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By Caterina Tadlock - January 7, 2008 So you've always wanted a horse, and now you're finally ready to purchase your first. Congratulations! Owning your own horse can be a dream come true if you follow these 5 simple rules.
Rule number one: Always, and I mean always, get a vet check. You will spend a lot more money trying to fix and/or sell an unsound horse than you will spend on the vet check. The vet check is well worth the cost.[read more]
Ah, the late spring and early summer! What a great time to be outdoors, work in your yard, or take the pooch for a long drive or hike! But this time of year also brings severe weather to many parts of the country. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe this time of year. [read more]
You absolutely love your new addition to your family. Cute, cuddly, and he tickles you with his wet nose! You have a brand new puppy. As the excitement wears off you may be wondering the most effective method for housebreaking your new family member.... [read more]
Birds make great pets, but it requires making a good decision before you take on your new companion. A little knowledge before you make your choice can save you lots of headaches down the road and ensure that you and your new pet will get along just fine in the years to come.... [read more] The Papillon is classified in the Toy Group in the A.K.C. Groups. The breed historically has some Terrier and Spaniel in the background, consequently it has an independent and industrious nature and makes a good ratter, whereas many dogs of the Toy Group were bred to be lap dogs and nothing more.... [read more] So now you are sure you want to breed your bitch, having thought carefully about all the financial considerations you are now ready to think about what kind of a mate you will want for your bitch.... [read more] Aquariums and fish keeping have come a long way from the preserves of the rich, when they first became fashionable, to a hobby every modern man may want to indulge in. The color an aquarium adds to a living room cannot be compared with mere furniture.
Most owners would naturally want to make the most of their aquariums by making them attractive and filling them with healthy fish.... [read more] Your dog eating poop or dog coprophagia is a habit which doesn't make sense to us dog owner's.
It's a habit which is most prevalent in puppies, and certain breeds are also more susceptible to it than others.... [read more] Many homes and business offices around the country are home to a number of aquarium fishes. Aquarium fish are often purchased for decoration purposes in many offices or for pets in homes where other pets may be prohibited.... [read more] There is a difference of opinion among canine experts as to whether bones should be given to a dog raw, cooked, hard, or soft, and even whether they should be given at all. On one point, however, there is total agreement, never give a dog splintering bones from chicken, pork, fowl, and rabbit, (although chicken bones that have been cooked in a pressure cooker until they are very soft can be quite nourishing and safe).
A marrow bone is the traditional symbol of a treat for a dog, and he obviously appreciates it.... [read more]
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