Archive for February, 2009
« Previous EntriesManuel Almunia talks Miniature Yorkie for a Walk
Submitted by Miniature Yorkshire Terrier Blog
A man and his little dog!
With a successful job in one of Europe’s biggest football teams and a stunning wife on his arm, Manuel Almunia clearly doesn’t feel insecure about his masculinity.
Away from the macho world of the football pitch, the Arsenal goalkeeper certainly looked comfortable strolling down the [...]
Cheap versus more expensive pet food
Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
I ran across an article about pet food which referred to a study that found there is no difference between cheaper and more expensive pet foods, as well as canned versus dry food. A veterinarian is quoted in the article. It’s worth noting that there were numerous comments left by [...]
Useful Tips to Remove Pet Hair From Your House
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
The condition of the skin and coat is an indicator of the general health of your pet. Other than specific skin conditions like cat dandruff and feline acne or serious immune mediated cat and dog skin problems, internal health issues also reflect on the skin and coat of your pet.
Most [...]
Are Your Routine Changes Distressing Your Pet?
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
In today’s chaotic world, combined with the unsteady state of the economy, more and more people are being forced to alter their lifestyles – whether that means taking on a second job to make ends meet or cutting back on little luxuries.
Regardless of the personal sacrifices, the effects of our [...]
Ear Implants for Dogs
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Pets are a major responsibility and once you have decided to own a pet it is your responsibility to ensure that they are healthy and active. Though there are many issues, medical and otherwise, that you will have to reckon with, the hygiene and cleanliness of your pet is one [...]
Wordless Wednesday #71
Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
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The Use of Prednisone in Dogs
Submitted by Healthy Pets Blog
Through time, dogs have proven their usefulness to humans. In the Stone Age and beyond, dogs and their keen sense of smell aided man in hunting. In today’s fast-paced world, dogs help us in relieving stress by providing stress-relieving companionship.
A good owner accepts great responsibility for the relationship he shares with [...]
Antioxidants For Pets
Submitted by Healthy Pets Blog
How Antioxidants Influence Pet Health
by Guest Author, David Humphrey of DogVitals, Inc.
We all know what antioxidants are, right?
Most of us have at least heard the term, and many of us know that vitamins C and E are antioxidants. But really what is an antioxidant? How do they work? Why can [...]
Grain-Free Doggie Eats
Submitted by Big Paw Designs Blog
Grain-Free Doggie Eats
by guest blogger Chris Roberts from Barkwheats Dog Biscuits
Let’s face it - we all love our dogs so much that we would do anything for them. They give us the love we need when we’re down, enjoy playing for hours on end, and are always excited to see [...]
Home Dental Care for Dogs
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Home dental care is to be given more emphasis nowadays because of the fact that the dental diseases are emerging in the case of pet animals like dogs to a greater extent. Though you are giving home dental care, if you suspect on the extension of the dental diseases, then [...]
Grooming - The Gift of Health!
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
While you may or may not indulge your pet in couture-inspired clothing or decadent faux diamond collars, you likely still have ideas in mind for how to reciprocate for the daily loving and affection received from your pet this holiday season.
According to statistics, in the United States, there are now [...]
How To Avoid Bad Doggy Behavior, And Teach Your Puppy Some Manners
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend other people - or even make them feel threatened.
Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did it with your children and your parents did it with you. If you had never learned right from wrong you would be [...]
Wallet-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Are you a pet owner struggling in today’s economy? You’re not alone; as our country’s economy slips further into recession and unemployment rates at the highest in more than a decade, many pet owners are being forced to give their dog or cat the best care they can afford on [...]
Home remedies for kennel cough
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Kennel cough is an illness that infects mostly canines and sometimes cats also. The condition is very similar to that of the common cold in human beings and the best treatment for this condition is to let it run its course.
The problem, however, is that the symptoms of kennel cough [...]
FindToto.com hard at work
Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
Last summer, I wrote about a service called FindToto.com that can help find a lost pet.
Yesterday afternoon, we received an automated phone message from Find Toto that a pet was missing in our area. According to the message, London, a black Great Dane mix, was reported missing in our city [...]
Best Job in the World - The Great Barrier Reef in Australia
Submitted by Miniature Yorkshire Terrier Blog
Imagine…living and working in Australia
for 6 months, exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
And your job is to write, blog,
photograph and tell the world about it!
That is what I hope to be doing this coming July!
Well, I will be lounging on the beach,
while my dad does all [...]
Preparing Homemade Dog Food
Submitted by Big Paw Designs Blog
Making homemade dog food is not as difficult as you might think. In fact, once you get the hang of it, you will wonder why you didn’t start sooner. It’s a win-win situation for both you and your dog.
The meals that you prepare can be healthier than what you but [...]
Clipping Your Bird’s Wings
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Clipping a pet birds wings is a common grooming procedure and is necessary for training as well as for your pets safety. You might feel like you are being mean to the bird, but the fact is that it does not hurt the bird and can help to keep him [...]
Disposable pets
Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
Disposable pets - it’s one of the shames of our society that dogs and cats are adopted, but if they cause inconvenience for the owners, they find themselves at a shelter or worse - left to fend for themselves on the streets.
My Rosie was one of those throw-away dogs, found [...]
Wild Bird Suet Seed Recall- Peanuts
Submitted by Healthy Pets Blog
Ongoing Issues Regarding Peanut Corporation of America Result in Scotts Voluntarily Recalling Five
Wild Bird Food Suet Products That May Contain PCA Peanut Meal
Contact:
Jim KingSenior Vice President, Corporate Affairs(937) 578-5622
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Marysville, Ohio — February 16, 2009 — The Scotts Company LLC announced today that it is voluntarily recalling [...]
Keeping Your Pet’s Liver Healthy
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Functions of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas
The liver, the gallbladder and the pancreas are all crucially involved in the digestive process. The liver stores Vitamins A, D, E and K and produces bile, which is essential in the breakdown of fats.
It is also responsible for eliminating and detoxifying the poisons [...]
Wordless Wednesday #70
Submitted by The Cat/Dog Log Blog
If your dog is fat, you’re not getting enough exercise.
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Why and How to Clean and Soothe Dog Ears
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Pet health issues plague everyone who has a pet at some time or another. Among other areas of concern, the one that can area that can pose a fair number of problems are ear infections.
Ear mites, and ear infections are some of the major problems that can discomfort your pets [...]
Treating liver disease in dogs
Submitted by Natural Pet Health Blog
Before understanding the treatment of liver disease in dogs, it is necessary to understand the functions that the liver performs in the body. The liver is the largest and among the most important organs in the body with an immense reserve capacity. Its multiple functions include:
* Regulation of the level [...]
Your Cat and Urinary Health
Submitted by Big Paw Designs Blog
Many of us treat our cats like our children. We buy them special treats and always make sure they have plenty of toys to play with. What you may not know, however, is some of the treats you purchase for your cat can wreak havoc with their urinary system. Unfortunately, [...]
