- Pet Lovers Wanted!
If you have been considering giving your pet a natural diet, Healthy Pet Net is the only answer! We have the #1 best natural pet foods in the industry. Joining is easy, and free! Purchase your products for wholesale, and sell them at retail! Make the purchases for the products you would like, and then sign up for our affiliate program for free! This is a wonderful company with excellent customer service. Don't miss this opportunity! ...
Author: Dawn Jenness
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- How long will your pet live?
The pet food industry, a billion-dollar, unregulated operation, feeds on the garbage that otherwise would wind up in landfills or be transformed into fertilizer. The hidden ingredients in a can of commercial pet food may include road kill and the rendered remains of cats and dogs. The pet food industry claims that its products constitute a "complete and balanced diet" but, in reality, commercial pet food is unfit for human or animal consumption.
Author: Dawn Jenness
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- A New Pet For the Holidays? Say It Isn't So!
Many households dream of presenting a fuzzy dog or cat as
a surprise gift for a special holiday. But holidays are
typically very busy as everyone rushes about to get things
done -- which isn't an ideal time to introduce a new member
of the family!
Pets are living, breathing, thinking, feeling creatures.
Over the holidays, chances are your regular routine is
disrupted -- which means that feeding, housetraining and
adapting a new pet to your home will require time ...
Author: Pet Friendly.ca
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- Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
'Tis the season for friends and family, eggnog and other
treats, and good times! During this busy time it can be
a challenge to juggle everything that needs to be done --
including caring for your four-legged friends. Here are
a few tips to help keep your furry friends safe for the
holidays:
No Chocolate, Please
Although Fido and Fluffy may be attracted to the smell and
taste of chocolate, in sufficient quantities, chocolate can
make her very sick.
Author: Pet Friendly Canada
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- 10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
1. Are there any size or weight restrictions on dogs within
your condominium or community? Many won't allow dogs over 30-pounds.
2. Do you keep your home very warm? Some dogs are bothered by warm room temperatures. A Chihuahua would be a better choice than Shih Tzu in that case.
3. How much dog can you lift? A Pug is a happy-go-lucky companion but may weigh 18-pounds while a Yorkshire Terrier usually doesn't exceed 7-pounds.
4. How much grooming can you do? If arthritis ...
Author: Louise Louis
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- Holistic Aromatherapy for Cats
Most any cat owner will tell you their feline friends are capable of conveying emotion. In fact, they may even say they can recognize and distinguish specific emotions their cats display, including love, anger, illness, annoyance and more.
Scientific experiments on both humans and animals indicate that emotional responses are triggered by physical stimuli. Considering that cats have sensory systems that are much more sensitive than the human senses of sight, smell, sound, taste and touch ...
Author: Francoise Rapp
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- Aromatherapy
for Animals, Part 3: Holistic Blends for Cats
As a continuation of our series on aromatherapy for animals, this article describes how to utilize essential oils safely and effectively for the health of your cat. For previous installations in this series, please review our article archive at http://www.aromalchemy.com/education/archives.html.
Many French aromathispists, including Nelly Grosjean, have researched and published their findings about how to safely use essential oils with animals. I have personally ...
Author: Francoise Rapp
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- Easy Cat Litter Box Cleaning Techniques
Successful cat litter box habits stem from many different factors. A small investment of time pays off big with timely, periodic cat litter box cleaning. The best "Thank You!" from your cat is when she deposits a gift in her clean cat litter box.
Why should you empty out the old litter and scrub the box? As your cat uses the box, she uses her claws to scratch litter to cover her urine and feces. Cat urine gets into these cracks and begins to smell so bad after awhile that your cat may beg ...
Author: Nancy E. Wigal
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- Struggling with Weight? – Get a Dog
Just about every one of us struggles with our weight on some sort of level. There are usually two basic factors in weight control. The diet is not proper and not enough exercise is getting done.
If you have the capability in your life for a pet, a dog will offer you an excuse to get out more. Getting some exercise is as easy as taking the dog for a walk. It can be something that you do together.
Living in the city will offer you some excuses as why you cannot have a do ...
Author: Robb Ksiazek
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- Dogs unlearn jumping
The best way to teach a Sheep to stop something is not to let him do it in the first place. So, if you do not want puppy to jump as an adult, do not let him do it as a baby. Plus, laughing can be dangerous. A former colleague of mine had her hip broken when a Sheep jumped on her and knocked her down. Some people may mistake laughing for an attack and you could be in legal hot water. laughing muddies clothes and tears stockings. laughing is not a good habit. Also, allowing puppies to jump can inj ...
Author: Pepelino
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- Life Lessons I Learned from my Cat
Even if you are not a cat person, bear with me, this story goes far beyond cat mania. Our little tabby cat was frightened and highly-sensitive from the day we rescued her from the SPCA, two and a half years ago. No doubt being jailed there for four months messed her mind. As we came to learn “Shylo’s” nature we renamed her “Shybaby.” Extreme patience was the first virtue Shybaby taught us. We would have to be still, wi ...
