Articles in Home | Pet Health Title|Newest|Oldest German Shepherd Dog With Arthritis And Colitis Benefits From An Herbal Remedy Boswellia  By : Sarah Smith This is an example of how an herbal remedy helped a German shepherd dog with debilitating arthritis and a bowel condition. What Is Equine Natural Health?  By : Emmanuel Aubrey When you have a pet, you know that you have to do the best you can to take care of its needs. You want to give it the best, which, as you are aware, depends on what you believe is best for your pet. It is clear that your pet cannot achieve better health without your careful attention. Treating Different Problems Related To Your Pets  By : Kevin Pederson Pets are one of the most unselfish beings in anyone's household. So treating them when any problem arises is one of the most important things to do by any pet owner. Guides Part 5 Animal Guides Including My Cat  By : Katheryn Hoban discussion on guides How Your Pet Can Help Fight Depression  By : Charles Kassotis Share sad feelings with Fido or Fluffy for quick relief. Tips for Dealing with Pet Allergies  By : Nicky Pilkington It will seem horribly unfair to any child who suffers with allergies that they cannot have a pet or must loose one whom they have grown attached to. Is there a way to deal with pet allergies which may lessen or even eliminate the suffering for adults and children with allergies? Aromatherapy For Man's Faithful Friend - Dog  By : Kevin Pederson Emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear and love play a crucial role in human being's life. These feelings are also an integral part of an animal's world. Aromatherapy also provides immediate, profound and long lasting results on animal's overall health and well being. Why Do Pets Have Bad Breath?  By : Minh Nguyen D.D.S. Pay attention to the dental health of our pets, just as we take care of our own teeth, so we can try to prevent gum disease, tooth loss and other health problems. Can an Animal Make You Healthy ?  By : ian Williamson The term animal assisted therapy is to be distinguished from the more familiar practice of animal assisted activities, which refers generally to pet visitation at hospitals and residential care facilities. Pet Insurance : What To Look For  By : Nicholas Hunt Keeping a pet can work out to be expensive, not least if you need to see a vetinary surgeon. Pet insurance can cushion the cost of injury or illness, but what do you need to know before you choose a policy? Can A Dog Improve Your Health?  By : Janet Winter There's nothing that relieves stress and makes us laugh like watching a new puppy chasing a ball on wobbly legs. And what fun to play 'tug of war' with a favorite toy! Just having your dog in your lap to pet and cuddle brings soothing relaxation. Pet Insurance For Pampered Pets  By : Nicholas Hunt As our pampered pets live longer and longer lives, the veterinary costs of keeping them healthy can grow rapidly. Find out why pet insurance might be an idea worth considering. Dog Care - Obedience Training  By : Michelle Johnson The importance of dog obedience training. Obedience training is an important part of dog care the information you need about finding a good trainer and how an obident dog will build a long and lasting relationship between the dog owener and the dog. Grooming Is An Important Part Of Dog Care  By : Michelle Johnson It is of vital importance that your pet be groomed on a regular basis for his health and well being. Tips on what to look out for while grooming your dog. The Irish Wolfhound - Easygoing and Soft-natured Giant  By : Carol Stack Having an Irish Wolfhound can bring a great deal of joy and pleasure to your life and these dogs make wonderful companions. If you are ready to invest some time in a dog, take care of a dog properly, and you want a dog that will keep you company, you may want to consider having an Irish Wolfhound as a pet. Your Dog Is Your Greatest Therapist  By : Kate Loving Shenk Animals are Life Lines To The Divine Parelli Natural Horsemanship  By : Ron Petracek Natural horsemanship can help establish a relationship of trust and understanding between horse and rider. Pat Parelli makes this easy by creating games that you can use to work with your horse. Allergies In Cats - The Basics  By : Donovan Baldwin A common health problem in cats is allergy. It's strange that we always worry about humans being allergic to cats, but so seldom hear about what cats are allergic to! Koala Kismet  By : Emma Snow To gaze into their eyes is to touch tranquility. Perhaps it is because they spend so much of their lives removed from our terrestrial sphere that these creatures can inspire such serenity in just one glance. Perched in the canopy of the tall Eucalyptus forests of Australia, koalas pass their lives unperturbed, nap to nap, meal to meal. How To Clean Cat Urine  By : Donovan Baldwin How the heck do you get rid of that cat urine smell? Finding A Vet For Your New Puppy.  