SelfGrowth.com articles for Pets

The Top Ten Questions You Must Ask Before Buying Any Pet Industry Franchise

NikiTudge@DogSmith.com — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

Before you hand over your hard earned money for a Home-Based Franchise in the Pet Industry, perform your due diligence and get the answers to the following ten questions. 1. Is the business model scalable and will the franchise opportunity allow for multiple streams of income? The answer to ...

WHAT IS HEALTHY DOG FOOD??

pawsible@aol.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:37:37 am

What Is MY Dog Eating? A lot of pet owners are worrying about what’s in their dogs’ food. They wonder if specialty brands are really worthwhile, whether grocery store dog food is okay, and what their dogs really need. Should you feed your dog a high protein dog food? Should you feed ...

Probiotics and Microbials – An Explanation of Benefits for Dogs and Cats

brucepickett@sympatico.ca — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

Sometimes, a discussion about probiotics and microbials can become very scientific and hard to read not to mention understand. This is, however, an attempt to explain the benefits of probiotics and microbials for cats and dogs in a manner that can be easily understood. There may be some latin ...

Get a Full Understanding of Your Dogs Cancer in Three Minutes

caninecancercenter@googlegenie.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 4:14:26 pm

If your dog has canine cancer, you are most likely feeling overwhelmed and confused. Often our veterinarians automatically suggest medical procedures without giving us ample information about the state of the dog’s cancer. However, there is a way that in just about three minutes, you can find ...

Find out Exactly how your Dog Really Feels!

caninecancercenter@googlegenie.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 4:14:26 pm

One of the most painful aspects of dealing with cancer in dogs is that fact that people often don’t know how to properly provide comfort to their furry friends. Although humans and dogs share a powerful bond, canines can only do so much to communicate to us exactly how they are feeling. When a ...

Do Non-Allergenic Dogs Really Exist?

lindabet882@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:21:39 pm

If you have allergies but have always longed to own a dog, you may wonder if non-allergenic dogs really exist. Yes, hypoallergenic dogs exist because the very definition means that they are less likely to cause an allergic reaction. This does not, however, mean that they will never cause an ...

The Truth about Dog Myths

lindabet882@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:21:39 pm

Are dog myths true or false? Well, it depends on the myth, and here are four great myths to explore. Have you ever heard that letting a dog lick your wound can heal it faster? Dogs have licked their wounds for as long as history can remember. This licking helps to clean the lesion and rid it ...

Is Clicker Training Right for You and Your Dog?

lindabet882@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:21:39 pm

Clicker training is a modern dog training technique that focuses on acknowledging proper canine etiquette. Owners or trainers use a small clicking device each time a dog exhibits good behavior or obeys a command. The click is usually followed by a treat or reward. Clicking works to quickly ...

America’s Favorite Dog Breeds

lindabet882@gmail.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 3:58:42 pm

Each year, the American Kennel Club releases a list of the most popular dog breeds. This list is created by the types of dogs that are registered with the AKC. The top five dog breds for 2009 are Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terriers, Golden Retrievers, and Beagles. ...

Ten Essential Car Safety Tips For Dogs.

kennethone1@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:29:44 pm

Our pets are a part of the family and they deserve to be safe while on the road and in the vehicle with us. We can show our love to them by taking all available safety precautions whenever we have them in the car. Below are some essential safety tips to ensure that we get the best out of every ...

How to Choose the Right Dog Food for Your Canine

lindabet882@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:28:18 pm

A trip to the supermarket can turn into pure confusion when you see the dog food aisle with its countless options. There are dry foods, can foods, and packaged foods. It’s hard to know where to start. To begin your search for the proper dog food you should concentrate on dry food first. Dry ...

Owning a Dog can Help You Live a Happier Life

hlcombine25@yahoo.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:28:18 pm

Dog owners know all too well that coming home to their wagging tailed dog is the greatest feeling in the world. When you walk into the home, you truly light up your dogs life. They love you unconditionally and probably see you at your very worst, but they don't care, they adore you regardless of ...

