Pets and Animals Articles (Sorted by date)

Your Child's First Pet

Tired of hearing your child whine about wanting a pet? All parents seem to have this problem at one time or another. Many children want a pet, and it’s a perfect way to teach children responsibility.
Amanda BakerFebruary 21, 2006

Are You Prepared to Give First Aid to Your Dog

As a dog owner, you may find yourself needing to give your dog first aid. Whether a car accident has occurred or your dog has collapsed from health related problems, there are some things you could prepare yourself for.
Alton HargraveFebruary 20, 2006

Trees and Plants Can be Dangerous to Your Horses

When clearing ground for an equestrian facility site in a wooded area, or when horses are allowed to graze in a wooded area, care must be taken to eliminate poisonous plants that are harmful to the residing horses.
Kimberley Ennett, MLA, ASLAFebruary 20, 2006

Toilet Training A Cat - Pros, Cons & Guide

Cat toilet training in easy steps:Toilet training your cat is an easier task than you might think. Several techniques can be used for training your cat to use the toilet, and you can even buy products that will assist you in toilet training a...
Claudine du PlessisFebruary 20, 2006

Designer dogs and mixed breed dog information

Designer dogs are the up and coming rage among Hollywood and dog lovers alike. Dogs like the puggle (pug + beagle), the cockapoo aka cockerpoo or spoodle(cocker-spaniel + poodle), the labradoodle (Labrador retriever + poodle), the peekapoo...
Gabriel KillianFebruary 20, 2006

Is Catnip Dangerous for Your Cat?

Your cat, your loving and lovable family pet is not usually what you would call a bundle of energy. In fact she spends a good deal of the day taking a siesta. When she moves she does so at her own pace and in her own time.But should your sedate...
Larry ChamberlainFebruary 20, 2006

Gone To The Dogs With Adorable Airedales

My wife and I were brought up in families with dogs. In her case, Corgis with the unfortunate name of Haggis. In my case, Welsh Terriers with the more prosaic name of Taffy. When we married we still wanted dogs, but what sort?
Barry GormanFebruary 20, 2006

Give Plenty of Thought to Selecting Your New Dog

Give Plenty of Thought to Selecting a New DogHow would you go about selecting a new dog for your pet? Would you get a mean looking attack dog? How about a member of the toy breeds?
Alton HargraveFebruary 18, 2006

The Benefits of Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Since the dawn of time, mankind has had an interesting relationship with animals. In some ways, the history of modern man is intimately linked to our interaction with animals.
Elizabeth ClintonFebruary 18, 2006

How to Make a Smooth Move with your Pet - Moving with Exotic Pets

A lot is written how to move with dogs, cats or even fish. But what if your beloved ones are far more exotic and unusual than other people's pets, don't they need some special and accordingly unusual care during the move?
Alexey KazaryanFebruary 18, 2006