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Author :: Lee Dobbins  |
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| Article Title :: Get Educated Before Buying Your Pomeranian From A Dog Breeder |
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| Buying a purebred dog is not something that should be taken lightly and not all breeders are equal. To make sure that you get a good quality dog that will be healthy and happy, you need to do some research and shop around.The Pomeranian breed standard is to weight no more than seven pounds, but there are many Poms out there that weight 12 or even 20 pounds! While these may be great dogs and make good pets, they are not to the standard and you should not be paying the full price for a dog that will grow to this size. But how do you know how big a puppy will be?One way to get a good feeling for how big your puppy might grow is to check out the parents. Are the parents tiny (read full article) |
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Author :: Joey Lewitin |
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| Article Title :: Interior Decorating for Cat Owners - Protecting Your Pet |
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| Part 2: Protecting your petIf you own a cat, then designing the décor of your home will require taking several precautions in order to protect your pet from harm. Glass items should be avoided both because they are easy to shatter, and because fragments of glass can then become embedded in your cat’s skin. Other items to avoid are those that have sharp edges, spikes, or that have small pieces which can break off and be swallowed.You should also consider whether any object you bring into your home would be unhealthy if eaten by the feline. These items may include plants, flowers, and scented candles. Cats are fairly self-sufficient, as well as intelligent, however they are (read full article) |
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Author :: 4wheelonline |
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| Article Title :: Upgrading Your Underground Dog Fence without Spending a Fortune |
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| My dog used to be a darter. One of those canines that would see an opening and take off. He’s been hit by a car twice now, neither really that bad, and has been lost more times than I can count. Even at the old home, where a fence has existed for years, the 100 pound lab would simply hop the thing and joy ride if no one was around. It had gotten to the point that I couldn’t even let him outside unless he was on a leash or tied to something.
Just a couple months ago, I moved in to a new house with a huge back yard. The yard had a great garden on the interior, too. And to my pleasant surprise, the entire perimeter was wired for one of those underground electric dog fences. Th (read full article) |
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Author :: Tim Amherst - |
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| Article Title :: Choosing The Right Dog Bed For Your Pit Bull Terrier |
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| When you bring your Pit Bull puppy home, it is important that you provide him with the things he needs. You will probably purchase a kennel, food and accessories, toys, etc. To ensure he is comfortable and help give him a sense of security, you should also purchase or provide him with a bed. Your Pit Bull will probably prefer sleeping with you, but that is not always a good idea. You shouldn’t give a new pet free reign of the house, for both obvious reasons, and for your pet’s safety. Most puppies are not fully housebroken for quite some time, and no one wants to wake up in a wet or smelly bed. It is much better to provide your Pit Bull with a bed, maybe even in your room if that makes y (read full article) |
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Author :: John Mulder |
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| Article Title :: Food for Your Little Angels |
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| Cat lovers the world over have become increasingly disillusioned with the pet food industry. Poor quality food masquerading as balanced diets and expensive brands promising superior nutrition, yet leaving out vital ingredients to provide yet another “solution” product, have lead many to see through the marketing doublespeak and realise that profit, not their pets good health, is the manufacturers main concern.The exposure of certain manufacturers' total disregard for the rights and dignity of companion animals in their testing facilities, has been highlighted by undercover investigations. These investigations have revealed the appalling conditions and ongoing unnecessary and cr (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Peter Lenkefi |
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| Article Title :: Is Pet Health Insurance an Option? |
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| Most pet owners aren’t aware that health insurance for their loved animals has been available for about 15 years now. However, both the availability and restrictions on most plans have made this type of health insurance out of reach for most pet owners.Interestingly enough, pet health insurance has changed in the past couple of years. Now, animal owners are able to afford medical procedures previously prohibitive because of the cost. But many skeptics are concerned that health insurance for pets will see an increase in the red tape us humans already encounter every day.Animal medicine is one of the few health care services that isn’t financially dependent on health insur (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Brigitte Smith |
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| Article Title :: Dog Anxiety - How to Deal With It |
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| Anxiety in dogs can be caused by any number of things - illness, travel, thunderstorms, death in the family, separation, or they may develop unexplained phobic or neurotic behaviour, or barking or other antisocial behaviour.If you can identify the cause of the anxiety, then the best solution to the problem is to remove the cause.This is not always possible, though. If your dog is experiencing separation anxiety every time you leave the house, and you work full time outside the home, you've got a problem! I suppose you could give up work and stay home with your dog, but sometimes we need to be a little realistic!For this particular problem there are a number of thing (read full article) |
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Author :: Sean Muratet |
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| Article Title :: The Five Most Important Considerations When Purchasing a Protection Dog |
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| Man's Best Friend has been a trusted protector of our
homes for thousands of years. Their keen senses and
awareness, along with a pack mentality, have made dogs a
valuable asset to man in his effort to keep his home secure.In today's world, home protection dogs are more valuable
than ever. They can deter break-ins, assaults, and give
real world protection in situations where lethal force is
not an option.Of course, a trained protection dog is not a panacea
and they are certainly not for everyone. Weighing your
options is very important and there are many things to
consider before your purchase.1. COSTThe cost of a trained dog can be astronomical. A (read full article) |
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Author :: Richard Cussons |
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| Article Title :: How To Choose The Perfect Dog Name For Your Puppy |
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| So you've brought home your new puppy, it's time to name your new animal friend but you’re running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with the basics and some great ideas to help you choose the perfect name for your puppy.Three Basic Dog Name Guidelines1. Pick a name your dog can easily recognize. Dogs usually respond better to one or two syllable names. If you do want to go for a dramatic and unusual long name, consider whether you can easily shorten it to something a bit simpler for your dog to understand.2. Avoid dog names that sound like the standard commands of No, Stay, (read full article) |
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| Category :: Pets Articles |
Author :: Kimberly Zlatin |
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| Article Title :: Hurricane Katrina: Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Dog |
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| Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina’s four-legged victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the majority of people around the country have their loving companions next to them while they are watching the devastating news of dogs left to fend for themselves and people making the choice of their pet or their own rescue. A disaster such as Hurricane Katrina is not a common occurrence, but it does bring up important questions about what you would do with your dog if an emergency did arise in your household and you were unable to return to your home. Some important facts to keep in mind:• Is your dog microchipped? The majority of shelters have a scanning de (read full article) |
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