17 Tips That'll Safeguard You and Your Family From Dog Bites or Attack

Posted on: 21 February, 2005

Author: Robin Shortt

Did you know that more than one millionnorth americans will be bitten by dogsthis year, and about one million dog biteswill go unreported. Its sad but most of the victims will be children. These dog bites will come from animals knownto them. Unleashed dogs will account for most of the bites inflicted. What Makes Dogs Bite Not being educated and pet owners not beingcommitted on training their pet is what leadsto most of these dog bites. We must realizethat dogs don't normally become a part of our families already trained. Why Then Do Dogs Bite? 1.They will bite if scared,...

There Are Over 50 Cat Breeds. What Breed Makes The Best Pet?

Posted on: 19 February, 2005

Author: Dean Erickson

Cats are the world's most popular pets. They are independent but at the same time make for great company. The have minimal maintenance needs but they satisfy any pet owner's need to cuddle. There ar... Cats are the world's most popular pets. They are independent but at the same time make for great company. The have minimal maintenance needs but they satisfy any pet owner's need to cuddle. There are many different domestic cat breeds, but less than one percent of all cats have pedigrees or are pure breeds. All in all there are about 70-odd breeds. The rest of...

How To Go About Find The Best And Cutest Puppy To Buy Online

Posted on: 19 February, 2005

Author: Dean Erickson

Everyone loves a puppy. And ads for puppies abound: Maltese puppy for sale, English bulldog for sale, Pomeranian puppy for sale… And they all look so cute in the store! But the problem with puppies fo... Everyone loves a puppy. And ads for puppies abound: Maltese puppy for sale, English bulldog for sale, Pomeranian puppy for sale… And they all look so cute in the store! But the problem with puppies for sale is that once purchased they start to grow! And from the cute pit-bull puppy in the pet store you are burdened with an adult dog that is...

A Guide to Successful Obedience Training

Posted on: 17 February, 2005

Author: Jon Dunkerley

Showing off your dog in front of friends and family is something that I personally love to do. Having an obedient, happy slab of lab is like having an obedient happy child. Have you ever been in a supermarket only to come across a screaming baby and a blushing parent? I know I have, and my first reaction is to get as far away from the disturbing scene as possible. I have also been in the undesirable situation of being in public with an unobedient dog and I can say, I feel the pain of the frantic parent! The term,...

Caring for Parakeets

Posted on: 08 February, 2005

Author: Nancy Richards

Caring for parakeets is the most important step in keeping parakeets as pets. Remember their immune systems can be touchy. This means that at the first sign of illness, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. Even a simple virus can turn deadly overnight. A regular care and checkup of your parakeet can keep you away from visiting the vet too frequently. Caring for parakeets means A regular checkup of their plumage - birds keep their plumage in peak condition by preening. You can encourage this by occasionally misting it with warm water. Selecting the right cage for your parakeet -...

Types of Parrots

Posted on: 08 February, 2005

Author: Nancy Richards

Interested in parrots? Welcome to the world of the flying feathers. All types of parrots are brightly colored with a few exceptions. Some types of parrots are small, cuddly and cute. Others are bigger and grander than their smaller relations. The most common types of parrots are green in color and make wonderful pets. They are usually small in size and have amazing talking abilities. There are some types of parrots that are multi-colored. They come in bright blue, yellow, green, white and mixtures of two or more of these colors. They are often nicknamed winged rainbows. Some of these...

Listen To A Talking Cockatiel

Posted on: 08 February, 2005

Author: Nancy Richards

A wise old man had once told me - listen to a talking cockatiel and you will feel as happy as with a child. I did not understand his words until the day I decided to keep cockatiels as pets. Oh, they are simply adorable! If you want to listen to a talking cockatiel, you need to train it that way. Cockatiels, in the entire parrot family, are not well known as talkers. They are more famous for whistling tunes of your favorite songs. However, when it does, it is an experience to listen to a talking cockatiel. It is...

Kittens and Hiccups

Posted on: 07 February, 2005

Author: LeAnn R. Ralph

After I rescued four two-week-old kittens who were orphaned when their mother was killed, I became the "momma cat" and started feeding them kitten formula with a syringe.When I took the kittens to the... After I rescued four two-week-old kittens who were orphaned when their mother was killed, I became the "momma cat" and started feeding them kitten formula with a syringe.When I took the kittens to the vet clinic for a checkup, the vet asked me if they had gotten hiccups yet.At that point, they had never shown any signs of it."No, they haven't had hiccups," I said."They will,"...

My Needs are Simple and Few!

Posted on: 29 January, 2005

Author: M J Plaster

My dear ... you once again for giving me shelter. (Lick, slurp, lick, slurp) Aside from food, shelter and love, my needs are simple and few! Since I am ... upon you to provide for me, we My dear owner,Thank you once again for giving me shelter. (Lick, slurp, lick, slurp) Aside from food, shelter and love, my needs are simple and few! Since I am dependent upon you to provide for me, we should discuss my basic needs. I can lend you the canine insight that you may lack as a human, particularly if I am your first canine...

Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know...

Posted on: 26 January, 2005

Author: Daniel Lesser

- Skin allergy - Food allergy - Cancer - Hip dysphasia - Bloat - Heart ailments - Hypothyroidism - Fleas- Worms Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet's health and to gather th... - Skin allergy - Food allergy - Cancer - Hip dysphasia - Bloat - Heart ailments - Hypothyroidism - Fleas- Worms Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet's health and to gather the pertinent information, in case of an illness, that would assist your veterinarian to administer the correct diagnosis and treatment. Below are some common afflictions...