Pet Care Information

One thing I did for my recent birthday was to go for a long walk on the beach. When I came home, I found a HUGE rat right in the middle of the “Welcome” on the door mat! My cat, Beast, who is a great hunter, but hadn’t brought me any ‘gifts’ for quite some [...]

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Coming to terms with one’s own mortality is something we all have to face at one time or another during our lives. I’ve had my own share of introspective moments on life, as I have seen the decline of elderly relatives’ health, and experienced the aches and pains associated with getting on in years (and [...]

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New reports indicate that the commercial dog food recall which commenced with products manufactured by Menu Foods is exploding in its tragic consequences.
The dog food problem has apparently been caused by contaminated wheat gluten, a protein source, that was imported from China. Laboratory tests have produced a variety of suspect contaminants including aminopterin, a rat [...]

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One of the biggest concerns of a person before adopting a pet is the hassle associated with training the pet. Training can be a tough job and requires a lot of dedication, love and patience on the part of the trainer. The trainer also needs to keep in mind that here it is going to [...]

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The hobby of keeping and maintaining an aquarium has become very popular as it takes very little space and this hobby can be maintained by all individuals whether young or old. Aquariums can be educational as well as entertaining. When the aquarium, is decorated properly with plants, rocks or corals it can become a very [...]

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Guess what? Just because you’ve finished all of your research and finally decided what kind of dog to get, that doesn’t mean you’ve finished making decisions. You still have to make the most important decision of all…a dog collar.
As silly as that sounds, next to your dog’s food, a good collar is probably the most [...]

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When finding a pet it is important to do the necessary research to ensure you find a good match. Different breeds are different temperaments and characteristics. Some dogs do well with children while others may be aggressive towards young kids. Here we have outlined a few common dog breeds to help you find the pet [...]

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Inevitably, in the life of every pet owner, there are unexpected behavioral problems here and there that need dealing with. It pays to be understanding and patient with your cat, as many times the issue is fully fixable and just a matter of understanding pet behavior. Here are some of the most common problems owners [...]

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There is a dangerous problem that horse owners should be very aware of. It’s when a horse stands up on his back legs. It’s called “rearing.” This problem can be quite dangerous and cause severe injuries to the rider and/or horse.
Rearing is perhaps a horse’s most effective defense against the rider. [...]

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Creating the perfect water conditions for a freshwater aquarium deals with much more than filling your tank with ordinary tap water. It is vital to create and maintain a delicate balance that provides the ideal environment for your fish.
In their natural environment, fish are exposed to a natural cycle where the water is naturally filtered [...]

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