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Are West highland
Terriers the Right Dogs for You?
You can look at west highland terriers and know if it is the
right size for your yard, home, or lifestyle, but a little
more in-depth knowledge is necessary to determine if
westies have the personality for you. Westie terriers are
exuberant little dogs, but owners do report that they are
usually content to lie at their side throughout the day.
How To Keep Your Cat
Healthy - Cat Feeding Explained
Cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters, but that
is usually a distortion of the truth. Cats have a very keen
sense of taste and smell, and they know what they like.
How Many Dogs Are Too
Many?
I'm a pariah among the dog fanciers in my community. Why?
Because I testified in support of a new regulation to limit
pet ownership to no more than a total of three dogs and/or
cats, older than six-months of age, in one household.
Hamsters Make Cute and
Adorable Pets
Hamsters are soft, furry and small. They make wonderful
pets because they can be entertaining and educational while
living in their assigned home.
Crate Training for
Puppies and Dogs
Wondering how to begin crate training your puppy or dog, or
even whether you should? Crate training gets a dog so used
to being closed into a crate that he or she can safely be
left in it for hours at a time, though only when necessary.
The method has its pros and cons.
The Story Of My Amazing
Dog Shandy
This is the story of my dog called Shandy. He was my
favorite pet and he was very lively, lots of fun and very
obedient.
Housebreaking Your
Dog-Potty Training Canine Style
Puppies are a bundle of newfound joy. You've prepared the
house, and even bought him a new rubber chew toy.
Your Pets Medicine Chest
- Medications To Keep On-Hand
We all know that good food, a loving home and plenty of
exercise will go a long way in giving your dog and cat a
happy and healthy life. But what about those times when
some minor illness suddenly appears and it's 10 pm in the
evening with no veterinarian available? (For those of you
who have small children.
My Fathers
Daughter
My dad was an avid animal lover. We grew up with all kinds
of animals but especially dogs.
How To Adopt A Shelter
Cat - Your New Cat Will Thank You For Reading This
Article
If you are thinking of adding a feline to your family,
consider adopting a cat from your local animal shelter or
humane society. The animals have been carefully screened
for adoptability and have usually been worked with to
enhance sociability.
Do You Know What's Really
In Your Pets Food?
The pet food industry, a billion-dollar, unregulated
operation, feeds on the garbage that otherwise would wind
up in landfills or be transformed into fertilizer. The
hidden ingredients in a can of commercial pet food may
include road kill and the rendered remains of cats and
dogs.
House Rabbits are Fun
and Cute Pets
House rabbits are a perfect pet for many people, regardless
of whether they live on a farm or in an apartment. House
rabbits are small, easy to take care of, and don't require
any expensive supplies like some other pets do.
The Importance Of A
Proper Correction
There are headstrong dogs that know too well that a verbal
"no" from you is the worst that they're going to get and this
will quickly lead to them ignoring the handler. In the wild
when one of the pack is out of line, he is corrected by the
Alpha.
How to Feed and Care for
Orphaned Kittens
Over the last 15 years, I have raised nine orphaned
kittens. Four of them were two weeks old when their mother
was killed; three others were only hours old when their
mother died; two more kittens fell out of the nest in our
barn when they were only a day old.
Parrot
Keeping
Parrots are becoming more popular as pets with each passing
day. This is evidenced by the proliferation of Internet
discussion lists which provide access to information
regarding parrot care and behavior.
Introducing a New Puppy
into a Home with an Existing Pet
It was November and I had spent 3 months searching for just
the right puppy. Finally we had found what we considered to
be the perfect one.
How to Train Your Puppy
to Sit
Bringing home a new puppy, ushers in a wave of joy and
excitement in the old and young alike. The innocent eyes
and cute antics of this new member of the family
immediately starts attracting a lot of love and affection
from all quarters.
Boston Terrier - Special
Concerns For This Adorable Breed
Beautiful as they are, Boston Terriers have some genetic
traits and defects that you must always be mindful of. In
order to keep your dogs' health in tip-top condition and
ensure that he leads a healthy and happy life, you must
ensure that you are aware of the breeds special
requirements and of potential dangers.
Thinking of Getting a
Lhasa Apso Dog?
One of the cutest looking dogs around is the Lhasa Apso.
The puppies especially are just irresistible but before one
decides to purchase a Lhasa just because the kids are
begging for one, there are some things that should be known
about this particular breed.
Quickstart Guide to
Making Your Own Pet Food at Home
As a pet owner, no doubt you want to give your dog or cat
the best care possible. And caring for your pet means
feeding him the best diet you can.
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