Five Reasons to Pick Up After Your Dog, Every Single Time

marketing@waterwordsthatwork.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:05:15 am

Sure, we've all felt the temptation. Maybe you're tired. Maybe you're just not feeling great that day. Maybe the weather is bad and you just want to go home. Maybe you just don't think anyone is looking. But whatever the reason, you're out walking the dog -- and suddenly, you lose your resolve ...

The Importance of Choosing a Responsible Dog Breeder

lindabet882@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:21:54 am

A responsible dog breeder is one that understands proper breeding protocol. Great breeders also take great care of their dogs, and do not over breed. So, how do you know if a breeder is a good one to purchase a puppy from? To find a responsible dog breeder, you should research your options ...

The Ins and Outs of Dog Training

lindabet882@gmail.com — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 3:59:26 pm

There are four common types of dog training techniques: clicker training, lure and reward, jerk and praise, and shock collar training. Each type may be effective when used properly, and each type will develop a specific kind of dog and owner relationship. Clicker training consists of using a ...

***Boomer Pet Care: All About Dog Skin Problems

information@boomer-living.com — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

written by Janie Knetzer Baby boomers should take notice to their dog’s skin. The condition of dog skin is a big indicator of a pet’s overall health. When skin problems occur, the dog may respond by excessive scratching, chewing, licking, etc. There can be a wide range of causes including ...

The "Day After" Problems

tara@caseypets.com — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Yesterday was Independence Day and like most Americans, I watched the fireworks. Not unusual, right? Well, I took my dog. She loves them! I'm sure she is the only dog on the planet that does but she really enjoys them. I'm lucky, most dog and cat owners are probably dealing with the ...

Unusual Allergens for Pets

tara@caseypets.com — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 2:43:13 pm

Pets suffer from food allergies but did you know that many have inhaled allergies too? More times than not this fact is over looked as we sometimes think that dogs and cats that rummage around outside all day long couldn't possibly have allergies. Here are a few of the symptoms of inhaled ...

How to Train an Agressive Dog or Puppy - Training Your Aggressive Dog to Be a Loving Friend

owenalton60@gmx.com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

The most popular training problem is dog aggression. More than 4.3 million people every year are bitten by dogs. That is about 2 percent of the population of the United States. Not a small number. The most common reason people dismiss this behavior is that "the dog is an animal" and it is ...

Microbials or Probiotics - A Smashing Tip for Dog and Cat Lovers

brucepickett@sympatico.ca — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:22:18 pm

It just makes so much sense to do your due diligence when choosing your pets source of nourishment, their food, for the rest of their lives. A factor has been proven over and over again and it is not all pet foods are equal. Some of the products are manufactured to make money with little or no ...

Whispering is not Enough, Learn to Talk Dog – They will love you for it!

NikiTudge@DogSmith.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Dogs don’t whisper nor do they talk, they use a complicated system of communication to express themselves. Learning to talk dog will enhance the relationship you have with your dog and have an immediate impact on the way you meet and greet dogs in public. Effectively communicating with dogs ...

So You Want To Be A Dog Trainer

NikiTudge@DogSmith.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

If you are thinking of becoming a pet care professional or opening your own pet care and dog training business it is important that you have a solid theoretical background and practical experience in a variety of subjects from learning theory to business practices. You will need many hours of ...

Adopt Pets-How the Internet Helps You

joshuanyamache@yahoo.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

How do you adopt pets? Everybody has a favorite pet. Some people love cats, others love dogs. Some people even prefer unusual pets like a hamster, parrot, rat, or iguana. No matter what kind they are, all of them are wonderful companions. There are all kinds of people who adore them. When ...

Quick Tricks for Administering Pet Meds to Fussy Cats and Dogs

jeffsims56@ymail.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Every loving pet owner’s worst nightmare is having their dog or cat get sick. Pets, of course, are like members of the family, but illnesses can be frustrating even tougher to bear since they can’t communicate exactly what’s wrong. Furthermore, it’s difficult to make a special dog or cat ...

