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Archive for November, 2005

Don’t Like Trimming Your Dog’s Nails? You’re Not Alone

Posted: Thursday, November 10th, 2005 @ 3:15 pm in Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »

Giving your dog a bath - no problem. Probably cleaning your dog’s teeth wouldn’t be an issue. But trimming doggie’s nails, no way! Ok, listen up. You can do this. It’s not nearly as difficult or frightening as it seems.

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Herbal Help For Dog and Cat Coat and Skin Problems

Posted: Wednesday, November 9th, 2005 @ 1:32 pm in Pet Health Issues | No Comments »

What are some of the most common skin and coat problems in domestic pets?

Skin and coat problems are very common among domestic pets and appear to be on the increase. They include:

What are the causes of skin and coat problems?

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10 Tips For Buying a Parrot

Posted: Monday, November 7th, 2005 @ 2:31 pm in Feathered Friends, Choosing Your Pet | No Comments »

Parrots are one of the most attractive and rewarding animals in the world. Though parrots are very intelligent their requirements and demands are quite different from other types of pets.

They need the care and attention of their owners far more than other household animals. Most of the parrot breeds are both noisy and destructive; and the larger breeds live for a much longer time than the smaller ones. Therefore it is necessary for you to think carefully about the following issues before buying them.

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The Canine Distemper Virus

Posted: Saturday, November 5th, 2005 @ 7:31 pm in Pet Health Issues, Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »

The canine Distemper virus (CDV) causes a highly contagious disease in dogs known as Distemper. Dogs who contract Distemper suffer damage to their gastrointestinal, central Nervous and respiratory systems. Distemper is incurable and often fatal.

Puppies between the ages of three and six months are most susceptible to the disease, although older dogs and other carnivorous mammals can also contract Distemper. At one time, Distemper was the leading cause of death among puppies that had not been vaccinated. Since the Distemper vaccine was created in the early 60s, incidents of Distemper and Distemper related deaths have dropped considerably.

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Must-Haves For Your New Puppy

Posted: Thursday, November 3rd, 2005 @ 11:48 am in Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »

Now that you’ve decided to get a puppy or dog, the next few weeks will be busy and at times, more than a little bit crazy. That’s why it’s important to plan in advance for the arrival of your new pet. If possible, get as many necessities ready before your puppy comes home.

The Basics

  • Travel crate: Even if you don’t plan on crate training your dog, consider the benefits of owning a crate for other reasons, like transporting an ill or injured puppy to the veterinarian.

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Keeping Tropical Fish - A New Adventure?

Posted: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005 @ 4:55 pm in Tropical & Salt Water Fish | No Comments »

Did you know that the keeping of fish dates back to antiquity? It may be true but only recently has the activity become popular among all age groups.

Have you joined the multitudes who have recently contributed to the popularity of keeping tropical fish? It really has become popular as many homes now have at least a small aquarium among its furnishings. They may consist of a few goldfish in a small coldwater aquarium or they may consist of several colorful fish swimming about.

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Natural Help For Your Pet’s Cancer

Posted: Tuesday, November 1st, 2005 @ 4:41 pm in Pet Health Issues | No Comments »

Nobody knows exactly what causes cancer in cats and dogs but a number of risk factors have been identified including Stress, pollution, colorings and preservatives and an inadequate diet.

These factors and others can damage your pet’s Immune System and a compromised Immune System damages the body’s natural ability to fight cancerous cells.

Finding out that your pet has cancer is devastating. But before you give way to grief, first get pro-active. You need to find out as much as possible about your pet’s condition so that you can provide him with optimum care.

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