Puppies, especially when they are new to your family can be an exciting event in your lives especially if you have children. It is quite the memorable experience when you have prepared for a new puppy and chosen that special friend whether it’s from a shelter, pet store, or breeder and you bring it into the home for the very first time! Be sure to view these raised dog bowl for your doggie right away. Read the rest of this entry

You have probably heard people say, “Don’t feed your dog human food”. There is truth to that statement!

Did you know that onions can be very poisonous to dogs (and cats). Their bodies cannot digest the thiosulphates in onions and this chemical can rob their blood of the ability to carry oxygen.

Other dangerous foods include chocolate, mushroom, macadamia nuts, garlic, avocados, grapes, raisins, and all spicy or greasy foods. In each case these foods contains chemicals which rarely cause problems for humans, but for dogs, these same chemicals can be deadly.

If you’re a dog owner, you’ll find many different types to choose from. Crates are great for not just keeping your dog at home in his own den, but for moving your dog from place to place for safe transport.

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Dog owner’s often discuss the benefits of feeding their pet raw dog food as opposed to cooked or processed food. In the wild, raw food is what dogs had access to and this is what nature intended for them. Some argue that raw food can make dogs ill even poisoning them in extreme cases and although this can be true, the benefits of raw dog food against manufactured pet food that is later recalled is paramount. Pet food can easily contain contaminants that cause harm to animals and organic diets are often the safer option. Read the rest of this entry

Because of China’s zoophobia, the Western World would never have heard about Shar Peis if not for the diligent efforts of Hong Kong businessman Matgo Law. Shar Peis became victims of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Along with many other Chinese traditions and art forms, Shar Peis were outlawed and mostly destroyed. Matgo Law managed to rescue some and get them spirited away to Western countries. He started exporting Shar Peis in 1973. By the 1980′s, there was a craze for Shar Peis, which led to much indiscriminate breeding. Read the rest of this entry

MOVIES and television shows seem to idealize the concept of ‘a boy and his dog’ or ‘a little girl and her pony’, yet numerous parents note a noticeable contrast from what is depicted and the reality of the situation. Just as with a new toy, a new pet can raise promises of everything from proper pet care to good behavior. Sadly, the novelty of a new pet wears off just as fast, and many a parent is left to deal with a elapsed puppy, or a kitten that isn’t quite as cute when it scratches. If you ask any collection of children to come up with the top five things they want most, invariably that list will include some sort of pet. And yet, if you ask this same group of children how many of them have (or have had) pets, you’ll be surprised to find that most, if not all, previously have (or have had) a pet. Read the rest of this entry

Do reptiles make good pets?

People consider snakes, spiders and amphibians as very exotic pets even if they are unable to offer the fun and beauty of a lap purring, chirruping or tail wagging; such preferences would explain the large number of pet snakes for sale available in pet shops or on the Internet. These are pets that are very easy to take care of, requiring just a small tank with low maintenance. The tranquil nature of snakes and their great-looking patterns often have a word to say in their choice over fish, for example by home owners who try to bring a new and unique element to their family. Not all pet snakes for sale make a good match for anybody. Read the rest of this entry

Learning how to train your puppy is one of the most important things a new pet owner can do. There are many ways you can go about training a puppy and you need to decide what is the best way for you. If you have the time and money, you can use the services of a professional dog trainer and go to puppy training classes. Your other option is to buy one of the programs out there that teach you how to train a puppy. As long as you are willing to put the time in, you really can’t go wrong. I would prefer to save some money and do the puppy training on my own time so I would recommend getting a dog training program instead of paying for a professional. Read the rest of this entry

Behavioral problems in cats, such as avoiding the litterbox, excessive meowing and other attention-seeking behavior, biting and painful or destructive scratching can be corrected by first eliminating physical causes, then instituting a program of gradual retraining, with the help of these resources. Remember that there are no bad cats, only uninformed cat caregivers. Read the rest of this entry

As a dog owner today, most of us are encountering new challenges with our dogs – that is – keeping them in our own yards – especially with ever restrictive leash laws. We know that you want to not only keep your dog safe, but you also want to make sure that he’s got plenty of room to run and get his exercise. You should try a dog fence. Read the rest of this entry