and learning. So here are the three most important golden retriever puppy training tips. |
| 3869 Views | Why Dogs Are Considered Man's Best Friend By : Gladys Avery The unconditional love and companionship they provide to owners and their families have earned them the title "Man's Best Friend" for over a century now. |
| 3585 Views | Spiders Have Special Benefits- But Beware Of That Bite! By : Wade Gibson Many Americans warmly welcome four-legged friends into their homes, but few are comfortable when creatures with eight legs wander in from outside. Even though they make you shriek, some spiders play a positive role around your home by preying on other pests. For some homeowners, their contributions to reducing unwanted insects far outweigh the fear they evoke. |
| 3534 Views | How to prevent and treat Hoof Crack By : Hannu Article about common reasons for Hoof Cracks, and how to prevent and treat them. |
| 3406 Views | Tips On Making Your Cat And Dog Coexist By : Ken Charnely If you have a cat and a dog or are planing to have both, you need to know how to make them coexist. The phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” didn’t come up as someone’s idea of a joke just for cartoons (Tom and Jerry comes into mind). Dogs are often territorial and will fight not just new cats but other new dogs as well. |
| 3340 Views | When Snakes Attack Your Dog By : Jason Homan Snakes are not domesticated animals that should know better or be expected to stay off other peoples property,they are wild animals and are also Protected. No-one is asking you to put up with a snake threatening your family but you do not have to kill it , simply remove your family and your dogs until the threat has passed or until someone can remove the threat. |
| 3275 Views | Dog Worms Understand Dog Worms Symptoms and Infestation By : Moses Chia Until a very recent period, dog worms were thought to be of a spontaneous origin, brought about by the influence of heat upon decaying vegetable matter, and it was and still is freely asserted that puppies are born with dog worms inherited from the mother in some mysterious manner while still in uterus. This has been conclusively proven an error and in the minds of all scientists there is no question about dog worms springing from individual eggs and having a complete life history of their own. |
| 3234 Views | Psychology of Dog Abuse By : Ashley Peach In this article we’ll enter into the ramifications of dog abuse and how it can affect your adoption. |
| 3080 Views | The Top Seven Tarantula Species for Beginners By : V. Berba Velasco Jr., Ph.D. Tarantulas can make wonderful pets. They are exotic, fascinating creatures that require much less attention than a dog or a cat, or even a tank of fish. Many species are hardy enough to require minimal care, and they always make great topics of conversation. Nevertheless, novice pet keepers should be careful about deciding what kind of tarantula to get, as some species can be aggressive or inordinately delicate. Here are some recommendations on the best species for beginning tarantula keepers. |
| 2959 Views | The Souls of Animals By : Gary We who love our pets know that the time will come when we must bid them farewell. When these traumatic times come, most of us wonder about an afterlife and if they live on. There is solid Biblical evidence that shows they are indeed providentially provided for. |
| 2939 Views | Cat Spraying – What Is It - Why Do Cats Do It And How Do You Stop It By : Mike If you own a cat chances are you have had a spraying issue at least once. Spraying is a different type of urination problem in that instead of peeing on the floor or in a litter box your cat will go on an upright surface like a chair leg or door jamb usually at nose level for other cats to smell. It is important to know that in some cases a female cat will also spray urine directly on the floor. |
| 2876 Views | Frog Eye or Wonder Gecko Care By : Chris M Jones Frog Eye Geckos are becoming more common in the pet trade nowadays, particularly with the vast number of keen gecko enthusiasts. Captive breeding of this species has become well understood and easy to achieve. These geckos are native to fairly hot, arid climates within Southern Asia (Afghanistan, Iran, Arabia, Kazakhstan and Western China). These geckos are particularly well known for their incredibly delicate skin and cautious nature. |
