The saltwater aquarium is not recommended for the beginner aquarist. It is however uncommon for beginner aquarists to even wish to start out with a saltwater aquarium instead of a freshwater aquarium. Setting up a basic saltwater aquarium is much Continue...

Why do people want to keep saltwater aquariums in the first place? Well, the answer to these questions will naturally differ from aquarist to aquarist. Some aquarists are intrigued by the challenged. They started out with easy freshwater species, Continue...

The Curly Coated Retriever is a very unique and interesting breed. From it’s history to its use in today’s society here is a brief overview of the breed.The breed dates back ( or more correctly there is mention of the breed ) to th Continue...

Does your dog ever drag his/her bottom along the ground? Does your dog nibble and chew at his/her knees, tail or bottom? Does your dog sometimes strain excessively to defecate? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then your dogs anal gl Continue...

Is you dog or cat scooting, licking and smelling their rear exit? If they are exhibiting such weird behavior then there must be something wrong with their anus or their anal sac. An animal's anal sacs are strategically located on both sides of the Continue...

Although the program is relatively new, Angel on a Leash has had great success in providing therapeutic dogs to benefit patients in hospitals, specifically the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian. The pediatric patients he Continue...

If you're seeing a persistant behavior issue with your horse, and feel stuck, here's something to try. Send your animal a scene of the outcome you're trying to achieve, instead of focusing on the wrong behavior that keeps being repeat Continue...

Sandy's dog told me she was upset because she was. Her digestive problem improved when Sandy solved her problem. Mary's cat was running away because the new kitten received all the attention.Gary's horse informed me that he was being a Continue...

For the Minnesota owners who found their therapeutic riding horse Poco shot to death in the pasture, some solace might be found with the recent passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Continue...

Do you like dogs? Do they like you back?

Well, in that case, maybe YOU have what it takes to make it in the ruff and kibble world of canine coaching. Maybe. But before you start barking up this career tree, it might be beneficial to get a Continue...

There was once a time where shelters for animals are just places where people can dump the animals and leave them into hands of fate, whether if they die or if someone else comes along and save them. Over the years, shelters have improved dramati Continue...

In homes around the world, the family pet is definitely part of the family and there is simply nothing we wouldn't do to make sure our pet has a long, happy, and healthy life. And that's why more and more of us are taking time to learn a little a Continue...

Animal wound care is extremely important for your pet. If you do not take care of their wounds immediately, they can lead to long term injury, sickness, and even death. Veterinarians get paid well to take care of these tasks because dealing with a Continue...

Animals as pets, seems a silly notion to me. The only animals I've really kept as pets would be fish. And many animal lovers who have pets, would probably disagree with me as to the classification of fish as pets. Whatever. While I enjoy other Continue...

Today a staggering 50% plus of UK households own a pet, from cats and dogs to snakes and birds; it seems we love having pets share our homes with us. People own pets for different reasons, predominantly for companionship, but also for children, se Continue...

Most people love to have pets. While dogs and cats are the most popular pets, many people go in for unusual pets like rats as well! Of course, having a pet is no joke. You are entirely responsible for the life of your pet; you have to feed it, cle Continue...

When I was talking to my daughter, who was seven years old at the time, about adopting a panda, I neglected to explain the concept properly. She asked me if our house was big enough for a panda and what would we feed it on! Much as I would really Continue...

There are a number of deprived animals for adoption that it is at times simply hard to believe that lots of people patronize the pet shops. On the other hand, we humans have done a terrible job caring for the animals that we claim to love. Continue...

Animal’s Right to LiveBy Christine LaugThe word charity means giving some help to those that are in need of it. These kinds of people sometimes form a group that we call a charity or a charitable organization. A charitable orga Continue...

Anthropomorphism. Do you know what it means? Give up? Ok, I’ll tell you. Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics to inanimate objects or animals. What does it have to do with dog training? A lot. And for some people it is a Continue...