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Spring is here, and with it lots of kittens. If you have an animal shelter near you, perhaps you want to consider asking if they send mother cats and kittens to foster homes and opening up your home to foster a family of kittens. Many shelters have found that sending the mother cat and her…

When a new puppy is brought into the home, there is generally a hope that this new family member will be an asset to the household, bringing joy and happiness. Unfortunately, many puppies never fulfill their potential as companions simply because they have not been properly trained. Dogs often end up in shelters or rescues…

Does your horse itch and scratch constantly? Is the coat dull, dry or flaking with areas of scabs or crusts? If this sounds familiar for your horse, it’s likely that you’ve experienced one of the two most common skin conditions in horses, Rain Rot or Sweet Itch. These conditions are known by many names, such…

As a responsible pet owner, keeping the dog healthy and away from possible dog eye infections should be a primary concern. Dog eye issues can either be viral or bacterial and unlike humans, dogs can’t remove any foreign object that can come in contact with their eyes. Some breeds maybe prone to certain eye problems…

Watch your cat and disease signs that may indicate a variety of health problems. Being alert to these indicators can help treat your cat quickly and efficiently. Bad breath Don’t panic if your cat has a bad breath. Check first if he had fish or other food with strong odours. If not, consult your veterinary…

Making natural home made dog food at first thought may seem like a lot of work in today’s stressed out busy world. In actuality it is easy to do once you get into the routine. You can make your dogs home made meal at the same time as you are preparing your own dinner, or…

Every owner wants to give training to his dog. But it is not as simple as it looks like. To train a dog, one should have a great patient and knowledge about how to train a dog. Normally you can see that puppies are habitual of biting and grabbing each other by their mouths. The…

Many of us are pet lovers, myself included. Some of us love cats, some of us love dogs and there are those of us who love all animals. I happen to be one of the latter. Caring for a pet is both exciting and rewarding and these additional family members bring extra love into the…

The term “dog training” can mean many different things – this is an important fact to remember when deciding what exactly you need to do with your dog. First, there is “behavior training”. This is the kind of dog training in which a dog is taught to be good. Usually this would include house training,…

One of the most unique dog breeds are the golden retrievers. They are branded as very intelligent, loving, gentle, playful, and always want to please everybody around. When someone sees a golden retriever puppy’s cute little face, there’s no doubt that he would be taken home by its new owner especially when attacked with its…