| 2866 Views | Getting Rid of Snakes By : Brenda Murphy Snakes are legless reptiles with hundreds of species across the world. About 40% possess deadly poison like rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, copperheads and coral snakes, while majority, like the soil burrowing species are harmless, and only grows in full size at under a foot long. |
| 2744 Views | Cat Losing Fur? By : Cat Lady Why cats lose fur is a condition that has many reasons,this article may help you with trying to understand and help with dealing with the different conditions. |
| 2655 Views | The Cockapoo Dog Breed By : Ashley Peach The Cockapoo is a breed not recognized with the dog association. You will find it is actually a mix between a poodle and a cocker spaniel hence its name origin. |
| 2625 Views | Taking Care of a Molting Hermit Crab By : Kelly Church This article offers tips on how to deal with the stressful period in the hermit crab’s life called molting. It is a difficult stage for a crab and knowing everything there is to know about the process will make it easier to take care of a crab during this time. |
| 2622 Views | Anxiety In Dogs – Overcoming Certain Fears By : Gladys Avery How to help your dog overcome fear of loud noises and other phobias. |
| 2606 Views | Read Your Cat's Body Language - Know Your Pet More By : John E. Miller Have you ever thought that your cat is an aloof creature to you? Then it is because you do not understand it. Your cat is always trying to communicate to you through its gestures and body language, so to know your cat more, you need to know more about the cat’s body language. |
| 2549 Views | Why Hermit Crabs Make Great Pets By : Kelly Church Hermit crabs are great pets. This article gives a description of several reasons that they are such terrific pets. Hermit crabs are fascinating animals that are low cost and low maintenance, and there are several options to choose from when creating a habitat for them. |
| 2477 Views | Caring for your Beta Fish By : essex14 Caring for your Beta Fish is quite easy if you know what you are doing. It is very simple once learned. With these step by step instructions you know as much as you need to know. |
| 2384 Views | Kittens Meeting Puppies By : Valerie Mellema Kittens and puppies have not always been a likely pair, but it is possible for them to get along in the same home peacefully. Here you will learn about great ways to ensure harmony between your kitten and your puppy. |
| 2379 Views | Cold Weather Care for Dogs By : Ashley Peach Here are a few tips on cold weather care for your dog. Keep in mind the best policy is to leave them inside during cold weather. |
| 2368 Views | Dog Diseases: Brain Cancer By : Ashley Peach In this article you will find information on care and prevention of brain cancer. You will also find treatment and symptoms. |
| 2301 Views | Keeping a Pet Hermit Crab Happy By : Kelly Church This article gives basics on hermit crab care by talking about hermit crab food, a hermit crab habitat and other hermit crab information. Land hermit crabs can be very rewarding pet choices and needed to keep the experience positive is basic information about raising a hermit crab. With the tools that this article gives and information that can be found on reputable hermit crab websites such as crabcab.com, anyone can be a great hermit crab caretaker. |
| 2188 Views | Pasteurella – Snuffles in rabbits (Rabbit Flu) By : Victoria Carey Pasteurella Moltoceda is carried by a large percentage of rabbits, both wild and domestic rabbits. There are a number of different strains, and some are more harmful to a rabbit than others. Although human fatalities from pasteurella are extremely rare, I feel that I should make you aware of the possibility. |
| 2185 Views | Do No Bark Collars Work? By : Sherwin Alvarez Yes. Some work better than others. Some control the barking through corrections, these are bark control collars. |
| 2161 Views | Cats love to hunt - it's in their genes By : Guido Nussbaum Cats are one of the best developed species when it comes to hunting. They are very effective predators, even domestic cats can hunt and eat more than 1000 species including mice, birds, rats, moles and fish. Their whole body is made for hunting, their senses are much better developed than those of humans. |
| 2145 Views | The Best Dog Breeds for Children By : Ashley Peach When you have children you have to make sure that the dog you want to add to the family as a pet will do well around your children. Below is a look at some of the dog breeds that do better around children and some of the breeds that should not be around young children. |
