So you've adopted a dog into your home and family. Your new pet and family member will require plenty of attention and effort: you'll have to walk them daily, bathe them when they're dirty, give them love and attention and of course, feed and water them.You might be wondering, however, how often should I feed my dog? The easiest option, of course, is what is called "free feeding" or just filling the bowl and allowing your dog to eat at free will....more
Being a pet owner can be a very rewarding situation. Dogs can give companionship when you're feeling lonely, comfort when you're feeling low and love whenever you need it. In return for their affections, however, they do require some basic maintenance from you. As a dog owner, you have to be able to provide food and water, shelter, exercise and of course, love. Some might insist that a backyard is necessary for having a dog so that he can run...more
Having a dog that jumps up on visitors can be embarrassing, frustrating and just a general pain. Many of us don't realize that we ourselves encourage this behavior.Think of the last time you came home from work and your excited little dog ran up to you. He probably jumped up on you and you probably cooed and praised him for missing you. It's a good feeling to get that sort of attention from your animal, but it's a habit you've got to break if you don't want him doing the same thing to visitors in your home.Your inclination when you realize what you are doing and that you want to stop it is probably to push your dog off of you the next time he jumps. Wrong. This will only make him see it as a game and will encourage him to jump back up. Shouting doesn't work either, as it is still attention and attention is exactly what he wants.What you should be doing, as difficult as it is to do is to ignore your dog the next time he jumps on you. What this means is that the next time he gets up on you, do nothing. Don't talk to him, don't touch him. Turn your back to your dog and fold your arms. If he still jumps again, take a step away, and if he tries to come around to face you, turn the other...more
Most common snakes kept as pets in the reptile category are the corn snakes and the Royal Python. Pythons do have teeth and will bite even though they kill their food by constriction. A python can possibly live to be 40 years old when conditions are right and has been known to be the longest snake on record, reaching well over 30 feet in length! ...more
There are a number of things you should take into account when you start to get into the festive spirit for Christmas and other times of year when there may be changes within the house that cause your cat to get excited. If you have a cat that has been around for a while she may not over react, but if you have a kitten then all of the new...more
If you want to keep your old dog healthy and happy, then there are some necessary steps that you can take in order to do so. Perhaps one of the most important preventative measures is to have you dog examined by a veterinarian every year, or may even more frequently in that. It's important that you keep your dog's weight in check just like any other human being would. Being overweight is just as big a problem for dogs as it is humans and it can cause issues like joint pain, diabetes, arthritis, and even liver or kidney problems. While it is nice to be able to give your dog a treat once in a while, you'll want to limit the number of treats that you actually do give him. Be sure that you are feeding your old dog the proper amounts of food at least once a day, or perhaps even split that amount into to smaller portions and feed him twice a day. It is also a good idea to educate children on why feeding your old dog food outside of his regular feeding times is not good for him. This will help prevent the problem of overeating. Water is important for keeping your old dog hydrated so it is important that there is always fresh water available for your old dog to...more
For some pet owners a dog is a lot more than a pet, it can become his friend and even his hero. A trained dog becomes a loving member of the family as soon as he walks in the door. As it turns out, your canine is not only a hero in your...more
Crate training can be challenging and take a lot of time therefore patience and perseverance must be exert by the dog trainer. If you properly crate train your dog, she will learn to love the crate as a familiar and secure place. Crate training helps...more
Leash training your dog is important so that you will be able to walk your dog while being in control over her. Walking your dog is beneficial to your dog's health by increasing its life span. Putting your dog on leash will prevent it from jumping...more
Have you noticed lately that your dog is constantly licking and scratching? There are many possibilities as to why this is happening and it is very important that you move quickly to diagnose the problem for the sake of your dogs well being, and...more
There are many causes of unusual discharge from the eyes - nearly every opthamological problem in cats causes the eyes to water, and without a physical examination it is impossible to be specific. Let's take a look at some of the common causes of...more
Having a pet snake is a pretty big commitment - they can live up to 20 years. Before rushing out to the pet store, look into different breeds and research aspects of snake care such as skin shedding, and the temperature at which your snake will...more