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Top 5 Reasons People Over 50 Should Own DogsEverybody thinks of a boy or a girl and his or her dog. However, children aren't the only people that benefit from pet ownership. All ages benefit from dog ownership. People over 50 can especially benefit.- Tips to Overcome the Top Five Problems in a Multicat HouseholdThey're cute, and they're fun, but having several cats in the house can be a handful or two. For a more peaceful existence, consider these tips to overcome the top five problems in a multicat household.
How to Find a Lost Dog or CatDogs are more likely to be wearing a collar with a dog license or rabies tag that helps local shelters or neighbors identify owners through county records.- How to Help Dogs Deal With Cabin FeverDogs are just like us when snow and cold limit outside activities. They can get a cooped up feeling. The danger of a bored dog dealing with cabin fever; he may find destructive ways to entertain himself by taking his frustration out on your couch.
- Homeless Cats and Stray Pets Need Help to Survive Winter's ColdHomeless cats are found in every city across the country as well as in rural areas. Regardless of why a pet is living outside, they need help to survive winter's cold and snow. The stray pet you help may be a child's lost cat or dog.
- Adding a Second Dog to Your FamilyWhat criteria should you use when selecting a second dog for your family? We considered the health and social needs of our family first--including those of our first dog.
- Life on a Farm in Never DullI have 11 dogs, 11 cats, 4 horses, one mean ole pony and a a rabbit appropriately named Peter. If you want to laugh or feel good about something then you need to read their story, I promise you will not stop laughing until after you read the last word.
- Holiday Pet Questions with Dr. Rachel CasaminaThe holidays are here! Get some of your holiday pet questions answered by a talented veternarian, Dr. Rachel Casamina. In part one of this interview we cover keeping your pets calm; Travel and boarding options;Turkey! Can I give my dog the bone?
- How Can You Become a Pet Foster ParentWith all the homeless pets, there is a large need for pet foster homes. As pets are saved from being homeless, they need people to care for them while socializing and rehabilitating them so they can be ready for adoption.
- How Dog Treadmills Are Helping Dogs Lose WeightDogs like people can become obese. Treadmills are making a difference for our chubby best friends.
How Your Dog Can Become a Blood DonorIf your dog is healthy, less than ten years old, over 60 pounds and not pregnant, then your dog could be a candidate for canine blood bank donations.
Training an Exotic Pet CatTraining any cat requires patience and persistence. Training an exotic pet cat also requires total respect for a wild creature. Earning the feline's trust is the first step.- Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Dog or CatMany times when we have pets, we take them for granted. All year long, but especially during the holidays when you show your thankfulness for family, do you remember to be thankful for your beloved dog or cat and their unconditional contributions.
- How to Spoil Your Dog or Cat and Show Your LoveOur dogs show their unconditional love to us daily. Our cats may snuggle up to us as well. There are many ways that we can spoil our pets and show them how much we love them.
Four Things to Consider Before Getting a PetThe decision to get a pet should not be taken lightly. Here are four things every potential pet owner should consider before making the decision to add a pet to the family.- Trust and Respect: Dogs Learn What We Teach ThemTrust and respect between dogs and humans is as essential as it is between two people. You won't build a stable and lasting relationship with your dog if he doesn't trust or respect you. Dogs learn what we teach them.
Dog Theft on the Rise: How to Protect Your PetPossibly due to the economy, dog theft is on the rise. Some do not question an ad in the paper for a dog for sale. Thieves can quickly turn a buck on your dog. Is your dog safe, or easy to snatch?- The Dog Gone Days of DomesticationDogs Were The First Domesticated Animals
- The Best Gifts to Give Your PetsThe best present for cats and dogs is good health.
How to Treat a Distressed CatDistressed cats often act up. While it is tempting to simply punish a distressed cat, loving pet owners will try to discover the root cause of the problem and treat it so that their cat will soon be back to its old self again.- Picking a Purebred CatDo you think you would enjoy owning a purebred cat? Do you wonder which breed is purrfect for you? Here are some pointers to help you in your decision.
- US Leads the World in Dog OwnershipPet ownership is on the rise in the United States, the UK and in Russia, to name a few spots on the globe. But nowhere in the world are dogs more popular than in the United States.
- Three Tips to Follow Before Introducing Your Indoor Cat to an Indoor DogIf you are moving your cat into a new house with someone that has a dog, there are a lot of tricks to get the transition to work smoothly. Here are three things you can do to help your cat and the dog get along before actually meeting.
- 11 Honest Tips for Happily Living with CatsLiving with cats is fun if you do it well. These 11 tips offer advice you won't necessarily find anywhere else for living happily with healthy cats.
Car Restraints For Dogs: Safe Driving, Safe PetsUnrestrained pets can prompt unsafe driving behaviors. Here's how to make excursions with the beloved family dog safe for everyone.
Legal Animal Cruelty: Pets and Class B DealersClass B dealers are people who buy and sell pets to research labs and universities for educational purposes. In the hands of class B dealers, most pets will suffer abuse one way or the other under a law that allows for legal animal cruelty.- On Unwanted Pets, Extra Work, Dog-craving Husbands, and Marital StrifeThis parenting advice column counsels a woman how to deal with a husband who wants a dog, but says he's getting it for his daughter.
Legal Animal Cruelty: Free to Good Home"Free to good home" has a dark and cruel underbelly many pet owners aren't aware of. Research labs, universities and puppy mill owners require a steady supply of animals to continue business as usual. Bunchers provide them with what they need.
Avoiding Harm: Teach Your Children the Proper Ways to Handle and Interact with PetsKids and pets are a wonderful part of many people's lives. Being proactive is the best way to keep everyone happy and healthy.
Dealing with a Needy DogDealing with a needy dog can be difficult. Learn what could be causing your dog's neediness and what you can try to help your dog be less needy.- How to Cope with Cat Fights? Your Outdoor Cat Will Always Face Challenges from Other CatsYou have an outdoor cat and he ends up in fights with neighbourhood cats. What's the solution?
- How Do I Protect My Dog from Dog Theft?Learn what you can do to protect your dog from dog theft; also what you can to do recover your if it has been stolen.
Men Are Dogs, Women Are CatsIf I believed in evolution to explain the insanity that we call 'œhumans', it would go more like this. Men evolved from Dogs, women evolved from Cats.
Ginny - the Shelter Dog that Rescued CatsGinny, the shelter dog, is the only known dog that rescued cats on her own, without being trained to do so. This is a heartwarming and true story about a dog who loved cats and what she did to save the ones that needed to be rescued.
Are You a Cat Person or a Dog Person? Find Out!Yup- your personality tells you whether you prefer cats, or dogs...or maybe both.- How Are Your Pets Improving Your Health?We all know that pets are actually good for our health- but how?
Should I Put My Pet to Sleep?It was from pets, that we first understood the responsibilities for caring for another being. It's also from relationships with pets and other animals that we learn one of our most valuable lessons: Life is fleeting.- On Sick Pets, Euthanasia, Telling the Truth, and when Children Know Right from WrongThis advice column advises a mother not to lie to her young daughters about their dog's illness. Comfort them and ease the transition, but don't mince words about death. It's real, and the kids will learn about it eventually -- better now with Mom's help.
- How to Give Your Dog a PillGetting your pooch to take their meds can be difficult and frustrating. Learn how to give your dog a pill, and make taking medicine less stressful for you and your dog.
Pet Re-homing Options for Foreclosed Home OwnersDon't leave your pet in your foreclosed home. There are options for pet owners evicted from their home. Rescue organizations may be able to help you re-home your pet/s. The more people you talk to; the more likely you can save your pet's life.
