August 28, 2009
Owning a pet is oftentimes quite similar to raising children,
including the need for finding them a place to stay while you are
out of the house. The majority of pet owners leave their pets at
home, unattended during long days at the office. The downside to
this is that dogs, especially young ones, need just as much
exercise, attention and love as children do. On... (Read More)
August 21, 2009
Babies are wonderful additions to a family that can bring great
happiness, but also require special attention. This, of course,
applies to puppies and kittens as well. Before bringing these furry
bundles of joy home, there are a few things you should know and
preparations you need to make for them.
"The first thing to consider is if there is already another pet... (Read More)
July 31, 2009
Maybe you've seen the comical home video on 'YouTube' titled
"sleepwalking fail"? It is a short clip of a sleeping dog that
starts to "run" horizontally in his sleep, then suddenly jumps up
and slams into a wall! Although the video is seriously funny, there
is nothing funny about what might be wrong with this animal. This
dog could be dreaming, although it unknow... (Read More)
July 30, 2009
Have you ever taken a brand new puppy on its first walk, or to a
dog park with other dogs? This can sometimes be a difficult
undertaking, seeing as puppies have yet to be exposed to many
humans and animals in their young life. But dogs and cats need to
develop social skills just as much as people do! It is important
for an animal's health and well-being to become... (Read More)
July 24, 2009
Our pets are more than just animals; they are members of our
families. We rely on our pets for companionship just as they rely
on us for love and care. When a pet dies or gets injured we are
often left in a state of panic and chaos.
"No one wants to think about the possibility of something awful
happening to their pet," states Lucy Wendt, a registered veterinar... (Read More)
July 17, 2009
Whether you are a college student with the new found freedom to
have your own pet, the parent of a child pleading for a furry
addition to the family, or a veteran pet owner looking to add a
different species to your family; choosing the right pet for your
lifestyle requires thought and planning. Pets are a long-term
commitment so impulse purchases or adoptions sh... (Read More)