By : Jim McKiel This article will assist you with finding a vet for the newest member of your family. Ten Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat  By : Michelle Johnson With the lastest news about proper diets for your dog, more and more dog owners are giving there dog's table scraps. There are certain foods a dog must not eat. I have compiled the top ten foods, find out which foods for your dog are not healthy. Favorite Small Dog Breeds in 2006  By : Carol Stack Are you thinking of getting a small dog? Are you wondering what the most popular small dog breeds are? And why do so many people prefer a small dog? People get small dogs for various reasons. It could be they enjoy a small dog that is easier to handle, easier to travel with, and cheaper to feed. Many who live in cities prefer a small dog because they don’t have a lot of living space. Read more. Obedience Training For Your New Puppy  By : Jim McKiel Obedience training for your new puppy should begin the day you bring him/her home. You should make obedience training fun and incorporate the training with play sessions. It is so easy to train a puppy when they are having fun and the puppy has no idea that they are learning valuable lessons. Equine Influenza  By : Ron Petracek Horse feeling under the weather? Maybe he has the flu. Life Expectancy of Large Breed Dogs  By : Jim McKiel Large breed dogs have a shorter life expectancy than smaller breeds which is unfortunate for the owner/guardians of large breed dogs. We love our big dogs even knowing their time with us will be short. We don’t focus on the quantity of time but the quality of time we spend together. Sharing our homes with our big fur balls is like having a small piece of heaven for our own. Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)  By : Ron Petracek Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) can have devastating effects on a breeding farm or pregnant mare, but what exactly is it? How Showing Horses Has Made Me a Better Parent  By : Kathy Keeley Horse showing creates many opportunities to parent and raise a healthy teenager. Teachable moments are prevalent throughout a horse show, as well as opportunities to practice communication skills and instill your family values in your teen Below are some real-life examples of how you can transform sports situations found in horse shows into real life lessons. Canadian Geese  By : Emma Snow Few spectacles symbolize autumn better than a gang of Canada Geese crossing a cloudy sky in V-formation. Common throughout most of North America, Canada Geese live around ponds, rivers, and lake shores where they feed on aquatic grass, roots, and young sprouts, as well as corn and grain. A strong inward pull called instinct urges these waterfowl into the skies to make this great annual southward migration. Nutrition For Your Puppy  By : Jim McKiel This article focuses on some of the nutritional foundations needed to insure your puppy grows into a healthy adult. Behavioral Training for Your New Puppy  By : Jim McKiel It has been shown that obedience training is very important for a puppy and behavioral training is just as important. In some puppy/dog training camps, behavioral training is considered to be training a puppy/dog to be “good” or “well behaved”. In other training camps, behavioral training is considered to be “correcting a puppy/dogs bad behavior”. Grooming Your Puppy or Dog  By : Jim McKiel Grooming your pet should begin when they are puppies as this will help them become accustomed to being touched all over their bodies while they are standing still or lying on their stomach or side. If you adopt an older dog you will have to introduce him to grooming gradually unless he is accustomed to being handled and touched all over his body. Man's Best Friend and The Cat Allergy  By : Riley Hendersen Cats carry a certain type of protein that is found in the cat's skin or in their saliva. If an individual has sensitivity to this type of protein, they exhibit symptoms of a typical cat allergy. The Sacred Cat  By : Terry Kubiak Important both as a domestic pet and as a symbol of deities such as Bastet and RA the “Great Cat of Heliopolis”. There were two indigenous feline species in ancient Egypt, the jungle cat and the African wild cat, the former being found only in Egypt and southeastern Asia. Medical Conditions Affecting Large Breed Dogs  By : Jim McKiel There are many ailments and conditions that are more prevalent in large breed dogs. Until further medical studies can be conducted and a pattern of inheritance established for these ailments and conditions, dogs that have a risk for these diseases will be said to have breed predisposition. Foalhood Septicemias  By : Ron Petracek With the foaling season nearing, it is important that you are prepared to prevent the bacterial infections that may be life threatening to newborn foals. Learn more about foalhood septicemias so you can be prepared when your little one hits the ground. The Chow Chow - Intelligent and Independent  By : Carol Stack The Chow Chow is one of the varieties of dogs that come from China. Other China dogs include the Shar-Pei and the Pekingese. Each is very different and very unique. How to Train Your New Dog  By : Darell McKissick Face it, nobody likes a dog that doesn't listen and behave. But everyone loves a dog that sits and stays on command. If you have a barker or a jumper, it can be quite frustrating watching the dog ignore you every time company comes over. It's almost embarassing. Rottweiler-Historical Facts  By : Fubrus Driving cattle was Rottweilers main historic function.. Rottweilers had another historic job besides driving cattle to the butcher. Should You Have A Dog House?  