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Posted on Nov 06, 2009 under pets |
Transfer factor addresses the need for a healthy immune system. A healthy immune system means less disease and less illness. In the news is how we as a society are getting sicker not healthier. So we all need to start taking better care of our immune system.
Posted on Nov 06, 2009 under pets |
If you are buying a toy hamster for a girl, Zhu Zhu Pets hamster Pipsqueak is a proven favorite for them. Fluctuating between the first and second bestselling hamster positions for all four hamsters, Pipsqueaks has been hugely popular consistently. Like all of these toy pets, she has her own individual character that kids just love.
Posted on Nov 06, 2009 under pets |
The prospect of bringing a new pooch home is exciting. Whether you live alone or have a young family with small children, the thought of having a cute puppy in the house may seem immediately appealing. After all, a puppy will make a great playmate for a young child. And who can stay upset after looking into a pup’s longing, expectant eyes?
Posted on Nov 06, 2009 under pets |
Today is all about natural herbal treatments for many ailments. How about those same herbal uses for our own pets. We are going to share some great herbal remedies for use with common ailments in our pets.
Posted on Nov 06, 2009 under pets |
Are you thinking about breeding your Labrador retrievers? It is certainly an idea that many Lab owners will have at some time or another but there are a number of things to consider before deciding to take the plunge into canine breeding. Of course there are two distinct reasons why anyone would want to begin breeding Labrador Retrievers. The first to produce a litter for themselves and family, the second is as a commercial operation.
Posted on Nov 05, 2009 under pets |
As a horse breeder, I’m often asked how expensive a horse is. Unfortunately, most people are thinking of the ‘purchase price’ when they ask, rather than the ‘ownership cost’. In general, horses are more expensive to own than to buy, a fact that most first-time buyers don’t really understand.
Posted on Nov 05, 2009 under pets |
Choosing the right animal vet hospital from nothing more than a phone directory leaves a lot of potential questions up in the air. Should you need to make a snap decision about where to take your pet, you may very well find yourself in a troublesome situation. It is not uncommon for many vet hospitals to refuse to give 24 hour care and you may need to clarify whether they are a vet practice or an actual hospital.
Posted on Nov 05, 2009 under pets |
Are you daffy for doggies? Do you go ga-ga for iguanas? Gonzo for bat guano? Welcome to the wild, woolly world of the veterinary assistant. Before embarking on the career there are some fundamental traits a successful veterinary assistant must have, namely compassion, patience, and unflinching nerves. Treating injured animals can be very emotionally trying. A successful candidate must be able to keep his or her emotions in check.
Posted on Nov 05, 2009 under pets |
In the good old days people had to take care of their own issues, but it isn’t really like that now. Now, more and more, people turn to “an expert” to take care of their problems for them. On the other hand there is a “DIY” fad where people are taking their problems into their own hands, because it’s truly enjoyable to learn how to solve problems on your own.
Posted on Nov 05, 2009 under pets |
You may be confused when you hear the words tea cup cats and inquire what it means when others are talking about it. Tea cup cats are quite dissimilar from miniature cats about which you may be aware of.
Posted on Nov 05, 2009 under pets |
As humans, when we are faced with an outside danger we tend to do one or all of three things. Our first reaction is to fight, flee or freeze. These are basic survival instincts that we are born with, just like our pets.
Posted on Nov 04, 2009 under pets |
For all you pet owners out there, which species makes for a better pet — cats or dogs? Everybody has an opinion. For all of you who say there is a time and place for both, I scoff. If you had to choose one — which one would it? Let me help you decide by naming off a few pros and cons. Let’s start with cats.
Posted on Nov 04, 2009 under pets |
Nothing is more annoying than living with a dog that is barking so much; especially if you live in an area that has a lot of neighbors. The great thing is that you can begin taking the necessary steps to stop a barking dog.
Posted on Nov 04, 2009 under pets |
Despite our best efforts, there are times that our pets get off of a leash or out of their kennel. Many pet owners have had the frightening experience of opening a door at night and that pesky little dog sneaking around your legs to escape. In a matter of seconds your pet can dart into the street into oncoming traffic and be killed. While it may be tempting to blame the driver of the car, we know in out hearts that with no warning there was nothing he or she could have done. If you pet had a reflective dog collar, there is a better chance for the driver to stop in time to save your pet’s life.
Posted on Nov 03, 2009 under pets |
Responsible fish keeping begins with how you set up your aquarium tank. Choose the aquarium that will comfortably house all the fish that you want. You may have heard some people say that fish will only grow to the size of their tank. This is basically a myth. Before long, you will need to buy a larger aquarium, if you don’t want your fish getting sick or dying on you due to lack of space and oxygen.