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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cat scratching solutions
- For a cat, scratching is a natural, necessary act. Besides keeping her claws in top shape, the stretching involved in a good scratch keeps her upper body strong and loose. Also, every time a cat scratches a surface, scent glands between her toes leave her signature smell for others to find. In this way, she marks her territory, even if that happens to be in your living room.Just because a c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buyer beware: purebred dog myths
- Every month I am approached by dog owners of my breed who complain about how poorly behaved, how sickly, how untrainable, and generally my breed is and how deeply they resented spending money on this breed. I listen patiently, but time taught me not to defend 'good' breeders, or explain to the angry owners how their own ignorance cuased them to become victimized.There are many myths that ab...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five cat food factors that discourage feline utd
- One of the most common causes of Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is what your cat eats. A feline diet that is too high in carbohydrates and magnesium, and low in protein can lead to FLUTD. When their cat is initially diagnosed with FLUTD, feline owners will usually first try to get their kitty to eat the prescription food recommended by their vet.But what if the cat rejects their offer...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The cat learned how to work the what?
- When I carried him home, he was this tiny little bundle of fur, approximately three weeks old. He is mostly white, with some mutlicolored stripes, cute beyond belief, but he was being abused and starved at his current home, so I just couldn't leave him there. I tucked him under my sweatshirt and off we went. My husband and son came home from their respective schools, they both fell in love, we nam...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keeping gars - a short review
- If you take a quick look at this species they don't seem like aquarium fishes. They are large and highly predatory. But then again, these are qualities that attract some, like me! If you've been keeping aquariums for a while and have the room to keep large predatory fishes I recommend you try these fish, but not until you've done your homework and know the gars' requirements and what you are getti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clown loaches
- Scientific Name: Botia macracanthus Other Scientific Name(s): Cobitis macracanthus, Botia macrocanthus Common Name: Clown LoachClown loaches are very popular aquarium fish; however they are not always easy to keep successfully since they easily succumb to ick and are sensitive to poor water conditions. This article is intended to help new clown loach owners provide a good home for t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dogs and their allergies
- A former coworker has a dog that had begun itching and scratching incessantly. So much so, he had worn away a lot of his fur. She took him to the vet suspecting fleas; as it turned out, he was allergic to wheat which is in many dog treats and foods.When we started our dog treat business, we gave out some samples to dog owners we know and she had to turn them away so her beloved Snoopy would...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How many dogs are too many?
- I'm a pariah among the dog fanciers in my community. Why? Because I testified in support of a new regulation to limit pet ownership to no more than a total of three dogs and/or cats, older than six-months of age, in one household.The reason for the age threshold is to give people time to place any puppies or kittens that their family pet has.Every major dog/pet organization I'm famil...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 questions im most asked about dogs in heat
- 1. What is heat?Heat is more properly called the estrous cycle. During this cycle, female dogs may get pregnant. It's equivalent to human menstruation.2. What are the symptoms?Females bleed from the vagina sometimes with swelling of the vulva and increased urination. Don't expect bleeding comparable to a human female.For small dogs, it's usually not much and you may nee...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to raise a goldfish
- Did you know that your goldfish can live for over 10 years? Under the right conditions he can live even longer but most never make it past the first year! If you want your goldfish to live long and healthy lives, you've got to provide the proper environment.It's a common misconception that a goldfish can live in a tiny bowl. In order for him to survive for any length of time, you'll need to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Approach: the third of 6 keys to building a life long partnership with your horse
- In horse training or natural horsemanship, Approach is nothing more than a technique or method used in helping your horse to understand what it is you want him to do.I feel it's important to point out at this time that one of the major reasons people fail to achieve excellence with their horse is that they are not mentally, emotionally and physically fit. The way to achieve this is by being...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clicker training for dogs: positive reinforcement training
- There is nothing more adorable than a new puppy. Large adoring eyes, and unconditional love pave the way for a new attachment. Yet many new puppy owners quickly learn that their adorable little pets come without a whole lot of knowledge about what is expected of them. Clicker training for dogs, an easy system of positive reinforcement, can turn that clueless puppy into an obedient delight.T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Clipper experiments: a tail in two parts
- Poor Dog. Subjected to my most ambitious experiments, she still falls for the old line, "C'mon, Honey, it'll be FUN!" Grooming the Dog and Fun do not belong in the same sentence together. This is a fact.I bought some handy Oster clippers at the pet store a while back. Even while I stood waiting my turn at the cash register, I could hear Honey's tiny little scream in the back of my head . . ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - West highland white terriers - make your westie famous
- The West Highland White Terrier or Westie, has it's origin, as the name suggests, in the western Scottish Highlands. They were originally bred for controlling the population of rats, fox, otter and other verminThe West highland White Terrier (also known as the Westie) is a elegant looking dog with beautiful eyes (this is my favourite feature).Class: TerrierColour: White (Did I...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to setup a freshwater tropical fish tank
- This is an 11 step guide to setting up a freshwater aquarium in your home. Equipment you will need: Aquarium Aquarium gravel Aquarium filter Replacement filter media Heater Other decorations (such as plants) Chemical test kits Fish food Aquarium vacuum Fish net Glass Scrubber 5-gallon bucket Pasta strainer STEP 1: Realiz...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 simple ways to safe guard your dog this summer!
