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341) No Pets As Gifts
Author:
Elyse Grau
Category:
Pets
Can't think of the perfect gift for your animal-loving friend or family member? How about a new cat or dog? How about, no way! Pets should be chosen by the recipient, when they are ready to adopt one. Dogs and cats are not objects that can be gift-wrapped, and handed over to someone.Giving a dog or cat to a child in the same manner you would give a book or a doll can give them the wrong idea about that animal's worth. While other gifts may be returned or exchanged if they are not righ...
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342) Drug-Resistant Staph Found in Pets
Author:
Carol Osborne
Category:
Pets
Some veterinarians are documenting more and more cases of drug-resistant staph infections in dogs and cats, but say there is no reason for alarm among pet owners if they follow measures of simple hygiene.Dr. Lewis Gelfand, a Long Beach, N.Y., veterinarian, said he's treating an increasing number of animals with skin eruptions infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, called MRSA. The cases seem to have increased, he said, in recent months."It's definitely a rap...
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343) How To Tell if Your Dog Is Suffering From Food Allergies
Author:
Jana Ortiz
Category:
Pets
Food allergies are a problem that can lead to bigger health issues later. This is not a condition with which you want your dog to struggle. So what do you look for, and how do you prevent problems from cropping up in the first place?
First of all, it's true that allergies can lead to vomiting and diarrhea, but these symptoms can also be indicative of life-threatening illness such as parvo, so if your dog shows these symptoms, it's important to see a vet right away for diagnosis. But diarrhea...
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344) Pet Health Insurance
Author:
John J. Foley
Category:
Pets
It seems that Pet Health Insurance is getting a lot of attention in the press and on the internet these days. It is a simple, affordable solution for those who love their pets but are concerned about the financial hardship of high-quality pet care. Pet health insurance is peace of mind that protects you and your beloved pet from the inevitable and the unexpected. This type of insurance is still relatively new, and many pet owners are still unaware of their options.Pet health insurance...
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345) How To Get Your Dog To Stop Jumping On You (And Pee On Cue)
Author:
Julie Crawshaw
Category:
Pets
Does this scenario sound familiar? You're dressed to impress, ready to leave home for an important business or social gathering. You're about to open the door when your dog-who doesn't want you to go without him-jumps up on you, leaving smudgy paw marks and pet hair on your best clothes. Feeling exasperated, you raise your voice and shove your dog away from you, which does nothing to change his future behavior and quite possibly leaves him feeling a little confused and with hurt feelings in...
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346) Pet Photography Phobias
Author:
Julie Crawshaw
Category:
Pets
Is your pet a "photo phobe?" Take heart! Though getting a great shot of Fifi or Fido is a bit more difficult when your subject has a camera issue, with a little patience and perseverance you can help your pet get over the photographic "phobias" described below.The shy or camera-shy pet Some animals initially feel uncomfortable or frightened when you stare intently at them through a camera lens. Some are simply shy by nature; others associate fixed stares, which are a hallmark of pred...
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347) Six Steps To Taking Great Animal Photos
Author:
Julie Crawshaw
Category:
Pets
Want to get some super pix of your pet but feel hesitant when you remember the last batch of disappointing photos you took? Relax! Photographing animals can seem challenging, especially when those animals are your pets, but a little practice using a few simple techniques can make it easy and fun for both you and your subjects.¥ Zoom inIf your camera doesn't have a good zoom lens, get one. Most pets are quite a bit smaller than most photographers and can easily get "lost" in the...
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348) What Is It With Women And Horses?
Author:
Julie Crawshaw
Category:
Pets
"What is it with women and horses?" asked my neighbor, a retired cowboy whose last horse had died two years earlier. "Ninety percent of the folks you see ridin' horses are women."When he was still ranching, did this man like his horse? You bet. Did he appreciate the contribution his horse made to his work? Without a doubt. He just didn't ride unless he had cattle to gather or fence lines to check, times when he needed a horse to do whatever it was he needed to do.I think this p...
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349) Halloween And Your Pets
Author:
Joy Gill
Category:
Pets
Halloween can be a festive and fun time of year for children and families; but for pets, it can be stressful and even dangerous. Here are some tips to keep your pets happy and safe this Halloween. Some readers may be surprised to learn that one of the most dangerous things for your pet this Halloween is candy, especially chocolate, which can be harmful, even fatal to pets. Chocolate can cause tremors nervousness, vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate and, in severe cases, seizure and deat...
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350) Quick Pet Guinea Pig Care Guide! Simple Tips For A Healthy Cavy!
Author:
Michael Porteous
Category:
Pets
Guinea pig's also known as Cavies are one of the gentlest, loving, clean and adorable pets you can care for. These timid creatures have grown in popularity over the last few years but not as much is known about pet guinea pig care as cats or dogs or fish which are more prominent. Luckily guinea pigs are not too difficult to look after, they are clean, do not smell like mice and do not bite like ferrets. Here are a few simple tips to care for your guinea pig!HousingIt is...
