Training the Trainer
Dog training philosophies vary as much as dogs and trainers do. Most professionals agree, however, that a large part of training dogs consists of training the trainers. Whether those trainers are pet owners or professionals they need many of the same attributes. Most dogs are neither stupid nor intelligent in the same way humans are. [...]
How To Stop Chewing
A dog’s jaw muscles are among his strongest. An average-sized Golden Retriever can untie the knot in a rawhide bone (or just chew it off) in minutes. If only they’d stick to those! The tendency to chew will vary from one breed – and one individual – to another. But most dogs will chew on [...]
Cats
Cat Litter Boxes
For most cat owners, one of the biggest drawbacks of owning a cat is the dreaded cat litter box. Few people like to clean litter boxes. After all, they aren’t just smelly. Litter can be quite dusty and people that change litter boxes are more susceptible to some cat diseases that can be caught by [...]
Neutering – An Important Part of Your Cat’s Care
With the large number of homeless and feral cats in the world, it is no wonder that people are beginning to realize the importance of neutering their cats. After all, since cats can reproduce several times a year and mature quickly, just two feral cats can quickly become twenty. These feral cats are often actually [...]
Cat Collars and Leashes
While almost everyone walks their dog, few people walk their cats. However, cats can learn to walk on a leash. In fact, there are collars, harnesses, and leashes designed just for cats. Unlike dog collars, cat collars are not created so that they can be used with a cat leash. The shape of a cat’s [...]
The Cat Bath – How To Wash Your Cat
Everyone knows that cats absolutely hate water, so why on earth would someone want to bathe their cat? Well, although cats don’t enjoy paddling in the swimming pool with their doggie pals, they still can get just as dirty or flea infested as dogs. There are times when there is just no other option besides [...]
Birds
Selecting a Cage for Your Bird
A cage is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will need to buy for your new bird. The proper cage can help your bird stay healthy and safe. However, there are so many different types of cages. How do you choose the right one? First, consider the type of bird you are [...]
Handfeeding Unweaned Birds
If you think that handfeeding means holding some seeds or pellets in your hand and convincing your bird to eat them, you are not alone. Quite a few other people think the same thing. However, handfeeding actually involves feeding a baby bird that is not yet able to eat on its own a soft diet. [...]
Is a Cockatiel Right for You?
If you are going to be owning a bird for the first time, you may want to take a close look at the cockatiel. This family friendly bird is the perfect choice for beginners, since it is easy to care for and adaptable. Most cockatiels are happy to cuddle up to their owners, especially if [...]
Grooming Your Bird
If you own a dog or a cat, you probably knew that you would have to spend some time grooming your new pet. However, did you know that birds need to be groomed, too? Of course, you won’t be brushing his feathers, but you will need to clip his toenails, clip his wings and give [...]
Recipes & Food Tips For Pets
Fruity taste for your Bird
1 Kiwi sliced
1/2 C Raisins
1 Pear Sliced
10 Grapes
1/2 C Pitted Cherries
Directions
Mix and put in dish or hand feed
Bird Meal
Your bird will go NUTS over this meal
Ingredients
1 Kiwi Sliced
1/2 Cup Raisins
15 Grapes
3 Cherries (pitted)
1 Carrot
1/2 Cup Corn (off cob drained)
10 Blueberries
Directions
Mix together and feed
