I thought I’d jot down what I consider to be the five major sins of a marine aquarist, be that for a reef tank or a fish only tank. They are not in any particular order. The list is not just aimed at beginners to the hobby who are just starting Continue...

When people are sick we notice their sickness.....right? Actually, not all ailments are noticeable but luckily, when we are depressed, tired or have a stiff neck, we can tell someone about it. Unfortunately, our animal friends do not possess the Continue...

This article provide 5 simple effective essentials in dog training that often overlooked even by many dog training school or by training professional. 1. Almost all dogs love to play! Incorporate play into the doggy training session, u Continue...

Whether you just got a new puppy, or you adopted an older dog, no doubt you want to train your dog to be well behaved. This can vary from house training your dog, to training your dog how to sit and stay. No matter what kind of training you are tr Continue...

Cat pee, or cat urine, if you will, may be the most terrible smell known to mankind. While the home remedies are useful in removing cat urine odor, some people (myself included) basically don't have the time or the patience for the crucial scrubbi Continue...

Anemia can be caused by excessive loss of red blood cells or by inadequate production.

Nutritional iron-deficiency anemia, common in people, is uncommon in dogs with today's commercially balanced dog foods. Chronic iron deficiency, as des Continue...

Prior to bringing a dog home, it must be understood that there is a responsibility of someone who owns a dog to take care of it which will include feeding, providing shelter, health care and spending time with the dog. Here are some basic care tha Continue...

When choosing a dog for your family, it's an excellent idea to keep your children in mind. This is because certain dogs are not tolerant to children and can harm them. That said, there are many dog breeds to choose from. All that is needed is to r Continue...

As a pet owner, you want your loyal companion to have nothing but the best. You buy the best food, dress her in all the right designer clothes and you get her top of the line designer collars. A designer dog bed is one way that you can pamper yo Continue...

Cats make wonderful pets, they're soft, cuddly and affectionate without being overbearing and they don't require too much maintenance. In fact they're almost perfect except for one thing - the litter box. While most cats will use the littler box Continue...

After publishing an article online about my dog Joe and his battle with Canine Liver Disease, I was Continue...

There are five main stages of dog training:1. Learning new behaviors2. Generalization of learned behaviors3. Discrimination of commands4. Reliability of learned behaviors5. Fluency Continue...

"MY DOG won't come when I call him." "My dog barks so much that the neighbors are complaining." "My dog is always jumping on me and on my visitors." In all such cases, frustrated pet owners are asking, "What can I do?"The answer is pro Continue...

The holidays are close at hand, so it's time to start thinking of gifts to give your loved ones and friends. Finding unique gifts can present a challenge, and most people never consider giving pet-related gifts. Since the chances are good that mor Continue...

If you are like most pet owners, you've come to see your pet as a best friend or even part of the family. He has been there by your side through the good times and bad, and never held a grudge when you scolded him for doing something wrong. Thro Continue...

Your daughter will be cutting a cake for her 6th birthday next week and you are thinking of giving her a special gift! But what could it be? Your beautiful child loves animals and all of your neighbors have pets, so how about a cute li Continue...

Among the many devices used in obedience training a dog collar and leash are the most important. Every dog should have its own collar and leash. However, in obedience training, there are specvially made leashes and collars designed to support your Continue...

5 Tips for Getting Your Puppy's Attention to Cut Training Time in Half One thing that training puppies a Continue...

The sooner you potty train your puppy the better. You want to establish good habits from the start. And, a dog who has never gone potty in the house will never consider the house a place *to* go potty. I’ve always found the puppies we purchased Continue...

Many traffic accidents involving dogs, both minor and severe, could have been prevented with proper obedience training. Be sure that your dog is well trained and always under the control of a reasonable person when he is being walked outside, esp Continue...