Dog Beds - Creature Comfort
Posted on November 8, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
Sure when you think dog bed you probably imagine a pillow on the floor or maybe even a crate with a mat or blanket. But now they are available in all shapes and sizes. From big dogs to little dogs finding the right bed for your pooch is easier than you think.
All it takes is a little time spent with your pooch to determine what kind of dog bed would work best. If your dog is small and likes protection and warmth a soft bed with sides is a great option. The plush four walls will have them feeling warm and secure in no time. If you have a large dog a large pillow type bed on the floor should give them comfort and the room to stretch out.
Read More..>>Finding The Right Dog Bed For Your Dog
Posted on June 17, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
When we choose a bed for ourselves, we take the time to shop around before making a decision. We want our beds to be comfortable - a place where we can escape at the end of the day and sink into relaxation. While our dog’s lives may not be nearly as stressful as our own, we should give at least half as much consideration to choosing the right bed for them.
Below are some factors you should consider when choosing a dog bed for your favourite canine:
Read More..>>How To Stop Your Cat From Excessive Crying
Posted on June 1, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
Do you want to stop your cat from crying all the time? Often times cats will cry or “meow” excessively and this can become a problem for many pet owners. There can be several reasons why your cat is crying excessively but most often the owner accidentally encourages the behavior. Cats will discover that crying gets a certain reaction from their owners and will meow in order to get that specific reaction. If you want your cat to stop meowing, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Read More..>>How Does The Visit Affect The Animals Of Animal Assisted Therapy?
Posted on May 28, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
Unbelievably sometimes having animal assisted therapy is not just beneficial to the patients it is a great experience for the animals as well. Having a pet is a great feeling. It gives you someone to love and to take care of throughout his or her life. The pet is going to benefit just as much as the patient does because they will have someone to take care of them and keep them company as well.
Read More..>>Aggressive Iguana Behavior
Posted on May 10, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
An iguana is a fascinating lizard pet that when handled properly and gently from the time they are received, are not aggressive at all. When an iguana does show aggression he shows signs of fight or flight syndrome and will hide away or try to fight. Like every other living being, aggression shows signs of extreme discomfort to the point that the living thing believe it has no other choice but to fight or flight. It’s simply a defense mechanism and in some animals, it is mating behavior. The iguana is also included in this group in that the male iguana will show aggression around certain hormones but that will be discussed later on in the article.
Read More..>>Other Geckos In Comparison With The Leopard Gecko
Posted on May 2, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law, Pets | Leave a Comment
In this article, I’ll be comparing the common Leopard Gecko with the Crested Gecko from the perspective of keeping lizards as house pets. Personally, I think they are both a great choice, but I think the Leopard Gecko is a little more house-pet friendly. Before I get started, an interesting fact I found out about the Crested Gecko is that it was believed to be extinct until it was re-discovered in 1994. I thought that was interesting.
Read More..>>Understanding Iguana Adaptations
Posted on April 26, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
It goes without saying that this reptile has a very good reaction and iguana adaptation to be able to withstand and survive in captivity. This would indicate that the iguana has a fabulous iguana adaptation record although that doesn’t mean that every single iguana or reptile known to man can be and quite often when other species of lizards are tried in captivity, they cease to thrive or survive. With that said however, lets take a look at one of the common and amazing iguana adaptations that are currently known and has published research information about.
The Green Iguana Adaptation
Read More..>>Dog Bakery - A Good Idea!
Posted on April 14, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
A report from Singapore where they opened a Dog Bakery has been circulated recently on the news network. As we all know, that idea has been around for quite a while in this country. I remember Three Dog Bakery when it first established a store way back in the late 1980’s, and they were the World’s First Dog Bakery. It reminds one of that era and my college years when the rock group “Three Dog Night” were churning out great songs. That rock group, appeared in Milwaukee a few years ago, and are still rocking, although we are all somewhat older rockers.
Read More..>>Alligators Do Not Make Good Pets
Posted on April 13, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
When I was about eight years old, a neighbor of ours, about sixteen years of age had a pet alligator. We lived in Providence, Kentucky a small coal mining town in the western side of the state. This neighbor was known for doing and owning exotic things. I remember being impressed by that small alligator chasing our hands as we moved them quickly along the edge of the old bathtub where he was kept. I do not think that he kept him very long as he was growing very fast and was getting harder to handle.
Read More..>>Ferret Training - Litter Box Training Magic
Posted on April 4, 2008 - Filed Under Pets | Leave a Comment
A common mistake ferret owners make is assuming their ferret is naturally inclined to use a litter box like a cat does. This is not true. Ferrets are separated from their mothers at an early age and never receive the stage at which mama ferret teaches them to use a litter box.
With that said ferrets are intelligent, trainable animals. Generally, the easiest way to train a ferret is with positive reinforcement. Simply put, by offering them a reward for performing a behavior you desire.
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