| 2126 Views | The Male Horse: Does Gelding Improve Stallion Behavior? By : Phil Tragear There's been a few questions come through lately regarding badly behaved stallions and whether gelding will fix the problems. So this is a summary of what the research on gelding and behavior has turned up. |
| 2118 Views | Training Your Dog Not To Fear Loud Noises By : Burt Cotton Loud noises, such as fireworks, thunder and traffic, are one of the most frequently cited fears given by dog owners. It is natural for some dogs to be fearful of loud noises, but some dogs are so traumatized by loud noises that they are completely unable to function. Dogs that display excessive fears or phobias such as these can be a danger to themselves and those around them. Dogs may manifest their fear in self-destructive ways, like slinking under the couch or the bed and getting stuck. |
| 2115 Views | Choosing Cremation As Your Pet’s Memorial By : Angel Ashes If you are facing the tragedy of losing your beloved pet, understanding the options for final care can provide some comfort and a sound basis for careful decisions. |
| 2088 Views | The Otter Animal By : Chelsea Sankowski The Sea otter animal can be found in coastal areas in the North Pacific Ocean, or in Alaska, on the coast, to include the Aleutian and Commander Islands. California is home to sea otters as well and they are mostly seen in the Half Moon Bay to Pt. Conception areas. Obviously, as they are land and sea animals, they are found in coastal areas only. |
| 1934 Views | The Important Parts of a Hermit Crab Habitat By : Kelly Church This article discusses the important parts of maintaining a healthy hermit crab habitat. The proper type of container, substrate, temperature and humidity are vital to the survival of a healthy and happy hermit crab. |
| 1900 Views | Western Hognose Snake Care By : Chris M Jones Western Hognose snakes are a wonderful, small species of snake with lots of character. They have become more and more popular over the years and are now a commonly available species in the pet trade. In the wild they are known to feed on toads, lizard, snakes, eggs and even insects. In captivity however, they will regularly take to rodents. There are 3 subspecies of Western Hognose; the Plains Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus nasicus), the Dusty Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus gloydi) and Mexican Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus kennerlyi). |
| 1893 Views | Choosing a Home for Your Hermit Crab By : Kelly Church This article provides information regarding how to set up your hermit crab habitat. There are several components that are important in keeping a pet hermit crab healthy and one of them is to maintain the hermit crab environment well. |
| 1885 Views | The Boston Terrier Training Myth By : Abhik Sarkar There is a common misconception when it comes to Boston Terrier training, that it takes up to six long months before seeing positive results. In this article I will share the reasons why most Boston Terrier owners believe this to be true, and how you can instil good behavior in record time. |
| 1881 Views | Dog Diseases: Hypothyroidism By : Ashley Peach In this article is a look at the hypothyroid disorder dogs can be affected with later in life. |
| 1848 Views | The Pit Bull - Not a Natural-Born Killer By : Carol Stack Actually, Pit Bulls are not natural-born killers. They are one of the powerful dog breeds, along with German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and a few others. Powerful breeds need an owner who has a lot of energy. If the owner or handler has low energy, the dog knows it and tries to assume the role of pack leader, the dominant role. |
| 1834 Views | Cyber Pet Adoption - Safe Online Games for Kids By : Roberto Garabelli This article will give some info on cyber pet adoption games. |
| 1831 Views | Gastro-Intestinal Stasis in Rabbits By : Victoria Carey The idea of this article is to draw rabbit keepers attention to this potentially lethal condition which can quite literally claim your rabbit’s life in just 24 hours! |
| 1794 Views | Cost of Medical Treatment for Dogs and Cats By : Liane Wood As a pet owner, you may have had an unexpected emergency that required immediate medical attention for your pet. If so, you may have incurred expenses which you hadn’t planned for, nor find it difficult to comprehend. |
| 1764 Views | Hermit Crab Habitat Requirements By : Kelly Church This article discusses to importance of doing research of hermit crab facts in order to promote healthy hermit crabs. Hermit crab care is dependent upon the knowledge and commitment of the owner to his or her pet. |