By : Charles Dibble Many pet owners deliberate the question of whether or not to have a dog house. Regardless of the type or size of your dog or if it is an outside or inside pet there are practical reasons for providing your pet with a dog house. The Mastiff - Calm, Loyal and Good-Natured Giant  By : Carol Stack If there was ever a gentle giant, this dog is it. The Mastiff loves everybody and everything, especially his family. They are an especially good dog with children and make an excellent dog breed for a family. Safeguarding Your Dog from Poisons in the Home  By : Jim McKiel Along with your veterinarian’s phone number, you should have posted in prominent vicinity by the phone the number to a 24 hour emergency pet hospital and the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline (888-426-4435). Make sure you know where the pet emergency hospital is before the need arises. Having these numbers available before you need them may save your puppy or dog’s life. Don't You Be No Ugly Pet Owner  By : Gary Kurz Too many of us who love our pets do not take full advantage of the short time they have with us.. Learn from the mistakes of the author about just how important it is to make good memories before it is too late. A Mini-Tribute to Pets  By : Gary Kurz Pets are amazing creatures. They give and give and give again and expect so little in return. We often focus on the heroics of pets that make the news and celebrate all of them vicariously through the one that becomes a public star, but again, each deserves the spotlight. Here is yet another area of life where animals serve mankind in a very special way. Have your cat come when called  By : Mike Ray Cat secrets tips covering how to teach your cat to come when called, and do any behavior with a verbal trigger. Pets in Peril  By : Gary Kurz Over 20 million animals pass or are lost in the United States each year. Many pass as a result of some tragic happenstance that befalls them. Pet people can remove many of the dangers that their pets face if they are willing to be proactive in their responsibilities. How to trim your cat's nails  By : Mike Ray Step by step guide to trimming your cat's nails. Indoor cats especially need their nails trimmed. Here's how to do it in an easy, fun way. How to keep your cat purring into advanced old age  By : Mike Ray How to keep your cat alive, healthy and happy for as long as possible. How to stop your cat chewing on electrical cords and other objects  By : Mike Ray Step by step guide to stopping your cat from chewing on cords such as computer mouse, electrical and other hanging things. Dog Behavior Problems - How to Live With Your Dog  By : Carol Stack Often dog behavior problems are caused by boredom. Is your dog left alone all day or left alone for hours at a time? Is your dog confined to the backyard rather than allowed in the house? A Cat of a Different Color  By : Gary Kurz A humorous story for those who love dogs and all the shenanigans they get into. This is a true story good for human interest publications. How to How to Break Up a Cat Fight  By : Mike Ray How to break up a cat fight quickly, easily and safely. Signs of Navicular Disease  By : Ron Petracek There are several signs that a horse suffering from navicular will exhibit. See what they are and what other signs the horse will give you. Start your own Pet Apparel Line  By : Robert Jean Louis Discover the power and financial freedom achieved by starting your own pet apparel line or selling Pet apparel. Adopting an Older Dog  By : Jim McKiel Making the decision to share your home with a canine is one step towards a rewarding experience. Why not take the next big step and adopt an older large breed dog. There are many beautiful large breed older dogs that are just waiting for someone to invite them into their home. They will repay you many times over with love and devotion. Riding Down Hills  By : Ron Petracek Why zigzagging isn't a good idea! - And other riding tips that you will find quite useful. Tick, Tick, Tick...Time for Ticks  By : Gary Kurz Tick season is on us again. Every pet owner needs to be aware of the easy preventive measures that could save them a lot of heartache and money. Your pets are depending on you to watch for them. Don't let them down. Is Your Dog Taking Any Vitamin Supplements?  By : Eddy Kong WW This article is about the various facts and information about giving your dog the required vitamins so that they have a balanced diet just like humans. How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight  By : Emma Snow Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs experience severe joint problems. Are Your Pets Part Of Your Family?  By : Jim McKiel Our household consists of two sons with furry coats and four legs each. Is this unusual? Not in a majority of homes that have pets. Pets are considered family members and are treated as such. Not only do we provide the basic necessities for our beloved dogs, we also lavish love, attention and gifts upon our furry family members. Jumping Finesse: Don't Get Shaken Loose!  By : Ron Petracek It's no fun when you lose your balance going over a jump. Learn how to keep your position even on horses who go really big! Footings - Train And Compete Injury Free  By : Ron Petracek The ideal footing for your horse will depend on what type of event, climate, natural ground type and location of where you work, exercise and train your horse. Can Prostate Cancer Can Be Cured?  