- If you have a hard time in summer imagine how it must feel under a fur coat! here are some simple tips to help your dog beat the heat.1) Bob The HairIf you have a shaggy dog like a pomeranian, Pekinese or any such variation then listen up. Your dog needs a hair cut. Tha hair should be cut with scissors and not shaved. Do not cut around the whiskers but you can carefully trim around t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to choose a dog - there is a lot to consider, but a lot of help too
- Choosing a dog is a fun adventure. The search for a new familial addition is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. Don't despair; instead, keep in mind the following hints while searching and you'll know what choice is right for you and your lifestyle.First, it's a little depressing to think about a Great Dane in an apartment your friends have dubbed "the water-closet&quo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - America; you are over feeding your pets
- As many of you know America is serious about our pets. You and I are also equally as serious. We all get really upset when animals are not cared for properly and of course we will never feed our animals Tainted Dog Food with Mad Cow Disease from Carson City NV as was recently in the news.Why are we not concerned with over feeding our animals? It seems our food these days has a lot more fatt...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make your pets healthier and happier
- Pets are family members and should be treated as such. The design of your home has a dramatic affect on their health and well-being. When your environment is in harmony with nature, it will have a positive influence. If not, behavior al and health problems will show up in your animals in subtle and not so subtle ways. By applying the environmental science of Vastu Shastra, you can create harmony a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Weaning puppies is only natural
- Weaning puppies is a perfectly natural process. Mamma dogs have been doing it successfully for ages, so how hard can it be, right?But humans, not being dogs, can sometimes forget the natural part, and get confused about it.Fact is, weaning puppies is an easy, logical process.When you're ready to begin weaning your new puppies, keep in mind that this should be done gradually, i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog worms -- dont let them get started
- There may be no warning before dog worms strike.It was about two AM, when beneath our bed the new puppy we'd brought home from the pound just a month earlier began screaming.Not yipping or whining -- this was the kind of agonized screams that'll stand your hair up on end. Our cute, playful new puppy was being eaten alive from inside.He had worms, even though he'd received all ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Telepathic communication with animals
- Animal Communication, or telepathy with animals, is as common an occurrence in some people's lives as it is an oddity in the lives of others. Telepathy is an energetic exchange between two sentient beings for the purpose of communication. Combined with body language and sometimes vocalizations, animals use this form of communication among themselves and even across species.Only humans in We...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pet owners are the majority population in the u.s.
- According to recent statistics, an astounding 65% of all U.S. household have at least one pet, and in many of these homes, their pets are considered part of the family. With so many homes containing pets, it is no wonder that so many laws have been created to protect our pets. Agencies that might not have existed just a decade ago, like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Animal communicator
- I have a business card burning a hole in my Rolodex. It's from an animal communicator. Someone who allegedly interprets mental pictures from animals. I love my dog dearly. He communicates with very expressive eyes and I don't seem to have much trouble" getting" him. But because I'm so attached to him I've been toying with the idea of going that step further to find out what's really in h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buy dog supplements online
- Dog SupplementsA good nutritional program of dog supplements is just as important for your best pet friend as it is for us. Our pets have feelings, emotions, aches and pains just as we do. It's pretty tough to look your buddy straight in the eyes and not feel love and compassion that drives itself right to our hearts. Foods lacking of vitamins and minerals do little more than temporarily fi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Materials for snake and other reptile cages
- What kind of materials should you use when constructing a reptile cage? This question was posed to me once by someone wishing to build their own reptile cage. They were particularly asking about pine and cedar as they had heard these were no good. But it did raise the question about what are the best materials.All-glass, tubs, melamine cages, screen cages, there are many different types of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - West highland white terrier - westie grooming
- Westie Grooming ? When your west highland white terrier becomes part of your family, it deserves the care love and support that is given to all members of your family.As part of the package, this would include the grooming of your Westie. I am not talking as a show dog. The west highland terrier is an elegant looking and smart dog . It has such beautiful eyes, which is my favorite feature....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tropical fish breeding for beginners - guppies and swordtails
- Breeding tropical fish can be a lot of fun. Try your luck at breeding livebearers such as guppies or swordtails.Equipment Needed: Breeder Box or Breeder Net Breeding Grass 5 or 10 gallon tank for the baby fish or a tank divider that you can use for your main tank. A pair - 1 female and 1 male, 2 females to 1 male works even betterTwo of the more popular tropical fi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hamsters and their quest for world domination
- "Hamsters?!" I hear you say. "Who cares about some fury little rodents." You ignorant little fool, you're pay the price for your stupidity when the Hamsters lead by yours truly will rise up and DESTROY YOUR LAME SPECIES! We are closer to this than you think. While you sleep, we are slowly spreading our influence. At first it was small. After been first discovered in 1930 by zoo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online guide for training a dog
- Guide for training a dogSo you can use a guide for training a dog. At one time or another we all did. There's no more joy and a certain amount of fun especially when it comes to helping our new best pet friend. That little guy wants desperately wants to please you so we need to find ways to break the communication gap. You can rely on a guide for training a dog as those writers have been th...