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| Goldfish Diseases - How To Spot Them, Treat Them And Hopefully
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Goldfish Diseases
Many small animals and fish are susceptible to diseases and once
infected, have greatly shortened life spans.
A goldfish can get sick if his tank is dirty, the water and
oxygen levels are too low, the temperatures are too warm or too
cool and if he is not being fed properly. Even ... |
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31 Dec 2008 08:59:07 By Mark Sturge |
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| Identifying & Controlling Your Dog's Allergies
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Between 15% to 20% of all dogs in the United States suffer from
allergies. As in humans, allergies may manifest in different
ways producing varied symptoms in your pet. Knowing the signs of
allergy suffering will bring your dog faster relief and happier
days. As with any pet related medical issue, al ... |
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28 Dec 2008 03:55:09 By M. H. Molock |
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| English Bulldog History and Breeder Information
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The AKC standard for the English Bulldog is medium size, around
40-50 pounds. English Bulldog's have a smooth coat, a large
short-face head, low swung body with wide shoulders. Today,
Bulldogs are bred as a friendly dog that interacts well with
both humans and other dogs. English
Bulldog puppies and adult dogs can be cheerful, playful,
fri ... |
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28 Dec 2008 01:28:33 By Lane Jordan |
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| Small Dogs - Different Breeds, Different Personalities
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Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities
are all different, it's a good idea to look at their individual
characteristics to see if they fit with your lifestyle.
Pomeranians: Pomeranians developed from a much larger dog breed
and seem to have retained the mellow character. They are good
wit ... |
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27 Dec 2008 06:50:43 By Pat Schraier |
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| Hiring the Right People for a Luxury Pet Boutique
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Business regardless of what type will always be fueled by having
the right people on the team. The biggest challenge many people
face is where to find them. With the accelerated growth that the
pet industry has enjoyed, luxury products for pets will propel
the business to the next level. But once the products a ... |
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24 Dec 2008 06:11:01 By Hedy Woodrow |
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| Pet Safety
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Your home might be "kid-proof" but how does it measure up when
it comes to safety for your pet? Do you know all the hazards
your pet is exposed to? How about what plants are poisonous and
what foods should be avoided?
Caring for your pet is more than just making sure he has enough
food, water and gets the appropriate veterinary ... |
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14 Dec 2008 01:54:18 By Lee Dobbins |
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| How To Choose Your Boxer Dog
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An easier and more pleasant journey with your chosen Boxer
starts with checking out the parent dogs for unbecoming traits
like aggression, hyperactive and extreme shyness.
This is easier to do when you get your Boxer from a reputable
breeder or from a pet shop that get their animals only from
known breeders.
Exercise prudence if you are gettin ... |
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08 Dec 2008 06:11:50 By Amy Howells |
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| Pet food - The Basics
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A dog is a man’s best friend. You do everything you can to
maintain your optimum health. Doesn’t your best friend deserve
the same? Your dog is an active (rather the most active) member
of your family and needs the same, if not more attention to
health and nutrition as you do, to stay healthy, and live longer.
After all it’s very easy ... |
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02 Dec 2008 07:18:23 By Pauline Sirrell |
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| Health Problems in the German Shepherd Dog
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As with most pedigree breeds, there are certain hereditary
conditions that can be a problem in the German Shepherd
Dog as well as other health issues that are more prevalent
in this breed which need to be considered if you are thinking
acquiring a GSD.
If you are buying a German Shepherd puppy it is important to
ensure that you on ... |
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17 Nov 2008 08:12:08 By Jayne Shenstone |
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| Apistogramma , dwarf Cichlids in the aquarium
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The real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all
have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior,
as their large relatives, only their size is different. Besides
the apistogramma group there are also some relatively popular
dwarf cichlids from Africa, like the Pelvicachromi ... |
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05 Nov 2008 10:13:16 By Auke veenstra |
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| "Caring for an Older Cat - Cat Health and Cat Care"
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Cats are living longer lives thanks to dedicated care from their
humans, and advances in veterinary medicine. Most experts
consider a cat's "senior years" to begin on her 10th birthday.
After this point, the aging process begins to slow in even the
most playful feline. Yet, with a little extra attention from he ... |
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12 Oct 2008 10:32:14 By NS Kennedy |
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| Horse Training Gets A New Face Lift From A 108 Year Old Horse
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If you have a passion to learn all you can about horse
training, then you will want to know about a 108 year old horse
training manual recently revived from a dusty old book shelf of
a used book store.
This horse training manual was written in the late 1800's by a
then world famous horse trainer named Jesse Beery.
In Beery's manual he explains ... |
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11 Oct 2008 12:55:19 By Andy Curry |
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| Can Your Pet Be Really So Picky?
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Most of pet owners know that their much loved four-legged
members of the family come with a lot of personality and unique,
sometimes almost human-like behavior. For instance, my cat would
act as a peacemaker when she smells the human fight. If I become
angry and start raising my voice during the conversation with
someone, ... |
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07 Oct 2008 12:28:59 By Julia Imaeva |
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| Clicks Instead Of 'Good Boy' For Dog Training
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The first major improvement in dog training since choke chains
and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly establishing
itself in becoming a big hit in the world of dog training.
Currently, there are over 10,000 trainers who are using this
training method everyday.
One advantage to using this form of training at ho ... |
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02 Oct 2008 09:07:14 By Ann Doyle |
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| Dog Crates And Cages
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So you are looking for a dog crate and you want the highest
quality you can get for the best price. What options are
available to you, and what are the pro's and con's of the
various types of dog crate.
