admin on Nov 08 2008 | Filed under: General
by Christina Cline
There’s a lot of “bark” going on about fashion for our furry friends, with a large dog pile of opinions on what kinds of accessories and clothing are appropriate for dogs, and whether dogs should even be accessorized and clothed in the first place.
admin on Nov 05 2008 | Filed under: Cats, Dogs, General
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Cancer in pets is more common than you think. It is the number one natural cause of death in geriatric cats and dogs and accounts for nearly 50 percent of pet deaths each year. Some breeds are especially susceptible to cancer.
admin on Oct 24 2008 | Filed under: Cats, General
This guest post comes to me from Caroline, too busy for her own blog but not too busy to jot down a day in the life every now and then. She’s kind enough to share an adventure every now and then and recently sent me this little snippet about friendship, and her walk on the [...]
admin on Sep 13 2008 | Filed under: General
I received a press release from the American Humane Association which I nearly filed in the “No Sh*t, Sherlock” file here, but then thought I’d post it here since it does include some good information about what you might need to pack up for your pets should you ever be forced to evacuate your house [...]
admin on Aug 14 2008 | Filed under: General
“Forget mainstream dating sites if you have a pet dog, cat, horse or for that matter any kind of pet, what most single pet lovers want is someone who can share the joy and responsibilities of looking after their pet” - says the founder of Pet-Lover.biz - the latest site for pet lovers that recently [...]
admin on Jul 28 2008 | Filed under: General, Other Pets & Animals
by Derek Rogers
Newts are a type of amphibian that look a lot like salamanders. However, unlike salamanders, newts spend most or all of their life in the water. They are descended from salamanders, but branched off around sixty million years ago. Now, they’re found in many temperate parts of the world, including Asia, Northern Africa, [...]
admin on Jul 21 2008 | Filed under: General
by Joe Smith
Birds, just like any other pet, require housing that provides them safety and security. Bird cages are the normal means for this, but before you go out and buy the first bird cage you see, it’s important to know what to look for and how much to expect to spend.
admin on Jul 18 2008 | Filed under: General
Kelly Marshall provides the following dog training tips every dog owner should know…
There are 6 basic commands: Heel, Come, Sit, Stand, Stay, and Down.
admin on Jul 05 2008 | Filed under: General, Other Pets & Animals
So you’ve found a chinchilla for sale that you want to buy but want to make sure that you can care for your chinchilla as good as possible? Good, that’s just the right attitude. Here are 7 important tips for chinchilla care that every owner needs to know…
admin on Jul 02 2008 | Filed under: General
by Barbara Freedman-De Vito
If dog is man’s best friend, then why does our language have so many expressions that portray dogs in a negative light? English abounds with sayings that focus on canine aggression or the sadness of “a dog’s life,” at the mercy of cruel human “masters.” Many of these date from past centuries [...]
admin on Jun 30 2008 | Filed under: Cats, General
by C Swarens
Photo by Robyn-Gallagher
One advantage that dog owners have long had over cat owners is the ability to take their pets out for a walk on a leash. If you envy those dog owners and you would like to take your precious kitty for a walk outside, just follow these simple steps to train [...]
admin on Jun 26 2008 | Filed under: Dogs, General
A Short List of Reasons Why Dogs Bite by Michael Royce
Every dog comes equipped with a set of shiny, pointy, sharp teeth. And his or her teeth can be used as a tool or a weapon.
They’re a tool when your pooch uses them to pick up something, scratch an itchy spot, or rip his food [...]
