Do You Deserve A Dog?
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Posted March 13th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
A dog can be a wonderful addition to your family, as long as everyone is prepared to put in the time and effort required. So many people think a puppy would make a wonderful present for their children, only to forget about them once the novelty has worn off.Before you make the leap and introduce a new pet to your family make sure you know what to expect and that you?re prepared for all the consequences of bringing a new family member into your home.Some of the things you should consider before y...
Breeder’s High/Shih Tzu
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Posted March 11th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
The sex of a puppy is determined by the sire. The dam determines the number of puppies that can be conceived. Breeding should occur every other day during the dam's full estrous period to the allow the stud to recuperate and rebuild viable sperm.At the moment of conception a puppy's genetic makeup is set for life. A breeder can only support the litter by providing an optimum environment, first for the dam and then later for the puppies.The genetic history of a puppy is not always just from th...
Choosing A Rescue Dog
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Posted March 11th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Choosing a rescue dog can be a difficult choice -all of our Spanish strays are so grateful and lovable, and make such wonderful pets, I wonder why anybody would ever want to buy from a breeder.If you have made up your mind to take one of our strays, or indeed, any other rescued dog, do think very carefully about which kind of dog would suit your particular lifestyle. The last thing an unwanted dog needs is to find a loving home only to discover that after a short while he is unloved again and co...
Pet Care Cost Cutters
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Posted March 10th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Who doesn?t like to visit the local discount/Dollar store in search of deals? Many pet care items can be purchased at these stores, some of these items are not obviously for pets. A trip to the Dollar store can be an excellent time to stock up on grooming supplies, as well as an opportunity to build a pet First Aid kit.Boar Bristle brushes are often available at these stores, in the section for human hair care. These brushes are a necessity for a nice glowing finish. You can find quilted cosme...
The Neurotic Dogs
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Posted March 9th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
When pondering whether my neurosis is learned or genetic, I often turn to the family dogs, Frazier (9) and Jake (4), and see the likelihood of a learned origin. My parents' characteristic anxiety has effectively seeped into both dogs' personas.My mother and father are both card-carrying neurotics with drastically different sensibilities. The former engages in an overt style of panic characterized by covering her eyes when our car seems close to hitting another car that's three hundred yards down...
Dealing With Your Pets’ Allergies
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Posted March 9th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
It is Winter time again, a time of the year when pets and humans are very vulnerable to each other. As this is obviously the chilliest time of the year, animals are much more likely to be cooped up inside the house with us. All of the windows and doors are closed to the world and the heat is blasting around the clock.These are precisely the conditions which make our winter homes playgrounds for some kinds of allergens. Our dogs and cats are considerably vulnerable to the dust in the carpet, the ...
Parasites That Love Your Dog
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Posted March 9th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Your dog might not love them, but there are many common parasites that love your dog. If your dog is not properly cared for he can become infested with any of these pests and develop illness or life threatening disease.Luckily, there are many ways to ward off and get rid of parasites which are as simple as taking pills or using drops. With proper care and prevention, your dog will be generally free and safe from parasites and diseases but if you do notice your dog acting strangly, not eating o...
The Little Bandit That Stole My Heart: The Perils Of Taking A Stray To The Pound
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Posted March 8th, 2010 at 5:02 am
The September morning that we made our acquaintance, it was unseasonably cold. My breath frosted in the air. It was early -- the sun just peeking over the horizon -- and I'd just come home from dropping my husband off at the train station.I was almost inside when I heard it.Mew.I ticked off possibilities. I had two cats, one fairly young, but they were both indoor cats. My landlords had three cats, but that tiny me could not possibly have come from them.Mew.A stranger at my door...There, blinkin...
Why We Like Dogs Better Than People
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Posted March 7th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Why We Like Dogs Better Than PeopleMost dogs are less exasperating than people. Think about it:Has your dog ever asked you for your car keys?Has your dog ever asked you for a loan?Has any dog borrowed your tools and then not returned them?Has your dog ever ignored you when you come home from work? (If so, get a new dog.)Has your dog ever not thanked you for what you do? (Well, didn?t you see his tail wagging?)Has your dog ever asked you why you want him to do unnatural things like walk between y...
The Cat Learned How To Work The WHAT?
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Posted March 6th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
When I carried him home, he was this tiny little bundle of fur, approximately three weeks old. He is mostly white, with some mutlicolored stripes, cute beyond belief, but he was being abused and starved at his current home, so I just couldn't leave him there. I tucked him under my sweatshirt and off we went. My husband and son came home from their respective schools, they both fell in love, we named him Machiavelli, and that was that.In our home, he found three adult, spoiled and pa...
