Pet Safety During Halloween...

Any time our daily routine is changed, we feel the difference. It has an effect on our mind and body. It’s no different with our pets. Pet parents should take care that they make Halloween as stress-free as they can for their beloved pets. • One of the best things that you can do for your pet on the 31st of October is to keep it inside the house. There is a very real danger of your pet getting teased, hurt, or even stolen...

The Largest, Smallest, Fastest, Cat Breeds...

Compiling a list of superlatives is always fascinating. Keeping with that spirit here’s a list of the largest, smallest, heaviest, fastest, cat breeds. Largest cat breed – By common consensus among cat experts, the Maine Coon is usually considered the largest cat breed. Males can weigh up to 24 pounds. The Maine Coon is a very old breed whose origins are shrouded in mystery. According to some, the breed came into...

HAPPY Bill Could Mean Happiness for Pet Owners...

There’s a move afoot in Washington that could mean happiness in the form of a $3500 tax rebate for pet owners. Almost 63% of the American population owns a pet and the Humanity and Pets Partnered through the Years measure a.k.a the HAPPY ACT could be government approval that Americans do care a lot about their pets. Pets are a major cost and there are many opinion-influencers who feel that in this phase of a slow economy,...

Anesthesia and Your Pet...

Sometimes it is unavoidable that a painful procedure be performed on our pets. At such times the vet will decide to use an anesthesia. This article shares information on anesthesia and pet animals. Veterinary surgeons usually use a general anesthesia which makes your pet unconscious during the procedure. The pet wakes up with no memory of the surgery. Depending upon the type of procedure the vet may opt for a local...

Natural Food Facts for Your Dog...

Commercial dog food vs. Natural dog food Here are some facts and pointers that you should consider when going for a natural foods diet for your pet. Commercial pet food, no doubt, is convenient but there are documented hygiene issues about the manner in which commercial pet food is processed and also the fact that the offal and carcass used to make commercial dog food often contains salmonella virus, e-coli bacteria, and...

The Top Four Least Intelligent Dog Breeds – Dumb...

We love lists, we all do. So in keeping with the human penchant for lists we present a list of the top least intelligent dog breeds. As you go through the list you will notice that these are popular dog breeds and these noble animals win us over with their loyalty, personable nature, affection, and courage. Now you don’t keep a pet dog to do math – so why is intelligence an issue. Well, its not really, it’s more an...

Pet Dog Safety Tips For Air Travel...

At the very outset of this article, we must be clear that pets are best kept away from air travel – it’s no different for pet dogs. Inspite of our best intentions and preparations, every year pets suffer stress and injuries when traveling by air and commercial airlines accept absolutely no liabilities. If at all you have to transport your pet dog by air, be sure to take all the necessary precautions. This article focuses...

Pet Dog Health Tips For The Holiday Season...

Your pet dog’s health needs special consideration during the holiday season. The routine at home does not remain the same; your pet’s food habits are bound to be affected, it’s time table and also the number of different people it will be exposed to. This change in its immediate and also external environment exposes the animal to stress and it is up to us to ensure that our beloved pet does not get hurt or disoriented...