Dog Medicine: Tips for Giving Your Furry Friend a Long and Healthy Life

jeffsims56@ymail.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 3:51:29 pm

People care about their pets and they are increasingly concerned about their health. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, about 63 percent of American households have a pet. These pet owners were expected to spend a whopping $45.5 billion on their pets in 2009, which ...

How to Evaluate and Select Dog Food

breathabel@ymail.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 3:51:29 pm

There is a lot of confusion in regard to dog food quality. How does one evaluate a bag? How does one select the food that is best for one’s “best friend?” Having been in the pet food business for over 15 years, I feel comfortable stating that the one more knows, the less one knows. So if you ...

Delicious Cat Cookie Recipes

catnutritions@gmail.com — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Baking cat cookies is a fun and easy way to spoil your cat using healthy and tasty ingredients. Most cats enjoy an occasional extra morsel and with a few basic cat cookie recipes, turning out your next batch is just around the corner! And why buy treats when you have easy cat cookie recipes ...

Tips To Effectively Stop A Dog Digging

cathy@fixyourdogproblem.com — Sun, 6 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Digging is naturally built into some dogs. Some breeds are more disposed to dig than others however any dog can become a troublesome digger. There are any number of motives why dogs dig, it is a very natural behavior for dogs, so it may be better to control digging rather than get rid of ...

Why You Need to Put the Effort in to Parrot care

dawson999@hotmail.co.uk — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 4:53:50 pm

Drawn in by their engaging personalities, intelligence and beautiful color combination's, people have been adopting parrots into their homes and lives for many generations. When a parrot is presented to its new owners and home it is important that its needs are completely understood from the ...

Evolution and self growth through Horses

info@holistequine.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:09 pm

We are living in a time of great change, where we are being asked to take responsibility for what we have already created and what we are about to create................. this means being responsible not only for our conscious material/physical creations but we must now also take responsibility ...

Myths about Dog Nutrition, Obesity and Arthritis

chrisanne@flexcin.com — Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Just as many Americans are becoming more health and weight conscious, pet owners today are becoming more mindful of what they are feeding their furry friends. They are taking note that some of the food we give our pets is contributing to an unhealthy weight gain over the years. And as they ...

Strategies to Stop Puppy Biting

gabrial@ezipps.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:13 pm

Probably the most infuriating issue about having a puppy is when they bite. For people with a brand-new puppy, it is typically stressful to stop puppy from biting if you do not learn how to train dogs effectively right from the beginning. Doggie biting is not only some sort of teething habit; ...

The Secrets to Administering Pet Meds without Stressing Your Dog or Cat

anita_hall@ymail.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:13 pm

Having a sick animal can be just as nerve-racking for the owner as it is for the pet. The first signs of illness can be frustrating because it isn’t like you can just ask your pet what hurts or how they feel. Even after they have been diagnosed by the vet and put on a medication regiment, ...

German Shepherd Training Tricks

gabrial@ezipps.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:13 pm

German Shepherd dogs are likely the smartest, most protective, and most devoted breed of dog that exists. They're a wonderful addition to just about any home and can provide many years of steadfast companionship. For obedience training for German Shepherds, perhaps the main issue to keep in mind ...

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Your Horse In The Sun

ebooksgainsolutions@gmail.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:13 pm

When the sun is out and it is a hot summer's day, there is a routine that should be followed to take care of your horse's needs. Your horse can become hot and sweaty in the sun or when you have been riding him. A horse that is sweaty will need to be dried and any sweat marks removed from his ...

Causes of Heartworms in Dogs

info@dogfleas.info — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:14 pm

When you bring dogs into your lives you tend to find that life changes for the better. While you take them for walks, play with them, and care for them, you find that they are, in turn, taking care of you in a more spiritual way. Since they love you so much, it’s only natural that you give them ...

The Causes of Roundworms in Dogs

info@dogfleas.info — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:14 pm

If there’s one thing a dog owner needs to be aware of, it’s roundworms. Roundworms are tiny worms that have a round body and usually grow from 3 to 5 inches in length. These worms live in your dog’s intestine and feed off of food that is partially undigested. They do not attach themselves to the ...

