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Catching an Illness at an Early Stage Is Your Best StrategyJust like people, animals are susceptible to illness and stress. And, just like people, there is a lot you can do to keep them healthy. Julie noticed her dog, Zac, was drinking more water.

If you own a pet, you need to take some additional precautions when arranging your emergency kits and evacuation plans. Due to health and safety regulations, pets are not allowed into Red Cross shelters, so what would you do with your pet if you...

Did you ever dream of having an aquarium in your house? Most people think that having an aquarium inside the house requires a lot of task and maintenance but it is actually easy and very handy.

One of the key principles of dog training is the principle of “conditioned response.” The idea is that you can set up your dog’s environment in such a way that it learns to abandon its destructive behavior through its own mistakes...

If you’re a pet owner who is considering a move to an apartment there are certain things you must be keep in mind. First, whether or not your pet will be accepted by most landlords depends primarily on the type, size and personality of your...

This article is the third in a 3-part series about changing dog behavior using positive dog training methods.Be a leader, a dog will follow. From the last two articles, remember King and his dominant dog behavior?

Dogs have a wonderful sense of humor. The moment you turn on your camera – they stop doing whatever made you reach for it. Great pet pictures do happen, just not as often as we’d like.The keys to great pictures of your dog are planning and...

If you have ever had a puppy you know that there will be some problem behaviors that have to be corrected. These are always much easier to nip them in the bud while they are young rather than trying to break the bad habits as they grow older.Jumping...

With hundreds of breeds to choose from, how do you decide which one is right? Narrow down the choices in a few simple steps. Size Matters First, consider your available space. If you live in an apartment, you can rule out large dogs.

A healthy puppy should be clear-eyed, somewhat roly-poly, loose-skinned, free from any skin trouble, hungry for its meals, and lively. It should not be timid or shy.If the puppy seems warm or sleepy most of the time, ask one of your parents to take...