Pets

How to Prevent and Treat Hotspots

By Marilyn Pokorney · 20 years ago

Hot spots, also known as Summer Sores or Moist Eczema, can make a dog and its owner miserable. The wet, skin lesions appear and grow larger by the hour. Dogs most susceptible to hot spots ...

Ever Wonder How Fast To Train Or Work With Your Dog?

By Adam Katz · 20 years ago

I noticed the other day, while working with a new German Shepherd dog-mix I adopted from a local animal shelter—how fast and intense you must work with your dog, during the “reinforcement” phase. Your dog ...

Teach Cats To Use Scratching Posts

By Marilyn Pokorney · 20 years ago

Cats love and need to scratch. When they live in a house or apartment they will scratch whatever is available which usually turns out to be their owners best piece of furniture. Here are some ...

Five Tips For New Dog Owners

By Katelyn Thomas · 20 years ago

If you are a new dog owner, you may be concerned about whether you can take care of a dog. After all, a new dog is a big responsibility. Luckily, it is not really that ...

Protect your pets from the pound

By Donald Lee · 20 years ago

Pets are people, too. At least, that’s the way they should be treated by their owners. The sad reality, though, is that a lot people own pets when they’re really not ready to care properly ...

Cats Make Great Pets If You Understand Them

By Ian White · 20 years ago

Anyone wanting a new kitten should be a cat lover. Let’s face it, folks, cats are just different from dogs. Cats do not usually perform any special tricks, and they certainly do not guard your ...