By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on October 5th, 2007 / Animals
Becoming the first major improvement in dog training since choke chains and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly revolutionized itself in becoming a big hit on the training circuit. [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on October 4th, 2007 / Animals
Today's pet food market is larger and more diverse than ever before. While this offers a large number of choices in various types of pet food, it also presents a dilemma in choosing the [..]
Tuesday September 20, 2005
If you are a pet owner, I'm sure you must be heart broken by the images presented daily on CNN and all other TV stations, regarding pets that have been abandoned and [..]
Just like humans, dogs are subject to diseases and illnesses. If your dog gets sick, you may have to take him to the vet for treatment or even surgery. Your dog may have to stay at the clinic for [..]
Like most dog owners, you probably take your dog with you on weekend excursions and trips to the country. When it comes time to take a longer vacation, however, we always face the dilemma of what [..]
Have a dog lover on your gift list? Want to give a special gift that any dog owner will enjoy? You're in luck! You can choose the perfect dog lover gift from the huge selection that's [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 30th, 2007 / Animals
If you're in the market for a purebred dog, you'll need to find a breeder from which to purchase the animal. This can often be as easy as opening the classified advertising section of your local [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 29th, 2007 / Animals
There are many requirements that a pet owner must meet before traveling by air with a dog. While specific regulations will vary by airline, most airlines work with the same general rules when it [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 28th, 2007 / Animals
Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog's heart, normally free-floating in the right [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 27th, 2007 / Animals
Washing your dog is important, but not as important as some people think. Healthy dogs actually don't need to be washed all that often, but humans prefer to bathe them so that they have a more [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 26th, 2007 / Animals
One of the most beloved subjects for the creation of cartoon characters in America is the dog. Countless dogs have graced movie and television screens as animated characters - too many to cover [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 26th, 2007 / Animals
America loves dogs in films and on television. We also seem to love dogs in the pages of the Sunday funnies and in animation. To list all of the cartoon dogs that have made some kind of impact on [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 25th, 2007 / Animals
Some people don't realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings. Just like in people, dogs' teeth can gather plaque after eating. When plaque builds up and [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 24th, 2007 / Animals
Dog ownership carries with it the burden of a number of other purchases. In order to properly care for a dog and to comply with certain local laws, the owner must have a number of dog accessories [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 23th, 2007 / Animals
Some people love to make their dogs as cute as can be. For these folks there are dog clothes. Cute sweaters, doggie tee shirts, dog booties, stylish bandanas, and precocious little hats are among [..]
By Kirsten Hawkins / Published on September 22th, 2007 / Animals
Anyone who has been to a CPR class is familiar with the basics of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. First you'll check to be sure the patient has a clear airway, then check to see if the patient is [..]
The Great Escape and the necessity of dog training.
Even though I try not to go down memory lane too often, every once in a while something happens that triggers my memory, and I am carried [..]
By Sherry Kirchenbauer / Published on September 20th, 2007 / Animals
1. Get some opinions. Ask around to see where people take their pets, why they take them there, and if they are happy with the veterinarian.
a. Ask friends, family, and co-workers, but be sure [..]
By Debbie Ray - PedigreedPups.com / Published on September 20th, 2007 / Animals
The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and removing toxins in an animals system. Kidney damage may result from several sources, but the aging process is probably the most common [..]
By Debbie Ray - PedigreedPups.com / Published on September 19th, 2007 / Animals
One of the things you may, or may not, be prepared for when getting a new puppy is its desire to chew. Often this can be quite destructive depending on exactly how you handle this situation.
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