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Microchipping Your Pet
2008-04-17 19:34:00 In recent years, microchipping has become more and more popular, but did you know that there are different types of microchips? Or what you need to do if you adopt an animal that has been microchipped? A lot of people have misconceptions about microchips and what their true purpose is. Today, I would like to ... More About: Dogs , Strong
Winners of Doggy Tug Contest!!
2008-04-15 01:42:00 I am pleased to announce the winners of my Doggy Tug contest!! Below you will find the winning submissions as well as information about their dogs. Thanks to all who sent in their entries and congratulations to the winners!! WINNER #1: This is Larry Monster, he loves playing tug games with his brother ... More About: Contest , Dogs , Winners , Strong
Couples at Odds Over Pets
2008-04-11 19:43:00 If you and your mate share a home and have a pet, chances are you may be at odds over the family pet. It is common for couples to get in arguments over the pet, and I know we have all heard the common phrase “It’s me or the dog!”. For some couples, ... More About: Dogs , Pets , Couples , Odds , Strong
There?s Still Time to Enter the Contest! Win a FREE Dog Toy!!
2008-04-10 19:07:00 I just want you guys to know that entries must be received before 12am CST tomorrow (Friday night). I can’t wait to see all your cute pictures! Good luck to all of you! More About: Contest , Dogs , Time , Free , Enter
Your Pet Questions - Answered!
2008-04-09 19:28:00 First, I want to remind my readers that there are still 2 full days left to get your entries in to win a Doggy Tug!! I look forward to receiving your entries! I am sure many of you out there have general questions about your pet, or questions about a pet you are thinking about getting. ... More About: Dogs , Questions , Strong
Puppy Mills Exposed on Oprah!
2008-04-07 19:49:00 I am 100% sure all of you either watched or heard about the show Oprah aired on Friday afternoon about puppy mills. I just want to talk to you about it today and highlight some of the key points she talked about on her show. I think Oprah airing that episode will make ... More About: Dogs , Puppy , Strong
Win a Doggy Tug - Contest Details! Enter Today!!
2008-04-04 02:08:00 I will be giving away Doggy Tugs to three lucky readers! All you have to do is submit what you believe to be a cute or funny picture of your dog and explain in 300 words or less why you think your dog would love a Doggy Tug! Contest rules are below ... More About: Dogs , Today , Enter , Details
Doggy Tugs Are Here!
2008-04-03 01:19:00 I want to talk to you today about a great new product that has just gone nationwide in the past week: Doggy Tug. I was fortunate enough to be able to test out one of their products and I was also given three Doggy Tugs to give away to my readers (contest details will ... More About: Dogs , Strong
Rabies - Symptoms, Preventions, and Treatments
2008-03-31 19:44:00 Rabies is one of the most well known viruses among pets and it is very important to know the symptoms so it can be treated quickly and effectively. Preventing the virus and taking the necessary precautions against it could save your life and the life of your pet. I hope this post sheds ... More About: Dogs , Treatments , Symptoms , Strong
Stop the Canadian Seal Hunt!
2008-03-28 18:32:00 Within the past few days, I have become increasingly aware of this disturbing piece of news, and although it has absolutely nothing to do with dogs and cats, I thought it was very important to share it with you. First of all, I never even knew this was going on, and how extreme it is. ... More About: Canadian , Seal , Stop , Strong , Hunt
Heartworms in Dogs - What You Need to Know
2008-03-26 18:37:00 Sadly, I have had a pet die of heartworms and I never really knew just what they were, or where they come from….do you? I want to share this information with you because I think it is very important. All dogs and cats should be taking heartworm medication (whether they are pills, shots, etc.) and ... More About: Dogs , Strong
Flooded Missouri Animal Shelter Needs Your Help!!
2008-03-24 18:12:00 As most of you already know, I live in Missouri and recently we have been plagued by a tremendous amount of flooding in our southern counties. There was one story on the news that really touched me and I would love it if my readers would get involved and help this shelter out - they ... More About: Dogs , Animal , Flooded , Strong
Does the Easter Bunny Live at Your House?
2008-03-21 18:37:00 Because of the Easter holiday, pet rabbits are a hot commodity at pet stores around the country. Just like I have said before, selecting a pet is something that is very important - and purchasing a rabbit isn’t any different! This post today will go over some basics about rabbit care and I will point ... More About: House , Easter Bunny , Live , Strong
Wet Tail in Hamsters
2008-03-19 18:39:00 Most young children have had experience with hamsters as pets, and if you are a parent, you are probably thinking (or have thought) about getting your child a hamster. There is a disease known as “wet tail” that is very common in hamsters. This post today is going to go over the symptoms, treatments, and ... More About: Strong , Hamsters , Tail
What You Need to Know Before Your Pet is Anesthetized
2008-03-17 18:41:00 Owners of cats and dogs alike need to be concerned with this topic because it is very likely your pet will need to be anesthetized at some point in his life. This post today will talk about different questions you should be asking your veterinarian to ensure a smooth procedure for your animal. ... More About: Dogs , Strong
Recipes For Dog Treats
2008-03-14 18:40:00 How much do we Americans enjoy food and eating? I don’t know about the rest of you, but I absolutely LOVE food. I guarantee our pets feel the same way - haven’t you seen how fast they are able to eat? I know we all want to give our animals the best ... More About: Dogs , Recipes , Strong , Treats
Can Your Pets Be Making You Sick?
