Professional show dog breeders Professional show dog breeders occupy a pride of place among the echelons of dog breeders. They breed dogs because they like what they are doing and take pride in maintaining bloodlines, records and taking care of dogs. If one wants a quality purebred dog whose lineage one would like to know, … Read more
Aggression is a survival skill required by all canines. Dogs bite for many reasons. Over the past two decades it has become “trendy” amongst dog trainers and behaviorists to attempt to resolve and eliminate dog aggression. A typical definition of “bite” is “to seize with the teeth so that they enter, grip or wound.” To … Read more
Betta fish or Siamese Fighting Fish are highly popular pets. Not only are the gorgeous with their long-flowing tails, but they have cool personalities. Bettas are often referred to as underwater “cats and dogs with scales.” Although they have great personalities, they tend to be aggressive towards other bettas (male and female alike), so often … Read more
You have seen this many times; soft, liquidy poop found in a pile on the rug under the kitchen table. In this article I am going to go over the common causes of dog diarrhea, and how it is diagnosed based on the clinical signs. Lastly you will see the more common and most effective … Read more
Keeping pets has grown quite popular in recent times. People who own pets will tell you that making travel plans (for either business or pleasure) involves making a decision whether to bring the pet with you or leave them under the care of an animal boarding facility. Most pet owners, however, grow so fond of … Read more
Origin: Western United States (ponds, lakes and marshlands) There are two sub-species: Northwestern Pond Turtle (Clemmys marmorata marmorata) and Southwestern Pond Turtle (Clemmys marmorata pallida) Adult Size: usually up to 8 inches (shell length) Lifespan: unknown, most likely 30+ years like other pond turtles Temperament: Not as territorial and aggressive as many other turtles. You … Read more
After more than thirty years I can say that it is possible to have a well appointed garden and a happy dog too. Through trial and error, advice from nurserymen and master gardeners, and sharing ideas with gardening friends, I have learned about gardening with dogs. It isn’t too complicated, really. I simply keep three … Read more
Golden Retrievers are friendly, intelligent, athletic and gentle dogs. They are easily trainable as they are ranked as one of the most intelligent dogs according to Stanley Coren’s “Intelligence of Dogs” Scale. This breed adores people, and does not make a good guard dog because they tend to be overly social. The breed is loyal … Read more
My Italian Greyhound is truly the best friend (no, more like a child) of my husband and I. Her name is Wendy. She’s absolutely a beautiful specimen of an Italian Greyhound – with her sleek body, her tucked tummy, her champion like posture and whimsical gallop. Wendy is now 4.5 years old and her life … Read more
According to the statistics of the World Health Organization, more than two billion people, which amount to almost one-third of the human population, harbors parasites. Anthelmintic medication, which is commonly known as de-worming, helps eliminate such parasites and worms from the body. The medication, which destroys parasites effectively, is used to de-worm animals too. Some … Read more