Pets and Animals Articles

1). Stop Dogs Eating Dog Poop (Coprophagia) By : Chris Smith
Dogs eating poop is a disgusting and nonsensical habit from our human point of view. Find out why your dog does it, and how to put a stop to it.
article related to: dog eating poop, coprophagia, feces, puppy, coprophagy, poo, dogs, stop, fix.

2). Shar Pei – The Chinese Wrinkle Dog By : Charles Kassotis
The Shar Pei is commonly known as the Chinese Wrinkle Dog. If you have a sufficiently strong will to not allow this wrinkled dog to walk all over you, you may very well find that it makes an excellent companion.
article related to: shar pei, dog, breed, china, chinese, skin, coat, folds, companion, family, fighting, pet, train

3). Which Dog Breeds Are More Likely To Kill People By : Mitch Endick
Some dog breeds are more likely to kill than others and some breeds are more protective of their masters and physical surrounding than others. This is the results of a twenty year study.
article related to: pets, dogs, dog bite

4). Dogs That Refuse to Eat - What Causes This and How Can it Be Resolved? By : BJones
When a pet dog refuses to eat, the problem is either physical or psychological. When a pet dog refuses to eat, his owner pleads with him and tries to tempt him with food fed by hand. If the dog is sufficiently neglected and bored he may try this to get attention. An intelligent owner will counter this common canine play by giving his dog companionship by playing with him and taking him for a daily walk.
article related to: dog, dogs, puppy, puppies, animal, animals, cat, cats, pet, pets, pet food, dog food

5). Stages of Whelphing a Litter of Puppies By : Steve Allison
Your dog being pregnant can be a nerve racking time for owners who have not had the experience before. Just like with human babies the first is the most challenging and if you intend on doing this often – don't worry it gets easier with practice. Follow some of these tips for making the birthing process as easy as you can for your dog. Labor Generally dogs give birth after about 63 days of pregnancy.
article related to: labor, dog, litters of puppies, puppy's, whelping a litter of puppies, dog labor, boston terrier, yorkies, maltese, pomeranian, pugs, shih tzu

6). The Mixed Breeds – More than Mutts By : Charles Kassotis
Many of the world’s best pets, most loved companions and smartest dogs are mixed breeds, or "Muts". But think about it, all of today’s most popular breeds were at one time unrecognized. Today’s mixed breeds may very well appear in tomorrow’s dog shows.
article related to: dog, pet, breed, mixed, mut, family, lovable, smart, loyal, mix

7). Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Normal Deliveries By : Connie Limon
A shih tzu mother’s instinct to nurture begins with her first shih tzu puppy delivery.
article related to: shih tzu, shih tzu puppy, shih tzu puppies, shih tzu whelping, shih tzu breeding

8). Important Cat Litter Box Health Considerations You Should Know About By : RC Wellborn
Cats are the most popular pets in the United States. According to the latest version of the U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2002 Edition) there were almost 70 Million pet cats in the United States. Why are cats so popular? There are as many answers to this question as there are cat owners, but the low health risks cats pose to their owners is certainly near the top of this list.
article related to: cat health, cat illnesses, cat sicknesses, automatic litter box, self cleaning litter box, toxoplasmosis, litter box, cat litter box, cat litter box dangers, cat litter, clumping litter, diseases, disease

9). The Bichon Frise – The Cotton Ball of Canines By : Charles Kassotis
The Bichon Frise is a small, solid white dog with the curly hair typical of a poodle. These little guys are appealing for many reasons, including the fact that they just look so cuddly.
article related to: dog, pet, breed, characteristic, train, show, fur, grooming, kids, family, bichon frise

10). Is The German Shepherd The Perfect Dog For You? By : Lee Dobbins
If you want a dog that is fearless, smart and hard-working than the German Shepherd may be for you!
article related to: dog, dog breeds, pet, pets, german shepherd, dogs, puppy, puppies

11). Winter Dog Agility Training By : Brad Carlson
Yes, its cold outside, but don't stop your dog's agility training. Depending on where you live, there might be snow on the ground from November through March, but thats no reason to give up your agility training. Bring your training indoors, right at your own home. Get creative with your training locations. Do you have a hallway, basement, or garage? Then you have a place to train! Before it snows and your equipment is frozen to the ground, store some in your garage, shed, basement, or put a tarp over it.
article related to: dog agility, agility equipment, dog agility equipment

12). Puggles and Designer Dogs - The Truth about Puggles By : caninefacts
PUGGLES By Jenny Smith Puggle Dogs are a fairly new mixed breed. They’re a half breed combined with a pug and a beagle. They are one of the cutest mix breed dogs out there today. They have a very mellow, loving temperament. Puggles are ideal family pets, because they do so well with young children. They’re all around lovable, and not normally a one person dog as are pugs.
article related to: puggle, puggles, puggle dogs, dogs, pets, designer dogs, mix breed dogs, cockapoo, labradoodle, schnoodle, pekapoo, puppies

