Fact: not all birds like each other. So if having just one feathered friend in your house isn`t enough for you then please keep that in mind before going out and stocking up on a few of these as pets. The sad truth is, most bird owners dream that they can buy any kind of bird, group them all toget...

Oscar is kind of a funny name and it fit you. Other than a Dachshund, I had never seen a two-foot long dog with such short legs. You were built completely differently from any breed. Shaggy, with fur hanging over your eyes and a curly tail, I couldn`t help but smile when I saw you. The adoption cent...

Over the last 20 years, vaccinations have generally been started in puppies at about 6-8 weeks of age, when the natural immunity inherited from the mother may start wearing off. A series of shots will then be given every three to four weeks, and boosters are administered every year after that. On on...

With an increasing number of serious incidents being reported at dog parks, I want to introduce the safe alternative that a well-run private dog park can provide. You will find that a properly designed and managed private dog park is a dramatically different experience than what you have read about...

Gone are the days of boring bird cages. Today?s bird cages are trendy. They are stylish. They make a statement about the owner?s taste and lifestyle. Bird cages can blend in artfully with the décor or they can stand in bold contrast. Bird cages are available in many different themes and styles. Mode...

Most parrot people are aware of some of the basic body language out companions use to communicate with us. But it`s usually the more negative ones! However, our buddies use a multitude of moves to express lots of emotions, both positive and negative. So, let`s look at a few: EXCITEMENT/AGGRESSIVE BE...

Pets are an integral part of our lives. A pet often becomes like a member of the family. When a beloved pet becomes ill, people often go into debt to pay for treatments. Unexpected expenses resulting from broken bones, swallowed objects or other injuries can quickly become expensive. More people ...

Tropical fish are like other species in many respects, and that includes the fact that they have diseases or disorders that may resemble those of other animals, but are specific to the fish themselves. One good example is tumors. Just as humans, cats or dogs may get cancer or other types of tumors,...

Many people are searching for different means to have pets. Dogs and cats are not always the best choice of pets for everyone. Here is an amazingly different type of pet. A Pocket Pet! A Sugar Glider. The Sugar Glider is a popular pet because of its sweet, lively, inquisitive nature, but is illeg...

Have a dog lover on your gift list? Want to give a special gift that any dog owner will enjoy? You?re in luck! You can choose the perfect dog lover gift from the huge selection that?s available. Just about any type of product is available as a dog lover gift, so you can find a special gift that ...

Do you have at least one framed photo of your dog somewhere in your house... or maybe in your wallet? Is your dog pretty darn close to being the very center of your universe? Do you love spoiling him, respond to his every whimper and cry, and spend hundreds of dollars on gourmet treats? To say that ...

In the purebred West Highland Terrier puppy market, there are few rules or laws governing who may breed dogs, and then advertise Westies for sale. Both ancestry and the breeding environment will affect the quality of the Westies offered for sale, and some breeders are a lot less careful about these ...

If you?ve ever watched as a cat "flipped" over fresh catnip perhaps you?ve been struck with the question; "what causes Catnip to affect cats that way?" Catnip is indeed an unusual phenomenon among cats, it has the ability to alter your cat?s behavior like nothing else can. So what exactly is the re...

Nervous cats hide from people, they do not readily present themselves for petting, and may seem downright scared of you. Probably, this was not exactly what you had in mind when you decided to get yourself a pet. So, is it at all possible for nervous cats to overcome their timidity and learn to trus...

The first dog trick that is generally taught a dog is to shake hands, and there are very few puppy and dog owners who do not teach their pets this simple trick. In most cases it is so easily accomplished that the amateur trainer does not know exactly how it was done, for if you take hold of a dog?s ...

I`m sure you`re aware of the bad reputation Pitbulls have. That reputation is mostly based on ignorance and irresponsible owners that don`t take the time to learn about the breeds special needs. You see, alot of people buy a Pitbull and expect it to naturally turn into a perfect pet without any work...

