Pet and Pet Care : article

How Does Your Dog Sense The World

tags: dog, dogs

Just like us, dogs have the standard five senses – sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. However, your dog’s senses, and thus their perceptions, are tuned quite differently from their human masters.

Choosing The Right Dog For You

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There are many factors to consider when choosing the right dog for you. The right choice can result in a long and happy relationship for both you and your pet, but an error in judgment can lead to a very unhappy climate for all that are involved.

Sound Advice on Cat Ear Mites

tags: cat, ear mites, health

Ear mite infestation is not an unusual issue in cats. Since the ears are one of the more susceptible parts of a cat, this causes them to be predisposed to ear mite infestation. Typically, discarded cats and juvenile cats are more afflicted by mites than healthy mature cats who are slightly more resistive to them. Whenever they are present, a cat may be plagued with possibly hundreds or thousand of ear mites.

Switching to Raw Food Diet for Your Pets

tags: cat diet, cats, dog diet, dogs, feeding, raw food

Just as it is important to take the proper steps when switching between commercial pet foods, so should we switch our pets gradually to a raw diet.

Dog Years - Human Years

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The life expectancy of any dog is commonly expressed in terms of dog years. It depends entirely on the dog’s breed, and size as well as the dog’s surroundings. Various other factors affect the life expectancy of a dog. A dog’s life span changes according to the diet provided to him and also by the number of medical problems the dog tends to face over the years.

Poisoning

tags: dog, dogs, poisoning

A poison is defined as a substance that can harm health or destroy life. Because of their inquisitive natures and indiscriminate appetites, puppies and younger dogs are more vulnerable than older wiser animals. In all cases of suspected poisoning early veterinary intervention is vital. Dogs can be poisoned in several different ways. They may ingest the toxic substances by eating or drinking it. This can happen directly, for example by a dog drinking antifreeze, or indirectly, by the dog eating an already poisoned animal, for example a mouse. Toxic fumes can be inhaled and the poison absorbed through the lungs. Or a dog can be externally contaminated, for example by falling in some creosote.

How to Keep Your Aquarium Clean

tags: aquarium, aquarium cleaning, aquarium filter, aquariums, cleaning, fish tank cleaning

If you are one of those fish-lovers on the planet (and by that, we mean you keep an aquarium and you don’t eat those pet fish!), then you obviously know the joys of keeping a fish tank in your home. Then you could also attest to the problems that plague aquarium owners. Along with the many joys that you experience in keeping an aquarium come the problems like algae growth, establishing a healthy environment (no ammonia in the water) and also food ‘leftovers’ that make the water dirty.

How To Choose The Best Aquarium

tags: aquarium, aquariums, choosing tips, freshwater, saltwater

There is no such thing as a “perfect” aquarium for your fish. Different pets have different needs, and even for animals of the same species, different breeds within the species have various physiological requirements that you’ll need to cater to. Often though, adapting an aquarium to the specific needs of a type of fish is simply a matter of accessorizing once you’re got the basic equipment down.

How To Change Your Dog's Diet

tags: dog, dog diet, dogs, feeding

As more and more new findings about dog’s diet coming to the surface, many a dog owner will begin to consider changing the dog’s diet to the best available such that the dog will have good health and live to good ripe age…

It’s however very important for any dog owner to take cautions when trying to change a dog’s diet.

Drying the Dog

tags: dog, dogs, grooming

There are various pieces of drying equipment available for the professional to use. The most common being the free standing hot air blowing dryer.

Should Your Pets Eat Raw?

tags: cat, cats, dog, dogs, feeding

After the recent pet food recalls, many pet owners are looking for alternatives to commercial diets. Some people are preparing home-cooked meals for their dogs, while others go all the way to formulating species-appropriate raw diets to ensure the best health possible for their pets.

While the many aspects of raw feeding go beyond the scope of this article, there are five major considerations to look at before even going the raw route

Hamsters As Pets

tags: hamster

Heaps of fun and a lot more “touchy feely” than a gold fish, hamsters make great pets for both adults as well as children. Hamsters are today among the most popular small pet and with good reason.

Hamsters have many advantages as pets. Being nocturnal they are well suited to those who work or are at school all day. Another advantage is that they have almost no odor and are generally clean and easy to look after.

The Canary - A Great Pet

tags: birds, canary

If you want a pretty bird that will sing its heart out for you then you cannot find a better pet than a male canary. The females are nice, but they cannot sing, as their voice consists of cheeps and chirps. There is one note of caution to keep in mind. Canaries are very vain birds and if you put a mirror in their cage, they will sit and look at themselves for hours. The males usually will not sing if a mirror is placed in their cage and there have been numerous incidents of canaries starving to death because they would not leave the bird in the mirror alone long enough to find the food in their cage.

So, if you want an attractive bird that sings, is easy to keep and is relatively inexpensive, then get yourself a male canary and put it in a cage with no mirror. Make sure your vain virtuoso has a birdbath, as canaries love to bathe. Place the cage in an area where there are no drafts and where at least part of the cage is shaded from the sun. Then sit back and let your new pet serenade you.

What You Should Know about Inappropriate Urination in Cats

tags: behavior, cats, littering, urination

Inappropriate urination, or urinating in unacceptable places, can be one of the most frustrating feline behavioral problems that many cat owners may have to deal with. However, by understanding the reasons behind this behavior and by utilizing retraining techniques and/or medical therapy, most cases of inappropriate urination can be resolved.

Brushing the Dog

tags: brushing, dog, grooming

To achieve a tip-top coat condition and maintain a healthy pet, it is essential that the ears, eyes, coat, skin and anal area of the dog is checked regularly.

Caring For Your Chihuahua

tags: chihuahua, chihuahua feeding, dog, dogs

Well, you have just returned from the breeders with your Chihuahua puppy. You sit down and start looking around for the owner’s manual…What! no owner’s manual?

Unfortunately your cute little puppy doesn’t come with an owner’s manual so you have to dig in and learn how to care for this charming creature.

Teaching Your Cat Good Manners

tags: cat, cats, littering, scratching, training

This article is not about how to train your kitten to rollover or sit. It’s about setting boundaries, such as him not jumping on the table or swinging of the curtains, using a scratching post as opposed to your speakers or that beautiful sofa you have. It’s about getting him to use the litter box instead of the inside of your closet or your best cozy comforter!

Bengal Cats

tags: bengal cats, bengalcats, cat, cats, exotic pets

Bengal cats are a hybrid variety of cats, which are very homely and friendly by nature with a very wild look. They are also very intelligent and alert. Along with being friendly, they are very good at sports. Their distinct features are markings such as spots and rosette. It has very close resemblance to the Asian Leopard Cat and from its taxonomic name was the word ‘Bengal’ derived.

5 Tips for Taking Care of Fish in a Home Aquarium

tags: aquarium, aquariums, feeding, fish

A fish aquarium in your home can add beauty as well as fun to your living area. However, there are a few simple tips you need to keep in mind if you’re going to be successful at this intriguing endeavor.

Now that you’ve read 5 simple tips to help you successfully raise fish in your home, be sure to put these tips into practice. Then have fun as these marvelous creatures entertain you.

Barking Collars : How to Stop Your Dog from Barking

tags: dog, dogs, dogtraining

A barking dog is quite a pain and can be very embarrassing for the owner of the barking dog. Keeping neighbors awake at night is only one negative side effect of this loud barking. Even for the dog’s loving owner the barking can be irritating.