13). Shih Tzu - Dealing With Housetraining Problems By : Connie Limon
The best house training uses the shih tzu’s own instincts to avoid soiling its bed to train the shih tzu where and where not to eliminate.
article related to: shih tzu, shih tzu puppies, shih tzu breeders, shih tzu training, dogs, dog breeders, dog training

14). Is My Female Shih Tzu Pregnant? By : Connie Limon
The earliest sign of pregnancy in a Shih Tzu is often behavioral changes. She may demand extra attention or she may become depressed, lethargic and withdrawn.
article related to: breeding, breeder, dog breeder, shih tzu breeder, family and pets, family and shih tzu, home pets

15). Non-Shedding Dog Breeds By : Kirsten Hawkins
Many people would love to own a pet dog, but are wary of the potential mess that shed dog hair can cause in their homes. These people want a dog that doesn’t shed to be their companion. Unfortunately there is no such thing as a dog that doesn’t shed at all. All dogs will shed and replace at least some of their hair, just like people do. There are some breeds that shed far less than others, however, and selecting one of these breeds can keep the shedding mess to a minimum.

16). The Miniature Schnauzer – He’s Looking at You By : Charles Kassotis
There’s no escaping the look of sheer questioning in the eyes of almost all Miniature Schnauzers. The eyes of those dogs will always make you wonder what’s going on in that intelligent brain.
article related to: schnauzer, dog, pet, breed, coat, train, beard, smart, german.eyes, look, family

17). Shih Tzu - Whelping By : Connie Limon
The average gestation period for a shih tzu is 58 to 65 days following conception. With a first pregnancy your shih tzu may not show signs until late in term.
article related to: shih tzu, shih tzu puppies, shih tzu breeder, shih tzu breeders, shih tzu whelping

18). Ridding Your House of Fleas By : Steve Allison
Chances are if you have pet's you have had to deal with the almost inevitable flea infestation. All pet owners know that once a flea infestation has gripped your living space it can be the start of a long battle. In order to properly rid you home and pets of fleas you will treat the infestation as a whole. The fleas do not only live on your pet. Some research indicated that fleas spend less than 15% of their time on you pet.
article related to: fleas, dog fleas, flea infestation, flea, getting rid of fleas, boston terrier, maltese, yorkies, pomeranian, shih tzu, pugs, pug fleas

19). The Silver Miniature Poodle – The “Gold” of the Poodle World By : Charles Kassotis
If you’re looking for a beautiful dog with incredible intelligence, you need look no further than the Silver Miniature Poodle.
article related to: toy, poodle, silver, miniature, pet, dog, family, kids, smart, playful, breed, teacup

20). The Top 3 Canine Behavior Problems and How to Solve Them - Part 2 By : Lori S. Anton
In part one of this 3-part instructional we pointed out that some canine behaviors are ingrained, while others are learned. We also highlighted successful ways to control excessive barking. In part 2 we will deal with effective techniques to stop biting. Canine Behavior Problems: Biting According to the U.S. Disease Control Center in Atlanta, Georgia, about 1,000,000 people in the United States are bitten by dogs every year.
article related to: canine behavior problems, biting dogs, aggressive behavior in dogs, puppies that bite, aggressive behavior in puppies, dogs, dog, puppy, puppies

21). How To Stop A Dog From Chewing By : Terence Young
Most normal dogs will bite and chew. While you cannot completely erase this behavior, you can regulate it and influence the dog’s behavior.
article related to: dog training tips, obedience training, chewing

22). Coonhound – What Kind is Yours? By : Charles Kassotis
Coonhound is typically a very generic term used to describe any of several breeds that are used in hunting raccoons. Black and Tans, Blueticks, Redbones and Walkers are the most common breeds included in the Coonhound category.
article related to: coonhound, raccoons, dog, hunting, breed, train, pet, family, redbone

23). Some Tips To Help You Recognize Common Cat Ailments By : Gregg Hall
Many potential health issues can be avoided by keeping them up to date on their vaccinations. There are still health problems that need to be watched for, even if you take your cat for its annual physical and shots.
article related to: pets, pet medications, cat ailments

24). The Oranda Goldfish By : Lee Dobbins
Learn about this beautiful gold fish that has been fancied for centuries.
article related to: goldfish, fish, fish tank, aquarium, oranda

25). Caring For Your Pet Parrot By : Lee Dobbins
Parrots make great pets but they do need some specialized care. Read this article and find out if you are ready for a pet parrot.
article related to: parrots, birds, pet birds, pet adoption, pets, exotic birds