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| Shih Tzu - Common Parasites In Dogs |
| 25 Feb 2008 11:14:24 | Connie Limon |
| Some common parasites affecting shih tzu and dogs in general
are: Chiggers, coccidiosis, fleas, flies, giardia, heartworm,
hookworms, lice and mange.
There are three basic forms of parasitism: Internal organs,
blood and skin. The geographical region in which you live will
determine which parasites can affect your shih tzu.
Worms a ... |
| Parvovirus Is Most Deadly To Very Young Shih Tzu Puppies |
| 25 Feb 2008 07:55:04 | Connie Limon |
| I am so surprised at how many pet owners and would be pet/Shih Tzu owners do not know which vaccinations are mandatory for Shih Tzu puppies. In this article I will address only the importance of "extra" protection against the deadly canine disease of "parvovirus."
Canine parvovirus is everywhere in the environment. Puppies a ... |
| Temperature Requirements of Exotic Pets |
| 25 Feb 2008 06:49:54 | Neo Smith |
| The rich and famous are known for starting all types of trends and one of the latest is using pets for fashion accessories. Famous for nothing Paris Hilton and pop starlet Britney Spears are just a few of the individuals in the limelight carrying small pocket sized pets as accessories. However, while this trend seems to be takin ... |
| How To Cure Bad Breath From Your Cat |
| 25 Feb 2008 06:26:54 | Article Submissions |
| Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful. It isn't that much different from bad human breath, as both are caused by bacteria found in the mouth that breaks protein down and releases the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really bad on its own, which is why breath containing it smel ... |
| Basic Housebreaking Tips For Your Puppy |
| 25 Feb 2008 05:21:44 | Darren Lintern |
| Training your puppy to eliminate outside you home, and not in it, typically starts from six to nine weeks of age. Puppies as young as one month have been put on a housebreaking plan but at that young age, hardly any have developed the power to succeed.
The trainer's patience is just as important as the dog's temperament ... |
| 5 Thing You Should Know Before Choosing a German Shepherd |
| 25 Feb 2008 04:49:09 | Tommy Davis |
| German Shepherds are an incredibly loving, intelligent breed of
dog and are the ideal pet for active families. They love being
with people and are generally extremely eager to please their
human companions.
There are 5 things you should know before you make your decision.
1. Appearance and Size. The German Shepherd is a med ... |
| Toy Dogs |
| 25 Feb 2008 11:29:04 | Kirsten Hawkins |
| No, you don't wind them up and they don't take batteries
"Toy" dogs are becoming more popular all the time. These little
dogs, the result of generations of selective breeding, are
generally bred as companion animals and people just seem to love
them. Their miniature size and playful nature (most toy ... |
| Four Cat Litter Box Location Sites In Your Home |
| 25 Feb 2008 11:27:09 | Nancy E. Wigal |
| You've heard that in real estate location is everything. This
applies equally to your cat's litter box. Successful, consistent
cat litter box habits depend upon several factors, and the
litter location is crucial.
This article will highlight how you can successfully locate your
cat's litter box to her (and your) satisf ... |
| Delight Your Dog With A Natural Dog Treat |
| 25 Feb 2008 11:11:49 | Blake Kritzberg |
| As dog owners become more aware of their pet's nutritional
needs, they increasingly recognize the advantage of providing
their pets with natural dog treats.
Natural dog treats contain no added chemical preservatives or
fillers, leaving your dog with straight nutritional value,
nothing more. Natural treats also use the highest grade of
edible p ... |
| Dog training with a head collar |
| 25 Feb 2008 09:12:59 | Tony Robinson |
| The head collar has become an increasingly popular dog training
tool in the past couple of years. Two of the most well known
brands of head collar on the market are the Gentle Leader and
the Halti, but there are many other brands that incorporate the
basic head collar concept.