Crufts calls itself The Worlds Greatest Dog Show, so what should you expect if you?ve never been before? Well on the 9th ? 12th March 2006 it?s the 103rd Crufts Dog Show, so they must be doing something right! In 2005, Birmingham, England?s 2nd City saw 21,000 dogs and 120,000 visitors to Crufts acr...

You do clean your house don?t you? Well you have to clean your Goldfish?s house too and it?s a lot simpler! Cleaning and maintaining a goldfish tank is a must because this breed is really dirty. Even a teenager?s room would be better than a goldfish tank that?s left alone for a week! The Goldfish ar...

As with every training tool used to modify a behavior in your pet, electronic dog training collars need to be used correctly in order to be effective. Some dog owners buy an electronic dog training collar because their pooch doesn?t follow orders consistently, or at all. As soon as they get home, t...

Dog grooming is relatively simple for most dogs. I have a greyhound and spend about 5 minutes per day on dog grooming. For dogs that have short hair, they need to be brushed, maybe once per week. For dogs with long hair, the grooming is more time consuming. This is an important consideration when se...

Hold the Shih Tzu puppy in a position of presentation to prevent it from being withdrawn back into the birth canal. Each time your Shih Tzu matron has a contraction the Shih Tzu puppy is closer to birth. You, as a Shih Tzu mid-wife need only to the hold the Shih Tzu puppy to prevent withdrawal and...

A Shih Tzu show dog kennel should practice preventive medicine as the means of maintaining optimum health. The Shih Tzu show dog must be available for showing for extended periods of time. Preventive medicine is much more practical and is kinder to the Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu show dog must have rou...

Dog eye problems can occur at any time. You should pay close attention to your dog`s eyes just as you would their teeth, so that you can catch any possible infections or injuries immediately and have them treated. Dogs are vulnerable to several diseases and possible injuries due to the structure of ...

Because it is imperative that discus fish have optimal water conditions, much has been written about this subject, This is the plan put in place to insure proper PH water levels in our hatchery. Allnut Enterprises` breeder, Nick Lockhart of Noblesville, Indiana, has many ingenious ideas as to how t...

Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog ? or another dog ? ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting? It?s great to know your vet?s phone number, but what if something happens during off hours? What if ...

Cats are notoriously independent and have a mind of their own. Can you really teach a cat new tricks? Cat owners often think that their cat is just too moody to listen. Some owners feel their cats are un-trainable simply because they are arrogant. The fact is many times pets don?t obey because the...

What kind of materials should you use when constructing a snake cage? Snakes come in many different sizes ? but usually only one shape. Even so, there are many different housing systems and styles for snakes. These depend on the adult size of the snake, how much room you have, the environment it nor...

The worst thing about having a dog is the training part. Just imagine how bad an untrained dog is. An untrained dog could litter anywhere in your house. This gives you?re a house a foul odor that is pretty difficult to figure out where it is coming from. Aside from that untrained dogs could be so ac...

Puppy development and growth is very exciting. After a puppy gets over its fear of its new surroundings, it will become very curious. People sometimes leave their puppy for a few minutes, come back and can`t find it anywhere. If you can`t find your puppy, remember to look under the furniture and in ...

It is no real secret that exercise has a major effect on our health and wellness. Nowadays, medical professionals simply can`t stress enough the benefits of a regular exercise program: Controls weight
Increases energy
Improves circulation
Enhances lung capacity
Oxygenates bloo...

Man`s Best Friend is a great companion around the home, but Rover will love joining you on road trips - short or long - as well. If you`ve tried taking your dog along in the car before and met with bad results, don`t give up. It might take a little longer to help your pet feel comfortable after a b...

There are thousands of local and online Pet Stores but most people only know about Petco and PetsMart. The reason these businesses have succeed is because of consistent advertising so the customer does not forget their name (brand). Branding is the key to success of any business regardless of size....

