Breed Specific Legislation or BSL is one of the most confusing pieces of business to come along in years. Governments are finding it much easier to place a restriction on or completely banning a breed based on one or two incidents that occur. Is this against our rights or is it business as usual? Po...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! The best way to prevent disease is to keep your dog healthy and in the best shape you possibly can. Feed him good quality food, give him plenty of exercise, and keep his living quarters as clean as possible. If you take care of these basic needs, your...

The most important thing to remember in analyzing the behavior of your cat is that your pet is not a human. Cats are not rational beings and their actions are not based on emotion. Changes in his behavior are not stemmed from any repressed anger with you; your cat is not trying to get revenge o...

Most people who have horses would like to develop a quality relationship with their horse, but only achieve mediocrity, often accepting this as a good result. Why, because they put there efforts into becoming experts at riding or showmanship when they really need to be focusing on becoming horseman...

Brush your dog often. Brushing will stimulate oils in your pets skin & keep it moist & healthy. Brushing will prevent matting of your dogs coat. Brushing is a great way to show your dog attention. Brushing eliminates dead hair in the coat that contributes to shedding. Maintain the length of your dog...

Utilizing homemade dog treat recipes may be the best alternative to dog owners whose pet has severe allergies. Although some dogs have no food allergies as all there are many dogs that are either severely allergic to one or two specific ingredients and other dogs have allergies to many ingredients....

Just like humans, almost all pets do benefit from a vitamin supplement. And just as there has been considerable controversy in the medical fraternity over whether humans need extra vitamins, so too do many vets dispute the need for nutritional supplements for pets. The argument usually goes somethi...

Now that you have your new pooch, you need to train him. Yes you do, don?t argue with me. He?s not a human. He doesn?t get to do whatever he wants to do. He can?t poop where he feels like pooping. He can?t chew up whatever he wants. He needs to be trained, for your happiness and his. But should you ...

Kittens communicate in a very distinct way. Did you know that every twitch, every purr, every motion actually means something... at least to your kitten! The key to building a devoted and caring relationship between you and your kitten is understanding how kittens communicate Lets discuss the primar...

If you want to save your orphaned Shih Tzu puppies you must be totally dedicated to them on a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week basis for the first few weeks of life. Raising orphaned Shih Tzu puppies is the most challenging and taxing task any Shih Tzu breeder could undertake. Success is gratifying. Ma...

The West Highland Terrier is a friendly dog, and is considered easier to handle and train than other terriers, such as the Scottish Terrier. Still, it possesses the bold, dynamic terrier temperament, and has to be trained in a manner appropriate for the breed. Your West Highland Terrier training be...

While none of the following examples are by any means strictly small dog health problems, they do present extra challenges for small dogs and their owners. Teeth and Gum Problems Many small dogs have a tendency to develop teeth and gum problems which lead to tooth loss, because they are often fed ca...

You know what it`s like. You see a cute curly haired puppy in the pet store, with big brown eyes begging for your attention. Next thing you know, you`re walking down the pet food aisle at the supermarket buying dinner for your new puppy. It`s not hard to get sucked in by a puppy. However, sharing yo...

Every vet works with an intention to provide best cure to his patient. For treatment success, a vet?s expertise should always be complimented by owner?s cooperation, understanding and patience, Treating a pet is unlike treating a human being since they cannot tell their plight; hence it becomes comp...

The Shih Tzu is one of the rare breeds that actually have hair like humans instead of fur. A Shih Tzu?s hair is its crowning glory. Blow-Drying: The reason for blow-drying your Shih Tzu?s hair after a bath is to get the coat as fluffy as possible. You want a lush, powder-puff look. To blow-dry a ...

Are you upset with animal abuse and cruelty to animals? Are you equally upset with neglect that some people show to their animals? Well you are not alone most people are very upset with such things as the feel for these animals even when their owners do not. In fact most people will go out of the wa...

There are many reasons why a dog will strain at the leash. These vary from aggression towards other dogs and/or people, to fear of the surroundings or conditions. Probably the most common reason for this very annoying and potentially dangerous behaviour is excitement coupled with a lack of disciplin...

To the uninitiated horse owner, there are timely facts about horses they should know. In fact, when someone first gets a horse these timely facts should be studied and learned. These timely facts come from the Jesse Beery horse training manual. Jesse Beery was a famous horse trainer from the 1800`...

I?ve been around many people who try to lead a horse by controlling their head with a lead rope. They end up pulling or jerking the lead rope and the horse will typically pull back or push around the person with the lead rope. Ultimately, you want slack in the lead rope while leading your horse beca...

Spending time training your Pit Bull can be very rewarding and fun for you both. It helps build a stronger bond between dog and owner that is important for the happiness of both parties. There are many different types of training that you can choose to do with your Pit Bull, one such is agility trai...

Oscar is kind of a funny name and it fit you. Other than a Dachshund, I had never seen a two-foot long dog with such short legs. You were built completely differently from any breed. Shaggy, with fur hanging over your eyes and a curly tail, I couldn`t help but smile when I saw you. The adoption cent...

Scottish Terriers are short-legged dogs, at a height of ten to eleven inches, comparatively heavy-boned, yet deceivingly trim. They are agile and sporty pets. Moreover, their intelligence, playfulness and loyalty make them popular pets. Historically, they were the first standard for their breed, bac...

Perhaps the best way to train your westie pups not to relieve themselves in your house is to never let the behavior start in the first place. Learning to anticipate your westie puppies need to `go` takes time, and extra attention to your pups when they are small, but it should make the learning proc...

Pets are family members and should be treated as such. The design of your home has a dramatic affect on their health and well-being. When your environment is in harmony with nature, it will have a positive influence. If not, behavior al and health problems will show up in your animals in subtle and ...

Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet?s neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back. However, there are many simple solutions that you can provide at home that will relieve the aches and pain...

Keeping tropical fish and aquariums has become a growing and fascinating hobby in every country of the world. More and more people in today`s world of fashion are looking for ways to better create beauty with different hobbies. Aquariums are therefore becoming a growing habit and some beginners ma...

Just as you would give a loved one a jeweled necklace, you can give your dog one too. There are jeweled collars, harnesses, hairpins, and necklaces, and jeweled dog tags. Accent your dog with that feminine touch, masculine, or just doglike piece of jewelry. They come in the shapes of hearts, fire hy...

Yes, I have a horse. In Idaho, it is best to have one of the critters. Why? When you?re old, retired, and have your spouse as your boss, you will understand. For example: ?John, take out the garbage.? I will as soon as I get back from feeding my horse. ?John, mow the grass.? I will as soon...