Over the years the tendency of keeping companion animals for pleasure, security and sports across the world has increased tremendously. Domestic dog has been one of the most widely kept working and companion animal in human history. A dog is considered to be the man’s best friend. Watchman qualities of dogs have come in for a measure of recognition and strength in prevailing system of animal placements and ratings. A dog is (more…)
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PETS, PEOPLE AND PARASITES
Monday, March 29th, 2010Choosing the Best Dog Food
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Browse 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…)
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…)
Do You Really Want To Keep A Cat As A Pet
Friday, December 18th, 2009Knowledge about long-term cat care is necessary before you decide to keep a cat as a pet. You ought to be familiar with all that is needed, before you start keeping a cat, as this would help you to avoid making mistakes. Cats make loving friends, but know about their feeding needs, which need not be the leftovers. The best thing to do is to get the best cat food that is available, so that your feline friend feels charged and rem (more…)
Common Pet Health Conditions of the Eyes, Ears and Nose – How to Heal These at Home
Thursday, November 26th, 2009The way I discovered the material covered in Veterinary Secrets Revealed was by learning from many people. I read books-hundreds of books. I went to seminars and conferences, and still do. I consulted with holistic specialists- Homeopaths, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Massage therapists, Chinese Medicine practitioners and Herbalists.
I tried these remedies on my clients- and they often worked. I recall one o (more…)
Getting Health Insurance for Your Ferret
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009Ferrets are long, sleek, fun packed, and cuddly. They can impart endless hours of fun. They can also give you a migraine as you try to pay for the vet bills you didn’t think about when you spontaneously purchased that impossibly cute hunt with the incredibly sharp face at the native pet gather.
The mode duration is 7-10 being old with each year equaling ten being years. The tempaeture of a strong search is between 100 (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…)
Designer Dogs
Monday, August 24th, 2009Paris Hilton’s Chihuahua ‘Tinkerbell’ may be solely responsible for bringing the term ‘toy dog’ to the attention of the world and the fascination with using one’s dog as an accessory to its owner’s outfit. Designers like Gucci and Burberry who have created haute couture fashion for dogs and high price tags for consumers exemplify the obsession with how a dog’s breed and style reflects upon an owner. The trend with designer dogs (more…)
5 Keys to Summer Safety and Health for Pets
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009<b>1. Minimize Health Threats</b>
Increased exposure to the outdoors in warm weather introduces some risk for your pet. Prevent problems by investing in flea & tick and heartworm monthly preventives.
- ‘Tis the season for fleas, ticks, and heartworm – get the protection your dog needs.
- Allergens abound in growing seasons; prepare your pet by feeding a premium dog food, (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…)