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351) Second-Hand Smoke: A Triple Threat to Dogs and Cats
Author:
Amy G. Casey
Category:
Pets
It makes sense that second-hand smoke affects the health of our pets, but our furry friends suffer a triple-threat from tobacco. In addition to the obvious danger of lung cancer, dogs and cats lick the residual tar and nicotine from their coats, which can cause mouth and throat cancers. Curious animals also face potentially fatal nicotine poisoning from eating any tobacco products they find.A Tuft's University study found that cats living in homes with smokers are more than twice as...
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352) Animals The Love Of Our Lives
Author:
Sandy Paris
Category:
Pets
What on earth can come close to the divine unconditional love we get from our pets and other animals? They are truly a blessing in our lives that open our hearts to returning these blessing back into life. Divine love is the natural inflow and outflow necessary for spiritual and physical survival.A spiritual divine love is a very powerful tool. It can keep us on course and help us ward off distractions that lead to many of the hardships in our lives. It is an absolute necessity for AG...
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353) Protecting Your Cats and Dogs in Winter
Author:
Elyse Grau
Category:
Pets
In the summer we worry about keeping our pets cool, come winter and it's time to think about keeping them warm and dry. Here are some simple ways you can protect your pets this winter.The easiest, safest way to keep your pets warm is to keep them indoors, especially overnight. Older dogs, puppies, and dogs with certain diseases such as diabetes, heart and kidney problems should never be kept outside. All cats should remain indoors.Some dogs tolerate cold weather better than ot...
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354) Training Abused and Neglected Animals
Author:
Tracey Wilson
Category:
Pets
It never gets easier, listening to the heart-wrenching tales of animal abuse and neglect. Sadly, it seems that the abuse and neglect of animals is on the rise- or perhaps it's just being brought to our attention, because it is being reported more often; at least one can only hope that is the reason.Our Judicial System is showing these cold-hearted criminals that Americans are not going to turn a blind-eye to this kind of horrid and cruel behavior, anymore. Animals are promptly taken a...
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355) The Chihuahua, A Faithful Companion
Author:
Penny Taylor - Passion For Puppies and Our Pet Supplies Web
Category:
Pets
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, where it was discovered in 1850. Some scholars believe the Chihuahua to be descended from Chinese hairless dogs--who may have crossed over from Asia to Alaska on a land bridge before continental separation created the Bering Strait and bred with the ancient Techichi dog, creating the modern-day Chihuahua. But due to the lack of archaeological proof to support this theory, it was later be...
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356) The Schnauzer, Very Versatile Breeds
Author:
Penny Taylor - Passion For Puppies and Our Pet Supplies Web
Category:
Pets
A Schnauzer is a German breed of dog. The name comes from the German word for snout because of the dogs' distinctively furry muzzles. The AKC generally subdivides these dogs into three breeds by size: Miniature which is less than 15 inches at the shoulder, Standard the females are 17 to 19 inches and the males 18 to 20 inches at the shoulders, and last but not least The Giant 23.5 to 25.5 inches. The three share some common features such as intelligence, alertness, strong sense of smell, and lo...
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357) Shih Tzu, The Chrysanthemum Dog
Author:
Penny Taylor - Passion For Puppies and Our Pet Supplies Web
Category:
Pets
The Shih Tzu, is a breed of dog which originated in China. The name is both singular and plural. The Shih Tzu is reported to be the oldest and smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs. The Shih Tzu has been around for a long time. They were bred to bark when people or animals approached the palace of the Emperor of China this alerted people to the presence of unwanted visitors. It is believed that this ornamental breed was created by breeding the Pekingese with a Tibetan dog breed, the Lhasa Apso. Re...
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358) The Truth About Pet Food - Dogs And Cats
Author:
Susan Mahoney
Category:
Pets
In recent times pet nutritionists have come to the conclusion that many of today's health problems in animals, including physical and behavioral conditions have their roots in poor nutrition. Many of the leading manufacturers of so-called 'quality' pet food are responsible for this decline in your pet's health.Veterinarians are noticing this deteriorating health in pets and believe that chemical additives and preservatives play a part.So, just what is in your dog or cats pet f...
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359) Choosing A Pet ID
Author:
Elyse Grau
Category:
Pets
Pet identification speaks for your pet when it cannot. Wearing an id tag will increase the chances of your dog or cat being returned to you.The most typical form of pet id is the simple collar tag. This is usually metal, but increasingly can be made of plastic or even paper. Metal tags last the longest and resist scratching.The id tag is attached to the collar, usually using a figure-eight type hook or a double circle. The figure -eight is usually a sturdier connection.T...
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360) Children With Allergies Can Have A Pet - How To Pick The Right One Is The Problem
Author:
Chris Emmerson
Category:
Pets
Mum dad said I had to ask you, can I have a pet, can I have one mum can I.How many times have you heard it or something like it.Please mum I promise I will look after it, I will do all the cleaning up after it and the pestering goes on.You know it is not true because you did it yourself when you were a kid.Your parents may have bought you a pet, regardless of what it was I bet they took over the care of the animal.You are probably thinking to yourself now,...
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