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February is Dental Health Month for Pets!
2008-02-08 19:40:00 February is Dental Health Month for pets, and it is the perfect time to get their teeth checked out and cleaned! Today I am going to talk about ways you can prevent tooth decay in your pets, tell you about different products on the market to help you, and give you a run down of ... More About: Dental Health , Pets , Strong
Firms Charged in the Case of Tainted Pet Food
2008-02-07 19:53:00 As most of you probably remember, last year was scary for all pet owners. Over 60 million containers of cat and dog food was recalled due to contamination. Groundbreaking news was made yesterday when 3 firms were indicted by a grand jury on charges relating to their roles in the contamination. The pet food ... More About: Food , Pet Food , Case , Strong , Firms
Breed Profile: Newfoundland
2008-02-06 19:30:00 When I was very little (probably about 5 or 6 years old), my parents bought a purebred Newfoundland and I can remember very clearly the day we went to pick him up. My parents had an old Bronco and the Newfie they bought was a couple years old. When we pulled up to ... More About: Dogs , Profile , Strong , Breed
Michael Vick?s Pit Bulls Given Second Chance
2008-02-05 19:46:00 It seems like forever ago when the whole Michael Vick story aired and it is even harder to believe that some of the Pit Bulls trained to fight to the death are being given to good homes. But that is exactly what is happening to the rescued Pit Bulls. It is a miracle these dogs ... More About: Dogs , Chance , Michael Vick
Pets Are Victims of Foreclosure Too!
2008-02-04 19:31:00 The foreclosure rate in the United States is on the rise and you really wouldn’t think cats and dogs (as well as other pets) would become victims. A quick glance at the evening news cast tells us we are living in a country with a shaky economy. How many homes have been foreclosed ... More About: Pets , Foreclosure , Strong , Victims
Animals Seized By SPCA May Be Put Up For Adoption
2008-01-30 19:32:00 More than 200 animals were seized from a Texas home on January 25 including dogs, cats, spiders, cockroaches, and bearded dragons. The animals were seized by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) from a double-wide trailer where they were living in horrible conditions. Since Friday, the animals have been at the SPCA ... More About: Adoption , Strong
Saint Louis Mardi Gras Pet Parade
2008-01-28 19:23:00 As many of you know, Mardi Gras is a HUGE deal in New Orleans, LA. But the celebration that takes place in St. Louis , MO is considered the second largest one in the country! One of the favorite events took place this weekend - the “Beggin Strips Barkus Pet Parade ” today I am ... More About: Saint , Strong
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Turtles
2008-01-25 19:38:00 The outbreak began in August and has so far been responsible for sickening over 100 people and hospitalizing 24 in 33 states across the country. This is the largest recorded outbreak of its kind (as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday). The average age of the infected person’s is 7 ... More About: Salmonella , Turtles , Strong
Basic First-Aid For Your Dog
2008-01-23 19:33:00 Today I want to talk to you about basic first-aid you can do yourself. Keep in mind, this is only to be used in minor incidents - go to your veterinarian at once for anything major or beyond your comfort level. Minor problems can be divided into two categories: Ones you are able to ... More About: Dogs , Basic , Strong
Exotic Pets
2008-01-21 19:50:00 Growing up I always had the classic pets: dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, and gerbils. But these days the term “pet” can refer to just about any animal you can think of! I have a cousin older than me who used to own an iguana - she loved it, and took it out of ... More About: Pets , Strong
Do You Consider Your Pet Part of the Family?
2008-01-18 19:24:00 I recently read some very interesting statistics regarding how we view our pets. A study was conducted in 1957 by the American Veterinary Association and 43% of the people surveyed viewed their pets as part of the family. When that study was repeated in 2004 the figure had jumped to 94%! Can ... More About: Family , Part , The Family , Strong
Awesome Animal Tricks!
2008-01-16 19:50:00 I know there are many of you out there who don’t own a dog or a cat….so this post is for you! I have included in this post videos of animals (other than dogs and cats) performing various tricks. Some of these videos are really amazing and I hope you enjoy them! First, I ... More About: Animal , Awesome , Tricks , Strong
Amazing Cat Tricks!
2008-01-14 19:20:00 My post on Friday was all about dog tricks, today I am going to focus completely on feline tricks! You would be surprised to know how many cats are actually trained to perform various tricks. It was rather interesting, and I was very surprised to see how easily that cats can be trained ... More About: Tricks , Amazing , Strong
Amazing Dog Tricks!
