Pet Odor Remover - Ways to Remove Pet Stench With Ease

When it comes to having pets, one of the biggest concerns that an owner will have is maintaining their hygiene by the use of a pet odor remover. Although some pets are quite easy to clean and maintain, there are those that would get wild and hard to control even with just a sprinkle of water, just like cats.

Pet Dander Allergy, You're Not Really Allergic to Your Pet's Fur

If you are allergic to pet dander, and if having a fish for a pet doesn't really do it for you, then you really have your job cut out for you finding a pet that won't to get your pet dander allergies started.

Are College Pets At All a Good Idea?

It isn't really clear why, but stray dogs and cats are very common around college campuses. Students may not show up at college with a pet from home. But once they do arrive, when they see all these cats and dogs going round, they like to adopt them. These animals become college pets - pets for the time that the students are in college. Often, those college students get so attached to those college pets that they take them home.

Top Reasons Why You Should Buy a Pet Water Fountain for Your Pet

One of the main benefits that a pet water fountain provides is ensuring that your pet drinks the healthiest drinking water they can get. Every pet owner wants the best for their beloved pets so they give them the best by buying them branded dog or cat foods, accessories and even bringing them to groomers. But what most of them don't realize is that their pet also needs a lot of clean water for them to stay hydrated. And this is exactly what pet water fountains are for.

Is Clicker Training the Best Choice for Your Pet?

The desire to have a well-behaved pet, is one the of the main reasons that people decide to try clicker training with their animal. It is unpleasant for everyone when pets dig through trash, bark insanely at everyone outside of the family, and harass friends by jumping on them when they come to visit. Good behavior brings harmony in the home and builds a strong relationship between the owner and the pet. Bad behavior.... what can I say, it is miserable.

Pet Euthanasia At Home - Pros and Cons

One of the most heartbreaking decisions that any pet owner has to make is whether the time has come for pet euthanasia. Many factors come into play in making this decision, such as the animal's diagnosed condition, age, cost of treatment, and the ability of the owner to take care of their sick companion. If the pet is having more bad days than good, the time may have come to release them from their painful bonds on earth.

Pet Supplies That Will Keep Fido Happy and Healthy

Any pet owner will tell you that dogs and cats are not just pets; they are part of the family. They warm their way into your heart and, as a result, you will do anything to keep them happy and healthy for years to come. There are a number of pet supplies that you can keep on hand so that your little family member can live a long and healthy life.

The Pet That Can Enrich Your Life, a Teacup Pig: Part 1

These majestic animals are known by many names. But teacup pigs or micro pigs are really a smaller version of pot belly pigs, and they are the sweetest pig that you can have as a pet or will see out there.

Pet Friendly Move: Top 10 Pre-Moving Day Tips for Pets

If you're planning a move with your pet, it's important to do some homework and be prepared. Moving has the potential to create a lot of anxiety for pets...particularly for older pets, most cats, and skittish pets. Pre-move preparation is the key to helping ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible for your pet and you.

How Electronic Pet Doors Solve Pet Owner's Problems

Many times, we expect our pets to conform to our schedules and keep them waiting until we are ready to let them out, or let them back inside the house. In the past, this dilemma was solved by cutting a flap into the main door, to let the pet or pets in and out when they wanted. However, this solution was far from ideal, as it let in other animals, and in bad weather, let in wind and rain from outside, not to mention things from the street.

Avoid Crazy Pet Names

Pets are very common and as people choose to have fewer children, pets have become the recipients of much lavish attention and these pampered pets tend to have crazy pet names. Simple pet names like Spot and Rover are less common as people strive to stand out in the crowd. Registered animals usually come with a long complicated name but are given a "house" or "barn" name,

Frequency, Intensity and Duration of Grief Episodes

The loss of a beloved pet leaves a huge hole in the family, and grieving this loss has its own individuality and timetable. The look and feel of grief is personal.

Grieving the Loss of a Pet: A Season for Healing

Losing a beloved pet can feel like losing a close friend. Nothing can replace the pet you have lost. Your pet's death is one of the most severe stress responses that you can experience. In fact, on the classic Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale of stressful life events and later update, the loss of a close friend is ranked number six. For many of us, the pets in our lives are very special friends and part of our family.

Grieving the Loss of a Pet and Bouncing Back

It's almost a universal given that everyone experiences some kind of loss. How can we start over? How can we regain perspective, attitude and enthusiasm when we've experienced a major loss, such as the death of a beloved pet?

During Times of Grief, If You Feel Anxious, Make A List

When you lose a beloved pet, you tend to feel overwhelmed. You know, that crushing feeling of having too much to do, too many responsibilities, and too little time, energy or resources to do them.

