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121) Holistic Medicine For Pets
Author: Alice Flowers
Category: Pets
Holistic medicine is a practice that involves all aspects of the patients life when diagnosing and treating a particular condition. It is not a method of treatment but rather an approach to how treatment should be applied. Just as holistic medicine applies to humans, it can also be a tool to treat animals and with so many people in the US using alternative medicine, the demand for products and information on holistic veterinarian medicine has increased.Holistic veterinarian medicine m...
122) Making Sure Our Pets Are Safe & Secure
Author: Wayne Tuttle
Category: Pets
Do you remember when there were no seat belts in the family car? Taking a long trip to Grandma's house often meant fighting with our siblings to see whose turn it was to lay down in the back window.Today, in the United States, almost every state has implemented some form of enforceable seat belt laws that protect children and adults. Every province in Canada has enforced and embraced the seat belt laws, as well. Many of us realize the importance and value of wearing a seat belt, but f...
123) Development of Puppies and Kittens
Author: Rich Masters
Category: Pets
During the first few weeks of life, puppies and kittens should nurse at least four to six times per day. Infrequent or weak nursing often signifies chilling, illness, or congenital problems and should be attended to immediately by a knowledgeable breeder or veterinarian. The two primary activities of all newborns are eating and sleeping. The eyes of puppies and kittens open between 10 and 16 days and their ears begin to function between 15 and 17 days after birth. Normal body temperature for...
124) How to Choose the Right Pet Food
Author: Rich Masters
Category: Pets
When looking at the pet food label, most consumers first read the guaranteed analysis panel. Here manufacturers report the minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fad and the maximum percentages of moisture and crude fiber. Consumers should be aware that these percentages do not represent actual amounts protein and fat and that using these percentages to compare different products or brands can be misleading.The ingredient list can tell consumers the principal components of the...
125) Dog Chocolate Symptoms - Save Your Dog's Life
Author: Richard Cross Terris
Category: Pets
If a dog has eaten chocolate it is not always obvious. If you didn't see the chocolate being consumed, how can you know? There are many symptoms of a dog eating chocolate, the most common of which are listed in this article.The dog my exhibit some or all of the following symptoms. One thing you can do if your dog is known to have eaten chocolate and you cannot contact the vet is to induce vomiting as this is the best way to clear the chocolate from the dogs stomach quickly.Of c...
126) Pet Sitter - Choose a Good One
Author: Lisa Gold
Category: Pets
So you've decided you want a regular pet sitter to come over and take care of your pets now that you're traveling on a consistent basis for work. What now? Pet sitting is a growing business and you may be so lucky as to find quite a few in your area. If so, how do you choose? What makes one better than another and how can you tell?Your best bet is to find a petsitter who comes highly recommended. Start off with asking your friends if they would recommend any one they've used. Ask you...
127) Training Your Cat
Author: Cortney Martin
Category: Pets
Training your cat is very important and for several different reasons. First, a cat that hasn't been trained, doesn't know what behaviors are acceptable and what are not, therefore, they are more likely to misbehave because they don't know they are misbehaving. Having a trained, well behaved cat allows the cat and the owner to bond and have a loving relationship rather than having a misbehaving cat that causes its owner a lot of stress and frustration. It is very important, as a cat owne...
128) Where to Find Dental Products For Pets?
Author: Paul Kramer
Category: Pets
Oscar is having a difficult time of his life. He is always experiencing painful dental problems for many weeks now. Some of his teeth were chipped off and every time he eats, his gums always hurt because of damaged teeth. It would be simple for anyone to go to his dentist and have it diagnosed for teeth problems, let the dentist extract a damaged tooth or teeth but not for Oscar. It's not that simple for him. He can't even complain orally about it. He can't just go up to anyone and let them...
129) Are You Your Animals Biggest Problem? The Human Animal Body-Mind Mirror
Author: Val A Heart
Category: Pets
"That's just spooky!" A recent client told me when I pointed out that both she and her dog had a problem in the exact same vertebrae in their backs! I assured her that this happens all the time, and that it has to do with The Human Animal Body-Mind Connection.Did you know that animals mirror you in mind, body and spirit? They Reflect Us. Animals are spiritual teachers, and are at times barometers of our souls! So when they have a problem, they are talking to us. The question is: are w...
130) Is Your Animal a Master Teacher?
Author: Val A Heart
Category: Pets
Humans have traditionally held themselves as being separate and more intelligent (read "important") than other Beings. They perceived animals to be different ("they don't talk or look like we do; therefore, they are obviously inferior to us").Until recently, this has been easy to believe where animals are concerned. They cannot speak "the language" like we do (of course, they don't have the vocal apparatus humans do which makes this feat basically impossible!). And, after all, humans...
