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161) Pets In Natural Disaster Situations
Author:
Joseph Devine
Category:
Pets
In December of 2004, the international community witnessed one of the most horrible natural disasters in human history. The earth quaked deep in the Indian Ocean, summoning on of the largest Tsunami's the modern world has ever seen. Just under a quarter-million people died in over ten countries. Natural disasters like these occur very frequent all over the planet; Katrina in the United States, mudslides in Central and South America, droughts and brush fires all over the western world....
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162) Getting To Know Your Dog
Author:
Joseph Devine
Category:
Pets
Dogs have almost always been around to lick our faces when they are happy to see us, to morn with us, and to guide us in our darkest hour. They are prized for their loyalty, devotion, courage and bravery. Millions of Americans own these four-legged canines and love them to death. Every now and again, on television, we see the one lucky dog that gets the five-star treatment, complete with massage, manicure and pedicure, its own hotel room, and maid service.With our incredibly strong em...
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163) Doggy, Doggy, Needs a New Home - Adopt Your Pet
Author:
Ruth Bird
Category:
Pets
Your family finally agrees it's time to bring home a new friend. Your family pet of fifteen years is sorrowfully missed and you can't imagine ever finding brown eyes like his again. Visiting the pet stores, reading the pets for sale ads, and talking to friends, you wonder; what's the best way to add a new member to your family?Pet adoption is an option pet lovers should definitely consider. Although it may not be for some, it's a true gift. Not just for you to be able to fin...
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164) Pet Fostering And Adoption - What A Great Way To Help The Many Pets In Need
Author:
Ruth Bird
Category:
Pets
Many people love animals and would like to do more to help them. Here's a way in which you may consider to do this. Pet fostering isn't a new concept, but it is growing. Pets who are in shelters for whatever reason, may not always be ready for adoption when they first arrive. They are in need of some medical care and recovery time. They may need help in becoming social again.The rise of animal abuse is heart clenching and to think of an abused animal being put down do to so...
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165) Pet Adoptions - Get A Fantastic Pet Dog Or Cat And You'll Be Saving A Life At The Same Time
Author:
Jennifer Manning
Category:
Pets
Pet adoptions are a wonderful thing. Whether you plan to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit or other animal, you'll be getting a great pet and in many cases you'll be saving a life too. Looking for a pet to adopt is always exciting, but you need to keep a few things in mind and make sure you're prepared before bringing a new pet home.When it comes to pet adoption, you have a few options: You can go to your local animal shelter or humane society; visit your nearest rescue group; or answer ads th...
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166) First Aid Emergencies for Pets
Author:
Kiya Sama
Category:
Pets
Bleeding - Bind a sterile pad tightly over the wound for four or five minutes. If bleeding continues, bandage the pad, changing every hour. Use a tourniquet if blood is spurting or the other methods fail to work. Apply the tourniquet to a pressure point between the wound and heart, loosening briefly every 15 minutes. Take the animal to a veterinarian.Burns - Treat for shock by covering the animal with a blanket, putting it in a quiet place, and placing a hot (but not too...
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167) Wondering How To Take Care Of The Health Of Your Cute Cat?
Author:
Andy Rogers
Category:
Pets
There are some simple things you can get yourself aware of while taking care of your catty's health. Realize that health problems with pets are a common thing.It doesn't matter what breed of cat you have but cat health problems are inevitable and will be there. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented.Worms such as tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms etc. infect cats and can be fatal. Your cat can become weaker day by day if this is ignored, hence get him tested by a...
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168) Pet Names - Cool Names For Your Dog, Cat, Hamster Or Other Pet
Author:
Jennifer Manning
Category:
Pets
So you've adopted or purchased a new pet -- a dog, cat, hamster, fish, snake, parakeet or maybe a hermit crab. What's next? Of course you'll need to provide a good home -- cage, aquarium, etc., and all the necessary supplies. But there's still something missing -- your pet will need a good name.Maybe you're drawing a blank when it comes to naming ideas. Or maybe you're overwhelmed by the sheer number of possible names. Hopefully this article will give you some ideas if you're stuck, a...
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169) Why It Is Important To Spay Or Neuter Your Pet
Author:
Heath Johnson
Category:
Pets
Spaying is the surgical sterilization of a female animal by removing her ovaries, oviduct, and uterus. Neutering is the surgical sterilization of a male animal by removing his testicles. Both procedures are affordable and come with minimal risk if done by a certified surgical veterinarian.There are over 100 million dogs and cats in the United States alone. Thousands upon thousands of these animals are homeless. There are an estimated 8 to 12 million animals that are processed through...
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170) Where to Find Sound Pet Medication Advise
Author:
Aaron Matthew Ang
Category:
Pets
What every pet owner wants is a healthy and vibrant pet. Easy to say, yet difficult to sustain. Pet owners should realize that the responsibility in taking care of pets is just about the same with taking care of human beings. Add to that the expenses you will incur in pet medication, vaccination, and other pet requirements to ensure that it has a healthy, fruitful, and meaningful life.The internet abounds with information about pet medicines for sale for almost every possible disease...
