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The Pampered (Standard) Poodle
2007-12-07 19:38:00 Today I thought I would focus on one of the more elegant, high-maintenance breed of dogs: the Standard Poodle. This breed can be thought of as snotty, stuck up, or just plain bratty. The Poodle can also be extremely graceful and is often a champion in the show ring. If you are ... More About: Dogs , Strong
How to Help Your Pet Go ?Green?!
2007-12-05 19:35:00 These days, plenty of attention is being given to environmentally friendly products such as cars that run on electricity, energy saving light bulbs, even bans on plastic grocery bags! But did you know that you can extend your eco-friendliness to your pets? Today, I’m going to talk about products on the market today that are ... More About: Dogs , Green , Strong
?THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE AND AFTER GETTING YOUR DOG? EBOOK RELEASED!!
2007-12-03 19:16:00 I am very pleased to announce the release of my first ebook titled “Things You Must Know Before and After Getting Your Dog”!! I know many of you out there may be thinking about getting a dog as a present for someone special, but you need to know the basics about dog ownership before ... More About: Dogs , Ebook , Released , Strong
MUG Root Beer ?MUG Shots? Pet Photo Contest
2007-11-30 19:17:00 I want to talk today about a very exciting opportunity that was brought to my attention recently. I was contacted by an advertiser from MUG root beer, and she told me about a great pet photo contest, and I am going to give you all the details!! The first 500 entrants to the contest will ... More About: Contest , Photo , Beer , Shots , Photo Contest
Great Dane = Great Dog!
2007-11-28 19:26:00 My breed profile today is going to be about Great Danes. This breed of dog is very large, and can be incredibly intimidating. Hopefully my post today will be very informative to you! Enjoy!! Physical Description: Height: 30-34 inches Weight: 120-200 pounds Life Expectancy: On average under 10 years (due to their size), but they are ... More About: Dogs
Handicapped Pets
2007-11-26 19:30:00 This weekend I came across a few wonderful and touching videos. They show animals learning to use wheelchairs and being able to walk for the first time in as long as a year!! One particular video caught my eye, it was showing a very special dog named Faith. Today I am going ... More About: Pets , Strong , Handicap
Halloween Pictures Are Here!!
2007-11-23 20:33:00 Right now I only have a few pictures to post on here, but if any of you out there have pictures of your pet (dog, cat, horse, or any other animal) in Halloween costumes please send them to: dsheffler@petstrong.com I hope you enjoy these pictures and that each and every one of you had a safe ... More About: Pictures , Dogs , Strong , Allo
HAPPY THANKSGIVING - Safety Tips For Your Pet!
2007-11-21 19:26:00 We all know what tomorrow is: TURKEY DAY!! Although this is a great time for families to be close to each other and enjoying delicious food, there are some dangers to your pets you need to be aware of. My post today is going to be about protecting your pet and what you need to ... More About: Safety , Thanksgiving , Tips , Happy , Strong
What?s There to Know About a Beagle?
2007-11-19 19:28:00 I am going to continue today profiling breeds, and my selection is a beagle. This isn’t a dog with many misconceptions, but I don’t think too much is known about this breed. My post today will go over general information about the breed, and hopefully give you knowledge you didn’t have before! Physical Description: Height: ... More About: Dogs , Beagle , Strong
Do You Have a Chihuahua?
2007-11-16 19:30:00 Today I am going to profile the Chihuahua for you. Some people absolutely can’t stand this breed of dog - they are often referred to as “yappy” or “spoiled”, but these tiny dogs have a lot of heart. If you are a person who can not stand the Chihuahua, please take a couple ... More About: Dogs , Strong
The Wild Roots of Dogs
2007-11-14 19:34:00 On Monday, I talked about the roots of felines, today I am going to focus on the canine’s heritage. As pet owners, we can look at the behavior of their wild relatives and learn about what makes a dog tick! I hope you enjoy my post today, if you do, please leave me a comment!! The ... More About: Dogs , Wild , Roots , Strong
The Wild Roots of Cats
2007-11-12 19:38:00 I’d bet you’d never think to compare your cat to an African lion, or a tiger. But the truth is that our beloved cats have a closer relation to those animals than it may seem at first glance. Today I am going to tell you about the family trees of cats which you can use ... More About: Cats , Wild , Roots , Strong
Do You Have a Labrador Retriever??
2007-11-09 19:29:00 The last dog I had was a black Labrador Retriever mixed with a Newfoundland. She was built mostly in the same way a Lab is - she had that trademark stocky build and very pretty brown eyes. The Newfoundland in her however made her much larger than a purebred Lab. Today I ... More About: Dogs , Strong , Rado
What to Expect as Your Dog Ages
2007-11-07 19:29:00 I realize this is a very sensitive subject for most dog owners. We all like to think our companions will live forever, and always be with us. But this is just simply not the case. Today I’m going to tell you some changes you can expect in your dog’s behavior and give ... More About: Dogs , Expect , Strong , Ages
Who?s Got the Brains??
2007-11-05 19:26:00 Some people are mislead as far as what to expect when they get a puppy or kitten, and some people are amazed at how long they are in that stage. As humans, it is hard for us to understand how a dog at one year old (although she may be incredibly large) has not ... More About: Brains , Strong , The Brain
Winter is Coming! How to Get Your Pet Ready!