Things to Consider About Cheap Chicken Coops

info@dogfleas.info — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:14 pm

If you don’t live in the city and you have seen the mess that the world is becoming, you might have thought about raising your own chickens to lower your food bill a bit. This is a great idea but there are a few things that you will have to consider before jumping in with both feet. Your ...

Mange - Treatment and Identification in Dogs

info@dogfleas.info — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:17 pm

Just like humans, dogs can feel the adverse effects that cause hair issues. While these can include things like their natural environment, getting dandruff in the cold weather, or things like stress causing flaking skin or disease, there are things that you can do to check your lovable pet for ...

Does My Dog Have Glaucoma?

info@dogfleas.info — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:17 pm

While Glaucoma is an extremely serious illness, it doesn’t usually happen in dogs too much. Most of the time blindness in dogs happens from an accident, although there are those moments when Glaucoma happens due to genetic issues. When genetics are the cause, this is called primary Glaucoma. ...

Is Your Dogs Diet Making Them Sick?

info@dogfleas.info — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:30:22 pm

While having your dog throw up in front of you may cause you to be concerned, there is usually a reason that is common and natural for most dogs. Dogs will eat grass from time to time and this causes their stomachs to become upset, thus they will vomit. If your dog does this every once in a ...

Common Pet Meds That Every Pet Owner Should Know about

anita_hall@ymail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:03 am

As our constant and most loving companions, dogs and cats should never have to suffer the pain of heart worm or kidney disease. Yet sometimes these ailments are unavoidable, and we should strive to provide the best care offered by modern veterinary medicine. Pet owners that are active in ...

The Best Dry Cat Food Recipes

catnutritions@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:03 am

While feeding your cat a moist homemade cat food is the best way to go health-wise, there are times you might want to feed best dry cat food. The best dry cat food is still homemade cat food , but because it is baked in small batches with good ingredients, the quality is better. Dry kibble ...

Pet Portraits – Tips For An Elegant Shot

addlinkbizz@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:03 am

Having a good photograph of a certain pet will generally lead to a more elegant and naturalistic appearance of your personal pet portraits. Actually, getting an excellent image of your pets particularly dogs and cats are frustrating for they are not human that could be given an instruction to ...

Secrets to Golden Retriever Potty Training

gabrial@ezipps.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:04 am

Training Golden Retrievers is easy because they tend to be well behaved, faithful, trustworthy, and trusting. As one of the more adaptable types of dogs, (in regards to their intelligence, devotion, and ability), the reputation of Golden Retrievers is no big surprise. Goldens tend to be the ...

Pet Therapy

erin@roundtablecompanies.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:04 am

Pet Therapy – Why the furry friends help kids during illness and treatment Recently, the New York Times reported that the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health, is looking to study whether or not animals can ...

Dealing With A Pet Portraits Artist

addlinkbizz@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:04 am

Because of the demand of pet portraits all over the world especially in some cities in the United States, the number of artists with a specialization in pet portraits is also increasing. Actually, getting an artist to create your dreamed pet portraits is not difficult. Thus, it is important to ...

Puppy Hints - Introduction to Fundamental Doggie Methods

rwawan84@yahoo.co.id — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:05 am

Trick training can be many enjoyable, nonetheless it all starts while using basics. Just before a dog may be trained to try and do tips, he must be properly qualified within the basic obedience commands. Getting previously trained creates an setting for new exercising, and in some scenarios, the ...

Exploring Radiation as a Treatment of Cancer for Dogs

vincent@thevirtualcasino.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:05 am

Finding out that your dog has canine cancer is one tough experience. There is no easy way to hear the news. Likewise there is no easy way to deal with the ramifications. Consequently, it makes good sense to explore all of the available options to find what method of treatment is optimal in ...

Common Dogs Behavior Problems

jamesjohnsonpet@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:06 am

Some sorts of dog behaviour problems have been encountered by most people who have owned a dog for any length of time. It's very easy to react inappropriately to common problem behaviors such as chewing, biting, barking and other undesirable things your dog may do. You might have no experience ...