Most of us would probably agree that there are thousands of things we would rather be spending our time doing than cleaning cat urine. Don't forget that cleaning the stuff up will be much more pleasant than smelling it for years to come: Ask any cat owner that has had a cat relieve themselves on a carpet, article of furniture, hardwood flooring, etc. Once the smell seeps in, it can really seem impossible at times to get rid of it.Tried & True...more
Cat incontinence is a somewhat rare problem that mainly affects female cats who have been fixed when they get older. To make matters worse, if your feline friend has this condition, they have no control over the problem whatsoever, as opposed to a healthy cat that urinates anywhere they wish for other reasons. It is possible for males to get this condition if they have issues with their bladder as well, but regardless your cat must be checked if...more
Most of us take toilet training cats for granted: Most kittens seem to learn with very little help from their owners, particularly if you have the mother or another cat in the home to teach them. Even if you don't, most felines seem to be magnetically drawn to the litter box with very little urging from you. There are however some instances when a kitten won't take to their litter box and instead may find a houseplant, or worse yet your carpet. Not catching problem behavior quickly might mean your cat will develop a habit of going wherever they please.Creating a private environmentThis is an important first step when toilet training cats: Many of us need privacy to do our business, yet don't give our animals the same respect. Most dogs are quite happy urinating, or having a bowel movement with the whole town staring at them. Cats are a little different in most cases and plenty of cat owners out there will tell you how their cat will make a quick exit from their litter box when someone enters the room. Put the litter box in a room where your kitten will have some privacy to sniff around their box and get comfortable (litter boxes with a top enclosure are also ideal).Lock the...more
Anyone looking for an exotic cat can really do nothing wrong looking up one of many reputable Bengal cat breeders. This breed is known for being affectionate, exciting and extremely well behaved. Back in the mid-1960's the first Bengal was bred, in an effort to preserve the beauty of the terribly endangered Asian Leopard Cat, while giving it...more
Coming up with a great name for your new dog can be just as troublesome as naming your own child. Some of us automatically know just what to name our female dog, while others will struggle with finding something appropriate. Lets take a look at a few general guidelines that can be helpful to come up with cute girl dog names: Keep...more
Dotson dogs are more commonly known as Dachshunds and are a low maintenance addition to any household. They're known for their long body set on four short legs and many of you will have heard them referred to as a wiener dog. If your interested in owning one of these lively animals; you have your choice between a miniature Dotson (approximately 12 -14 inches from floor to top of head and weighs less than 12 pounds) and full grown Dotson dogs(14 - 17 inches from floor to top of head and can weigh up to 30 pounds).The Dotson is perfect for children as it's friendly, loves to play for hours on end and relatively harmless due to their size. Even though they're small, they are extremely protective and loyal toward their families, and will always bark loudly to warn you of visitors or intruders. The Dotson dog comes in three types of hair style: short, long and wirehair. A short hair will give you the benefit of very little shedding. The long haired Dotson has hair that is sleek, with a length of 3 or 4 inches. Wire hair Dotson dogs have two layers of fur: fine hair on the belly, with thicker dense hair on the rest of its body (the wire hair is a genetically bred mix of the short and...more
Heart murmur in dogs can have the same risks as they do in humans. Many will have a murmur that never develops into any severe complications, whereas other dogs with a murmur may be in the early stages of heart disease down the road. This isn't...more
There are more than 60 varieties of eagles. Most of these species occur in Eurasia and Africa.Merely two species, the bald eagle and the golden eagle can be found in the United States and Canada.Nine species can be found in Central and South America...more
Pay attention to your dog, learn their demeanor and temperament and adjust your training to be more effective for your individual dog and you will end up with a happy, healthy member of your family.Do All Dog Breeds Train the Same? By: Santhosh...more
Dog skin conditions are easy for most owners to miss, since most breeds of canines are covered with a generous coat that can mask the slightest problems. Many of us see a dog itching itself and feel that it's just something that dogs do. The truth is...more
Buying embroidered dog collars for your pet is a great way to show the world you love your dog. While your dog obviously won't be able to tell the difference; it's a trendy and cool thing to do that will add to the look of your animal much in the...more
In an effort to spoil our pets with nothing but the best, many of us will scoff at cheap dog toys and instead go for the most expensive, hand-stitched toys that promise to make your pet the happiest animal on earth. It's great to have your heart in...more