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Before I got a dog, I imagined long walks around the neighborhood and happy greetings at the door. Unfortunately, after a few weeks of pet ownership, I learned that there was a little more to it than that. After dealing with some scratched hardwood and more than a few chewed-up shoes, I decided that I needed to really learn how to live with pets. I wanted to make a website dedicated to helping other pet owners to come together to learn the tricks of the trade. It isn't always easy to look after pets, but if you know how to avoid property damage, things can be a lot less stressful.
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Leaving Town? Why You Should Board Your Pet
If you have a pet and you're planning to leave town, it's important to consider just where you'll place them. You want your beloved animal to be as comfortable as possible in your absence, and you don't want to risk them feeling undue anxiety. While you may be thinking about taking them over to a friend's house, a better idea may be to take them to a boarding facility. Use this information to learn more about why it's such a good idea to board your pet when you're planning to be away from them for some time.
Two Reasons Why You Should Get Dental Care For Your Pet
If you have a pet, you likely do everything in your power to care for their physical well-being. You may get them vaccinated on a regular basis and make sure you schedule at least an annual visit with the veterinarian. However, there may be one part of your pet's body that you're overlooking: their teeth. Just like you need to see the dentist on a consistent basis, your pet also needs dental care in order to keep their teeth in their best possible condition.
Traveling For Your New Job & Your Aggressive Dog Needs Boarded? 3 Reasons For Aggression & What To Do About Them
If you own an aggressive dog and you've recently been hired for a job that involves a lot of traveling, you may be concerned about what to do with your dog while you are away. While pet boarding is a viable option, one question that you will likely be asked before you drop your dog off is whether or not your dog is aggressive. Aggressive dogs need to be handled a bit differently, which may include the use of a muzzle or keeping your dog separate from the rest of the dogs in the boarding facility.
Bringing Home Iggy | 5 Things You Need Before Bringing Home A New Pet Iguana
With a personable personality and little need for tremendous amounts of supervision, iguanas seem to make the ideal pet for a lot of people. If you are a reptile lover, from the first moment you spot one of these little green reptiles for sale at a pet store you may be willing to scoop it up and take it home. However, bringing home an iguana should only be done after you have made the necessary arrangements and preparations.
It's Been Nice Gnawing You: Dealing With Roundworm Infestation In Dogs
When picking up your dog's poop, you notice a huge worm wriggling around. Although the mere sight of roundworms, which can grow up to 10 to 12 cm in length, can be horrifying, you don't have to fret. Roundworms, otherwise known as ascarids, are probably the most common intestinal parasites that plague your furry little friends, and are generally found in large numbers. This article will take a look at the most common symptoms that are associated with roundworm infestation, and how you can get rid of them.
Five Canine Specialties Your Animal Hospital Should Provide
When choosing an animal hospital for your dog's health care, you need to look at more than a veterinarian's qualifications. Not every animal hospital employs veterinarians that are board certified specialists or is equipped with the latest technology for various needs. Because dog owners can't be sure what medical needs may arise in the future, it's a good idea to choose a pet hospital that offers an on-site laboratory and treatment options, as well as full services.
Deciding On Euthanasia And Making The Process Easier
When your pet is in pain, when they have a terminal disease, or when they become uncontrollable or dangerous, it is often a benefit to the pet to end their existence in a humane, professional manner. The process of euthanasia is deliberately killing an animal by means of a qualified professional, such as a veterinarian. Euthanasia can be a hard decision, but there are a few things that can help you with the euthanasia process, as well as a few signs that your pet is ready to be euthanized.
What Every Cat Owner Needs To Know About Brown Recluse Spider Bites
If your cat has an unexplained sore or wound, it's important that you figure out what caused it. Your cat may have been bitten by a brown recluse spider. If so, he will need immediate veterinarian care to combat the venom that may be circulating through his bloodstream. The venom can cause organ failure and death. Here's what you need to know.
Symptoms That May Appear If Your Cat Has Been Bitten
Yorkies Puppies Make Wonderful Pets And Companions For Family Households
When consumers want to add a four-legged member to their family, they may look to adopt a dog that will bring joy and companionship to all members of the household. When looking for family-oriented dogs, yorkies puppies are a wonderful option. Yorkies are a toy breed, and are lauded for their companionship qualities and need to interact with their humans. Puppies develop their primary personality traits between three to twelve weeks of age, usually, and much of the way they interact with the world is learned through interactions with their mother and their siblings.
Wooden Pet Pen Keeps Dogs Safe Outdoors
Dogs love the wind in their faces. They love running loose and tearing around and barking with abandon. Unfortunately, without adequate training, dogs will also run into busy streets and chase the neighbors which can cause a lot of problems or potential heartache if the dogs get hit by cars.
Some people build pens outside that will allow their pooches fresh air and a chance move about outside, but restrain them with chain link fences.