Archive : Pets (General)

Did you know… in a survey conducted in vet surgeries 1 in 10 dogs and more than 1 in 5 cats showed signs of an active flea infestation * *Bond et al. A survey of flea infestations in cats & dogs in the UK during 2005. Vet Rec 2007 160, 503-506 Unknown to most, only 5% of a flea problem is on your pet, with a shocking 95% in the pet’s environment as eggs, larvae & pupae. To prevent [...]

Understanding how dogs think gives us an insight in to the mind of one of the world’s most respected brains. The canine mind is as fascinating as it is complex. So, just how do dogs think? As Pet Owners, We Tend To Forget That Dog’s Are Nature’s Animals Several thousand years ago dogs were initially domesticated for their functional value; hunting helpers, village and stock guards, [...]

Children who grow up with dogs and cats in the home have a significantly reduced risk of developing common allergies? some by 50 percent or more ?? a surprising finding resulting from a study following hundreds of children from birth to nearly age 7. “We simply started looking at our data to see if exposure to dogs and cats really increases the risk and the data didn’t look the way it was [...]

Are you having difficulties introducing to your pet to his new crate? Worry no more, here are some useful tips for effective pet crate training. Are you having difficulties introducing to your pet to his new crate? Worry no more, here are some useful tips for effective pet crate training.

Summer Is Coming And So Are The Fleas. Fleas not only cause intense irritation to your dog, they can also transmit other nasty diseases such as tapeworm. Ensuring your dog is living in a clean environment is the most important aspect of keeping him flea-free this summer. Understanding the life of the flea is important if you are to successfully keep them away from your pet and your home. An adult female [...]

How To Plan A Real-Life Dog Party: Let’s throw a puppy party! Your little bundle of fur and wet kisses is with you for the long haul, so why not celebrate with your friends? There are plenty of themes to choose from and dozens of reasons to have a party. For every event, consider whom you should invite, what the event should be celebrating, where the event will take place, when it will happen [...]

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Some dog breeds acquired names that have no absolutely no mystery about them at all. The Golden Retriever, the English Short Haired Pointer and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever being cases in point, they’re breeds that do exactly what it says on the tin. But other breeds have such seemingly weird and wonderful names we thought it about time we uncovered the origins of these monikers.

If you love pets you’re bound to love The Pet Owners Premier Club. And to REALLY get the full benefits of The Pet Owners Premier Club, naturally you’ll need to become a member and find out what we have to offer for ALL pet owners…