Pets Articles

Choosing a name for your Dog - Posted by Charlotte Hargreaves.

So you've brought home your new dog and it's time to choose a name but you're running short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you aren't feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with the basics and some great ideas to help you choose the perfect name for your puppy.

Kuranda Dog Beds, the Answer to the Chewing Dog Owner's Prayers? - Posted by Dara Gates.

Did Chomper get the best of his bed again? Have you heard about Kuranda Dog Beds; they offer several solutions for dog owners of chew-happy doggies!

Pet Food: What is the best food for your dog or cat? - Posted by Dr. Andrew Jones.

The Pet Food Recall of 2007 has brought an enormous amount of attention to pet food. With tens of thousands of pets affected by the recall and with the death of several thousand pets from tainted food (refer to the PetConnection Database), it is not at all surprising that we have questions. The surprising thing is that it’s taken us all so long to ask these questions.

Training Your Dog With a Clicker - Posted by Ashley Peach.

In this article I am going to discuss clicker training and its use in training dogs.

English Setter - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know - Posted by Robert W. Benjamin.

Learn the facts on maintaining good health, grooming needs, living conditions and more when it comes to the English Setter

The Urban Fable Surrounding a Roosters' "Cock-a-Doodle-doo" - Posted by Matthew Paolini.

Have you heard the tale about the rooster's early morning "cock-a-doodle-do?" Learn more about the truth behind the myth.

Pit Bull Bans: Narrowing the Noose Around American Boxers - Posted by Tracy Hargraves.

Pit bull bans are spreading too fast nowadays. The clamor for pit bull bans has been growing for years. As a result there has been a mixture of people who are all yes to pit bull bans and people who give all-out support to their pit bulls.

Most girls want a horse – but the reality is hard work - Posted by carolyn clayton.

Having a horse as a pet is many a young person’s dream, but only the fortunate (and well off) are able to realise it. There are a number of reasons for this, which stem mainly from the fact that they can be such an expensive acquisition in the first place. You can expect to pay anything from £1000 and upwards, depending on the size, age and any training the horse has had. Some may argue that you can end up paying just about as much for a pedigree standard dog; this is true, but the initial outlay for such a pet dwarfs any other costs likely to be incurred by owning it.

Labradors make great pets - Posted by carolyn clayton.

Labradors are a breed of dog which makes great pets, due to their loving, loyal and affectionate nature. Common types include black/chocolate Labradors, and golden retrievers, so-called because of their original duties of diving into the waters off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, in the 17th CE, to fetch the fishing nets from trawlers.

Pet Euthanasia: When It’s Time for Your Pet to Go - Posted by Tracy Hargraves.

The decision to end the life of a family pet through euthanasia is a difficult one. As you go through all the process of terminating a cherished pet, you’ll realize that it means more anguish and grief for the owner. When you’ve already decided to let go, knowing what to expect may help you through the process.