2007-11-02 19:41:00 It is now November, and as weird as that seems, the snow will be flying before you know it. In fact, in some parts of the world snow is already falling!! Today I am going to give you some pointers to help your pets deal with the cold and the snow of the winter months. ... More About: Winter , Strong , Ready
A MUST READ FOR ALL PET OWNERS!!
2007-10-31 21:45:00 THIS POST COULD SAVE YOUR PET’S LIFE!! Last night, I watched an interesting show on television. It was called “The Iron Mask” and basically the show is about 5 ordinary people who come on stage and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. The only catch is that each person is wearing a mask ... More About: Read , Strong , Owners
Disturbing Dog Fighting News
2007-10-29 18:57:00 Last weekend, the Humane Society of Missouri busted a well-organized and fairly large dog fighting ring. During this raid, a total of 25 Pit Bulls were seized from the property. As of right now, there has not been a decision made regarding what to do with the dogs. Some have argued that ... More About: News , Dogs , Fighting , Strong , Bing
What?s the Deal With Cats?
2007-10-26 19:56:00 I have to admit, I’ve never been a true “cat person” (I love cats, but my favorites are dogs), I have always favored dogs. However, I have grown up with cats pretty much all my life. My grandparents always had cats (usually 2), and as a child, I spent most weekends over there. The one ... More About: Cats , Deal , Strong
Purebred or Mixed Breed?
2007-10-25 19:22:00 It makes sense that this question would come up a lot in dog conversations and different people have different opinions as to which is the better choice. Today, I just want to let you know what the pros and cons of each are so you can make an educated decision. I’m going to ... More About: Dogs , Strong , Mixed , Mixe , Breed
How to Get Your Pet Through a Natural Disaster
2007-10-23 19:57:00 This morning, I saw news reports of the devastating fires in California, and I was almost instantly thinking of Hurricane Katrina and other destructive natural disasters. Most pet owners are completely caught off guard and don’t know what to do, or where to go with their pets. During Hurricane Katrina, many ... More About: Natural , Disaster , Strong , Ural , Aster
Follow-up to Animal Abuse and Neglect Post
2007-10-19 20:29:00 I just wanted to talk briefly about the whole Ellen Degeneres deal. If you haven’t heard about it, this is the story: Ellen adopted a dog from the agency Mutts and Moms (which is a non-profit shelter). After adopting Iggy (the dog’s name), it was discovered that he did not get along with the cats ... More About: Abuse , Animal , Post , Neglect , Strong
Animal Abuse and Neglect
2007-10-17 19:54:00 We all know what animal shelters are and what their purpose is. But what about pet owners who think they run their own shelters? I’m talking about the people who have more animals than they can possibly care for…animals that are too skinny, chained up all the time, and are in very poor ... More About: Abuse , Animal , Neglect , Strong
What Type of Fencing Would Work Best for My Pet?
2007-10-15 19:34:00 People who have never owned an animal before are often surprised by how smart and quick they can be. Most animals are problem solvers and it doesn’t take them too long to figure out how to get what they want. Dogs should not be trusted to roam free through your neighborhood, they will make messes ... More About: Work , Type , Strong , Fencing
Common Household Items - Dangerous for Your Dog!
2007-10-12 19:31:00 When you have a dog in your home, many common items need to be put where he will not be able to get into them. Many people don’t realize how dangerous their house can be for a dog. Today, I’d like to help you make your home a safe place for your dogs and give ... More About: Dogs , Household , Household Items , Common , Items
New, Innovative Pet Products
2007-10-11 19:53:00 More than $40 billion will be spent this year on pets nationwide, and according to the US Census Bureau, Americans spend more on their pets than they do on jewelery, toys, or candy! Just in time for the holiday season, companies are releasing products that are innovative and creative. Today, I’m going to talk about ... More About: Products , Strong , Innovative , Inno
Animals and Your Children
2007-10-10 19:31:00 This post is going to be all about your children and the things you need to know before you bring an animal into your household and what you can do to make your children and pets feel comfortable with each other. Before you even think about adding an animal to your household, you need to evaluate ... More About: Children , Animals , Strong
Bloat - THE SECOND LEADING KILLER OF DOGS (Under Cancer)
2007-10-09 19:53:00 According to several websites, bloat is the second leading killer of dogs - the only thing above it is cancer. I recently saw an episode of an animal veterinarian show on Animal Planet where a Weimeraner was diagnosed with bloat and had to have surgery. The whole ordeal was very heartwrenching because no time can ... More About: Dogs , Cancer , Killer , Leading
Halloween Safety for Your Pets!
2007-10-08 19:55:00 Believe it or not, Halloween is just around the corner. Although it can be an incredibly fun time for children, your pets aren’t exactly thrilled during trick-or-treating. Most animals find this holiday stressful and confusing - there are people dressed up, the doorbell is being rung frequently, and there are even strange noises ... More About: Safety , Pets , Strong , Ween
Breast Cancer in Pets
More articles from this author:2007-10-05 19:55:00 October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I thought I would pass along some very valuable information about Breast Cancer that relates directly to you and your pets. Breast Cancer is common among dogs and cats alike - both female and male (although the disease is much more rare in males than females). ... More About: Pets , Strong 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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