Pets and Animals Articles (Sorted by popularity)

The Domesticated Alpaca

One mammal reared mainly for their wool is the Alpaca.Alpacas are a domesticated mammal that's derived from thefamily of camels. Genetics has determined that Alpacas aredescendants of Vicunas.
John AlagaNovember 17, 2005

Did Dragons Walk Among Us? (Do They Still?) Part 3

Virtually every culture on earth has an oral tradition of encounters with large, strange beasts—creatures different from those we know. Were they dragons? Why don’t we still have dragons among us? Or do we? Will we ever know for sure?Part...
Lisa J. LehrNovember 07, 2005

Dog Parks: Pros and Cons

Dog Parks. What a great idea! Imagine being able to take your buddy to a big, open field and letting him or her safely play and run around with dozens of other dogs.
Paul OwensOctober 07, 2005

Keep Your Dogs Teeth Healthy

Dogs get plaque and tartar on their teeth just like humansdo. Cleaning your dogs teeth between professional cleaningsis very simple.Keeping your dogs teeth and gums clean will eliminate "doggybreath" as well as keep your dog healthy.Most...
Marilyn PokorneyNovember 22, 2005

Understanding Your Cat

My cat always talks to me, he always tells me things and not always by meowing. Sometimes he uses his body. Cats have body language just as humans have and I think theirs is much easier to understand.First and foremost, verbal communication.
Ric WileyAugust 21, 2006

Bad Dog, Bad Dog, Whatcha Gonna Do? Part 2

On the Popular TV series “COPS” they play a song which says, in part, “Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you?” Many people bring home an adorable, cute puppy that eventually grows into a...
Danny PresswoodMarch 22, 2006

Dog Parks and Starting One in your Community

Dog Parks are becoming more and more popular. They are not only fun for our dogs but , are also a great place for humans to interact. They provide a place for dogs to run off leash and socialize with other dogs, as well as allowing for owners to...
Kevin GawrickiApril 18, 2006

3 Tips For Dealing With Dog Emergencies

Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog – or another dog – ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting?
Russ RicherOctober 02, 2005

Treats That Pooch CANNOT Eat!

Anyone who has ever owned a dog will know that they are not particularly fussy eaters, to put it mildly! Anything and everything that can be consumed will pass through pooch’s digestive system at some point, and by no means will all of it be...
Steve CowanAugust 28, 2006

Dog Health and Grooming - Simple Steps for a Healthy Dog

What can you do to improve the health of your dog, its coat, and its skin that is cheap and effective? Grooming that's what! The small investment of time and money involved for grooming can yield numerous benefits for your dog's health!
Colin L WolfendenFebruary 08, 2006