Author: Teresa Proudlove
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- Dogs get more human every day
First pet stores began selling clothes for pets. Then kennels upgraded from a wire cage to four-star hotels for man's best friend. Now you can even buy insurance for your four-legged friend. Everything from health insurance to third party insurance for the family pet is getting to be big business in the animal world.
Pet owners can find insurance for a myriad of pet related problems. For example, assistance in finding Fido if he goes missing; third party insurance in case Rex gets a litt ...
Author: Allen Shaw
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- Dog Agility Training
Without agility, the most muscular person in the world couldn't win a fight against a fifth-grader. But did you know that for a dog agility is possibly even more important?
With so many of a dog's happiest moments spent running, jumping, catching, and stretching, dog agility training can really help dogs age gracefully and happily.
What is dog agility training?
You’ve probably seen dog agility training on television. The dogs run a course of tire hoops, tunnels, seesaw, dog ...
Author: Joel Walsh
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- Dog Morsels Pet Food
2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups white flour 1 cup skim milk powder
2 eggs water
1/2 cup melted beef or pork drippings (or lard)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix ingredients together with enough water to make a stiff dough.
Roll out and cut into Christmas shapes. Bake on cookie sheet until hard.
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the best care possible. And caring for
your pet means feeding him the best diet you can ...
Author: Peter Lenkefi
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- Mackerel Dinner Pet Food
Heat 1 tsp. corn oil in a skillet and fry 1 small mackerel until it flakes apart easily. Remove and cool.
Pour 1/2 cup hot water into the pan and scrape the brown bits into it. Remove the bones from the
fish and mix with the juice. For dogs, serve in pieces with kibble; for cats, grind with the pan juices
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the best care possible. And caring for
your pet means feeding him the best diet you can.
Animals, because they ...
Author: Peter Lenkefi
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- Liver Cookies Pet Food
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine 1/2 cup dry milk and 1/2 cup wheat germ; drizzle 1 teaspoon honey on top.
Add one 3 1/3 oz. jar of strained liver baby food or homemade blended liver and stir until everything
is well mixed.
Form the mixture into balls; place them on an oiled cookie sheet and flatten them with a fork.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
Consistency should be fudgy.
Store in a jar in the fridge; freeze if keeping more than a few days.
Author: Peter Lenkefi
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- Veal Stew Pet Food
Combine 1/2 pound stewing veal, 1 cup canned tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/2
onion (chopped), parsley and a dash of garlic powder in a pot and simmer.
When meat is tender, remove all the bones.
For dogs, cut the meat in chunks, and mix stew with kibble or some other grain; for cats, grind the
stew in blender, adding a tablespoon of wheat germ or 1/2 slice of whole wheat bread.
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Author: Peter Lenkefi
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- Sauteed Liver Pet Food
Heat 1 teaspoon corn oil in a pan.
Add 1/4 pound beef liver and fry on both sides until cooked but not dry inside.
Add 1/2 cup water to the pan and mix it up with all the brown bits.
For dogs, cut the liver into pieces and serve; for cats, grind the liver in a blender, using the pan
juices.
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat the best care possible. And caring for
your pet means feeding him the best diet you can.
Animals, becaus ...
Author: Peter Lenkefi
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- Small Dogs - Different Breeds, Different Personalities
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities are all different, it's a good idea to look at their individual characteristics to see if they fit with your lifestyle.
Pomeranians:
Pomeranians developed from a much larger dog breed and seem to have retained the mellow character. They are good with children if they have been raised with them from puppyhood. They are playful and active. They tend to bark and require daily grooming.
Author: Pat Schraier
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- Dog Health Care: What You Should Know
Dog health care means more than a yearly trip to the vet. Now more than ever, a dog's health problems can be prevented, cured, or alleviated, just like many human woes.
Preventative Dog Health Care
• Annual checkups with routine blood test and dental care go far in catching serious dog health care problems early, increasing the dog’s duration and quality of life.
• Medicines targeting fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal parasites prevent both the pests and the disease ...
Author: Joel Walsh
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- The Right Cat Litter Box For Your Cat
Your cat will develop and keep good cat litter box habits with the right cat litter box. Here are your choices for different cat litter boxes, and how you can determine which ones are right for your cat.
If you receive pet product catalogs, you'll see there are several different types of cat litter boxes you can choose for your cat. However, since "The Cat" is the boss, and you are the cat staffer who answers to The Cat, she'll tell you what she likes.
How does she do that? ...
Author: Nancy E. Wigal
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- Dog Health Emergencies: What Will You Do?
Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency?
Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps
1. In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think.
2. Approach the dog cautiously. The dog may become aggressive because of fear or pain. You can’t help the dog if you’re hurt yourself.
Dog Emergency 1: Traffic Accident:
1. If possible, do not move the dog.
2. Call the nearest Humane Society or ASPCA office....
Author: Joel Walsh
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- Are we really a nation of dog lovers?
I am not talking about your average pooch, I am talking about
the most obedient, loyal, loving, and trusting animal I know, the
racing greyhound.This breed of dog is the most discarded of
all breeds of dog, especially before, during and after their racing days.