Many people find the Gentle Leader easier to fit that the ... |
| Shih Tzu - Properly Train Your New Shih Tzu Puppy |
| 25 Feb 2008 08:38:29 | Connie Limon |
| Shih tzu puppy training is very important, whether you are
training your first shih tzu puppy or your 20th. Properly
training and socializing a shih tzu puppy is vital to making it
a valued member of your family and your community.
In some ways training a shih tzu puppy is easier than training
an adult or adolescent dog. One reason is tha ... |
| Gift Giving Ideas for People Who Love Dogs |
| 24 Feb 2008 04:42:53 | Pat Schraier |
| All of us have a friend or relative who loves their dog. They
carry pictures in their wallets or purses, take vacations with
their pet and talk about them all the time.
Buying a gift for someone who loves their dog can be daunting
with all the possibilities. Here is some help narrowing down the
options available for gift giving to a ... |
| "Whoa (Stay) and Here (Come)" |
| 24 Feb 2008 03:46:53 | John Wahl |
| The two most important commands your dog should know!
As I have stressed throughout my website and in other articles I have written "Safety" is the driving force behind these two commands. Yes it's always a wonderful feeling to command your dog to come to you and they actually do and yes it's also a good feeling to have them stay when ... |
| Is RecoveryPets.Com All That Its Cracked Up To Be? |
| 24 Feb 2008 02:28:29 | Thaddeus Collins |
| Many pet owners will say no to this question, but that is only
until their pet is lost, and it is found five miles down the
road by a total stranger that has no idea how to contact the pet
owner. So the next day on their way to work they decide to take
the pet to a shelter that is close to their job, now the pet is
up to twenty miles farther ... |
| I Hate To Say That I Told You So |
| 24 Feb 2008 02:23:41 | Bill Knell |
| I created the Perverted Perfection Website at
http://politics.billknell.com so that people could get another
view of all things political. Apart from Left, Right or
somewhere in between, there is the fact that politicians have
been steadily increasing their control over our lives. That
control has nothing to do with any of the knee jer ... |
| Quick Tips for Fish Tank Cleaning |
| 24 Feb 2008 12:12:29 | Mark Haakonsen |
| Cleaning Your Fish Tank
One of the nicest additions to any home is a fish tank. A fish
tank creates a colourful, relaxing ambience and they come in a
huge range of sizes to suit virtually any setting. However, fish
tanks do require work, and without proper care, algae build ups
and murky water can change your tank aesthetically ... |
| Housebreaking Annie...My Little Jack Russell Girl |
| 24 Feb 2008 12:04:29 | Trisha Adams |
| Well I say little because Annie's spirit is so sweet, she seems little. But she's actually a very tall and lanky jack russell terrier.
Her ears stick straight up and her tail, un-docked, seems to just get longer and longer. She wasn't the classic looking jack russell we hoped for, but her face is beautiful, unless, that is, she flattens h ... |
| My Dog Has Fleas! |
| 24 Feb 2008 11:02:05 | Kirsten Hawkins |
| Fleas are a problem for dogs and their owners alike. These tiny
insects will live on the body of your dog, sucking the animal's
blood and laying eggs. The bites and presence of fleas will
cause the dog to itch and if the dog happens to be allergic to
fleas (the allergy is technically to the insects' saliva) it can
experience ex ... |
| Shih Tzu - Obedient Shih Tzu Make Better Companions And Are |
| 24 Feb 2008 09:29:17 | Connie Limon |
| There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm,
obedient and faithful shih tzu. For one thing, obedient and
trained shih tzus are happier shih tzus, less likely to get into
tussles with people or with other dogs. Another reason is that
many communities require that the dogs living in thei ... |
| Dogs and Man |
| 24 Feb 2008 09:16:29 | Debbie Ray - PedigreedPups.com |
| Most authorities agree that dogs were among the first, if not
the first, animals domesticated by man. Cave paintings depict
dog-like creatures hunting with early man though experts are
still skeptical about the actual time this domestication took
place. Most indicate the fact that there are no fossil remains
yet unearthed that suggest a date ea ... |
| Easy Tips For House Breaking Your Puppy |
| 24 Feb 2008 08:33:17 | Dy Witt |
| If you are lucky enough to get a 7-week-old puppy, there is no
excuse for any bad habits to develop over his lifetime. Puppies
learn INSTANTLY when they are that young, and if you use the
proper training methods, gentle but consistent, he will behave
like an angel his whole life through.
