Many people today are concerned about pet overpopulation. They may choose to adopt a pet instead of buying from a breeder. Even if they do obtain a dog from a breeder they may be interested in having their dog spayed or neutered. Is this always a good idea? Is spaying and neutering right for everyone? Are there drawbacks? If you do plan to spay or neuter your pet, what is the best age to have it done?There are many positives to having your...more
The American Kennel Club offers about 15,000 dog events each year in the United States. Approximately half of those events are conformation events, or the kind of dog shows that you see televised, such as the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. All "intact" AKC-registered purebred dogs are eligible to be shown at these AKC-sanctioned dog shows. (Intact means that the dog is not spayed or neutered). Dog shows evaluate dogs for potential breeding...more
It always looks great when you see people playing fetch with their dog. It's easy to believe that every dog is born knowing how to fetch. Some dogs do instinctively fetch and retrieve, but there are plenty of dogs who will look at you like you're nuts when you throw a ball for them and tell them to go fetch it.If you have a dog who is clueless about fetching it's not hard to teach him what he needs to know. You only need a couple of basic things to get started: a ball, some treats, a ball with an opening so you can place treats inside. That's about it.You can start by having your dog sitting or standing next to you. You should play with the ball and make it as interesting and fun as possible. Then toss the ball a few feet away and give the "Fetch" command. Whether your dog does anything or not, encourage him to go to the ball. You can even walk him over to the ball if necessary. When he touches the ball in some way give him a treat and praise him. You can repeat this exercise a few times. Make it lots of fun and give your dog lots of praise and treats when he touches the ball. Naturally, you should make a huge fuss if your dog actually picks up the ball or brings it...more
In the Georgia Bulldogs history, there have been at least 7 different uniform patterns worn according to colors of helmet, jersey, and pants: the silver-red-silver, the red-white-red, the red-white-black, the red-red-black, the red-red-silver, the red-black-silver, and the black-white-black.Like any other sports team, the Georgia Bulldogs uniforms...more
Adult senior cats should have high-quality cat food to keep their energy levels at the height they should be for this important time in their lives.A senior cat will require good quality cat nutrition to maintain and repair their body tissues. The portions of cat food given at mealtimes should vary accordingly to the amount of size and activity...more
Cat health and cat nutrition is important for your cat. To give your cat good cat health from the time you bring your pet cat home as a kitten their cat nutrition should be top priority.A balanced diet which includes protein and carbohydrates (and is low in fat) - plus added vitamins and minerals- will keep your pet cat happy and active for a long time.To help cat owners understand more about cat nutrition which provide good cat health we at Hills Pets UK have listed the main ingredients and how essential they are to a cat. This list is not exhaustive, but it is useful: The first ingredient is protein. There are many different types of protein, each of them contain amino acids which your pet cat needs for growth and essential body tissue. Protein also provides your pet cat with his or her energy. A young kitten will require more protein as they are more active. Cats are able to digest proteins efficiently and will lose only a small amount by waste. If this was not possible they would lose weight and become out of condition quickly. Some of the main protein rich foods are meat, fish, eggs and milk. Fats provide energy for your cat and the amount they require should be about 9 per...more
So, you have a dog who won't keep all four paws on the floor? Maybe she takes a flying leap at you every time you walk in the front door? Of course, your dog thinks she's expressing her unbelievable enthusiasm at seeing you after a long day away...more
John Travolta and Robin Williams are middle-aged bachelors in Old Dogs, one of them comfortable with it the other one not. Both of them run a sports marketing firm, and they're trying to close a deal with the Japanese. This is one of those movies in...more
Dog training collars sometimes receive a negative reaction from people who think that it looks so mean, especially the choker collars, and so look at it is a torture device that can harm dogs. However, this is not at all the case, and when it is...more
You must be preparing for the Christmas Eve celebrations. Well, these celebrations are a great place to flaunt your fashion and style sense. You also need best tips to provide exclusive makeover to your doggies on this occasion. By giving best...more
If youre looking to find a new puppy for your family, but youre not sure where to look in order to find that perfect puppy, there are a number of places that you can look. Some of the best ways to find a new puppy are in the classifieds, online, or...more
When it comes to being a dog owner, there is nothing more important than making sure your dog is happy each and every day of his or her life. This may not be possible every day, by you should at least make a good faith effort to make it possible. ...more