2008-03-12 18:35:00 Around 60 million pet dogs and 70 million pet cats are in the United States and we love our animals dearly, but could they be making you sick? This post today is going to give you information about diseases commonly passed from our pets to us and what you can do to prevent the disease. ... More About: Pets , Sick , Strong
What Is Sarcoptic Mange?
2008-03-10 18:34:00 I would like to take my post today to go over the different symptoms of sarcoptic mange - how it is contracted, treated, and prevented. This is a horrible skin condition that is fairly common in dogs. This skin disease can be passed on to other animals and humans so it is important ... More About: Dogs , Strong
Real-life Ace Ventura
2008-03-07 18:59:00 We are all familiar with the popular (and funny) Ace Ventura : Pet Detective movies and today I would like to talk with you about a real-life pet detective who thoroughly enjoys his career of reuniting lost pets with their owners. This particular company is based in the UK, but I am sure there are pet ... More About: Life , Real , Strong , Real Life
Video of Marine Throwing Puppy Surfaces
2008-03-05 19:29:00 Before you read any further I really need to let you know that this post isn’t for everyone. It directly involves a U.S. marine doing something very real and very horrible. I will not be putting the video up on my site, but if you look for it in YouTube you will find ... More About: Video , Dogs , Puppy , Marine , Strong
Reasons For Owning a Pet - What?s Yours?
2008-03-03 19:49:00 I was thinking pretty heavily this weekend about pets and different reasons as to why we have them. I realized each person is selecting a pet for different reasons and that your reason for getting a pet in the first place is extremely important when you are considering different breeds. Today I would ... More About: Reasons , Strong
Companies Provide Relief, Comfort After Loss of Pet
2008-02-29 19:51:00 Losing a pet is one of the hardest things an owner has to go through, but there are some companies that aim to make the process less painful and less stressful. Today I am going to go over a couple options you have when your pet passes away. When my last dog was getting ... More About: Companies , Loss , Relief , Strong , Comfort
Pet Sterilization - It?s the Law in LA!
2008-02-27 19:33:00 On Tuesday, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed one of the nation’s toughest laws on pet sterilization. The new law requires dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered by the time they are 4 months old. I hope you enjoy this post, this is a wonderful sign that our country is headed in the right direction ... More About: Strong
Ferrets - Outlawed in Parts of the Country
2008-02-25 19:44:00 According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Associated, about 500,000 people own 2 million ferrets across the country. In some states, it is illegal to own the furry critters and this post today is going to give you a glimpse inside the world of a ferret owner, and how far they are willing to ... More About: Country , Parts , Strong , Ferrets
Dog Saved by Marine is Coming Home!
2008-02-22 19:58:00 I came across this story in the news and it was very touching…..I just have to share it with you. Today a dog named Nubs is coming home to California. He had previously been living in Iraq and was rescued by a Marine stationed in the war-torn country. Marine Maj. Brian Dennis, a 36-year old from ... More About: Dogs , Home , Strong
MetroZoo in Miami, FL Holding Pet Amnesty Day
2008-02-21 21:31:00 The Metrozoo in Miami , FL is holding a pet amnesty day this coming Saturday. The object of the event is to allow exotic pet owners to drop the unwanted pets off at the zoo - without prosecution. Licensed exotic animal breeders will be on hand to adopt and place the unwanted critters in ... More About: Amnesty , Holding , Strong
$150,000 For Clone of Pit Bull
2008-02-18 19:53:00 I recently read an article where a woman in California is paying $150,000 (no, that is NOT a typo) to have her recently deceased dog Booger ( also NOT a typo) cloned by a company in Korea. In this post I am going to go over the information available on this topic and give ... More About: Dogs , Pit Bull , Clone , Bull , Strong
Animal CSI
2008-02-15 19:53:00 We’ve all seen about a zillion commercials for some type of CSI TV show, but would you believe there is a woman who is an animal CSI? It’s true! Today my post is going to be all about her work, what she does, and the impact it will have on the future of ... More About: Dogs , Animal , Strong
Beagle Wins Best In Show!
2008-02-13 19:34:00 For the first time in the breed’s history a Beagle has won best in show at the Westminster Dog Show held in Madison Square Gardens. Uno, made history by becoming the first Beagle to earn the top spot in the entire 100 years of the shows existence. The final events were held Tuesday night and ... More About: Dogs , Strong , Wins
Valentine?s Day Isn?t Just For Humans!
More articles from this author:2008-02-11 19:45:00 We’ve known for years and years that Valentine ’s Day is all about L-O-V-E and I had never heard of it being celebrated by pets! But in PETCO stores across the country, that’s exactly what they are doing. Today I am going to discuss the various events held at different locations and give you ... More About: Strong , Humans 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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