Yearly Archives: 2008

I have a raw-fed dog. We’ll talk more seriously about the choice to go raw and how to do so without sacrificing optimum nutrition later, as well as about the home-cooked alternative, but for now I’d … Read More

Once a dog has learned to sit, come, fetch, and stay, and perhaps do a few tricks, many pawrents stop training new behaviors. It’s easy to stop with the basics, but ongoing training yields many rewards. Dogs … Read More

With the passing of Gustav and Hanna, the East Coast is still not out of harm’s way. Scientists have predicted that there will be five major tropical storms in September. Each storm brings disarray to the … Read More

It may be true that a dog is a man’s best friend, but according to an online study from All About Pets, women were more knowledgeable when it came to answering questions on common misconceptions about … Read More

Dear Petlvr Mailbag … I have 2 rescue poodles, both males.  Buddy is a 3-year-old Standard and Troy is a 3-year-old Toy.  Buddy wants to play with little Troy.  It’s the 65 lbs. vs. the 8 … Read More

Abbey, 149194 Abbey is a sweet and playful ~9 year old Labrador Retriever whose owner had no time for her. Abbey likes to play with other dogs who can keep up with her! Abbey is an … Read More

Because my other job is with a social networking site, the term “Power User” has crept into my vocabulary. A Power User is an individual who doesn’t just use a particular website or application, but uses … Read More

News Release September 2, 2008 **MEDIA ADVISORY** CONTACT: Jason Jacobs/ jason.jacobs@lacity.org (323) 644-4273 Come See The Greater Flamingo Chicks on display in the Zoo’s Aviary (with a variety of exotic bird species from around the world) … Read More

1.   Find joy in the simple things An enjoyable meal.  A casual walk.   A stroll through the woods.   Time with family.   These are the kinds of things that provide deep, long lasting happiness. 2.   Don’t give … Read More

  Rats are naturally very tidy animals, generally needing baths only once or twice a year unless a medical condition or an owner’s allergies necessitate more frequent bathing. Some male rats require more frequent baths due to … Read More

Shop For Pet Care Supplies Here! We now have a series of online shopping stores, for your perusal, and I am pleased to announce that our new store .. Pet Care @ HART Market .. is … Read More

And who would have thunk it – the slideshow is of my own pets!! This week, I upgraded to the PRO flickr account and have been starting to upload various types of pictures to the internet, … Read More

Tinkerbell, Daisy and Harry are dogs commonly caught in the spotlight. They seem to have the best of lives, wearing jeweled collars and being photographed at their best. If you haven’t figured it out already, the … Read More

Angus, 112142 Angus is a very wonderful, however unlucky, cat who needs a permanent home! Found in a garbage bin in 2005, this longhaired lovely was redeemed to his owner only to be brought back in … Read More

Pets

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This fall make sure to check out the various pet shows that will be happening in the U.S. and Canada. Not only will your pets appreciate a snout full of fresh air, they will enjoy being … Read More

Every pet looks its best with a healthy, shiny coat. Whether it’s the family cat or a show-ring star, pets deserve proper skin and coat care. Healthy skin and coat can also indicate overall health and … Read More

Animals are the ninth-ranked cause of driver distraction according to the analysis presented in California’s new legislation, which attempts to eliminate driver distraction. Carting your pets around with you while you run errands might be a … Read More

With all of the dog t-shirts, sweatshirts, bandanas and other accessories, it’s tempting to want to dress your dog as well as pet loving celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera. The bling … Read More

Dear Petlvr Mailbag … Polybore’s cat is terrible at catching mice. It catches them in the garden then brings them into the house and lets them go, alive. I want the cat to catch and kill … Read More

Dear PetLvr Mailbag … Okay, a 1-2 year old male feral/stray/whatever cat moved into my back yard. Got attacked by, I think, a raccoon, as the possums left and I have a few kits, one mom, … Read More

Dear PetLvr Mailbag .. My dog lifts his leg to pee, then poops instead. This may seem like a silly question, but it causes poop to stick to the hair on his hind legs. Yuck! –Grossed … Read More

Dear PetLvr Mailbag .. I have two cats. The boy is tall and strong, and the other (female) is a runt. She’s 4 years old but looks like a kitten, she is so tiny. Anyway, my … Read More

Last spring, my Off-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) gelding, Ember, began colicking repeatedly. He would begin lying down and nipping at his sides just before feeding time, as often as two or three times per week. The episodes … Read More

Dear PetLvr Mailbag … What can a renter do when owning a dog to prevent the landlord from having any liability with regards to the dog’s behavior? Essentially, the law states that a landlord can be … Read More

Today I caught myself wondering why I’ve fallen in love with certain dog breeds and not others. For example, I’m not a big fan of really small dogs (anything under 15 pounds). My wife loves small … Read More

Spinal degeneration, disc disease and herniated discs are no longer preventing pets from having the ability to walk thanks to Eddie’s Wheels for Pets in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. When pets become disabled, they lose a quality … Read More

I just wanted to give an extra shout-out and thanks to the guest writers who contributed articles to this blog while I was on vacation July 27th to August 13th this year .. Although there was … Read More

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“Should I get one rat, or two?” That’s a question I hear asked very often, and, unlike most pet questions, it’s got an easy answer. Get two! Or, better yet, three, or as many rats as … Read More

Found this from the Mod Dogs and Pampered Pups blog .. // caution – loud death metal music in this YouTube Video! * From the YouTube description This doggie loves thrashing to death metal. Sometimes .. … Read More

Dear PetLvr Mailbag, We moved a couple years ago, and the cat went from being an outside/inside cat to wholly an inside cat. He seems really really bored though, looking for ways to help him transition … Read More