By : Riley Hendersen Prostate cancer can only occur in men since the prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. This illness is most common in the United States, where it is the main cause of cancer related deaths, after lung cancer. Prostate cancer is a disease that comes into existence due to mutation of the cells of the prostate which begin to multiply uncontrollably. Favorite Large Dog Breeds  By : Carol Stack Why are so many large dogs found in the top ten when they can appear so intimidating, cost a lot more to feed than smaller dogs, require more room, and require firmer training than, say, a Pug or Pomeranian? Learn more here. How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes In Your Garden  By : Mike Ray Step by step tips to stop your dog digging Why Your Puppy Nips - And 5 Ways To Get Him To Stop  By : Mike Ray Guide to stopping your puppy nipping and what is the real cause of the behavior. The 7 Stages of Puppy Development  By : Mike Ray In order to understand why your puppy doesn’t listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures. These 7 stages of puppy development will help you understand your dog and ensure it's puppyhood is a wonderful time for you and your dog 5 Ways Your Dog Senses The World Differently From You  By : Mike Ray Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different – an important distinction when you’re trying to figure out just what your dog is doing. Caring For Dogs With Disabilities  By : Jim McKiel A dog’s disability may occur from an illness, injury or physical handicap. The degree of disability may be slight or may be incapacitating. Whatever reason for your dogs suffering will have a great effect on you as your pet’s guardian. Old Dog Blessings  By : Kate Loving Shenk Dogs Are Our Greatest Therapists. Old Dogs Teach Us How To Let Go (Let God). For The Love of Dog Go I. How To Find A Good Dog Groomer  By : Nancy Dean Selecting a good, professional and friendly groomer is an important part of caring for your dog. Since a groomer will usually be alone with your favorite pet it is important to make sure that they treat your animal well, notify you of any problems, as well as understand how to care for an clip your particular breed of dog. How to Understand & Prevent Dog Fights  By : Nancy Dean Nobody thinks it will happen with their sweet, innocent little doggie. Think again! There are instinctual triggers that will cause your dog to erupt in rage towards another dog. To prevent this from happening, you need to know why it occurs and some steps to take to minimize any damage. Don't Bring Your Pet to an Ugly Vet  By : Gary Kurz How do you choose a good veterinarian? There are so many horror stories about callousness and poor care; how can I be sure my veterinarian is going to give quality care to the animal I love? The Joys of Fostering a Mother Cat and Her Kittens  By : Carol Stack Spring is here, and with it lots of kittens. If you have an animal shelter near you, perhaps you want to consider asking if they send mother cats and kittens to foster homes and opening up your home to foster a family of kittens. Overcoming Boredom  By : Michael Copper Here's Today's Joke: Why do dogs bury bones? Because they can't hide them in trees. Dogs are a lot like children. They need stimulation or they will get bored and we all know the trouble children can be when they get bored. Bored dogs are generally unhappy dogs and they are also the dogs that are most likely to get into trouble with other animals and humans. Stop Puppies Biting  By : Michael Copper Dog Quote: To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs. ....Aldous Huxley Puppies love to bite. They do it naturally but it is something that they must be taught not to do. Learn how to stop your puppy from biting. This needs to be addressed while they are young because dog bites can lead to all sorts of problems including legal action. My Pastor Said Animals Don't Have Souls  By : Gary Kurz Most ministers rely on what their Seminary Professor told them about animals having souls and not the Word of God. The Bible admonishes us to "search out a thing, whether it be so". Ministers would do well to search scripture on this important topic in order to be able to give solid answers to their flock. Dogs That Escape  By : Michael Copper No owner likes to get a call from the pound telling them that their dog has been picked up for roaming the streets, but even the best trained dog can escape and end up in places where it shouldn't be. In many towns you can find yourself in legal trouble if your dog is found to be wandering the streets. And quite rightly so as a dog on the loose can do quite a lot of damage to other people's property, pets, children and elderly folk. Pet Evacuation Plan  By : Gary Kurz Don't wait until it is too late. Remember the sad faces of Hurricane Katrina pet victims. Don't let your pet face the same trauma. Here are some easy tips for making a plan that will work for you. Providing Premium Nutrition through Homemade Pet Food  By : Tracy Hargraves A recall of potentially sickening and deadly pet food has made pet owners seriously worried about the safety of pet food. There are unhealthy ingredients and contaminants found in some pet food thereby increasing more problems to all pet owners. For this reason, use of the more nutritious and safer homemade pet food over commercially prepared ones was introduced. Dealing with Pet Euthanasia  By : Tracy Hargraves Pet euthanasia is one of life’s most difficult decisions. Although it is a difficult issue for many people pet euthanasia serves as the best resort especially when it is time to let go of a terminally ill pet. Confronting pet euthanasia means confronting