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Archive for May, 2006

A Dog Gone Good Story

Posted: Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 @ 8:52 am in General Pet Articles | No Comments »

Anyone who has pets will really like this. You’ll like it even if you don’t and may decide you need one.

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog, Lucky. Lucky was a real character.

Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy.

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Why Should You Dress Your Dogs?

Posted: Tuesday, May 30th, 2006 @ 8:14 am in Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »

Dog Fashions can be fun! Your dog can look flirty, funky, flashy or glamorous. Never before in the history of our dog have there been so many fun choices to make. There are clothes and shoes, and an overwhelming choice of Collars, Leashes and dog Carriers.

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Cat Colds

Posted: Monday, May 29th, 2006 @ 8:32 am in Cats & Kittens | No Comments »

Cats experience much the same symptoms as we do when we have a cold. They get snotty runny noses, runny eyes, Sneezing, temperature etc. And like humans they also are susceptible to the sinus and chest infections that are sometimes the result with a humans cold.

These infections are called secondary infections. It is important that when your kitten gets a cold that they receive the proper treatment.

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What Colors Look Best on Your Dog?

Posted: Saturday, May 27th, 2006 @ 8:48 am in Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »

A dog’s color chart is grouped under four categories:

  1. Autumn
  2. Winter
  3. Spring
  4. Summer

Autumn:

Hair: Golden brown, red, auburn or chestnut. Eyes: Dark brown, hazel or dark green. Typical breeds: Brussels Griffons, Pomeranians, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Papillons

The Autumn palette includes:

• Neutrals: off whites, warm beiges, warm browns from light to dark, camel, gold.

• Mustard, pumpkin, terra cotta, rust, peach, and salmon

Orange, Orange-red, tomato red.

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Dog Training-Possessiveness with Food

Posted: Friday, May 26th, 2006 @ 7:48 am in Training Your Pet, Dogs & Puppies | No Comments »

Though sometimes would like to believe otherwise, food is a dog’s first priority, so the first step to successful training is to establish yourself as the leader, this can be acheived by showing him that he can only have his food at your discretion and command. Give him his dinner, allow him to eat for a few seconds, then take his bowl away from him.

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Natural Pet Care Using Essential Oils

Posted: Thursday, May 25th, 2006 @ 9:32 am in General Pet Articles, Aromatherapy Recipes | No Comments »

NOTE: Please check with your veterinarian on the safety of these oils for your cat.

Burns & Scalds

As for people — cold water followed by neat Lavender oil, as soon as possible.

Coat in Poor Condition

Add 1/4 tsp of the following blend to each feed:

1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tdsp Wheatgrem oil 5 drops Carrot oil 5 drops Evening Primrose oil

Cuts & Bites

Put a solution of:

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Guppy Love

Posted: Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 @ 6:17 am in Tropical & Salt Water Fish | No Comments »

So you have seen the vividly coloured Guppy at your aquatic centre and have decided they will make a beautiful addition to your community aquarium, indeed you are right, and the flamboyant colours of the male Guppy look stunning and are the easiest fish to keep in your tropical setup.

However there are some things that you need to know about Guppy’s before rushing off to buy them.

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About Pet Accessories

Posted: Monday, May 22nd, 2006 @ 5:55 am in General Pet Articles | No Comments »

As pet owners and lovers, we all have different needs for pet accessories. The fact that pet accessories are a necessity doesn’t change by the type of pet you have, only the amount and type of accessories will change. All sorts of pet, including dogs, cats, hamsters, birds and even fish, will require them in one form or another.

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Aquarium Tips - A Guide For The First Time Set Up

Posted: Friday, May 19th, 2006 @ 9:33 am in Tropical & Salt Water Fish | No Comments »

You have endless possibilities when setting up an aquarium of your own in your home. A fresh or saltwater aquarium can be a great addition to any room of the house, and you can create any environment you like using an array of aquarium supplies for your fish to live in. It is important to keep in mind that there are things to consider when first setting up an aquarium, such as the type of fish you would like to have in it. This will determine whether you want a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater aquarium, or maybe even a warm water aquarium. Tropical fish will require a heater to supply warm water, but geneally it is best to start with a cool water aquarium until you gain experience wit fish tanks. Besides, tropical fish are expensive, and chances are, they will die if you don’t yet have the experience.

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Urinary Tract Infections In Pets

Posted: Thursday, May 18th, 2006 @ 9:01 am in Pet Health Issues | No Comments »

Symptoms of UTI infection in pets

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable and extremely painful. They tend to be more common in cats than dogs and can be caused by Bacterial Infection, Bladder Stones or urolithiasis (stones in the urinary tract).

UTIs often recur and can lead to more serious kidney infections if left untreated. Symptoms include

  • Straining to urinate
  • Obvious pain or discomfort when urinating
  • Constantly licking their genitals
  • Frequent Urination without passing much urine

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