Archive for the ‘Pets’


July 1st, 2008

How To Care For Your Ferrets

Four weeks ago, I told my lovely ferret ‘Oh little Bandit, don’t worry, we would solve it, cheer up baby’. Well, let me tell you the story. I bought a new tiny ferret, as I love having pets at home. But this little Bandit caused a huge mess indeed. He was pooping everywhere but his litter box, lots of bites and nips, besides getting some of our little stuff lost! Really so dynamic! This is unpleasant for anyone ?I mean here my sister Jessie who came recently to live with me? especially for those people, who used to live in a tidy place, and I’m not one of them, I always have a pet living surrounding me from age of five till now. For bad luck, Jessie was so bothered from Bandit misbehavior, he stole her car’s keys, and the worst that she found him urinated inside her new shoes, which made her mad, as she was ready to get out with her friends. “I can’t bear more Sara! You have to make your decision, either me or your awful Bandit!” Jessie told me. I answered her “Just 3 weeks, and you will be surprised of him”, she agreed and my challenge started at once.

April 1st, 2008

Foods Dangerous To Your Labrador Retrievers

Almost all foods are tempting but not all are safe for our dogs…

Not all foods edible to humans are safe for Labrador Retrievers. Sometimes, what we thought is safe and healthy for us is also safe for our four-legged friend to consume. But since dogs and humans do not have the same metabolism, some foods pose threat causing mild stomach upsets while some may cause severe illness and worst, death. It is important for every dog owner to know which foods are safe and not.

Listed below are some of the foods safe for human but not for dogs:

March 27th, 2008

Cherish Memories of Pets in Artistic Pet Cremation Urns

Memorializing pets is growing in popularity and people are adopting more creative ways to preserve the memory of their beloved pets. Many are seeking ways that they can honor their cherished friends with artistic pet memorials or pet urns that blend with the home and are also eco-friendly.

Memorializing pets is growing in popularity and people are adopting more creative ways to preserve the memory of their beloved pets. The concept of pet cremation urns is based on the evolution of Western society’s views of death as the first pet memorial park was established in the state of New York around 1917. Eco-friendly and artistic pet memorials that blend with the home are one way to honor our cherished pets.

March 11th, 2008

Dog Food Secrets

I am the proud mommy of 5 furry pets. After the recent pet food poisoning scare I decided to do some research. I was absolutely horrified to find out I was poisoning my dogs.Many pet foods claim to be “100% nutritionally complete and balanced. This claim legally can be made and printed on commercial products based on information studies using isolated nutrients and not whole foods.

These tests ignore important nutritional issues and give consumers a false sense of knowledge and security.There are more than forty known, essential nutrients… thus, making sure a food contains appropriate amounts of only a dozen of these nutrients can’t possibly assure that a food is complete.

March 7th, 2008

Tips On Flea Control

One of dilemmas of dog owners aside from too much barking of their pets is the nonstop scratching that are usually associated with allergies, skin disorders, fleas and the like. A large percent of dog population in USA alone suffer from these problems. Dog owners usually think instantly that their dogs have allergies but in reality there are about 160 or more skin disorders that your dog might have. Although cats are more prone to fleas, flea infestation in dogs is also one problem a pet owner should also give attention.

February 29th, 2008

Emergency Carpet Cleaning Pet Stain Removal

Your elusive 12 week-old puppy walks into the living room. “Where have you been?” you ask, as if he will answer you. You immediately jump up and begin your search. Everything seems fine in the bedroom. Everything seems fine in the den. Everything is fine in the dining roo—oh no! Not your brand new Oriental rug. What are you going to do?

February 10th, 2008

The Quick Guide To Buying Pet Insurance Online

Not so very long ago, the idea of insuring a pet was almost laughable. It was the sort of thing reserved for those who owned posh pooches, the crème de la crème of the pet world. It made sense to insure pedigreed pups and their feline companions when they cost so much. Things have taken a turn, though. Rising vet fees and publicity about the expenses of owning and caring for a pet have prompted many people to invest in insurance for their pets.

February 6th, 2008

Horseshoeing, How To Choose A Farrier

It took me a long time for this one to come to me. What are the criteria used to choose your Farrier? Interesting question isn’t it?

Over the 16 years of my career as a Farrier I have heard several times from people “My Farrier Specializes in Lame Horses”. For some reason I’ve always felt a bit inferior from hearing this, as if because I didn’t work with a lot of lame horses my abilities as a Farrier didn’t measure up. How wrong I was for thinking such a thing. Truth is I know how to work with lame horses and I understand lameness and I’m a good craftsman and trust the quality of my work.

February 4th, 2008

The Magic Of Cat Training Devices

A cat is a lovable and adorable pet. But a cat could also be messy most of the time and this is the primary reason why there is a need for cats training devices which enables them to live with the behaviors you want them to have. This is one of the reasons why there are a lot of training devices available in the market.

Like any other animals, training a cat can be difficult. To make the work easier, several cat training devices are invented and applied during cat training. Some of these devices are proven to be effective on training cats.

January 7th, 2008

7 Tips For Building Koi Fish Ponds

Are you thinking of building a koi fish pond? Keeping these magnificent fish in your garden can be great fun and it is not as difficult as you might think. With the right care koi can live for decades and some can become almost a meter long. Follow these tips to plan your pond properly so your koi will live long and happy life.

1 Depth is important

Depth of your pond is crucial. The minimum recommended depth is 4 feet, however it is much better to give your fish six or even 8 feet deep pond. This will ensure that your koi are protected from raccoons, cats and other animals who love a fish dinner. Deeper fish pond also helps to keep water cool in hot summer days


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