Yearly Archives: 2006

I would like to remind everybody that we do have a free community event calendar for everybody to use at any time. All you have to do is click on the button in the top menu … Read More

Discovery Health :: HealthDay :: Dogs Smell Signs of Cancer By Maryann Mott HealthDay Reporter on 01/17/2006 TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) — Dogs have long been used to sniff out explosives, narcotics, and even counterfeit … Read More

Niko, 109846 Niko needs you help! With us since he was only 12 weeks old, when he came into us with a terrible skin condition on July 28, 2005, Niko has literally grown up before our … Read More

Quality and Safety of Our Ingredients – Iams Quality is the cornerstone of our business at The Iams Company, from the high standards we put on ensuring the quality and safety of our ingredients to our … Read More

AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Update – Iams ALASKAN MALAMUTE “COSTELLO” CROWNED AT FIFTH ANNUAL AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Same Dog Sweeps Best in Show, Best Bred-By and Viewer’s Choice — Tampa, FL (Jan. 15, 2006) — And the … Read More

Evan Semon © News Ear Muffs, a 6-year-old papillon, checks things out at the stock show. Ear Muffs was part of the Superdogs show, which includes events such as barrel races, Frisbee tosses and obstacle courses … Read More

Children and Fish Tank Safety By Nate Jamieson Having a tank of tropical fish, or a saltwater aquarium, can give your whole family many hours of enjoyment. Even young children will find the antics of neon … Read More

Birds – What To Do About A Noisy Parrot By Michael Russell In this article, now that we’ve covered how to get your parrot to talk, we’re going to cover what to do when you can’t … Read More

Colic – a Pain in the Gut By Mark Andrews No-one wants to see their horse get colic. But what can be done to avoid it? Horses are “trickle feeders”, best suited to eating small amounts … Read More

Senior Dogs Benefit from In-Home Pet Sitters By Dave Eckholm Do you have to rely on friends or family when you travel or work long hours? Senior dogs often need special attention. Routines are very important … Read More

Dog training – Walking to Heel By Sean D When you have a good relationship with your dog, teaching the heel command can usually be done with ease. First, take the leash and put your right … Read More

Meet the Winner of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship … Call Name: Costello Name: CH NANUKE’S SNOKLASSIC NO BOUNDARIES Catalog No.: 17 Birthdate: 05/04/02 Breed: Alaskan Malamutes Group: The Working Group Owner(s): Sandra D’Andrea & W. Corr … Read More

The Benefits of Training, Socialization, and Exercise By Susie Aga I would like to share my professional opinion on the benefits of training. Through training you will build a strong lifelong bond between you and your … Read More

Removing Matts on Dogs by Katherine Durr Before I discuss the tricks used to remove matts on your dog I must emphasize a few things. If your dog is badly matted or the matts are close … Read More

Matts by Katherine Durr Many dogs do not like being brushed and for this reason their owners do not brush them. Sometimes trying to find the time for brushing in our busy schedules can be difficult. … Read More

Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats: Too Many, Too Often? As time goes on, new recommendations will be made by the veterinary profession. Be sure to consult with your own veterinarian regarding this issue of vaccinations for … Read More

Pet Stairs by Claire Quaty When we think of pets we don’t often consider the idea of stairs specially designed just for them. If you are the owner of a dog or a cat you may … Read More

The Shih Tzu Groom Shop Record Keeping by Connie Limon A Shih Tzu beauty parlor should operate much the same as a human beauty parlor. The most essential record is the appointment book. The Shih Tzu … Read More

How To Find a Search and Rescue Dog Training School by Melissa Buhmeyer There are many things dogs can be trained to do but, of all the tasks a working dog can perform, search and rescue … Read More

Cat Litter Box Health Considerations by RC Wellborn Cats are the most popular pets in the United States. According to the latest version of the U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2002 Edition) there were almost … Read More

Can You Really Train A Cat? Is It Worth The Trouble? by Niall Kennedy Cats are notoriously independent and have a mind of their own. Can you really teach a cat new tricks? Cat owners often … Read More

Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack According to AKC’s 2005 Registration Statistics; Photo Available – Yahoo! News Tue Jan 10, 6:07 PM ET To: National Desk Contact: Niki Marshall of the American Kennel Club, 212-696-8344 NEW YORK, … Read More

Traveling With Your Dog: Some Tips From The Road By Susan Ryder We enjoy camping, and love to take our yellow lab, Kayla, along with us. With Illinois currently as our home base, we’ve taken her … Read More

Leashing a Cat By Vivian Gilbert Zabel Shadow had been the cat in our house for over seven years when we moved from the country into town. His usual lifestyle including roaming our five acres whenever … Read More

Tickets On Sale Now! – Iams – Tickets On Sale For A Doggone Good Time At The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Planet’s Greatest Dog Show Celebrates Its Fifth Year With Live Broadcasts Learn more by visiting http://www.topdogshow.com/ … Read More

Animal Planet :: News :: Diamond Identifies Contaminated Pet Food Animal Planet News Contaminated Pet Food Picture(s): AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain Jan. 12, 2006 — The broad voluntary recall last month of pet food by Diamond … Read More

“Hybrid” Dog – Isn’t That Just Another Word for Mutt? By Hope Saidel Every day we hear more about the new “hybrid” dogs, or “designer” dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that … Read More

How to get a Pet Passport By Sean D To help with allowing pets into the UK and also allowing them to travel around the European Union without having to go into quarantine the government requires … Read More

A Kitten’s Life By Brian Kohlmeier I would consider myself to be a lover of all animals, but I would definitely classify myself as a cat person. I’m sure this stems from the fact that my … Read More

The Overweight Dog – Man’s Best Friend May be More Like Their Owners Than You Might Think By Randy Jones and Brent Jones Obesity is one of the major health hazards and life shorteners of pet … Read More

Senior Dogs are Trainable By Dave Eckholm Are you considering adopting an older or rescued dog? Older dogs are great family members and need homes. Depending on the breed, senior dogs are often are more subdued … Read More

Puppy Choosing Tips By Adrian Wade There are numerous factors to consider when choosing a puppy. A puppy requires an enormous amount of responsibility and time so think wisely before deciding on purchasing or adopting one. … Read More

Owning a Wild Pet Does Not Show Class By Joy Cagil Recently, in the Florida Everglades, a 13-foot Burmese python and an alligator got into a life and death struggle with each other. At the end, … Read More