Articles about Pets and Animals
Dog Health Can Be Improved With a Natural Diet
It goes without saying that your dog needs suitable nutrition to remain healthy. Vets and pet food manufacturers often have differing views on appropriate nutrition for your dog. Although commercial ...
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Hurricane Katrina: A Lesson in Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Dog
Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina’s four-legged victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the majority of people around the country have their loving companions next to them ...
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7 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Chihuahua Puppy
They are everywhere – Chihuahua puppies… Practically everytime you turn on the tv, or open up a magazine, you see a Chihuahua puppy in a Hollywood starlets bag. Whether it be Paris Hilton’s sidekick...
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Dog Health Problems - How to Identify Them and How to Treat Them
An essential to your dog’s health is his/her regular annual checkup with the vet. Whether or not you choose to have your dog vaccinated* at this time, the annual chekup is also an excellent opportuni...
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How To Choose The Perfect Dog Name For Your Puppy
So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name your new animal friend but you’re running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling very creative, so her...
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Love Is Not The End But Beginning
Scott had to turn his head away while the needle penetrated; with a sobering voice, he kept saying, “I am sorry; I am so sorry.” As soon as he returned home from the vet, this six-foot-two-tall man c...
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Weave of the Gods: The Real-Life Golden Fleece
Paleontologists tell us the camel family arose in the North American Great Plains about 45 million years ago. One group took the Bering land bridge into Asia to establish the populations of Bactrian ...
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Animaroo Gives Animal Breeders the Online Opportunity They’ve Been Waiting For
The online animal industry has recently taken off due to the opportunity and connection the internet provides for animal breeders. It is now easier than ever to find dogs for sales, horses for sale, ...
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Apistogramma, Dwarf Cichlids In The Aquarium
The real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior, as their large relatives, only their size is different. Besides the apist...
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Dog Breeds: How To Choose The Perfect Dog Breed For You!
If choosing dog is such a straight forward process, and it is, how come so many puppies find their way into adoption centres every year? Well one reason is that people choose the wrong dog breed. Don...
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Dog Fleas & Ticks
Fleas. Dog fleas are different to those which infest humans and cats. When a flea bites, it injects saliva to stop the blood clotting whilst it sucks it up. The saliva contains chemicals which often ...
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Dog Worming
Regular worming is essential to protect your dog against internal parasites. This involves giving it preparations in liquid or tablet form. Adult dogs should be wormed at least once a year, and at le...
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What's the Real Deal on Pet Insurance?
Even if you haven't had a run-in involving your pet of late, pet insurance has probably crossed your mind. And if you have, the bill for any non-routine care may have cost you anywhere from a cool co...
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Aquarium Supplies Part 2 - My First Experience With Goldfish
If you are seriously considering keeping fish as pets or are just starting out, I would like to stress again the importance of having some basic knowledge about aquariums and fish keeping in order to...
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Aquarium Supplies Part 1 - My First Experience With Bettas
Keeping fish as pets takes more than just feeding them and changing the water every once in a while. Sadly, many people aren't aware of that and they just buy aquarium fish because they're attractive...
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Apistogramma , Dwarf Cichlids In The Aquarium
The real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior, as their large relatives, only their size is different. Besides the apist...
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Female Dog Care
As there are certain health issues that affect only the female dog, care should be taken to ensure that these are fully understood before deciding whether or not to buy a bitch. The most important do...
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Dogs - Wonderful Companions
Dogs Are Man's Best Friend Dogs are believed to be descendants of wild wolves. They were the first wild animal to be tamed. Ancient man probably brought home cub wolves to raise as pets. The pet ...
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Keeping Parrot As Pets
Parrots are becoming more popular as pets with each passing day. This is evidenced by the proliferation of Internet discussion lists which provide access to information regarding parrot care and beha...
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How to Care for Your Dog's Ear
Regular ear care for your dog Routine ear care is very important to the health of your dog. Perform regular checks and cleaning between visits to your veterinarian, it will help keep your dog’s ears ...
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