2008-01-11 19:35:00 The idea of dogs doing amazing things is a wonderful thing to research and write about. This post today is going to contain plenty of videos and stories about amazing dog tricks and I am hoping you can help me add to the list of the wonderful things dogs are capable of. The ... More About: Dogs , Tricks , Amazing , Strong
Breed Profile: Rottweiler
2008-01-09 23:58:00 This is perhaps one of the scarier breeds of dogs. Rottweilers are incredibly menacing in their body composition and in their presence. When I was very young, my family’s next door neighbors owned a Rottweiler named Bear. At the time, we had a black Lab and I can remember every day Bear ... More About: Dogs , Profile , Strong , Breed , Profil
Pet Friendly Companies
2008-01-09 19:51:00 To some people, this may not seem like a big deal. But to people who own animals and enjoy sharing their lives with them, it is very important to know which companies are looking out not only our safety, but the safety of our four-legged friends. In my post today, I am going ... More About: Companies , Friendly , Strong
Breed Profile: Bloodhound
2008-01-07 19:26:00 The Bloodhound is well known throughout the world as a great scent and tracking dog. It is a member of the hound group and is considered a large dog. They have deep set eyes and droopy skin giving this breed an almost mournful look. We associate these dogs with Scotland Yard, or ... More About: Dogs , Profile , Strong , Breed , Profil
Zoo Reopens After Deadly Tiger Attack
2008-01-04 19:31:00 The San Francisco zoo reopened today despite ongoing investigations by zoo officials and police. Thank each and every one of you who left me a comment on my previous post about the tiger attack. This situation has become very sad for everyone involved. Numerous reports have come out that a group ... More About: Tiger , Strong , Deadly , Attack , Atta
Pet Health Insurance
2008-01-02 19:54:00 I know most of you have made New Year’s Resolutions for yourself (most of them health-related)…but what about your pet? Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions for them? Many people around the country have become interested in pet health insurance and since this idea seems to be gaining popularity I decided to ... More About: Health , Insurance , Health Insurance , Strong , Heal
Breed Profile: Dalmatian
2007-12-31 19:27:00 This dog is probably one of the world’s most easily recognized. Dalmatians are white dogs with black spots and they are most commonly seen sitting atop fire engines or alongside the famous Anheuser Busch Clydesdale horses. When thinking of Dalmatians, often 101 names come to mind from the famous Disney animated movie (and ... More About: Dogs , Profile , Strong , Breed , Profil
Tiger Attack at San Francisco Zoo
2007-12-27 19:36:00 By now I bet all of you have heard about the horrific attack that occurred on Christmas morning in San Francisco . A 300 pound tiger named Tatiana somehow got out of her enclosure, attacked 3 people - killing one of them. What absolutely amazes me is how clueless the zoo seems to be ... More About: Tiger , Strong , Attack
Very Special Breed Profile: Doberman Pinscher
2007-12-26 19:39:00 This profile today is very special for a reason! I was surfing the web this past weekend and came across a great video (see the middle of this post). This video led me to www.SecondChanceDobes.com and my post today was inspired by them! Second Chance Dobes is a non-profit organization whose objective ... More About: Dogs , Profile , Special , Strong , Breed
Breed Profile: Australian Shepherd
2007-12-21 19:33:00 I was going back through my previous breed profiles, and I noticed I had not done one on a dog out of the herding group! Please forgive me! I chose the Australian Shepherd today because I love the coloring of this particular breed! They truly are unique! Physical Description of the Australian Shepherd: Height: ... More About: Dogs , Profile , Strong , Breed
WebPoll Question: Are You Buying a Gift For Your Pet This Holiday Season?
2007-12-20 19:15:00 Ok, it’s Thursday! You know what that means! It’s the day for the webpoll question! The question for today is: Are you buying a gift for your pet this holiday season? Please take a second and leave me a comment with your answer! Reply with yes or no, and I will ... More About: Buying , Holiday , Question , Season , Gift
Poll: Are You Buying a Pet This Holiday Season?
2007-12-18 19:50:00 I am going to start taking polls and asking my readers questions. I do blog posts Monday-Wednesday-Friday, and I am going to be adding this feature on Tuesdays and Thursdays The question today is: Are you buying a pet this holiday season? This includes ones you are buying for yourself or for a loved one. I ... More About: Buying , Holiday , Season , Poll , Strong
It?s the Giving Season - Don?t Forget Your Pet!!
2007-12-17 19:53:00 Christmas is just around the corner (it is a week from tomorrow)!! I bet most of you are pretty well finished with your shopping…..but did you get something for your pet? If you did, you aren’t alone! Most people consider their pet to be part of the family, and buy them presents ... More About: Season , Giving , Strong
What Does Everyone Have Against Pit Bulls?
2007-12-14 19:16:00 Recently, I got caught up in an argument on a forum regarding Pit Bulls and their behavior. I am using this post today to vent some of my frustration and anger, and I am hoping you can help me understand where the bad feelings towards Pit Bulls started and why they continue to this ... More About: Dogs , Strong
What?s a Shar Pei?
2007-12-12 19:33:00 These dogs are easily recognizable and most people know them as those “wrinkly face dogs”. The Chinese Shar Pei is a very cute dog, and today I am going to focus on various aspects of the breed to get you better acquainted with them! Happy reading! Physical Description of the Shar Pei: Height: around ... More About: Dogs , Strong
Pet Toys Could Pose a Danger
2007-12-11 19:23:00 Did it seem like every time you turned on the television this year you were hearing about children’s toys being recalled due to the toxic levels of lead? Children’s toys may not be the only ones affected. The toys your pet plays with and chews on every day could contain toxic levels of ... More About: Toys , Danger , Strong , Pose
Michael Vick Sentenced Today!!
More articles from this author:2007-12-10 19:38:00 As most of you know, Michael Vick pled guilty earlier this year to bankrolling an illegal dog fighting ring. Today , his sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson, the punishment? 23 months in prison. In August of this year, he pled guilty to funding “Bad Newz Kennels” and ... More About: Dogs , Michael Vick , Strong 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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