The most important training, of course, ... |
| Super cat urine prevention tips |
| 24 Feb 2008 07:42:05 | Mike Taylor |
| Many times cat owners are at a loss as to why their cat doesn't
use their litter box. Here are some great tips that can help you
solve the problem.
The litter box is the first thing you should check. It should
be in a quiet, private area of the house. Many people put them
in their basements and leave the door open a little as ... |
| Your Child's First Pet |
| 24 Feb 2008 06:41:17 | Amanda Baker |
| Tired of hearing your child whine about wanting a pet? All
parents seem to have this problem at one time or another. Many
children want a pet, and it's a perfect way to teach children
responsibility. If you've decided to give your children the
opportunity to have a pet of their own, you just have to figure
out ... |
| How to Choose Goldfish |
| 24 Feb 2008 06:20:29 | Nate Jamieson |
| How you choose your goldfish, depends largely on two things: the
type of fish you really like to see, and the kind of container
you intend to keep them in.
People in warmer climates, like to populate their outdoor ponds
and pools with goldfish, which is a wonderful addition to the
outdoor décor of your lawns and gardens. These ma ... |
| Do You Want to Start Your Own Pet Sitting and/or Dog Walking |
| 24 Feb 2008 04:20:29 | Stacy Hansen |
| Are you thinking of starting your own pet sitting or dog walking
business?
Here is a great starting point:
Step by step instructions to getting set up for success!
Decide what sort of services you would like to offer. Many will
start out offering pet sitting and dog walking then will branch
out as suggestions from current clients ro ... |
| Unique Male Dog Names |
| 24 Feb 2008 02:50:53 | Valerie Goettsch |
| Giving your male dog the right name is very important. You will
want to choose his name well because you and your dog are going
to be companions for a long time. The name you select for your
dog reflects on you, your dog, and your relationship.
Some key considerations when selecting a unique male dog name
a ... |
| Taking Your Pomeranian Dog On An Airplane |
| 24 Feb 2008 01:34:05 | Lee Dobbins |
| Your Pomeranian is a big part of your life and you probably hate to be separated from him so the next time you are flying somewhere on an airplane, whether it be for a vacation or to visit relatives, you may consider taking your dog with you.
Flying with pets in this manner is not a new thing that can make you travel a bit more complicated ... |
| Heartworms alert - know the warning signs to save your pets |
| 24 Feb 2008 01:19:41 | S.A. Smith |
| Has your pet recently been coughing, eating less, or being more
lethargic than usual? If so, it is possible that your pet is
infected with heartworms and may need immediate help and
attention. Heartworms may infect a host for up to 2 years before
any signs or symptoms are visible, and often when they are
diagnosed it may be too late for some pets. ... |
| Training your dog with a head collar |
| 24 Feb 2008 12:33:29 | Tony Robinson |
| There are many devices used in the world of dog training, and
some are obviously more effective than others. One of the dog
training devices that does work well, however, is known
collectively as the head collar.
The head collar is a device that is designed to wrap around the
nose of the dog and then attach behind the head. It uses t ... |
| Dog Treat Ingredients To Avoid |
| 24 Feb 2008 12:33:29 | Todd Jones |
| There are many websites on the Internet that provide access to
dog treat recipes. Many of these recipes are excellent resources
for providing your dogs with healthy treats that are affordable
and nutritious. As with any information that you find on the
Internet, however, you should do quite a bit of your own
resea ... |
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