If you have a pet then you understand the dreaded visit to the vet. It is one of those duties that must be preformed but isn’t overly loved. Well you’re…
Recently, a dog owner faced a sudden emergency involving his pet. The vet told him that it seemed the dog had a hernia and this was the cause of the…
Dogs are great pets, wonderful companions and show you love no matter what! It isn’t really hard to keep your dog happy.
Owning a dog is a huge responsibility not to be taken lightly. They require minimum work to keep them healthy which in turn keeps them happy. If you are one of the lucky humans to have a dog you know it is one of the most rewarding life experiences that you can ever have.
Treat them more like a friend than a pet. Dogs need touch. They show their love by licking you so try no to scold them. I am sure they would pet us back if they could! There are several very good reasons that dogs are referred to as a man’s (or woman’s) best friend.
by Heather Reynolds It turns out that 40% of dogs in the United States are overweight. Although it shouldn’t be too surprising, with 34% of the human population overweight, it…
As a responsible and caring bird owner, the most important decision you’ll ever make is choosing the right sized cage for your feathered friend. It’s vital that you provide your…
The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Contact: Hartz Consumer Affairs (800) 275-1414 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — SECAUCUS, N.J. – September…
With many options for your pet’s food, it can be difficult to choose which is best. As we all know, price doesn’t always guarantee quality, and self-proclaimed quality isn’t always true either.
Unfortunately, these days many of the marketed pet foods are full of things that can be harmful to your pet. ProbioticSmart.com outlined six important things to remember before purchasing your pet food in the article found here.
by Kelly Marshall Ticks can pose a serious health risk to your dog. If they attach to your dog’s skin they can cause irritation, pain and could pass on diseases.…
According to the American Pet Products Association, 75% of owned dogs and 87% of owned cats are spayed or neutered. There are many reasons to spay and neuter your pets. The biggest reason most proponents give is the reduction in pet overpopulation. Shelters around the country euthanize perfectly happy and healthy pets because there are too many pets and not enough adopters. So, you are saving a life by adopting a pet – and saving several lives by spaying and neutering the pet you adopt!
But there are other benefits to spaying and neutering as well. Sterilization can increase your dog’s lifespan an average of one to three years, and your cat’s lifespan an average of three to five years. It also leads to a much lower risk of mammary gland tumors, prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and other forms of cancer.
Earlier this year, ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement Agents arrived at a New York City apartment to find that dozens of cats and kittens had overtaken the small space. The cats…