I hope no one ever has to use this information on their own pets, but it can save a life in an emergency situation. A dog or cat choking on an object can quickly pass out or even suffocate, even if the windpipe is only partially blocked.
You may feel like giving your cat a bath is akin to taking your life in your own hands' but it doesn't have to be a traumatic experience. Really!
How To Perform Mouth-to-Mouth On Your Pet
If your dog or cat goes into respiratory arrest, quick action will save his life. An animal that does not get any oxygen in his system for even a few minutes can suffer permanent brain damage.
This may have happened to you: you come home from a long day at work or a short trip to the store to find that your precious dog has demolished your favorite new shoes! I can still remember the day it happened to me. I had just gotten the cutest pair of flip-flops with a bamboo foot bed.
Adding fish to the family? Start with freshwater fish because the equipment you will need is a little more affordable than saltwater fish supplies. Freshwater fish are relatively hardy -- remember that goldfish you won at the fair that lived on for several years afterwards?
If you've never had a pet before -- or it's just been a really long time... you're going to need to make a few adjustments to your life.
Tips for giving your a dog a bath. It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. Two factors make giving your dog a bath a huge undertaking: The size of your dog and how much your dog likes (or hates) water.
A new baby is an adjustment for everyone -- parents, siblings, and pets! Here are some tips to help make the transition easier for everyone.
It just isn't safe for your dog or cat to be roaming all over the car while you are trying to drive. My German Shepherd/Husky mix used to always knock the car out of gear while he was switching from the front seat to the back seat - not good!
Call up your local shelter and ask them how many dogs they have. Ask them how many cats they have. Ask them how many pets come through the doors each month, or each year. If it is a kill shelter, ask them how many pets have been euthanized because there are too many homeless pets and not enough space.
Adding Another Pet to the Family
If you have been thinking about adding a second dog or cat to the family, you may be surprised to hear that it can be a lot easier than you think! The resident pet will teach the new kid all the rules of the land -- where and how to go to the bathroom, what furniture and rooms are off limits, what to do to earn treats, and more. I've heard lots of tales from friends about the ease of teaching a new pet new tricks.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there claiming to be reputable breeders when they are in fact not. So how do you find the right kind of breeder?
How to Pick the Right Veterinarian
Regardless of what type of pet you've added to the family, you should plan a vet visit as soon as possible. But how do you pick the right veterinarian? You're looking for basically the same things you wanted in a family doctor.
Especially when you have multiple dogs in the family, knowing the pack order is important. To your dogs, you are part of the pack. To have a happy home, you need to be at the TOP of the pack order.
When my brother and I were little, we developed some pretty severe allergies -- including allergies to animal dander. Forced to give up the family dog, we asked our allergist if we could ever have another pet.
Preparing for your new rabbit means you need a place for your rabbit to live! The hutch is essential even for indoor rabbits, so they have a secure place to sleep. Make sure your hutch has a door that latches so your bunny can't escape his home. Your bunny should ALWAYS have access to food and water in his hutch.
Socializing your dog doesn't mean bringing Fido to a tea party with the ladies... it means being a responsible pet owner and teaching your dog to be calm and confident in any situation.
So you'd like to get a dog, but you're not sure what kind. Purebred? Mutt? There are certain advantages to owning a mixed-breed dog, believe it or not.
Training your dog can be a long and sometimes complicated process, but there are some basic things that you should keep in mind.
Adopting a pet from an animal shelter or rescue group isn't as easy as going into the food store and picking out a new flavor of ice cream. Things are a little more complicated than that!
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A set of seashell wind chimes is a great reminder of a summer vacation at the shore. . This is an sea shell wind chime I made when I got bored. So many asked for instructions that we wrote to Joyce and she provided them along with another picture.
Your cat can communicate in many different ways -- through vocalizations, touch, and body language.
Summer is a great time to throw a party that celebrates the islands! On a sultry summer night, invite your friends and family over for a Luau Party!
Some foods that are perfectly safe for humans or other pets can be dangerous for your kitties!