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171) How Crufts became the biggest dog show in the world
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Pets
Crufts was named after its founder, Charles Cruft, who worked for a dog biscuit manufacturer and spent considerable time travelling to dog shows both in the UK and internationally. This allowed him to establish contacts throughout the world, as well as help him understand the need for higher standards in dog shows. This in turn led to Cruft promoting his first dog show in 1886, the "First Great Terrier Show", which featured 57 classes of dog and 600 entries from around the country.
Five year...
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172) Cat Training Tips
Author:
Cortney Martin
Category:
Pets
When it comes to cat training tips, there is one very important thing to keep in mind, you cannot train them the same way you would train a dog. Dogs have a more "aim to please" mentality and are very likely to do what you ask of them; cats on the other hand, don't give in quite so easily. They are stubborn animals and will make you work for their love and affection, as well as for their obedience.
Cats are predatory animals. They like to hide and attack things, not knowing that they are...
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173) First Aid for Pets Includes an Emergency Kit
Author:
Kristin DeAnn Gabriel
Category:
Pets
We have all encountered stories about pets that have saved lives, however what about humans helping to save the life of a pet in case of an emergency? emergencies happen all the time, so it's important to keep a first aid kit for your pet easily accessible at home as well as in your car for those trips to the dog park.If you gather up all the necessary items ahead of time, and pack them in a convenient emergency kit or plastic bag, it could help save your pet's life. Look for a durabl...
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174) Cat & Dog Ear Problems
Author:
David P. Lee
Category:
Pets
Ear infections and other ear related issues are the leading cause of irritation for your dogs and cats. In fact, vets often see dogs and cats with ear problems that their owners didn't know about. When you have a dog or cat, it is imperative that you check their ears on a weekly if not daily basis. Dogs tend to be more prone to ear problems because we let them outside more often, whereas cats are often indoor pets. A vet will hardly see a day without any ear related issues for dogs and c...
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175) Life With Pets, Pet Portraits
Author:
Sara Mc Clelland
Category:
Pets
Everyone has photos of their pets after all they become part of the family to the point of taking on the role of a child.We start going on shopping sprees for "basic items" and usually get to the counter and when the total amount comes up, the blood drains from our faces and its one of those "Oops I overspent" then we tell ourselves that he or she's worth it.We love our pets and they give us unconditional love and affection, They don't care about if we're unemployed or a CEO of...
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176) Cat Behavior Training
Author:
Cortney Martin
Category:
Pets
Being a cat owner can be a very rewarding thing, but many people are discouraged from owning a cat because they hear horror stories about cats misbehaving. It is true that many cats have behavioral problems, but it isn't because they are unintelligent or just simply naughty by nature. Cats are very independent creatures and unless they are properly trained, they are probably going to have behavior issues.
We have all heard the expression "curiosity killed the cat." Cats are very curious...
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177) Training a Cat
Author:
Cortney Martin
Category:
Pets
Being the owner of a cat can be a very rewarding experience and many cat owners have great, loving relationships with their cats. Others don't have it so easy. Cats are independent and stubborn creatures and often aren't willing to comply with the rules of the house, and this can cause many problems between the cat and his owner. Training a cat doesn't have to be a difficult task and if successful, will give you the loving relationship you wish to have with your cat.
To train your cat suc...
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178) How to Choose a Good Pet Store
Author:
Gilchrist Adam
Category:
Pets
Before buying a pet, you need to make sure that the store that you are getting your pet from is a good, well-reputed one. Presented here are a few tips that should help you in selecting the best pet store.Tips:-- A good quality pet store would be ready to greet you by sending over an employer as soon as you enter the store, who would then ask if you require help with something or if you wish to gain answers to some questions.-- It is necessary for a good store to be neat...
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179) Choosing Pet Rabbits
Author:
Dl Hoh
Category:
Pets
I was often asked the questions of how we decided to keep rabbits as pets. My wife had always wanted a pet, and one day while waiting for the traffic light to turn green, I saw a big rabbit picture outside a pet shop. I then thought, why not?There were a lot of things that I did not know though about rabbits when I thought to get one. For example, I did not know that pet rabbit can be litter-trained. I did not know that they respond to names when being called. I did not know that they...
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180) The Amazing Pet Transport System
Author:
Cheree Miller
Category:
Pets
I took part in a pet transport Saturday. It was the first one I have participated in, not because I haven't wanted to before, but because either the legs near my location were filled, or I was already booked on the day of the transport.For those of you who don't know what a pet transport is, there is a whole network of rescue folks across the country who arrange for transportation to get animals from one place to another -- many times across multiple states. That was the case on Sat...
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