Monthly Archives: October 2005

Animal Planet :: News :: Panda Baby Named Picture(s): AP Photo/Smithsonian’s National Zoo | Tai Shan In this photo released by the National Zoo, chief veterinarian Suzan Murray carries the zoo’s male giant panda cub to … Read More

What’s All The Buzz About Underground Dog Fences? by Kirsten Hawkins The new craze on the puppy circuit is underground dog fences. Simply put, underground fences are electronic containment systems designed to teach pets their boundaries … Read More

VisualStore | PETCO Stores Help Hurricane Victims Find Lost Pets In-store wireless kiosks tap into online database (2005-10-14) PETCO Animal Supplies Stores Inc. (San Diego) has installed kiosks with wireless Internet connections in its stores in … Read More

Non-Shedding Dog Breeds by Kirsten Hawkins Many people would love to own a pet dog, but are wary of the potential mess that shed dog hair can cause in their homes. These people want a dog … Read More

Is A Collie Puppy Right For You? By Ron King The television series “Lassie” made Lassie the beloved symbol for Collies in America. Your new Collie puppy won’t measure up to the wonder dog, but you’ll … Read More

Things You Should Know About Chihuahuas By Adam Lenk The smallest dog breed in the world, the Chihuahua, captured our attention and hearts in the recent south of the border fast-food commercials. As you can imagine, … Read More

Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1? By Ron King How could 1 dog ever be enough for a dog lover? Before you decide to add another dog to the family, there are some important concerns about … Read More

The following statement is a copy of a “letter To The Editor” by Dr. T. J. Dunn, Jr. and was published in a northern Wisconsin newspaper in 1990. It is in response to a reader who … Read More

Feeding Time Should Be Training Time by DogTwist Feeding Time Should Be Training Time Using Food Daily to Promote Good Obedience Can you guess why feeding time is so important? Simply put, feeding time means your … Read More

Pet Insurance By Terry Price You will be simply amazed at what is covered when it comes to pet insurance. There are dozens of reputable insurance companies that offer very competitive rates when it comes to … Read More

Chinchillas As Pets by Valerie Garner You may wish to consider a chinchilla as a possible pet. They are of the rodent family, (but it doesn’t seem that way). Also known as “chins” they have incredible … Read More

Choosing A Horse by Mark Woodcock Choosing a horse will be one of the most important decisions you ever make so for the sake of both you and the horse – take your time. At 50 … Read More

Shih Tzu Grooming Tips – Coat Handling Basics/The Little Guys by Connie Limon Use gentle action. When bathing, thoroughly wet the coat with warm water, apply shampoo and gently squeeze the suds through the coat to … Read More

General information on Snake and Reptile Cages by Mark Chapple If you are new to keeping snakes then I suggest you talk to snake keepers, pets shops that specialize in reptiles and read as much as … Read More

Dog Health: Canine Influenza Outbreaks of the Canine Influenza virus, which causes an acute respiratory infection, have been identified in dogs in shelters, humane societies, boarding clinics. This illness is highly contagious and is a newly … Read More

CFA-Iams Cat Championship The CFA-Iams Cat Championship was held October 8-9th in NYC. Click HERE to see the results … Other Links…. Coverage of the Winner and Runner-Up on CBS Early Show… here About the Feline … Read More

“Wild Thing” – Is your dog being trained or are you? by Katherine Durr About two years ago a good friend of mine, Colleen, got a Golden Retriever puppy. It had been many years since she … Read More

Unpacking and acclimatizing your new discus fish by Rob Mellor Unpacking and acclimatizing your new discus fish I often get a knock on the door and am welcomed by a currier holding a polystyrene box covered … Read More

Cat in a Tree? What Goes Up Doesn’t Necessarily Come Down! By David Perdew Not long ago, our cat climbed the tall trees around our house and refused to come down. We tried all the tricks: … Read More

Perfect Names for Your New Pets By Stuart Harrison You have a new pet it doesn’t yet have a name. You haven’t had 9 months to think of one as you would with your children, so … Read More

Attention Papillon Dog Owners – #2 This is a further message with regards to our new Upload the “BEST PET IN THE WORLD” feature .. If your favorite pet is a Papillon breed (or Phalene) that … Read More

IMMORTALIZE YOUR PET! at PetLvr.com PetLvr.com – [The Blog] is pleased to announce that we have included a script to enable our readers to upload your picture directly to our Photo Gallery. There is a link … Read More

Kitty, 111188 Kitty is a sweet little cat found on Speers Road on August 28. Kitty seems to be OK with other cats and has been blood tested negative for FIV & FeLV viruses. Kitty is … Read More

Time to Get Clean – Great Horse Washing Advice By Tina Williamson Its show time!! Well, it will be after I get my horse washed and cleaned up. Why is it, that the harder you try … Read More

Flea Control With Cats and Dogs by Mark Smith Fleas are the most common external parasite of pets in North America. Fleas are small wingless insects that use their specialized mouth to pierce the skin and … Read More

dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop – ‘Operation Noah’s Ark’ Bringing Pets from Hurricane-Devastated Areas to Orlando … and Back Again Tuesday, October 11, 2005 Orlando – ORLANDO — SPCA Partners With Darden … Read More

Small Dog Breeds For Small Homes By Ian White Just because you live in a small home or apartment doesn’t mean you can’t have a dog. There are many small and toy breeds that make excellent … Read More

Fatty Acids and Diet: Omega Fatty Acids, You and Your Pets – at ThePetCenter.com FATTY ACIDS, YOU AND YOUR PET FATTY ACIDS in the dog and cat diet are nutritional factors often overlooked. Learn more about … Read More

A Naughty Story By Ted Thompson For the first 8 months of her life with us, Sugar, our Jack Russel Terrrier, was a notorious shoe thief. Our shoes would disappear and then show up in the … Read More

The Tarp & The Stud Colt By Nancy Nellis I have been staying busy playing with my new foal that was born April 25, 2005. I have been teaching him how to lead, walk on a … Read More

What I Learned from a Cocker Spaniel By Katherine Durr About twelve years ago I went to a dog grooming expo in San Bernardino California. At the time I had been grooming for a few years … Read More

Colours, Shapes and Sizes make for Different Types of Goldfish by Mark Sturge The types of goldfish vary, and the characteristics that make this diversity evident are recognized in their scale colouring, the shape and size … Read More

What is an Imperial / Teacup Shih Tzu? Do They Actually Exist? By Connie Limon I did not create the “labels” Imperial or “Teacup.” These words were already set in stone before I ever came on … Read More