Good Names For a Pet Hamster

All over the world, there are people who would like to have pets of their own. It may not necessarily be a very common choice, unlike choosing a dog or a cat. Some would actually want to have the more exotic kind. For many households, hamsters are a cute and sweet pet to have. They are rather lovable and would love to live amidst calm and peace.

Does Your Child Want a Rabbit As a Pet?

What child does not want a rabbit as a pet? Rabbits are probably one of the cutest looking pets you can buy - cuddly, soft and furry, and quite adorable as babies. Most children cannot resist them, and parents are often persuaded to buy one as a first pet for a child.

Training a Horse to Tolerate Being Clipped

Does your horse object to being clipped? Then this story will probably be familiar to you. This is how we coped with a horse that had almost got to the stage of being unable to be clipped at all!

The History and Future of Pet Food Online

Pets may not be a new phenomenon but pet food certainly is. In fact, two hundred years ago pet food did not even exist. Horses were just given grass, oats, grains, apples and anything else that was cheap to get hold of in large quantities. Dogs and cats mainly lived on scraps of meat and grains that their owners could spare for them. It was only in the mid 1800s when the American James Spratt was living in London and saw dogs eating discarded biscuits in a ship yard that the idea of creating food especially for pets was considered.

Bearded Dragons - Why One Is Enough

In 2006 we purchased two bearded dragons. We had fully researched their care and their requirements for the vivarium and equipment, but had missed any information about whether bearded dragons should be kept on their own or in pairs or groups. Many of the books we referred to were written by breeders who talked about their set ups with a number of beardies. So we went into it a bit blind, with little knowledge and made the decision to get a pair.

Pet Supplies - Be Sure To Consider Everything You Will Need Before You Get Your Pet

Taking care of a pet, whether a dog, cat, exotic pet, or even a fish can be quite a chore if one is unprepared. A pet, no matter how large or small, is a pretty big responsibility. Many owners do not think about all of the responsibilities of owning a pet until they already own that pet. Pets require a lot of maintenance and most pets require a significant amount of 'stuff.'

Which Parrot is Right For Me?

Which parrot is right for me? This is a question that you must ask yourself before you think of keeping these lovely birds as pets. It is as important as your decision to have a child. You need to ask - which parrot is right for me - because every parrot has its distinctive temperament and nature. No two parrots are alike.

Broken Trust

The large animal organizations and the public money.

It is said that in America, anything the imagination can conjure up can be attained with persistence. In a society where we boast of freedom and clearly recognize the importance of our leadership in the world, one must be increasingly disillusioned by the simple things in life that prevent us from moving ahead even further. We can successfully put roving monitors on mars,, cure diseases in short order, win wars in 100 days or less and have the marketing prowess to alter human life around the globe.

Dealing With your Pets' Allergies

It is Winter time again, a time of the year when pets and humans are very vulnerable to each other. As this is obviously the chilliest time of the year, animals are much more likely to be cooped up inside the house with us. All of the windows and doors are closed to the world and the heat is blasting around the clock.

Guinea Pig History

Their scientific name is Cavia Tschuldi and their nickname in South America where they were first discovered, is“Cavy. As you might have guessed Guinea Pigs are rodents.

Near the Andes Mountains in Peru over a thousand years ago , some Inca Indians were exploring near the tall grass on the edge of a forest, when they found dozens of little hairy creatures scampering around.

Herbs for Pets

Let me begin by saying that I am not an herbalist. I do not recommend using herbs as internal medication for your pets unless you have consulted a holistic vet and/or have done extensive reading and research and feel safe treating your pet. There are a lot more holistic veterinarians practicing today than in the past and you should have no trouble finding one if you live in or near an urban area.

Got Fleas?

Author of Keep Fleas Off

Still using all the chemicals you can find to combat those fleas? Have you done everything outside of trying to shoot the fleas off the dog? You are not alone, there are an estimated more than 50 million households with pets, and yes, most are not just fighting the war against these pesky parasites, they are losing the war. Most people do not realize just how devastating the losses are. If only 10 per cent of these pet owners are treating the yard for fleas, can your imagine the amount of harmful chemicals that is getting into the ground water? These chemicals make their way to the sea where they have been found in fish and the seabirds that feed on fish. Clean water is a valuable resource, we cannot afford to destroy it. Think about all the chemicals put in our water now just to make it "safe to drink"; if you want to believe that it is.

Round Pen: The Great Equalizer

Although many horsemen and trainers extol the virtues of the round pen, many horse owners still overlook just how powerful such a pen can be in developing or maintaining a relationship with a horse. This is a shame because it is truly what I call the Great Equalizer in a horse-human relationship. Perhaps that bears some clarification...