Many pet owners often wonder if it?s worth it to purchase pet insurance. The way I see it, there are two main considerations, your opinion when it comes to risk-taking and the expected health of your pet. Are you a risk-taker or are you conservative? If you are a risk-taker when it comes to insura...

You may be asking, "When can I start agility training with my new puppy?" You can start immediately, with certain recommendations. Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with agility in mind. Always remember, if you can control your pupp...

Keeping your dog safe is similar to keeping a child safe, you need to constantly be on alert. There are certain dangers a dog faces, especially in urban and suburban settings where the risk of running away and getting hit by a car poses a serious threat. Keeping your pooch protected on your propert...

Many small animals and fish are susceptible to diseases and once infected, have greatly shortened life spans. A goldfish can get sick if his tank is dirty, the water and oxygen levels are too low, the temperatures are too warm or too cool and if he is not being fed properly. Even if you are an excel...

I was working with my yearling Pooka. She is an Arab-Shire filly. She leads OK and is not afraid of us. She comes up to us when we enter the field and will let us pet her when she is lying down. So today I decided it was time to handle her feet. Just do it? I had a friend hold her lead rope while I ...

Horse owners who are history buffs may recognize the name Jesse Beery. Beery was an enormously famous horse trainer from the 1800`s and early 1900`s. He learned to train horses at a very young age. It was clear he had a gift for horse training and made it his life`s work. Among the almost countles...

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...

The first major improvement in dog training since choke chains and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly establishing itself in becoming a big hit in the world of dog training. Currently, there are over 10,000 trainers who are using this training method everyday. One advantage to using this ...

Rimadyl was hailed as a wonder arthritis treatment for pets when it came on the market in 1997. Over the next 3 years, due largely to an aggressive marketing campaign by the manufacturer, Pfizer, Rimadyl was prescribed for 5 million dogs. But it hadn`t been thoroughly tested. According to statis...

Believe it or not, but the Axolotl can make a great pet, and a unique one at that. For those of you still wondering what the heck an Axolotl is, well just keep reading and you might just want one for yourself. The Axolotl is native to Mexico and is essentially an aquatic salamander with some astou...

Why is an All Natural and Holistic to Pet Food Gaining Importance? There is a significant increase in the market share of Natural and Holistic Pet Food, and it is predicted to double over the next five years. But why the sudden increase in our pets health? It seems that as we become more concern...

Having only been a horse owner for 10 months, to suddenly find myself with a foal to care for was quite a shock. My horse is a traditional coloured cob, prone to be a bit on the large side anyway, so she hid the foal very well. So well in fact that it was not until we found her early one morning ...

?Hot spots? are surface skin infections caused when populataions of normal skin bacteria grow and overwhelm normal resistance. They ae generally curcular patches that lose hair, can be swollen, in extreme cases may exude smelly pus, and can be painfully itchy causing the dog to scratch, lick, or bit...

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...

1. Why do dogs eat their poop? One reason dogs eat their poop is because it just plain taste good. Another reason is it could be a vitamin deficiency. One other reason for the poop eating is that it is an instinctual behavior in the wild to eat the poop to keep other predators from tracking th...

If you have a cat who doesn`t use her cat litter box, it might be the type of cat litter you buy for her. Cats are fussy about a lot of things, and the cat litter brand you think she`ll likes might end up offending her for a number of reasons. If she doesn`t like it, your cat will communicate the ...

The head collar has become an increasingly popular dog training tool in the past couple of years. Two of the most well known brands of head collar on the market are the Gentle Leader and the Halti, but there are many other brands that incorporate the basic head collar concept. Many people find th...

I own a malamute. He is a beautiful dog with a warrior?s soul and a childlike heart. Every morning, at the crack of dawn, he insists that we go outside to meet the light. If I don?t comply fast enough, he will begin to sneeze on me until I leap out of bed. There is no deterring him. I grab my cup ...