131) Cat Doors and Dog Doors
Author: Tsuyoshi E. Suzuki
Category: Pets
Cats and small dogs can easily pass through the pet door. The door's flap is made of LEXAN, a transparent, highly-durable, polycarbonate resin thermoplastic for long-lasting safety and to allow you and your pet to see out the door easily.Cat flaps these days are designed in such a sophisticated manner that they do not allow any other creature to enter the house except the pet cat. If there are very small children in the house then the cat flap should be secured so that the child does...
132) 11 Health Danger Signs For Your Aging Pets
Author: Steven Seferi
Category: Pets
Most people don't realize their dogs and cats are considered to be of senior age when they reach seven years old.It is important to realize there are many diseases associated with old age that can be prevented, delayed or successfully treated if you recognize the early warning signs.The most common problems vets see senior pets coming in for include obesity, arthritis, tooth and gum disease, tumours, impaired senses, kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease and behavioural...
133) Pet Food Myths and Facts
Author: Rich Masters
Category: Pets
Myth no.1: Corn is a filler, is poorly digested and causes allergies.FACT: Fillers are ingredients that serve no nutritional purpose, and corn does not fit that description. Corn is a nutritionally superior grain compared with others used in pet foods because it contains a balance of nutrients not found in other grains. Corn contains a highly available source of complex carbohydrates and substancial quantities of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid important for healthy skin. Corn...
134) Regulation of Reproduction in the Female Animal
Author: Rich Masters
Category: Pets
However most attention is focused on the periods of cyclic activity. This the period where man most frequently interferes with the reproduction process (breeding/not breeding; choice of male/AI; control oestrus; induction of ovulation, etc.) and during this period most problems associated with breeding occur. The general principle of endocrinology of reproduction is the same for the different species, but there are differences between species. Some animals are poly-oestrus (cow, swine) durin...
135) What the Experts Don't What You to Know About Flea Elimination
Author: Gary Walker
Category: Pets
My 3 proven steps for flea infestation elimination: what the experts don't tell you.About me: I have been a pet owner for over 50 years, and for 40 of those years I have known and understood the ill effects of Fleas. Oh yeah, I also spent a few years working for one of the Nation's leading "Pest Control" Companies.We have all had, or will have flea problems, whether we want to admit it or not. Even if you don't have pets, fleas can still haunt your home from time to time. Why c...
136) The Truth About Pet Food Recalls
Author: Paul Kramer
Category: Pets
If you want to learn more about pet food recall, then you will want to continue reading this article. Specifically we will discuss about the history of the recall itself, and then we will discuss the brand name product that is affected by the recall, and lastly the impact that it has on the animal itself when this recall happens. After reading this article, you should be able to play a major role in choosing the right food for your pet so that your pet will stay healthier.First, let u...
137) Tips For Air Travel With Pets
Author: Sivakorn Siricharoensataporn
Category: Pets
Traveling to distant places without them therefore makes family members worried about their well-being and safety, so many people nowadays prefer to take pets along rather than leaving them to stay alone at home.Some of the tips that can be helpful for air travel with pets are:1. Vaccination copies - Do not forget to carry some extra copies that verify the vaccination of your pets. It would be a good idea to keep one with yourself and put the other one in the carrier of your pe...
138) Summer Pet Care & Safety
Author: Diane Pomerance Ph.D.
Category: Pets
For so many of us, summer arrives not a moment too soon. After a long, dreary winter, we have looked forward to the rewards and relaxation associated with the warm summer months. Perhaps we have planned a vacation near a lake, river or the ocean. Perhaps we are planning on swimming, hiking, boating and bicycling or perhaps just sprucing up the backyard or catching up on our reading under a shady tree. More than likely, we are planning a lot of outdoor activities and entertaining. We may also...
139) How to Choose the Right Pet Medicine For Your Pet?
Author: Paul Kramer
Category: Pets
Pets are one of God's greatest gifts to us. They are special in many ways. Pets can have therapeutic effect on people. They have become family members because of their loyalty and faithfulness to us. The best way to reward our pets is make sure that they are healthy. Knowing how to choose the right pet medicine is always as important as choosing the right medicine for your own health.Pet lovers need to understand their pets better before they even take care of one. It's not enough to...
140) What You Must Know About Buying and Owning a Pet
Author: Bob Ryatt
Category: Pets
People seek pets for various reasons. Some want them for company and amusement; others dote on them as they would on family members. This article looks at various aspects of pet ownership, ranging from selecting your pet to grooming, feeding, medical care, and traveling with your pet.Feeding, grooming and training apart, you also need to look at some of your pet's other needs if you want your pet to live a long healthy life. Do this, and you can enjoy pet ownership for a long time.</p...
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