Browse any grocery store or pet food store to buy Dog Food and you will agree that trying to decide on what is best for your dog is an exhausting task. Scanning the shelves of products available, you are bombarded by foods extolling different health benefits as well as a huge range of prices. The pet food industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and pet food manufacturers are eagerly marketing for every dollar. Not only are t (more…)
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Choosing the Best Dog Food
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Why Buying Pet Health Insurance for your Cat or Dog is a Good Idea
Saturday, February 13th, 2010Every year 1 in 3 pets become ill or injured. Given that a trip to the vet can cost you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars, it is not surprising that tens of thousands of cats and dogs in this country alone must be put down because owners cannot afford the cost of treatment. Further still, many of these vet visits are unexpected and hard to plan for presenting a unpleasant surprise for the effected pet owners.
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Taking Care Of Your Geriatric Dog
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Generally speaking, a dog over the age of 8 is considered “old”. Depending on the breed, your dog’s lifespan will be anywhere from 7 to 17 years. A dog’s “middle age” is usually from age 4 to 8, anything after that is a bonus and your dog is in “old age”. Start your dog’s “senior” years off by having a vet exam once yearly, so that you can keep pace with any condition that might develop. None of this article is intende (more…)
How Natural Pet Remedies Fight Disease and Build Immunity
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Natural pet remedies are as important to pet health as supplements are to our health. In today’s toxic world, we are constantly bombarded by stress, environmental hazards, such as chemicals and toxins from outgassing, as well as being exposed to bacteria and vitamins. Like us, pets need supplements to build their immunity to fight disease and/or maintain good health.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a natural pet remed (more…)
Keep Your Pets Out Of The Pound
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009Pets are people, too. At least, that’s the way they should be treated by their owners. The sad reality, though, is that a lot people own pets when they’re really not ready to care properly for their little furry friends. Or they just don’t know how to love, clean, and treat a cat, dog, or other animal the right and humane way. What happens to these poor animals? Many end up in shelters, lost and unwanted-to the tune of 6 to 8 mi (more…)
Hermit Crabs Are Not Disposable Pets
Monday, July 13th, 2009You can find them almost anywhere near the seashore boardwalks. All you have to do is walk into a cramped little gift shop on the beach and you can find them, stuck in a 6″X 3″ carrying cage and nothing else. If you haven’t looked there, all you have to do is look in the nearest wannabe pet shop. They are stashed on the darkest bottom shelf with tons of others, cramped in a small aquarium with a little water and food. Some of th (more…)
Solutions of Cat Health Problems
Sunday, May 31st, 2009Does your feline friends get the treatment they need to prevent health problems? One can say he or she gets shots, but they need to prevent other health problems cat? To learn more about health problems for your feline friends, you can find here in this article.
The health of your fluffy kitten will be your responsibility to take care of this means that you need to know about the problems they may have. There are man (more…)
Don’t you Bring your Pet to an Ugly Vet
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009In my work with people whose pets have passed away I have gained a lot of experience about pet health care and safety. One of the most surprising things I learned is that all veterinarians are not alike. I don’t know why this was a surprise to me. Perhaps it was because like most pet lovers I just assumed that people in the animal care business had great big hearts and were very conscientious about an animal’s well being.
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Pet Care- Some Simple Tips For Taking Care Of Your Dogs
Sunday, April 26th, 2009If you really love your dogs then it is your duty to make sure that you provide the best pet care to keep them healthy and safe. Getting familiar with some simple pet care tips to take better care of your dogs and providing them with what they need could also be your way of giving in return for the companionship and delight they have brought with them into your life.
Here are some of the simple pet care tips for dogs that (more…)Five Tips for Grooming your Dog
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Puppies and adult dogs are huge responsibilities that you should not take lightly. Many people adopt pets to have a loving companion, but few actually do their homework to find out how much work caring for a pet can actually be. In addition to providing playtime and exercise, feeding your dog, and caring for the dog’s health, you must also groom your dog. Grooming is crucial to keep your dog happy and healthy. Here are the top f (more…)