Organic Flea Remedies For Your Pet
Written by Jeff Conner on November 12, 2009 – 5:26 am -As with any topic there are a handful of myths that have to do with pet-care that have been circulating amongst pet-owners since the dawn of time. Controversy over using purely ‘organic’ pet products to treat flea infestation is one of these popular myths and depending on who you ask you’re bound to get different stories and advice. There is a growing number of pet owners out there who believe that the only safe way to treat your pet’s flea problem is by using only organic-based products and methods. This is based on the notion that applying any type of chemical to your dog’s skin could prove to be more harmful to their health even after the fleas have been eradicated. Some also believe that age-old remedies that... more
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Vetting the Kitties and Pooches
Written by James Pynn on November 8, 2009 – 5:49 am -Do you go ga-ga for iguanas? Gonzo for bat guano? Daffy for doggies? Welcome to the wild, woolly world of the veterinary assistant. Before embarking on the career there are some fundamental traits a successful veterinary assistant must have, namely compassion, patience, and unflinching nerves. Treating injured animals can be very emotionally trying. A successful candidate must be able to keep his or her emotions in check. The backbone of any worthwhile critter clinic or pet practice is the veterinary assistant. He or she must fulfill the role of secretary, nurse, and counselor. Working closely with the veterinarian, the assistant is the literal and figurative right hand. This includes routine checkups and prolonged surgeries. All this responsibility... more
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Healing Stones Dog Necklaces
Written by Danielle Gregory on November 6, 2009 – 9:07 am -Finding a cool dog necklace for your best friend is a lot of fun. There are some amazing websites available that specialize in making great pet jewelery. You can find cat and dog necklaces made with a combination of beads, lamp work, and crystals and healing stones. Healing stones and crystals are created from the power of the earth’s natural energy. Over thousands of years, the stones are naturally forged from the earth’s forces – wind, rain, and fire. The people of ancient cultures believed that semi-precious stones and crystals made by the earth held incredible healing powers. The bearer of a healing stone or crystal would experience good health and live a long life. There now exist websites on the internet today that research... more
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How to Train a Dog Yourself
Written by Roy Shepherd on November 3, 2009 – 7:47 am -Looking after a new dog not only entails giving it food and shelter, but also being able to train it to adjust to its surroundings. It should be able to coexist peacefully with you and even the strangers it meets on the street when you take it out on walks. Dogs are not born with good behavior. It has to be instilled upon them. There are only a few basic rules when it comes to teaching dogs to be good pets in and outside the home. These are guiding principles that should show you how to help your dog learn. The usual way dog owners would train their dogs is considered to any at all. Taking the dog out for a walk and letting the dog do as it pleases with only little consideration for you is opening an invitation for the dog to take over. You... more
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Taking Care Of Our Pets In This Economy
Written by Andre Hansen on October 30, 2009 – 7:15 am -We adore our pets for all that they give us. They can be our motivation to take that run each morning. Frontline and best costs can be found all over the internet. Sometimes we just cannot afford the care that we really desire to make provision for our best mate. Frontline plus best costs can be found all over the Net. Infrequently we just can’t afford the care that we actually want to provide for our best mate. Vets can be very costly. You should purchase pet insurance to make the expenses more cost-effective, but this will still be out of your price range. Everyone has to economize on costs solely to get by occasionally. This does not imply that your pet has to suffer. There are many reputable online stores that deliver top quality medicines... more
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Fleas And Ticks On Your Pet- Oh No!
Written by Andre Hansen on October 26, 2009 – 7:27 am -Did your pet just scratch? It’s flea and tick season. Could your valuable pet have fleas and ticks? There it is again. You pull the fur back. Oh no! It is correct; your best mate has fleas! Your buddy has fleas. So what’s next? You can go shopping at your area store but sometimes that can be so expensive. Where can you find the Frontline and best prices? These costs can include paying for the staff working in the shop, the delivery costs for the drugs to be distributed to the store and the extra tacked on in order that they can make a profit. With the economy today, you could need to find the price that’s least expensive for you. Taking the middle man out of the equation and not paying extra for somebody’s overhead costs... more
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Your Dog – How To Select The Right Name
Written by Allison Thompson on October 8, 2009 – 4:58 am -by Allison Thompson When trying to choose the right name for your new dog you can if you want call them anything that you want. There are literally hundreds of different names a person can choose from for their dog, however not all of them are really suitable. Below we provide you with some guidelines which will help selecting the right name for your dog that much easier. But it is important to remember that a name that you may find suitable for your dog may not sit right with another. However we provide you with some guidelines to use when trying to figure out the right name for your dog. 1. When selecting a name for your dog go for one which is not only easy for you to say but pronounce as well. If you decide upon a name which you have difficulty... more
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