Safe Way Of Getting Rid Of Fleas In The Home?

Is there any safe (non-toxic) and effective way of getting rid of fleas in the home? My cat picked up fleas and I cannot seem to be able to eliminate those buggers. I tried giving my cat a flea bath, using Frontline Plus, vacuuming very frequently, and had the yard treated for fleas and other […]

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Persian Cat Breed Origin

There’s a beautiful legend which tells that the Persian cat was created by a wizard from a sparkle, which jumped out of the fire, the shimmer of two far away stars and a curl of grey smoke. I’d say that this legend rather closely describes appearance and temperament of the Persian cat, but the real […]

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Why Do Dogs Howl?

Understanding why dogs howl and the meaning of some of the other noises they make can help owners to learn more about what’s on their dog’s mind at any time and get close to understanding what makes them tick.

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How Can I Not Bring Fleas With Me To My New Home?

Ok, I have looked at lots of answers to flea infestation problems and I am totally empathizing with everyone out there and their pets who are suffering from these critters. My question is this. In a few days, I am moving from a flea-infested apartment to a flea-free house. What’s the best way to insure […]

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World Big Cat Safaris launches

World Primate Safaris is a very successful specialist tour operator that sends people out ot Africa and Asia to track some of the most endangered primates in the world, and at the end of 2008 their sister company World Big Cat Safaris was launched. Again, World Big Cat Safaris relies on their expert knowledge of […]

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Honey For Dogs

Are there effective natural first aid remedies available for dogs? Yes there are. UMF manuka honey – ever gaining in popularity for its effectiveness on people – also makes a great natural first aid treatment for dogs and other animals.

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Is My Cat Happy?

As an owner of four adorable cats I get a great deal of pleasure from their company. My relationship with my cats is important to me and I would hope that they feel the same way. I always have their best interests at heart and I believe that I give the right nutrition, healthcare and […]

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Pets, Allergies & Children

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 […]

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Putting a Dog to Sleep – Pet Euthansia

Euthanasia: Is it morally acceptable to destroy a physically healthy dog? When is the right time to end the life of a dog? Is it when he is too unwell to enjoy any quality of life? Is it when he is at death’s door? Or is it when you can’t get him to sit?

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What Dog Is Right For Me?

Puppy or Adult Dog? Puppies are adorable, sweet, and cuddly. To look at them is to smile. A puppy is yours to work with, an almost clean slate you can mold to fit perfectly into your life. Yours will be the only family she knows, as long as you keep up your part of the […]

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What Happens if My Dog Eats Chocolate?

Most dog owners are now aware that chocolate has the capacity to seriously harm or even kill our greedy, canine pals. Many vets experience calls from dog owners who are panic sticken because their pet has eaten a bar of chocolate by mistake or somebody has given their dog some chocolate without realsiing the potential […]

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Why Do Dogs Pant?

Unlike us, dogs can’t take their clothes off when they get too hot. Regardless of the weather dogs are always wearing their jackets. When our body temperatures get too high we sweat, dress in lighter clothes and we do what we can to avoid situations likely to make us even hotter.

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How to Teach a Dog To Sit

The “Sit” command is an easy way to have your puppy show off his good manners. He can sit when visitor comes, when you meet a friend out walking, when you are preparing his dinner, or when he has to wait for just about anything. It is also one of the easiest exercises to practice […]

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Crate Training a Puppy

Crate training a puppy is a necessary process for most dog owners. Follow the crate training steps below to ensure the process is quick and easy for yourself and your dog. Crate training your puppy is a fantastic way to manage the safety and wellbeing of young puppies. When used properly the crate is an […]

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Separation Anxiety In Dogs – How To Treat It

Separation anxiety is an enormous problem in the canine world. This article discusses ways us dog lovers can ideally prevent separation anxiety in dogs or at least treat it effectively. One of the greatest joys of dog ownership is the tight bond we experience and encourage with our dogs. However, if your dog becomes too […]

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Why Do Dogs Dig?

Puppies love to dig! It’s in their blood and it is quite often their favorite pastime. This is especially true for young puppies that stem from the sporting group, the terrier group, and the Nordic group. Digging is also a dog’s way of relieving stress and “letting it all out” so to speak. If a […]

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Help! My Dog is Aggressive

Many natural canine reactions can be misinterpreted as  aggression  by uneducated humans. This is generally the main problem with dogs and their owners, when a situation arises in which the dog feels threatened his natural response is to defend himself. To the untrained eye this seems like unmitigated aggression, but would anybody with an  untrained […]

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