This first piece of advice was told to me by the owner of an exclusively natural pet store. Recommended before leaving on a trip so as not to return to a home infested with fleas. 1) Wash your dog with a natural anti-flea soap. Leave soap on the dog for ten to fifteen minutes. This will help suffocate the fleas. […]
How my cat taught me unconditional love
Imagine: It’s the first snow storm of a winter in Northern Ontario. A boy is walking home from school when he notices a small kitten struggling through the snow towards him. He is obviously lost. This scene took place in 1996. The boy was my nephew. She couldn’t ignore the trembling kitten, so she took it home, even though her […]
Canine welfare: secrets for an obedient dog
There are many areas relevant to dog welfare, but the one that is beneficial to having an obedient dog is obedience training. Obedience training is an essential ingredient for a good dog-human relationship and creates a happy and healthy relationship between dog and owner. Before I get into the secrets, let me share with you the positive aspects of training. […]
Summary: Introduction to The Cat Whisperer
Let’s start: In the book’s introduction, Mieshelle discusses what the definition of a cat is. She claims that cats are confident and relaxed, sociable and secure. A cat is its own being. They are not valued as much as dogs, due to a misunderstanding about why cats do what they do. This includes when cats misbehave with inappropriate behaviors. The […]
What causes my dog to foam at the mouth?
You can think of all the things that dogs can get into inside or outside the house. My sister’s dog grabbed a frog the other day, put it in his mouth, and then spit it out. He made sure the frog was okay, but the dog started foaming at the mouth and salivating and all that. They got really scared […]
Understanding Dogs – Part 1 – Characteristics of a Well-Trained Dog
A well-trained dog is a joy to be around. He is welcome almost anywhere, as he behaves with other people and with other dogs. He knows the easy way to stay and comes when called. It’s great for taking him out for a walk, and you can turn him loose to play in the park. They will take it on […]
How to train your puggle
Many people think that it is not a good idea to put a Puggle out for crate training. They think that it is not right to put a family member in such training. One thing to keep in mind is that a Puggle is not a child and therefore requires a crate to help simulate a ‘den’ atmosphere that a […]
Separation anxiety in large breed dogs
Dog Separation Anxiety: Common in Large Breeds You know the situation, you are living it. You have a young dog, about to be a year old soon. He has physically grown at an exponential rate! From a fun, huggable size to a big, woody pre-teen who loves to run, jump, and chase. He is easily aroused and unaware of his […]
Expanding our knowledge of cats: Cat DNA can tell you a lot
Have you ever seen a dog show and heard all the details about the dog’s history, then looked at your cat and wondered what secrets Fluffy is hiding? I’m sure many cat owners have wondered where their cat came from, how their cat got the distinctive color pattern and markings they sport and even if their cat is really supposed […]
Studies in Consciousness: Truth is a Manifestation of All Possible Worlds at All Times
One of the secrets of writing is that you can create a compelling argument for almost anything. Regardless of its logic, veracity, or fact, almost anything can be created as verification to justify a point of view or a manipulation of reality. Clearly, this has relevance to just about every topic under the sun. But nowhere is it more prevalent […]