Pettalks
Adjusting to Your New Kitten
If you are thinking of getting a new kitten or have recently got one and introduced it into your household, there may be a few things that you may not have thought of that you should ideally take into account.
For example, if you are not going to be at home with the kitten very much [...]
How to Select a Shelter Dog for Your Family
When selecting a pet from a shelter you need to ask yourself several questions before you even walk in the door. It is very easy to simply pick the first lovable puppy or sad eyed hound without knowing anything about what the particular dog has to offer your family.
You need to decide what sort of [...]
How to Care for Goldfish
One of the most rewarding hobbies I’ve had throughout my life is the raising of exotic goldfish. Ever since I was a teen, I have loved to look at these delicate little dancers as they bob and swim in their beautiful home.
by floradoragirl35 December 4, 2009, in Fish & Aquariums
A couple of years ago, I [...]
Some Downsides to Having Chickens
I love having chickens in the backyard, i love the fact that i get gorgeous free range eggs fresh and i have several little garbage disposers that also dispose of grubs and insects and supply my garden with aeration and raking over, that they deposit fertiliser as they go but there is a downside.
Mice!!. I [...]
Alaskan Huskies: Why They’re Perfect for a Family
A quick run down on how an Alaskan Husky can be a great fit in a family.
Not too many people know much about the Alaskan Husky, but those who do know will tell you the same thing; You can’t ask for a better family dog.
The Alaskan Husky is a fairly new breed. In fact, it [...]
The Best Toys for Your Kitten
Kittens love play-time with their owners, but what kitten toys are known to drive all kittens crazy and wild? Here’s a little list of some of the best.
Playing with your kitten has many advantages, not only is it great fun for both you and your kitten but it hones and keeps your kittens instincts primed. [...]
Pet General
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Death threats du jour: How not to change an attitude
A woman in the U.K. dumped a live cat in trash bin and was caught on government surveillance cameras doing it. Confronted, she “defends” herself by saying she did it as a lark, and, “It’s only a cat.”
Moronic dirtbag? No doubt. Worthy of death threats? Of course not. But that’s just what she got. From [...] -
Insurance hype is more bark than bite
The Insurance Journal had a headline last week, “Dog Bite Claims Top $400M in 2009; Rise 30% in Last 6 Years.”
Boy, that sounds bad, doesn’t it?
But when you drill down a little, the truth emerges. The always-alert KC Dog Blog points out the reality behind the banner: The Insurance Information Institute is fear-mongering, creating hysteria around dog [...] -
If it bites, it must be a pit bull, right?
Media bias is becoming more dangerous to dog-owners than the dogs the media is trying to make everyone afraid of.
The National Canine Resource Council looked at news stories involving dog bites in a four-day period, and results were typical of what you’d see in any four-day period at any time in the United States. [...] - More from Pet General
Cats
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How to Trim Your Cat’s Nails
Necessary things you need to know and have before;
Caution
Cat
A lot of luck
Nail-Tongs1. The procedure may be very easy or extremely difficult. Well it depends what kind a cat you have. It is best to cut with the special tongs (you can get these from the nearest animal-shop), but can also be without. Principle is that [...]
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Your Cats Broken Bones
We live in fifth floor and holding cat in apartment – black and jumpy house terror. One day it stopped. By accident early morning we left her in balcony and she decided to “visit” neighbours – definitely she dropped to first floor…
First my mistake was that I grabbed the cat and tried to drive to vet. [...] -
Sphynx Cat Breed Facts
The Sphynx cat breed developed in the late twentieth century. These cats are medium sized and usually weigh between 6 and 10 pounds fully grown. According to the Pet Planet website, the Sphynx cat breed has few health issues.
History
In 1978, Shirley Smith, a Siamese cat breeder from Ontario, Canada, found three hairless and homeless kittens. [...] - More from Cats
Pet Products
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K9 Kooler: A portable fan for pets
I’m on the way to the veterinarian’s office, wrangling my cat Willow into a crate.
I place the crate in the hatchback of my car. I have my two kids in the backseats.
Breathe.
OK, I am ready.
Wait a second! Willow has no air-conditioning vent in the rear of the car, and she has her Himalayan fur coat. [...] -
Rub a dub dog: Which shampoo makes the grade?
One of the reasons my husband and I chose Australian Shepherds as our breed of choice some twenty odd years ago was because their coats have been described as “wash and wear.” After having German Shepherds and then Papillons — neither of which can be considered wash and wear — I wanted a breed that [...]
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Poo Boss: Who holds the bag?
Who has to carry the bag after my dog has done the deed? Me or Bella?
With the Poo Boss my dog does. She wears the vest holding the bag in a side mesh pocket. They say dogs “need a job” and like to work. New job, Bella: Carry your own waste!
Going for a walk [...] - More from Pet Products
Dogs
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Sleeping, The Unknown Approaches to a Long-lived Living for The Dogs
The sleep frequency of dogs: the sleep frequency of dogs is 45 minutes, the body and brain repeatedly activate between the state of “paradoxical sleep” and “non-paradoxical sleep”. On average, the time of the general state of non-sleeping accounts for 80% of the sleeping time. Namely: 1. Drowsing into the state [...]
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Product Review: Dental Clens Pads
It’s a proven fact little dogs have bad teeth. I have had three little dogs and they all have had bad teeth. Two of them were Maltese. The other one was a Papillon. My first Maltese had to have several of her teeth removed because of how bad they were. I decided to brush my [...]
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Jumping Dogs
You get a cute little puppy, you let it do anything it likes. he becomes spoilt and disobedient, and one day he will turn into a 20-70kg grown up dog.
It will get more and more dangerous as he could start knocking over people and there really is no way of stopping him.
what to do-
take no notice of him, if he gets [...] - More from Dogs