| 1755 Views | PET DOG DENTAL CARE/TOOTHCARE By : Gladys Avery Cleaning your dogs teeth is an essential part of being a good pet owner. |
| 1728 Views | Veterinary Bills--One Simple Tip for Spending Less By : Amanda K. Jones, LVT How can pet owners save money on their veterinary bills? Pet insurance is one answer but there are many other tips that pet owners simply don’t know about it. |
| 1703 Views | Hermit Crab Behavior As Pets By : Kelly Church This article discusses hermit crab behavior and the importance of knowing what to look for to stop aggressive behavior. Knowing the difference between aggressive behavior and non aggressive behavior can help put you at ease as well as help you determine what type of action to take. |
| 1683 Views | How I trained My Cat, Oscar, to Use the Toilet By : Brandy Connery Are Those Cat Toilet Things For Real? Enjoy the Real-Life Experience of a Brandy and Oscar, Her Not-So-Smart Cat. You might profit from her personal experience and suggestions about training your cat. |
| 1680 Views | Horse Fetlock Problems By : Hannu Article about horse fetlock problems |
| 1678 Views | Dog Fits – A Frightening Experience! By : Thierry Babineaux Dog fits can be more traumatic for the dog owner. Typically, Dog fit is identified as an ‘electrical storm in the dog’s brain’ as all the nerves start sending signals in a random and unrestrained manner. |
| 1674 Views | Dog Training: Teaching Proper Socialization Skills By : Gladys Avery How to properly train your dog for socialization. The do's and dont's of this fundamental training progression. |
| 1624 Views | Rats as Pets - 5 Myths Busted By : Dawn Arkin Rats have a bad reputation. History and Hollywood have depicted them as horrible creatures. But rats are affectionate and make wonderful pets. Why not find out a little more about them, before making a decision? |
| 1622 Views | The Top Three Pet Rat Training Mistakes By : Colin Patterson It can be very rewarding to train your pet rats to do tricks and learn obstacle courses. Since they tend to be highly intelligent creatures, rats can actually learn a lot. Furthermore, because they're people-pleasers, rats enjoy the challenge of striving for your reward and praise. However, before you begin training, you may be interested to know the main pitfalls of pet rat training. Here are the top three mistakes that novice rat-trainers will often make. |
| 1606 Views | Household Items that Can Kill Your Dog By : Carol Stack According to the web site of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the number of pets ingesting household and backyard poisons is increasing. In some cases, such as with polyurethane glue, the increase is dramatic. Since 2002 the number of dogs ingesting this glue has risen 740%. |
| 1591 Views | The difficulty to identify Horse Leg problems By : Hannu Article about identifying Horse Leg problems |
| 1561 Views | Fly Strike in Rabbits By : Victoria Carey Fly strike is a horrendous condition which can affect rabbits during the late spring, summer and early autumn months. It is vital that rabbit owners educate themselves on fly strike and take steps to prevent their pet falling victim to this condition. |
| 1542 Views | Dian Fossey's Forgotten Gorilla Orphans By : Georgianne Nienaber Older readers may recall seeing a photo of Dian with two young gorillas on the cover of the January 1970 issue of the National Geographic magazine. Few know what became of the youngsters. This is their story. |
| 1514 Views | Potty Training Tips for Yorkies By : Michelle E. Arthur Potty training Yorkies can present challenges that test the patience of ever the most forgiving owner. Here are some tips to help you with this notoriously stubborn breed! |
| 1494 Views | Hamsters The Perfect Starter Pet By : Andy Markison Unfortunately, giving your child everything he or she wants is not always in your child's best interest and caving in at your child's every whim is almost certainly a bad idea. You don't want to deprive your child though, so what do you do when your little boy or girl comes up to you with those adorable little brown eyes and asks you for a puppy or a kitty (or a ferret, parrot, snake, alligator, etc.)? |
| 1432 Views | Ignorance Of Dog Food Ingredients Can Kill Your Dog By : Joshua Hacken A good dog food for your dog meets with a specific, high quality ingredient base that provides a high level of optimum nutrition for your pet. Dog food ingredients are selected based on their quality, and are human grade, meaning that they are also used for human consumption. Typically a larger price tag goes along with the purchase of premium dog food as the cost to find, evaluate and test a high quality ingredient can be more expensive, and because of this, some dog food manufacturers substitu |
