How To Ensure that Your Pet Weathers a Natural Dis...

Our pets are almost totally dependent on us; for many of us they are the children that we don’t have. The emotional bond between a trusting pet and a human being is a beautiful one. This bond is most severely tested when a natural disaster strikes – it could be a fire, earthquake, hurricane, flood, anything. Pets cannot fend for themselves, a street-smart feral cat or dog hardened by living in contact with nature may...

Warning for Dog Owners Flying With Pets...

by Fran Golden Posted Jul 19th 2010 10:37 AM A warning for owners of short-snouted dogs: They accounted for about half of the purebred dog deaths on planes in the past five years, according to new government data. Breeds at risk include bulldogs and pugs. More than 122 dog deaths were reported since May 2005, when US carriers began disclosing the numbers, according to The Associated Press, citing a Transportation...

What is Adopt-a-Pet.com...

Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets. Sadly there are 4 million healthy adoptable companion animals killed in shelters each year due to overcrowding. We do our best to relieve that problem and put pets from shelters in the homes of pet seekers all over the country. Our website makes it easy for anyone with an internet connection...

9 Great iPhone Apps for Pet Owners...

Pet ownership implies responsibility for the well-being of our pets; the innocent and in some cases not-so-innocent creatures dependent on their owners for their well-being. Pet dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, reptiles all have different physiological and psychological needs and their health depends upon optimum fulfillment of these needs. Often we need information on the go; when we are on the move. iPhone owners can...

Natural Balance Recalls Sweet Potato and Chicken D...

Natural Balance recalls sweet potato and chicken dry dog food over salmonella fears Published: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 10:56 AM Updated: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 11:08 AM Lynne Terry, The Oregonian A California company is recalling one of its varieties of dry dog food sold in Oregon that tested positive for salmonella. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, Calif., said it is pulling its 5-pound and 28-pound bags of...

Probiotics For Pets!...

Introduction It has long been known that probiotics are beneficial to humans. The live bacteria work to cure some illnesses and even prevent others within the digestive and immune systems of people. A new idea out in the medical community, however, is that these same concepts can be applied to dogs. More and more devoted pet owners are giving their canine friends probiotic supplements to help treat many different hassles and...

Adopt a Pet-Common Questions About Pet Adoption...

Q: Although there are millions of pets in shelters needing homes each year, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to turn that around? A: Many people who want to get a pet just are not aware of how many great pets are available at shelters. They might also have the misconception that pets in shelters might...

Spaying and Neutering your Dog-The Importance of S...

What is the importance of spaying and neutering your dog? According to the Humane Society, approximately three millions dogs or more are euthanized each year. Remanded to shelters because they have been abandoned or because their owners can no longer care for them, the over-population of dogs in animal shelters has reached major proportions. While the aforementioned statistic is hard to imagine, it is nonetheless true. ...

Dog Breeds-Things to Look For When Deciding on a D...

There are certain things to look for when deciding on a dog breed. Let’s examine what those things are. Choosing a breed that compliments you and your personality is one factor. If you are choosing a dog as a family pet, ensuring the dog gets along with children is another. Selecting a breed based on the type of group it falls into is another consideration. For example, are you looking for a small dog, such as a...

Service Dogs vs. Therapy Dogs: Two Very Important ...

Over the past few decades, dog trainers have found that certain breeds’ intelligence and dispositions have made them very helpful to people: not just for companionship or protection, but in assisting people with unique needs and challenges. In that time, assistance dogs, service dogs, and even therapy dogs have been able to make a big difference in the lives of thousands of individuals worldwide. Differences Between...