It is important to choose a sugar glider breeder carefully. A breeder should be able to tell you a lot about the particular glider(s) you?re interested in (lineage and genetics, any health issues, etc.). Most breeders will also be able to answer any questions you have after you bring your sugar gl...

Using the right dog collar for training can make all the difference in an easy success or daunting task. A dog collar can be a great investment if you have a problem dog. This is a tremendous help with stubborn animals, or dogs that just have bad habits. If you have grown tired of relying on the rol...

Your dog is probably stronger and healthier than most humans that you know. However, by taking him from his natural environment, where only the strongest survive, to the artificial one in which most pet dogs live, we have exposed him to an entirely new set of dangers which their instincts are not d...

The pure bred dog, no manner the breed, is truly a beautiful animal to look upon. These are animals that have been refined, over the centuries, to reach their pure and unadulterated state as found today. The pure bred dogs have also been bred for temperament and bloodlines from the earliest of times...

Pets 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 anim...

Congratulations! You have brought home a new best friend- a bunny! You will find that your new rabbit companion will bring you much joy, though your vaccum cleaner may not necessarily agree! Some of the first things you will want to do is set up an area for bunny only. I recommend an area that is ea...

Natural preventative pet care isn`t a new thing but it certainly isn`t fully mainstream yet. One of the challenges is being able to re-educate the public to think outside of the box. For so many years we`ve been told over and over again by traditional care providers that our pets need yearly vaccina...

Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A ca...

No need to wrestle your cat into a flea dip anymore. The latest preventive treatments are easy to apply. While shampoos and flea collars are still options, parasitologists have developed wonderful new weapons in the war against fleas and ticks. With simple monthly administrations of these oral, inje...

Most one-dog owners at one time or another will ponder the thought of getting a second dog. There are many reasons for doing so. Company for the number one dog is the most common answer, while many would agree two is twice as fun. Are you ready?
You are the proud parent of one very wonderful dog...

Dog fashions are all the rage and have become quite affordable for anyone and everyone to enjoy with their dog, but not everyone knows the best ways to find their dog?s size or how a garment should fit to avoid accidents. Choosing the right size for your dog is very important, we always want our pet...

So, you`ve got yourself a pregnant cat. Was it a stray that adopted you? You heard a plaintive meowing, opened your back door and there she was. You won her confidence, gave her some scraps and a drink of water, spent some time petting her and then left her to it. Next day she`s back. And before too...

Adopting a dog is a lot of fun, but it can also add a lot of responsibilities to your life. When you become a dog owner, you take on the responsibility to make sure your pet has everything he needs, a safe environment to live in, proper care, and everything he needs for a happy and healthy life! It?...

Some breeders are unscrupulous in their practice, but by asking the right questions you can find a quality breeder. Now that you have decided that you want a dog or puppy, you should then decide on what specific breed you want. Be sure to pick a breed that fits with your finances, time, and energy ...

My dad was an avid animal lover. We grew up with all kinds of animals but especially dogs. That is one of the main things I got from my dad. He taught me a lot about the care and consideration it takes in owning an animal and the responsibility involved in doing it right. He never looked at them as ...

Making our lives better includes protecting our families, and also included in this category is the family pet. This once wild animal has become an integral part of the modern family, and there are many laws devoted to stopping abuses to pets. What is lacking in the modern family is proving a means ...

What you feed your dog is really SO important for your dog`s ultimate health, susceptibility to illness, and longevity. You know, if you really want your dog to be as healthy as s/he can be, you should stop feeding ANY of the widely available commercial dog foods. I`m talking here about the types of...

In a world of computer games, the Internet and shopping malls, what is it about this four-legged farm animal that seems to capture the heart of most of them? According to a recent study by the American Horse Council, 1.9 million Americans own horses -- just over 4 million people are recreational rid...

The sex of a puppy is determined by the sire. The dam determines the number of puppies that can be conceived. Breeding should occur every other day during the dam`s full estrous period to the allow the stud to recuperate and rebuild viable sperm. At the moment of conception a puppy`s genetic makeu...

Dog training is an art and there are right ways to go about it, as well as wrong ways. An often overlooked aspect of dog training is how your dog communicates back to you. If you want to successfully train your American Pit Bull Terrier, you?ll have to work hard on understanding how he communicate...

The West Highland Terrier is a friendly dog, and is considered easier to handle and train than other terriers, such as the Scottish Terrier. Still, it possesses the bold, dynamic terrier temperament, and has to be trained in a manner appropriate for the breed. Your West Highland Terrier training be...

In this article, we?re going to go over a very basic dog training command known as ?Off? or ?Down?. If you have a Pit Bull that loves to jump up on company and doesn?t know the meaning of ?Down?, this article is for you. ?Off? or ?Down? simply tells your dog ?do not touch?. The ?Off? command is us...

Are you frustrated with your dog? Does he chew everything in sight? Does he leave puddles and piles everywhere? Is a car ride with your dog synonym of a nightmare? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I have a simple solution for you: crate training. Here are 5 big reasons why you should s...

Proper training of your dog should begin when he is a puppy. The first four months of a dog?s life are very important in the training of your dog. This is when they learn behaviors that they will practice in the future. Socializing your dog is one of the most important things you can do to influen...

How to Deal With Anxiety in Your Dog Anxiety in dogs can be caused by any number of things - illness, travel, thunderstorms, death in the family, separation, or they may develop unexplained phobic or neurotic behaviour, or barking or other antisocial behaviour. If you can identify the cause of the a...

