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Good Find! I’ve been looking for something like this actually … because ever since we’ve installed hardwood floors in our house, our Papillon dogs are having a difficult time to jump onto the couch while we … Read More

How To Treat Dog Vomiting By Dr. Andrew Jones A very common problem that virtually all of us see as dog owners is dog vomiting. There are potentially many different causes of dog vomiting. The most … Read More

Why do Dogs Need Toys By Terry King Dogs are just dogs right? If they still lived in the wild and weren’t domesticated they wouldn’t have dog toys would they? Well actually it’s because they are … Read More

Periodic Newsletter from The IAMS Company: From: “Iams Dog” To: hart (at) petlvr.com Subject: Iams® e-news: Spring changes for your senior dog MAIN STORY – When Your Old Pal Meets New Friends The arrival of spring … Read More

There’s Nothing Like A Cute Cat By Michelle Bery There comes a time in everyone’s home when it must be decided if it’s going to be a home with a pet or a home without. This … Read More

More info on quality that pet owners seem to be thirsting for To Follow, is the ad that will be coming out soon. However, if you visit IAMS’s new “Iams Promise” site … (U.S. Residents, Canadian … Read More

How to Feed and Care for Orphaned Kittens By LeAnn R. Ralph Over the last 15 years, I have raised nine orphaned kittens. Four of them were two weeks old when their mother was killed; three … Read More

How to Break Up a Cat Fight By Mike Ray Here are some tips on how to do it without hurting you or your cat… 1. Avoid hitting the cats or getting your hands anywhere near … Read More

2 Ways to Administer Liquid Medication to Your Dog By John Edwards There are 2 effective methods for getting any form of liquid medication down your dog’s throat: Make a pouch or pry the mouth open. … Read More

Is Your Dog Afraid of the Dark? By Tyler Brown Is your dog afraid of the dark? I am often approached by clients and by readers of my website about what to do about their dog’s … Read More

Riding Down Hills By: Ron Petracek When you are out riding on trails, there is a right way-and a wrong way-to go down hills. As with many skills in riding, the key to successfully and safely … Read More

By Sherry Frewerd If you’re a pet owner, are you aware that dogs get cavities in their teeth just like humans? If left untreated and uncared for, dogs get cavities which result in not only bad … Read More

Most Common Misconceptions About Cats By Charley Hwang Cats are as common as dogs, but somehow there are a lot of people who dislike cats more than they do dogs, but when asked why, their reply … Read More

Translating Dog talk to English By Audrey Frederick Why is it we expect our dogs to understand everything we say to them and yet, we never take the time to understand what they are saying to … Read More

How To Prevent Dog Chewing By George Kane Do you have a dog that has a habit of chewing literally every object in the household? Make no bones about it! As part of the dog training … Read More

Are There Poisons in Your Yard? By Carol Stack Each year many dogs die from ingesting poisons they found in the house, backyard, or neighborhood. According to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to … Read More

How to Breed Harmony in Your Multi-Cat Household By Brent Goodman The number of happy and successful multiple cat households is huge, but they are not without their challenges. Living in groups, cats normally develop a … Read More

Horseshoeing And Quarter Cracks – Causes And Fixes By John Silveira Quarter cracks are vertical cracks in the hairline or coronary band of the horses hoof. They can be large or small, they can bleed and … Read More

Learn Dog Training Techniques: Do You Want Get Your Dog To Walk And Behave Nicely? By Ruth Bird Are you ready to do some dog training with your precious four legged friend? If you are still … Read More

What To Look For When Evaluating Pomeranian Breeders By: Lee Dobbins If you’re buying a dog from a Pomeranian breeder, there are several things you should look for in the breeder, as much as in the … Read More

How To Train A Companion Dog By: Paul P. Duxbury Companion animals are generally kept indoors except for walks and traveling. Thus their training usually includes some form of housebreaking and a set of manners. These … Read More

Have You Outgrown Your Horse By: Ron Petracek How do you know when your horse is too small for you? Quite simply, when your horse can’t carry you comfortably, you’ve outgrown him. Of course, there are … Read More

Why Is Your Cat Scratching And Biting You? By N L Macdonald Why Is Your Cat Scratching And Biting You? One minute your cat is playing with you or purring as you pet him. The next … Read More

How To Take Care Of Your Horse By Kelvin Ho Wee Min Horses are one of the most exciting pets to own and they make excellent companions. In fact, they are almost like people with their … Read More

The Basics of Fish Tank Maintenance By Christopher Morris Owning an aquarium full of beautiful tropical fish can be very enjoyable. Many people say that watching the fish is a very relaxing past time and the … Read More

How to keep your cat or kitten amused for hours By Mary Amos How to keep your cat or kitten amused for hours Cats and kittens love to play. Kittens especially love to play and sharing … Read More

By: Daniel Millions “Stay” needs considerable practice when training your puppy. You can teach him to stay either seated or lying down. By repeated practice, say “Stay,” walking away, and acting shocked if he rises and … Read More

How Many Toes Does a Parrot Have? By Anna Hart Parrots come in many colors: gray, brown, red, green, yellow, blue, white, black, and various shades of all of those. Parrots can be very small, 4 … Read More

Dog Parks – Unleashed Freedom To Romp and Play By: Janet Winter Dogs love to be outdoors, but their energy and playfulness are significantly hampered when ‘connected’ to their owner by a leash. Wouldn’t it be … Read More

The Importance Of Home Pet Grooming By John Mailer If you have a pet it is because you love him or her and the way it makes you feel loved and important at any time in … Read More

Helpful Thoughts on Owning and Boarding Your First Horse By Carolyn McFann Having a horse is fun, but a major responsibility, so be thorough on your research of barns to board it at. It pays to … Read More

How To Clean Your Aquarium For A Crystal Clear View By: Lee Dobbins Cleaning your aquarium is vital not only for a crystal clear view inside, but also for the health of your fish. for proper … Read More

Training Your Dog To Drop At A Distance By: Jimmy Cox Before you attempt to make your dog drop at a distance, teach her first to drop directly in front of you on the first command … Read More