| 1428 Views | How To Attract the Seven Most Desired Wild Birds By : Nicholas Phillips Every year, more and more people are adopting “outdoor pets” in their back yard, whether they are squirrels, rabbits or the most popular outdoor pets of them all -- wild birds. People have loved feeding birds almost since the beginning of time, but for most of those years there wasn’t much nutritional science involved. We just put bread crumbs or bird seed in the yard and took what we could get. Luckily for wild birds (and those who love to feed them), times have changed. |
| 1423 Views | Facts about Cats: Do you know this and that? By : Guido Nussbaum These tidbits are just some of those cool yet factual things about cats. When your aim is to explore more about these animals, you could always use the power of the internet in order to familiarize yourself with the world around you. |
| 1418 Views | How To Care For Your Pet Rabbit By : Lay Peng Goh Domesticated rabbits are one of the most popular pets, apart from dogs and cats. They look attractive, lovely, gentle, friendly and cute. They are easy to take care and undemanding in terms of care and housing. They will settle well either indoor or outdoor, at home. There are 40 species of rabbits and hares worldwide. All domesticated rabbits are originated from European rabbits. |
| 1377 Views | Dog Breeding: Choosing A Stud & Setting The Breed Type By : Nancy Dean To ensure a healthy and productive breeding experience, follow these simple guidelines. |
| 1356 Views | Enriching Your Lizards Life By : Chris M Jones There are currently nearly 4,800 lizard species around the world, all of which have slightly different habits and will require specialised care if kept in captivity. It would be impossible to create an information sheet that could apply to all species of lizard. However, this article should give you a good idea how to create the best possible environment for your lizard, and how to keep its mind stimulated for a long, healthy and happy life. |
| 1350 Views | Training Your Pet Ferret By : Lee Dobbins Although they have become more popular over the years, ferrets are not your typical pet and many people think these exotic creatures are more like wild animals than companion pets. While they may look like they belong in the woods instead of in your living room, the ferrets you buy in the pet store are really quite domesticated and can be trained to do many things. |
| 1339 Views | When dogs attack - Facts you should know for prevention By : R.D. Rose Studies show that children have the best chance of being bitten. Before children turns 15, about an animal has bitten fifty percent. An enormous amount of bites happen to kids less than 9 years of age. By examining canine tendencies, many attacks are prevented. It is true that most animals are safe, but some times dogs can have their own agendas. We must ensure that we inform the kids to become astute of potential pitfalls. |
| 1333 Views | Cat Leukemia - What You Need To Know About This Deadly Cat Disease By : David Lee Even for humans, this word is one you never hope to hear. For Felines, it's a virus, that works by producing an enzyme that it then inserts into healthy cells infecting them. Just like a retrovirus. Because of this, it is a particularly nasty illness. Here are some things you should know about the illnesses that can affect your feline friend. |
| 1328 Views | Setting Up A New Aquarium By : Leon Huang So, you bought your very first fish tank. And you probably already decided where to place it. But keep in mind that a fish tank filled with water is much heavier than it seems. So please, place it on something strong and stable. It is also advisable to keep your fish tank away from direct, or even indirect, sunlight. Long hours of sunlight will induce algae, something you do not want if you wish to keep your aquarium beautiful. |
| 1328 Views | How To Teach Your Dog Nifty Tricks By : Kelly Marshall Believe it or not you can teach an old dog new tricks! Most of the tricks that you see dog’s on TV or in the movies completing are relatively simple once you break them down to their basic components. Teaching the dog complicated tricks step by step is the most effective way to have your dog work through even elaborate tricks quickly and as a positive experience. Punishing dogs for not learning the tricks will actually harm your pet’s chances of learning the trick. Dogs learn new tricks ... |
