Posted on: 27 July, 2005
Author: Alyssa Hallam
Do you know that in the United States pets outnumber people?Recent statistics show that there are about 380 million pets opposed to 290 million people? 62 % of the households own a pet, and 46% of all households own more than one pet. The most common pet in the USA is the cat (of which there are 78 million pet cats), next comes the dog (there are 65 million dogs), the third most popular pet is birds (18 million). The other top pets are small animals and fish, but there are a lot less of these than cats and dogs....
Posted on: 10 July, 2005
Author: Ruth Bird
Let me introduce my dogs. I have 3, Nikki and Benny are my therapy dogs, and Dukie is my blind dog. Nikki is a 1 1/2 year golden retriever and Benny is my 5 year old black lab. Dukie is now 10 years and also a black lab. Today I saw a picture of a ceramic rabbit statue for the garden; boy did it bring back loving memories. It also made me think of the importance of training your dog. That is why I am writing this article. When we first took our golden retriever up north to the cottage...
Posted on: 07 July, 2005
Author: Michael LaRocca
You like cats, don't you?Some people don't like cats.Daddy doesn't like cats. Daddy's best friend, Bill Ball, loves his cats. Their names are Clipper and Keebles. Clipper and Keebles are large cats, longhaired blurs of gray, ginger, white, brown, and maybe something else. Whenever Daddy visits Bill Ball, they sit on the porch and drink beer. (The humans, not the cats.) A cat always sits on Daddy's lap, purring, and Daddy rubs him. But remember, Daddy doesn't like cats. Daddy is 6'4" and around 280 pounds. Bill Ball is 5'9" and 180 pounds, I'd guess. He's about ten years younger...
Posted on: 04 July, 2005
Author: Tony Gevano
Let the cat out of the bag! True, you will know various cat collectibles in here. No secret will be hidden, and no cat collectibles you wouldnt know. Everything is here for you. You neednt put a mouse as bait hmmm!!! You sure will find this small carnivorous mammal in various kinds of figurine, toys, outfit, pottery, box and other items. Those items are only a small part of other items of cat collectibles. Made for different purpose and made of different materials, all are fun to collect. Why should you collect cat collectibles? For sure this is cute animal....
Posted on: 03 July, 2005
Author: Lee Dobbins
Keeping a fish tank is a wonderful and relaxing hobby, but it can turn stressful if your fish start to die off. The most common cause of fish disease is poor water quality so it is vital that you perform regular maintenance on the tank, making sure you do a partial water change periodically and clean out any waste or uneaten food so it does not decay and poison the water. Many fish disease can be halted if you provide treatment as soon as you see any signs of your fish being sick. Therefore, it is important that you monitor...
Posted on: 20 June, 2005
Author: Dave Cole
Birds communicate to other birds and also communicate to their owners, in a variety of ways. While all species have their own unique methods of bird language, there are many generalities. Birds use t... Birds communicate to other birds and also communicate to their owners, in a variety of ways. While all species have their own unique methods of bird language, there are many generalities. Birds use their body, body parts and voices to express a wide range of emotions. Ways Birds Communicate BarkingSome birds give out a type of bark when excited or when trying to prove their dominance....
Posted on: 18 June, 2005
Author: Patty King
This is an amazingly strong collar for one that is handcrafted. I got one for a large dog who has been known to break collars in the past. Not only is this one sturdy enough for her, but there were so many gorgeous styles to choose from. You are able to find a collar that perfectly matches your dogs personality. From patriotic to floral, this store has it all. They come in 3 different sizeds (small, medium, and large), and you can adjust them to your specific dogs needs from there. They are quite easy to adjust. I also really...
Posted on: 13 June, 2005
Author: Timothy Robinson
Training your dog to "sit" is probably the first thing you will train your puppy to do. I write puppy because you can start the training as soon as the puppy has settled in his new home. You might think this isn't that important, a dog knows how to sit. Well, I think it is very important. Read on and you will found out why and how to train your dog to sit. 1. This first one is easy. You just start by saying "sit" every time the puppy sits itself. He learns to associate the word sit with the...
Posted on: 13 June, 2005
Author: Aki Desorcy
Whether you're a new dog owner or have had dogs around you for many years, learning about proper dog care is essential if you're to give your dog the greatest possible chance to enjoy a long and healthy life. The most basic area of dog care is feeding. Unfortunately, many dog owners believe that as long as their dog is being given enough food, everything's ok. Too many dogs suffer from brittle bones, bad teeth and joint problems due to being fed the wrong kind of food and therefore not receiving the nutrients that are necessary for them to grow...
Posted on: 13 June, 2005
Author: Marc de Jong
Pregnant cats have to eat for two, three, four, five, even six cats. So her regular meal is just not enough. What should you give instead? Pregnant and lactating queens need more calories than normal. However, you wont have to force her to eat. Cats are very intelligent animals. They know when they have to eat and how much. Dont get worried if your cats appetite decreases in the very early stages of pregnancy. Soon her appetite will increase, and this time dramatically. The quality of the food is essential. Of course you should always give your cat a nutritionally...