animals and pets

The first time a feline owner encounters an out-of-the-cat-litter-box experience, she probably uses whatever cleaners she has on hand. Initially, it appears she's cleaned the c...

Mabeke is a young gorilla who was born in captivity and then returned to the wild with several other gorillas of similar birth. I had an opportunity to meet Mabeke during one ...

The purpose of this article is not a how-to on correcting the behavior of an aggressive dog. This article identifies seven basic types of dog aggression, however, and offers su...

There are literally hundreds of 'word of mouth' tips and tricks ... you need to know including all the hard to find Python information people just can't locate with internet s...

People love big, protective and loving dogs and that?s why there are a lot of german sheperd breeders. The German Shepherd is sometimes called an Alsatian because that?s wh...

A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend other people - or even make them feel threatened. Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did it wi...

Cats love and need to scratch. When they live in a house or apartment they will scratch whatever is available which usually turns out to be their owners best piece of furnitur...

The benefits of feeding live food to fish in a community tank are many: live food will improve vigor and color, and more closely resemble the food found in the fish's natural h...

Still remember that very moment when you first laid your eyes on your now, ever still most beloved pet? Feeling that very special bond between the both of you when you pick up ...

As a professional dog trainer, people often ask me what dog toys I recommend they should buy and which ones I use for my own dogs. Here?s the answer: Your dog doesn?t need ...

If you are beginning to feel like an endangered species surrounded by the chewed up remnants of your previous existence, fear not. First of all you are not alone. There are d...

Regular ear care for your dog Routine ear care is very important to the health of your dog. Perform regular checks and cleaning between visits to your veterinarian, it will hel...

Parrots are becoming more popular as pets with each passing day. This is evidenced by the proliferation of Internet discussion lists which provide access to information regardi...

Dogs Are Man's Best Friend Dogs are believed to be descendants of wild wolves. They were the first wild animal to be tamed. Ancient man probably brought home cub wolves t...

As there are certain health issues that affect only the female dog, care should be taken to ensure that these are fully understood before deciding whether or not to buy a bitch...