When pondering whether my neurosis is learned or genetic, I often turn to the family dogs, Frazier (9) and Jake (4), and see the likelihood of a learned origin. My parents` characteristic anxiety has effectively seeped into both dogs` personas. My mother and father are both card-carrying neurotics w...

Guinea pigs are very lovable animals. They are very affectionate and have their own personalities, which will become very evident within days after you bring them home. They love to snuggle and cuddle. They will live longer than most other small pets, usually five to eight years. Although guinea...

Nursing bottles for orphaned Shih Tzu puppies can be obtained through the veterinarian, pet supplier, wholesale catalogs or the internet. You should purchase several nipple styles to see which works best for you and your Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu puppies can become colicky just like human newborn babies. ...

Some Dogs like Boxers unfortunately, are prone to several potential health problems such as: - Skin allergy - Food allergy - Cancer - Hip dysphasia - Bloat - Heart ailments - Hypothyroidism - Fleas - Worms Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet`s health and to gather the pert...

Are you upset with animal abuse and cruelty to animals? Are you equally upset with neglect that some people show to their animals? Well you are not alone most people are very upset with such things as the feel for these animals even when their owners do not. In fact most people will go out of the wa...

It`s natural for cats to scratch but often it destroys your good furniture. Thankfully there are some things that you can do to relieve the problem. Many people watch in sadness as their cat destroys virtually everything that he can get his claws into. You can improve this behavior. To do so, you ...

Congratulations on your choice to bring home a West Highland Terrier rescue dog. By electing to adopt one of the rescued Westies, you are giving an older dog a chance to find a loving new home In many ways, this is simpler than going through the arduous process of training a westie terrier puppy. Ho...

I have already talked about selecting great fish and how to transport them home and settle them in to there new surroundings. Today I?m going to tell you about the correct way to feed your aquarium fish because it is one of the most important factors of keeping tropical fish. Overfeeding aquarium fi...

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not cheap. On average you can expect to pay $2,000-$3,000 for one. However, if you`ve socked away your "puppy fund" and are considering buying a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, or "Cav" as enthusiasts call them, there are five things you might not know. Before you...

Being well prepared before traveling with your Pit Bull is crucial to having a good trip, especially if he will be going on an airplane with you. There are several things you will need so that your Pit Bull is allowed to board the plane, and many things you should take care of before leaving. When y...

The day you bring a new puppy or dog into your home is a red letter day indeed. It may be an exhausting one for you. It certainly will be for him. This is also one of the most critical moments in your relationship, because first impressions are indelibly marked on the animal mind. It is vital to est...

I was doing some research on dog health when I came across a site for Dog Spa`s. This soon set me on the path of thinking of all the different ways you could pamper your favorite puppy. It`s quite amazing what`s out there to make your dog feel special, from gourmet treats to interesting outfits to d...

For those pet owners who do not know what a pet registration service is, or the benefits they provide, this article will try to explain these services. Pet registration is how lost pets get returned to their owners, it as simple as that. The owner of a pet registers their pet with a service provider...

One of the main problems that occur between the dog and its owner is compatibility. The owner might decide to get a specific breed of dog on a false pretense, usually based on what that specific breed looks like. The may decide to pick a certain type because of its muscular built, what the face lo...

Shock Collars

Are you at a loss as to whether or not to purchase a shock collar for your pet? Yes, you love the little guy but the neighbors don?t want him in their yard. Or, maybe they are complaining about the dog?s barking? You need to do something and you are thinking about getting a sh...

Pets are Feng Shui, according to Feng Shui expert, Yvonne Phillips -- author of Feng Shui ABC. "Pets emit a strong, positive form of energy in your home because they are constantly in motion. There is no better Feng Shui for your home," said Yvonne, "than having an animal run around spreadin...

I have encountered folks who have complained to me about their numerous (dog) behavior problems. And interestingly enough, I usually discover that most of the behavioral problems are linked to a common factor. That common factor being pet owners all too often miss crucial, pet communication signals...

There are times in every parent`s life when his or her child, pet, or goldfish gets sick. Goldfish are prone to many ailments, and even the most common ones can be life threatening. Prevention and monitoring your fish are the best ways to keep your pet from contracting a disease. Being the good pa...

Everybody has heard of the basset hound or the beagle. This type of dogs has proved to have many qualities or has been advertised a lot. The influence plays also an important role:if one of my friends. to whom I compete has just bought a pitbull, I should definitely bring about a Tossain. How about ...

Eradication of encrusting algae could be done simply by periodically scraping the sides of the aquarium or scrubbing the rocks. For those with plastic plants and a completely white gravel bed, the situation could be more tasking as it would be necessary to bleach the rocks to remove all traces of...

Whether your dog is old or a just a puppy, there will come a time when you have to out of town for business or a vacation where dogs aren`t allowed. Therefore, you will need to leave your prized pet in the care of a pet sitter. Where can you find a pet sitter? What types of pet sitter services are a...

If you want your dog to participate in dog activities like therapy groups then you need to obtain a Canine Good Citizens certification for your pet. The ?Canine Good Citizens? certification is based on 10 steps that demonstrate the owner?s control over the dog, and the dog?s behavior in given si...

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 cause an allergic reaction in the dog. The signs are :-
Bites which look like small red pim...

Technically speaking, dogs as a separate species are supposed to be evolved from the wolves. Research indicates that the wolf mutated into several breeds, according to the climate, geography and the environment. As these separate breeds were assimilated and socially integrated into the human society...

For all too many, the process of choosing a puppy or puppies is based purely on how cute the puppy is or how playful its personality seems at the pet store or kennel. Granted, playful and cute puppies can really tug at your heart strings and urge you to make an impulsive and expensive decision regar...