For a number of potential reasons, your dog may experience persistent pain in his joints. Canine arthritis – also called degenerative joint disease (DJD) – may be mild or severe. In the latter case, it can be debilitating and prevent your pooch from moving around easily.
The condition is defined as a deterioration of cartilage. Cartilage [...]
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Canine Arthritis: Helping Your Pooch Cope With Aching Joints
Paws & Pesticides – A Deadly Combination
For the sake of your pets and family, please stop using chemical pesticides.
Toxic pesticides are considered an active poison. They are extremely dangerous to your health, your pets health and our environment.
Every year, thousands of domestic pets and wild life lose their lives to the ravaging effects of pesticide poisoning. Most pet lovers also enjoy [...]
How to Select the Right Crate For Your Pooch
Most people who adopt a new puppy are aware of the benefits of crating. Canines are as much den animals as they are pack animals. They are instinctively comfortable within the confines of a small space if they perceive that space as their home. This is the reason many dogs will retreat to their crates [...]
Essential Factors to Maintaining Your Canine’s Health
The healthier your dog is, the happier he’ll be. Fortunately, by investing a little time and attention each day, you can help him maintain his health and ensure his happiness. Sadly, millions of owners neglect providing the care their pooches desperately need. Some owners are even unaware of these needs.
Below, we’ll provide a brief checklist [...]
Alcohol and Pets: A Deadly Cocktail
The Effect of Alcohol on Pets
When I was a younger, and one might argue a stupider pet owner, I was at a friendly backyard gathering and had brought my dog. It was a burgers and beer bash, a nice neighborhood get-together. Because I had had a couple myself, I laughed at first when one of [...]
Keeping the Corydoras
Our readers may not know this, but there are actually over 180 species of Corydoras in the world today, with about 20 or so species that regularly appear for sale at your local fish stores. Because the care of the different species is so similar, and the only main difference is in the fish’s markings, [...]
Positive Experiences With Your Dog Training
Dog training can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your pet when done in a positive manner and with the right attitude. Your dog just wants to please you and when you are both happy everyone has fun, so make it a fun experience. But when your pet starts bad behaviors you [...]
The Essential Things to Know About Rubber Horse Mats
Horses are remarkable animals and can be great friends. If you own any, then you would be aware that horses spend the most part of their time standing on their feet. Well if what is underneath your horse’s feet is concrete, it can eventually put too much pressure on them, causing pain in your horse’s [...]
Keeping the Oscar Cichlid – Astronotus Ocellatus
The Oscar cichlid has always been a very popular cichlid among aquarists, as it is an extremely intelligent creature that can and will interact with it’s keeper. With proper care and attention, an Oscar fish can turn into a true pet. The fish may even swim along the tank, following it’s master for a treat. [...]
Setting Up Your First Aquarium
Setting Up Your Aquarium
Now that you have selected your equipment, follow these simple steps for assembly and proper installation:
1) Aquarium and Aquarium Materials
You must first thoroughly rinse out the inside of the aquarium to be used. Next, you’ll need to wash all aquarium gravel, rocks, and ornaments to be used. Do not use soap or [...]