Pet Care Information

My boyfriend wants a dog. Now that may seem a simple enough statement and many of you who read it will say, “that’s great!” or “what kind?” However, others of you may say, “Why on earth would you want a dog?”
I have to admit, at the risk of being stoned or flamed by [...]

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There’s something different about you. People sense it the moment you walk in the door. Is it in your smile, or the way wear your hair? Truly, there are countless manifestations of your canine obsession.
Here are the top ten:
#10: Stray hairs on your clothes.
White hairs make a mess of your black wool skirt, while black [...]

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The greatest thing about choosing a puppy is that you get to pick your new family member. Unfortunately you didn’t get the same luxury when you inherited that Uncle or Aunt who always manages to say the most inappropriate things at the best of times. A few hints on picking a puppy can make a [...]

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Clone a Cat, Go To Jail
…or at least pay a fine. That’s the goal of animal welfare activists who announced recently that they are seeking state and federal restrictions on the small but growing pet-cloning industry.
The effort has been spearheaded by the American Anti-Vivisection Society [AAVS] (in suburban Philadelphia), and takes aim at companies [...]

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The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog that was used as a retrieving dog while hunting wild fowl in the past. It is one of the most common dogs for families now as it is very tolerant, easy to handle and doesn’t require much from the owners besides exercise, food and visits [...]

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Recipes for homemade dog foods are popping up all over. More and more pet owners are deciding to make their own homemade dog foods. The pet food recall list is growing by the week. The food that you are feeding your beloved dog that is safe today, may not be tomorrow. Pet owners are in [...]

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There are three important litter box considerations to account for whether you’re a new kitten owner, or someone who has had a cat for a while. If kitty isn’t happy with any or all three of these, you may find she’ll start urinating outside the box.
1. Litter Box Location:
Location is all-important [...]

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As anyone having heard a growling dog will tell you, there is a clear message being conveyed. Growling is one of the pivotal conversational methods dogs employ to warn others away from their turf and show aggression. As a noise, it is aggressive by nature, speaking of raw and rough emotion. Before an attack, dogs [...]

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I don’t mean talking like “good boy” or “go potty” but the body language
that lets your dog know you are in charge.
Most of the behavior problems owners encounter
are the result of owners letting their dogs take control.
This doesn’t mean being a tyrant or using a formal “heel” process; it just
means being the leader of the [...]

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Pit bulls are one of the most misunderstood breed of all dogs.
There is a great deal of prejudice and misconceptions about Pit Bulls. It has been said that Pit Bulls are not like any other dog, rather they are a bit more of everything a dog can be. That is, they possess superior physical [...]

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