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Pet Care: Learned In Videos

Taking care of our pets is not only our obligation; it is also our way of showing them that we love and care for them. Taking care of your pet does not mean just giving them their meals everyday.
John RiversMarch 22, 2006

Cat Diseases : Watch For Early Warnings

Watch your cat and disease signs that may indicate a variety of health problems. Being alert to these indicators can help treat your cat quickly and efficiently.Bad breathDon't panic if your cat has a bad breath.
Marc DeschampsMarch 20, 2006

Dog Breed Profile - Greyhound

HistoryThere are conflicting opinions regarding the origin of the Greyhound, from the Celts who believed that they came from Greece, to the Romans who believed that they came from Gaul (in Western Europe), with many varying opinions inbetween.There...
Stephanie BaylissMarch 20, 2006

Dog obedience training

Which dog owner won't feel proud of his disciplined dog? Reversely, who won't feel ashamed of an unruly dog? It is very important for your dog to be absolutely obedient to commands of his owner.
Ted BelfourMarch 20, 2006

How To Choose A Good Dog Obedience School

There are so many dog obedience schools and training centres that its often difficult to know what to look for in choosing one. It is essential to decide what you want to achieve out of attending dog obedience training and it's a good start to...
Stephanie BaylissMarch 20, 2006

Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do? Part 1

On a recent episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” (AFV) one of the top three submissions for the $10,000 prize was a video of the “aftermath” of destruction done to a home by the family’s pet dog.
Danny PresswoodMarch 20, 2006

Dog Breed Profile - Border Collie

History Border Collies date back many, many years, although were given the name Border Collie around 1915. They were bred out of necessity; shepherds in the borders between England and Scotland could not have worked their flocks without the help of...
Stephanie BaylissMarch 20, 2006

Dog Breed Profile - Rhodesian Ridgeback

History Records show that ridgebacked dogs were used in South Africa as hunting and companion dogs as far back as the 15th Century. They were used to track big game (hence the name "Lion Dog") and were trained to trap the prey without...
Stephanie BaylissMarch 20, 2006

Hummingbird Feeders: Sheltering Nature's Lovely Creatures

Even before manufacturers took advantage of the growing popularity of feeding hummingbirds, the first hummingbird feeders were typically constructed out of laboratory apparatuses.
Robert ThatcherMarch 17, 2006

The Diverse Dachshund Breed

The Dachshund is an extremely popular dog breed which has ranked in the top ten most popular dog breeds for many years. Dachshunds were ranked 6th out of 154 dog breeds registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in both 2004 and 2005.
Mike MathewsMarch 17, 2006