fear thus it is important that you are well aware about the many ways how to manage a difficult way of letting go. Things to Consider when Adopting a Cat or Kitten  By : Carol Stack Cats and kittens can accidentally swallow string or any other small item. These will often obstruct their digestive system, possibly leading to expensive surgery or death. For these reasons it is extremely important that no small items are left lying around that could be swallowed. Learn more about cats and kittens here. Basic Dog Commands  By : Michael Copper There are a few basic commands that need to be mastered and they are all relatively simple. These commands are... Down: this is where you teach your dog to lay down on command, and is one of the main aspects of any successful training program. Heel: this is where you teach your dog walk beside you at the same pace without pulling on the lead. My dog health and care blog is all about caring for your dog. Doggie News Central: Pit Bull Bans  By : Tracy Hargraves Pit bull bans are spreading too fast nowadays. The clamor for pit bull bans has been growing for years. As a result there has been a mixture of people who are all yes to pit bull bans and people who give all-out support to their pit bulls. 10 helpful tips BEFORE you get a dog  By : Debbie Ray There are several points to consider whenever you are choosing a dog for you or your family. You want to match your new pet to you and/or your family and to your overall needs as closely as possible. If you don't take the time to plan a bit ahead of time right now, you may regret it in the future. Your job is to find the right dog breed to fit both your personality and lifestyle. Getting a Golden Retriever  By : Carol Stack Among the most intelligent of dog breeds, Golden Retrievers can learn a wide variety of behaviors with minimal effort. They are easy to housebroken and will give clear signs (after the initial training) that they need to go outside. Fetching comes almost automatically. It is also easy to teach them to stay, sit, roll over, and a lot more. Puppies and worms  By : Susan Koranki A puppy owners guide to one of the most common canine parasites - worms. Information on the types of worms your puppy is most likely to catch, along with advice on the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of these nasty, little critters. pretty smile  By : Stephen Pappalau dental supplies for your pet, pet supplies Those nasty fleas and ticks!  By : Susan Koranki An easy to read guide to help you deal with any fleas and ticks your puppy may bring home this summer. Advice, tips and information on how to treat and prevent these nasty parasites from bothering your puppy or dog. Learn the Secret to Pet Food  By : Susan Thixton Learn valuable secrets to finding a safe, healthy pet food. Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Happy  By : Carol Stack Cats can be wonderful companions. With some basic care and a lot of love, they can be your good friend for many years. Six Secrets to keeping your pet healthy, frisky, and safe.  By : Susan Thixton Pet expert Susan Thixton share 6 key secrets to keeping your pet healthy, frisky, and safe. Help choosing the right dog breed  By : Susan Koranki A helpful guide to choosing the right dog breed for your family, lifestyle or situation. Contains an overview of breed characteristics, size and temperament considerations and what to think about BEFORE you pick out your new puppy. good night  By : Stephen Pappalau Dog beds for your pet Premium Pet Food Prices Got You Down?  By : Susan Thixton Are you wanting to feed your dog or cat a premium pet food but your budget just doesn't have the room for the higher cost? You might be surprised - premium pet foods don't 'cost' nearly as much as they appear to. Tips When Training Your Dog  By : Nancy Dean Training a dog is not always an easy task. Training a puppy can be frustrating as the he is so cute and cuddly, and it is hard to correct them when bad behavior is displayed. The puppy also tends to have a short attention span, and get excited very easily. Caring For Your Dogs Eyes  By : Nancy Dean Caring for your dogs eyes is an important part of his grooming. Dogs eyes are sensitive just like humans, and need to be taken care of. Different breeds of dogs require different type of care, due to the difference in eye types. There are many different types of eyes, so you may want to speak to your vet for specific instructions. Here are a few free tips for you. Pet Supplies For Your Pet  By : Stephen Pappalau Pet supplies at its best. Choose The Right Dog Breed - It's A Long Term Commitment  By : Moses Wright To bring a dog into the family is a big decision. The right dog can bring your family years of enjoyment and companionship, whereas the “wrong” dog can add miserly and annoyance to your life. There are many factors to consider in order to make sure you choose the best dog for your situation. This article discuss the important factors to consider before you bring home the puppy. Pure or Mixed Breeds - Things You Ought to Know Now  By : Moses Wright Most of the world’s dogs are undifferentiated varieties resulting from random interbreeding widely known as “mixed breeds” or “mutts.” Yet most people, including dog owners only know or talk about purebreds. This article seeks to discuss about both mutts and pedigrees and the benefits and disadvantages of owning either type. 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