Firstly, let first look at the black epoxy coated crates. They
look great when they are new, but they chip so easily and look
tat ... |
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29 Sep 2008 11:55:32 By John Fowler |
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| Great Tips For Dog Agility Training
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Dog Agility Training actually began in Great Britain, and came to the United States in 1977. The sport of dog agility was created from equestrian agility sports. Dog agility training also includes handler control and confidence with a set up of various obstacles for the dogs. In the sport of dog agility there ... |
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21 Sep 2008 09:34:53 By Ethan Edison |
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| Interesting Old Dog Tricks
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The teaching and training of dog tricks while not a necessary
part of a dog’s education, is an achievement that offer dog
owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds
materially to the value of a dog.
Training your dog tricks can be difficult and frustrating if you
cannot achieve the results you want. However, unlike house and
potty ... |
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19 Sep 2008 04:06:22 By Moses Chia |
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| Keeping Discus Fish Disease Free
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Keeping Discus Fish Disease Free
So you want to keep discus fish or are already keeping discus
fish. One of things you must do is keep your discus fish healthy
and disease free. In this article I’m going to give you a few
tips on how to keep discus fish disease free as:
One of the most common assumpt ... |
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17 Sep 2008 08:41:45 By Rob Clarke |
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| Indoor 'Dogfishing' -- Fun Way To Exercise A Small Or Medium
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When I had a Toy Poodle, I used a small beanie baby toy tied to
a twenty foot long cord to exercise him for at least ten minutes
at a time, twice a day. I'd throw it across the room and he'd
run after it to snatch it up, fueled by canine fantasies of
ripping it apart.
But he knew he wouldn't be able to act out his warrior instinct ... |
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21 Aug 2008 09:36:50 By G. Metcalf |
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| Pet Treat Management & The Best Treat You Can Offer
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Edible Treats
Pets just love food treats, almost like the way most of us who
love junk food. But these treats should be offered with
discretion.
Many treats have higher sugar or fat content than staple diet
food. For example, treat sticks for rodents usually have more
processed sugar than the hay, grasses, pellets and vegetables
tha ... |
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19 Aug 2008 10:24:29 By Moses Chia |
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| Hurricane Katrina
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Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina’s four-legged
victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the
majority of people around the country have their loving
companions next to them while they are watching the devastating
news of dogs left to fend for themselves and people making the
choice of their pet or ... |
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18 Aug 2008 11:47:49 By Kimberly Zlatin |
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| Dog Fleas & Ticks
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Dog Fleas & Ticks.
Fleas.
Dog fleas are different to those which infest humans and cats.
When a flea bites, it injects saliva to stop the blood clotting
whilst it sucks it up. The saliva contains chemicals which often
cause an allergic reaction in the dog.
The signs are :-
Bites which look like small red pimples. Black, grit ... |
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12 Aug 2008 12:49:45 By John Moore |
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| Keep Your Parrot Happy with Safe Parrot Toys
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You are the proud owner of a parrot and you are looking for a
toy for your pet. The offer of parrot toys on the market is
huge, so how do you know which parrot toy is safe for your pet?
Because you should be aware that some of them are dangerous for
pets as they may hurt them. Therefore, an important parrot care
issue is its toys.
The ... |
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11 Aug 2008 02:08:57 By Ispas Marin |
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| Foxtail Grass Dangerous to Dogs
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18 Jul 2008 06:23:44 By Marilyn Pokorney |
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| How To Keep Your Dog Safe in the 21st Century
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For thousands of years, dogs have been "man's best friend."
Dog-loving humans have tried to keep their pets safe in return.
As the world becomes more complex, dogs need extra attention now
more than ever to stay safe. With a little foresight and action,
you can create a "home, safe home" for your precious pooches.
Dogs have a kee ... |
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07 Jul 2008 11:01:59 By Niall Kennedy |
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| Dog Training - House Training Your Dog
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One of the most confusing and anxiety-ridden areas of dog
training is house training. Yet, it is one of the most
important, especially for the humans involved.
The best way to understand and find success with house training
is to use the dog's own nature to help you.
Dogs are, by instinct, very clean animals. They would ... |
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28 Jun 2008 11:31:19 By Mark Bensen |
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| The Mysterious Secrets of The Giant Green Iguana
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The giant green iguana is likely the best pet of the entire iguana family because it is the easiest to tame and does not show aggression in captivity as strongly as many of its relatives display. The giant green iguanas are generally acquired from a hot and tropical location and require very precise living con ... |
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26 Jun 2008 10:46:27 By Dane Stanton |
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| Barbs in Fish Care and Aquariums
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How to
Tiger barbs, Rosy barbs, Red Barbs, and Sumatra barbs are various types of freshwater fish that are easiest to breed and maintain. However, the larger barbs are best suited with fish of their own size. The larger barbs will steer up trouble in communal tanks, as well as uproot your fancy plants. ... |
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20 Jun 2008 12:24:28 By John Ugoshowa |
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| Pomeranian Care
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The Pom is a little dog with a big personality! This tiny
fluffy creature has a wedge shaped head and looks like a little
fox. With it’s bright eyes, it seems like it is always smiling
and willing to please. It is intelligent and eager to learn, but
a firm hand must be applied or this little darling can become
yippy and demanding.
Along with all ... |
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16 Jun 2008 12:32:54 By Lee Dobbins |
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| Ever Wonder How Fast To Train Or Work With Your Dog?
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I noticed the other day, while working with a new German
Shepherd dog-mix I adopted from a local animal shelter—how fast
and intense you must work with your dog, during the
“reinforcement” phase.
Your dog goes through three general phases of learning:
1. “The Learning phase”: This is when the dog learns to
understand what a command means. You use v ... |
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14 Jun 2008 05:26:15 By Adam Katz |
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