Archive for 'Dogs, Cats, Pets' Category
Breed Specific Legislation: Is Your Pit Bull Next?
16 May 2008Breed specific legislation otherwise known as “BSL” has started to sweep the world. Germany, Canada, The United States, France, and England are among the major countries that have enacted some form of breed specific law that restricts or calls for a complete ban on several breeds from existing peacefully within their borders.
American Pit Bull Terriers […]
Urinary Stones: Cause, Treatment, Prevention
2 April 2008Does your dog or cat have urinary stones? Perhaps you know them
by the name kidney stones or bladder stones. They form in the
urinary tract of all kinds of animals and in humans. Urinary
stones are rock-hard structures. Stones in the urinary tract
cause problems because this system is designed to eliminate body
wastes in liquid form, whereas the […]
Dog Travel - Taking a Vacation with Your Dog
23 March 2008Like 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 to do with Fido.
Traveling with your pup is not always practical, especially if you are flying somewhere. […]
Vego’s Second and Third Ride
12 March 2008Vego’s first ride went very well. For the most part I just sat on his back Rachael directed him around the round pen. OK, so now for the second and third ride.
I lead Vego to the round pen and saddled him up. I put the hackamore on him and tied the throatlatch. […]
Naming Your Pedigreed Dog
26 February 2008Unlike some aspects of dog ownership, naming your dog is just plain fun! The pets themselves don’t require much; they just need a pleasing dog name they can identify with when you give them commands. But if you plan to show a purebred dog in competitions, there’s a lot to consider when it’s time to […]
Animals are Forever
22 January 2008Throughout the course of my life, I’ve encountered my own share of dogs. From early childhood days, I recall having several dogs that stayed temporarily with us until my dad’s next military assignment. Though my parents took good care of our animals, military life was unsuitable for animal adoptions as in most cases, animals […]
Dog Days of Summer
20 January 2008Dog days of summer are the muggiest days of the summer and generally are
considered to occur from July 2 to Aug 11.
Wonder where that term came from? Ancient Egyptians. Before smog, lights
and construction obscured the night sky, people used to watch the stars
and imagine the constellations formed pictures of common items.
Among those […]
Natural Approaches to Dealing With Pesky Fleas
12 January 2008Problems with Commercial Flea Killers & Traditional
Flea Bite Treatments
***Chemicals that act as poisons are strong enough to
kill fleas, but the long term effects on pets are
unknown, although they are probably not safe to
use. (Employees manufacturing these products must
wear protective clothing and use respirators.
Plus, the product labels warn against skin contact.
So,if the chemicals are potentially harmful […]
Canine Health and Genetic Testing
16 December 2007Caninie Genetics and Health Testing: What do I need to know?
You don’t need a degree in genetics, or even a college course, to understand the basics of health testing in dogs.
Every aspect of any dog’s physical being began as contributions from it’s parent’s bodies,carried in their genetic code. As an example, there are certain health […]
5 Tips To Selecting A Great Dog Gift
10 December 2007 You can have lots of fun selecting a dog gift for someone who absolutely adores dogs. And you’ll be happy to know that no matter what size budget your working with there are lots and lots of wonderful gift ideas to choose from.
In fact you may have so many great choices that you could […]