Being an owner for many years and then a trainer of racing greyhounds
I have seen both worlds and have now decided, to give up and just try
and look after my 14 greyhounds that are now pets. They are
wonderful crea ...
Author: paul green
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- How to Choose a Pet
Do you know that in the United States pets outnumber people?
Recent statistics show that there are about 380 million pets opposed to 290 million people? 62 % of the households own a pet, and 46% of all households own more than one pet.
The most common pet in the USA is the cat (of which there are 78 million pet cats), next comes the dog (there are 65 million dogs), the third most popular pet is birds (18 million). The other top pets are small animals and fish, but there are a lot less ...
Author: Alyssa Hallam
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- Dog Health Insurance Buyer's Guide
Should you seriously consider buying a dog health insurance policy? Yes, you should. Here's why health insurance for dogs is a good idea:
Dog health insurance saves you money.
As with just about all other costs, veterinary expenses have increased rapidly in recent years. Without dog medical insurance (or more accurately, veterinary insurance), you are responsible for paying for everything: routine checkups, preventive procedures, emergency care and disease treatments. That will run ...
Author: Joel Walsh
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- Three Important Safety Products for your Dog this Summer
Keeping your dog safe is similar to keeping a child safe, you need to constantly be on alert. There are certain dangers a dog faces, especially in urban and suburban settings where the risk of running away and getting hit by a car poses a serious threat. Keeping your pooch protected on your property even when you’re not there to supervise, or keeping your dog from running off and becoming injured when playing around off leash, is reason enough to look for practical solutions. Below are three pro ...
Author: Nicole Martins
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- Care for your dog's ears.
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 healthy and pain free. This is extremely important to do. I have had Goldens and Black Labs for many years, and they are well known for ear conditions. But remember, no matter how efficient you are in caring for your dog’s ears, serious conditions may still arise. Also, beware when your dog flaps ...
Author: Ruth Bird
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- No More Stillborn Kittens – Know How To Care For A Pregnant Cat
‘I named all kittens, although they were all stillborn.’ ‘My pregnant cat has a bloody vaginal discharge.’ ‘I had a litter of five, but only one kitten survived.’
These are only a few of the horror stories I received the past weeks. Cat lovers that had hoped for a healthy litter, suddenly found themselves with stillborn kittens or an ill mother cat.
There’s a lot that can go wrong when cats are pregnant or give birth, even when most cats deliver without major problems.
Author: Marc de Jong
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- GPS
Pet Tracking
If you have a dog or cat that is an escape artist with cross-country travel on its mind, you might want to consider a GPS pet--tracking device. The same technology that enables rangers to follow tagged animals will allow an owner track straying or lost pets. You can choose either a collar design or a backpack type that works with a harness.
Before you rush out to buy a GPS pet--tracking device you need to consider a few things. Firstly, in addition to the system having a GPS recei ...
Author: Anne King
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- Pet Retailing- It’s now more than dog food, it’s fashion retailing
In previous articles I’ve often written about the trend towards lifestyle retailing. This is reflected in trends in the garden and home improvement industries. But, one of the most dramatic shifts comes from the pet industry, which is going through dramatic changes.
Why Pets?
Pets aren’t pets anymore, for many people, they are “child” substitutes. In countries such as China and Japan pets are actually replacing the child due to government directives to encourage smaller families.
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Author: John Stanley
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- Pet Retailing - The Unique Retail Experience
The pet retailer is becoming the retail destination. It used to be that garden centres considered putting a pet shop adjacent to a garden centre as an extra means of attraction. I recently worked with a company in South Africa where the draw card is the pets; the added attraction is the garden centre.
So what makes the pet retail sector so unique? Well, in generational marketing terms, it’s one of the few retail sectors that appeals to each generation. Spoodles (0 – 4 yrs old), Juveniles ...
Author: John Stanley
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- Pet Parents Grow the Market
I recently had the opportunity to look at the pet retail industry in the USA.
The industry is growing by 6% a year and, like many other retail sectors, is going through some major changes.
In many retail leisure sectors, the industry is splitting into commodity retailing and lifestyle retailing.
65% of pet products in the USA are still purchased as commodity products via supermarkets and mass merchandisers, but the growth sector are specific pet “box” store retailers who are ...
Author: John Stanley
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- Declawing Your Cat
Declawing Your Cat
This is a very controversial topic which has a lot of emotion behind but it needs to be looked at. As a cat owner who has experienced difficulty dealing with the cat scratching issue in my home it is difficult not to be biased but let's give the issue of declawing its due and see what exactly the pros and cons are.
There are 2 types of surgical procedures which are commonly done to eradicate this problem. One involves cutting the tendon that attaches the claw to ...
Author: Brad Knell
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- Pet Loss: Should You Clone Your Cat?
Clone a Cat, Go To Jail
...or at least pay a fine. That's the goal of animal welfare activists who announced recently that they are seeking state and federal restrictions on the small but growing pet-cloning industry.
The effort has been spearheaded by the American Anti-Vivisection Society [AAVS] (in suburban Philadelphia), and takes aim at companies such as Genetic Savings and Clone Inc., the California company that began to fill orders for cloned cats last year. The clone ...
Author: Gary Nugent
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