Good Home Pets: Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish, Exotic Pets, Health Insurance

How To Find A Good Dog Groomer

admin — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:24:23 +0000

When your dog gets to the stage where a bath will no longer to the job, it is probably time for you to pay a visit to the groomers. It is not difficult to find a dog groomer in this day and age but it can be tough to find a good reliable groomer that [...]

Top Dog Toys

admin — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:53:56 +0000

Dogs love to play and toys are important, both for training your dog and for keeping it amused when you are not around. Dogs are so keen to play that if you don’t provide them with something to chew and throw around, you are likely to come back and find cushions and chair legs destroyed. [...]

Going All ‘Cujo’ – What to Do If You’re Attacked by a Rabid Dog

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:05:16 +0000

Yes, we love our cuddly dogs. But most of us are apprehensive about approaching unknown dogs, and rightly so. It is not recommended for people to go near dogs that they do not know. If you want to pet one, only come up to it if its owner is around and gives you permission to [...]

5 Pet Fish Ideas for Young Children

admin — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:43:35 +0000

Fish are a great pet for young children. They do not require too much care and maintenance and they can be easily replaced if need be. However, there are literally hundreds of species of pet fish and some are more suitable for young children than others. The following pet fish ideas online which are the [...]

Causes and Treatment of Seizure Disorders in Dogs

admin — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:15:37 +0000

Seizures in dogs are frightening to see. If your dog starts to have convulsions, you need to take him to your veterinarian so the cause can be determined. The more seizures he has, the more likely he is to have more, so early diagnosis and treatment is important. Seizures are caused by electrical activity in [...]

How to Treat Diarrhea and Vomiting in a Dog

admin — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:20:47 +0000

Diarrhea and vomiting are two of the most common problems that dogs could have. This could mean that the dog may have eaten something that didn’t agree with his body, or that he’s eaten too much and too quickly. This may also be brought about by exercising soon after he’s had his food or simply [...]

Canine Bloat

admin — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 06:18:50 +0000

Canine bloat is more serious than a person who feels bloated, much more serious. In fact, this condition, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is one of the leading killers of dogs, right behind cancer. What Is It? Similar to feeling bloated in humans, canine bloat happens when the dog has an issue with digestion. [...]

RSPCA Made Five Pledges to Improve Animal’s Lives

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:51:49 +0000

The RSPCA have made five pledges to improve animal’s lives over the next five years by tackling the root causes of poor welfare, cruel treatment and neglect. The pledges will enable them to measure the real effect they are having on the lives of animals Pledge 1 To end the over population of companion animals [...]

Is My Dog’s Aggression Normal?

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:46:37 +0000

Becoming a new dog owner or rescuing a dog is an exciting time and can lead to a lifetime of loyalty, love and fun. However, bringing an animal into a different situation may require an adjustment period for both owner and canine. The new plan requires time to get used to the different personalities, and [...]

7 Good Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:34:58 +0000

Spaying and neutering refer to the surgical removal of an animal’s reproductive organs. In females, spaying entails removal of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes; in males, neutering involves removal of the testicles. Both procedures are standard and are performed by veterinarians. Fixing your cat or dog renders him or her incapable of reproducing. The [...]