Archive for the ‘Pets’ Category

Thinking Of Buying A Brindle Boxer Dog?

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

When you look at a boxer dog, you typically see shades of fawn and brindle. The shade of fawn ranges widely from yellow to light tan. It is possible for them to have a reddish tan, deer red, mahogany and dark honey blonde. When a boxer dog has rich color looking coat, it can be referred as “red”. However, brindle boxers can have a coat that includes black stripes. If you want to find a reverse brindle, it won’t be too hard.

Bunny Love: Benefits Of Rabbits As Pets

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Are you thinking of adopting a rabbit for a pet? We don’t blame you—rabbits are very cute animals, who can give you many years of affection and amusement.

However, be sure you are ready for the responsibilities of taking care of this animal. While they are certainly easier to manage than dogs, they still require some attention.

For example, rabbits molt four times a year, so be prepared for a little fur on your sofa every few months. They’ll need hay, a litter box, and a cage (clean frequently with white vinegar to remove odors). If you use hay or woodstove pellets for their litter boxes, you can use these to fertilize your garden when it’s time for a litter change.

Stop Your Puppy Messing On The Carpet - How To Potty Train Your Dog In 3 Easy Steps!

Friday, May 9th, 2008

We’re all familiar with potty training from teaching our own children to do exactly that. But in the case of your dog you don’t want to teach it to eliminate in a receptacle (unless you and your pet live in unusual circumstances — which is fine) but outside in an area. So this article is going to cover how a puppy can be trained to put his mess ‘out there’ and not on your carpet!

So, how do I do that?

Well, it’s a matter of rewarding your dog and showing it what you want.

10 Tips To Keep Your Pets Safe & Healthy During Summer

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Summertime is great fun both for you and your pet. But it can also bring along some dangers for your four-legged friend that you might not be aware of. Here are ten tips that take no more than simple care, to keep your pets healthy and safe during summer:

1. Take your pet for walks in cooler hours in the morning or late evening. The hot afternoon sun makes pavements hot which can burn your pet’s feet.

2. While you might enjoy swimming and wish to take your pet along with you, beware that deep pools can cause problems for your pet. It might not be able to get out of water or swallow poisonous chemicals while inside.

Introduction To The Pet Chinchilla

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

Becoming more and more popular as a pet, the chinchilla, with its timid and gentle nature, big black eyes, large round ears, long whiskers, long bushy tail and the finest and densest fur of any animal in the World is often described as the nearest thing to a real life cuddly toy.
Chinchillas make ideal pets, they are very clean, rarely bite unless frightened and with a little effort and patience are easy to tame. They are also hardy and quite simple to care for provided a few basic rules are followed, the most important of which is correct diet.
In the wild chinchillas are ground dwelling animals living in crevices in rocks and belong to the group of animals known as ‘rock hoppers’.

Hermit Crabs - Helpful Tips For Care

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

First, remove from your mind the idea that these creatures are very low maintenance. It’s not that they require a huge amount of your time, but they do require weekly bathing, new food every few days, new water every day, heat, and a regularly cleaned environment.

Habitat:

A hermit crab will be very comfortable in a 10-gallon or bigger aquarium with a few inches of sand or stones at the bottom. Two shallow dishes of water are required – one for salt water and one for dechlorinated fresh water. You can buy additives at pet stores in preparing each water dish. Sponges sitting in the dishes work very well to help add humidity to the habitat.

Is Your Dog A Party Animal?

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

There are a whole host of great reasons to throw a dog party. All children love a good party…and since your pooch is your furchild, he’s bound to have a wonderful time.

If you’ve ever been to a 5 year old’s birthday party, you’ve some idea of what a dog party involves

  • Lots of noise
  • Lots of excitement
  • Party games
  • Party food
  • Lots of gifts
  • CAKE!

Now you know what you’re getting yourself into, we’ll take a look at the why, where, who and how’s of throwing a dog party that’s a ‘howling success’!

Why

Play And Train Your Boxer

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Boxer dogs always have time for play. If they are just allowed to play the entire time; they would. But then, for the owners; playing with their pets the whole time can become a difficult past time. Boxer dogs are naturally very dominant in terms of their actions. They can also become very stubborn unless they are handled by a responsible owner who has all the time to discipline them.

Size It Up - Picking The Right Aquarium Size For Your Tropical Fish

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Perhaps you’ve enjoyed your tropical fish for many years, or maybe you are just getting started with this wonderful hobby. Whatever the case, you may have questions and concerns about how to size your aquarium to best fit your needs. Finding the right size aquarium that will provide the right habitat for your fish is a process that doesn’t take much time and will ensure that you have an environment you and your fish can enjoy for years to come.

Puppy Training - Why Bother?

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Puppy training serves to form a strong bond between a dog and his or her owner. It builds communication, mutual respect and understanding, and quietly although effectively demonstrates to your dog that you’re the boss. If your dog is naturally dominant or bossy it is especially important that he should see you as the leader. Otherwise you could both end up in trouble! A well-behaved, obedience trained dog is a pleasure to own because you can take him virtually anywhere without being a risk or nuisance to others. After all don’t we all want a dog who exhibits appropriate behaviour in a crowd, good manners when we have guests in our home, is reliable around children, and who doesn’t threaten other dogs or passers-by? The way to achieve this is by proper puppy training.