| 1310 Views | What Do You Know About Fish Tank Care? By : Michael Saville Some Facts and Myths about Fish Tank Care. Having an aquarium can be a source of great joy and satisfaction. People who have fish as pet find that they feel calmer and happier when they watch the aquarium. Fish make really great pets, and do not make hardly any demands on your time or any other resource. This is why they are considered favorite pets in millions of houses. |
| 1291 Views | Hermit Crab Space Requirements By : Kelly Church This article offers advice on choosing a number of hermit crabs permitted for the size of the habitat you plan to purchase. Keeping the hermit crab’s comfort and health in mind is key to deciding how many hermit crabs you can fit in your hermit crab habitat. |
| 1290 Views | Top Bar Hive - An Alternative Beekeeping Method By : Daniel Garber The topbar beehive is not a new concept. Historical reference to the top-bar hive date back to the 1600's. Most of today's top bar bee hives are derived from work in the 1960's. It was perfected for use in Kenya, Africa, and is often referred to as the Kenya Hive. Today it is also used in many other developing countries for it's simple design and cost effective management methods. In recent years it has also become more popular in the United States. |
| 1250 Views | Cat Facts : Social Behavior and Interaction 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. |
| 1245 Views | Caring for an Abused Dog By : Ashley Peach Abused dogs take a little more care than a regular dog. They require time to get to know new owners, as well as adjust to a loving home. |
| 1228 Views | Cat Communication, What are They Saying By : S E Peters The Purr: |
| 1205 Views | Is Pet Insurance Worth It? By : Amanda K. Jones, LVT Pet insurance policies cost a lot of money. Can opening a separate savings account for your pet's medical expenses serve the same purpose? |
| 1197 Views | Cat Magic - Good Luck Spells By : Beate Spear Once in a while we all need a little good luck and what is better to have a 4-legged purring good luck charm in the house, or maybe two? Diablo, my pitch black good luck charm is my companion for nearly 13 years now and never has my life been more pleasant since he is around. Is this cat magic? |
| 1196 Views | Hatching Brine Shrimp By : AquaFishTalk Brine shrimp are small aquatic crustaceans closely related to freshwater fairy shrimps, Copepods and Daphnia. Freshly hatched brine shrimp nauplii have a lipid-rich yolk, high in unsaturated fatty acids. Due to this nutritious yolk, brine shrimp nauplii have become the standard food for larval fish in the aquaculture industry. Brine shrimp can live in freshwater for around 5 hours before they die, making them an ideal live food for many aquarium fishes. brine shrimp hatchery brine shrimp hatche |
| 1195 Views | Cat Health - Common Problems By : Richard G M Taylor No matter what breed of cat and no matter how well you look after your cat, like us humans, they will suffer from common cat health problems during the course of their life. As a cat owner, you will need to be aware of the most common problems, some of which can be avoided with the right awareness and by taking basic precautions. |
| 1182 Views | Create a Backyard Habitat for Wild Birds with a Bird Feeder By : Chris Robertson With a little imagination and very little effort, you can transform your backyard into a natural habitat for birds. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher, or simply want to invite nature a little closer to your home, birdfeeders put down the welcome mat for our avian friends. |
| 1167 Views | Losing a Pet is Like Losing any Loved One By : Sally Doyle Anyone who has allowed a pet to become a part of their life understands that a pet is a member of your family. When you lose that pet, whether unexpectedly or from old age, it does not change the fact that a hole has been left in your life. You still need to take the time to grieve your loss until someday, you feel able to celebrate your pet's life. |
| 1163 Views | How To Stop Cat Biting By : Taradacktyl Cat biting is one of the most common behavior issues that people have with cats. Aggressiveness comes naturally to them but if we are to live together in harmony, we must employ ways to curb this instinctual behavior. This article give your free advise on how to stop cat biting. |
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