Category: Tips & How Tos
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How to Save Money on Pet Medications
There is no denying it, pet care can be expensive. From necessary supplies, to toys, food, to trips to the groomer and the veterinarian, prices can soar quickly for a pet owner. This is especially true if their cat or dog becomes ill or injured. Pet parents have been enraged to find that what would…
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How To Raise Happy Kids and Happy Pets
In homes with multiple children and multiple pets, it can feel like everything is hectic. While you are trying to devote the best care you can for your children, while also making sure your pets’ needs are met, the task can seem overwhelming. Here are some great tips about what you can do to bring…
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Breeding Dogs
There is nothing more appealing than the idea of being surrounded by puppies all day. Getting to nurture a pregnant dog, caring for newborns, all while making money in the process seems almost too good to be true. However, though it is rewarding work, dog breeding is a taxing labor of love. There are expenses,…
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Breeding Cats
Imagine getting paid to play with newborn kittens every day before they ultimately find a good home. Breeders get to enjoy this privilege, making their job very appealing. However, deciding to breed cats is a serious commitment that should not be taken lightly. What most people don’t consider are the risks, expenses and time investment…
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Cats and Newborn Babies
There seems to be an idea that cats and newborn babies do not mesh well. The apparent vulnerability of a newborn child and the seeming unpredictability of a cat make for various concerns about whether or not it is safe for babies to be around the family feline. While leaving a helpless child unsupervised by…
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Pet Pens and Gates
In the world of pet care, crate training is an often disputed subject among trainers. The use of crates functions as a protective travel tool for animals who frequently accompany their owners on trips and vacations. Crates also are used for house training young pets when their owner goes to work or is unable to…
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Communicating Safely and Effectively With Deaf Pets
When an animal loses one of the key senses such as sight or the ability to hear, communication can become very challenging. Recognizing that your pet has suffered from hearing loss will necessitate some adjustments to your lifestyle, training and communication methods. Your pet now faces other hazards that would not be an issue for…
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Getting Scratched by a Cat
Felines love playtime with their owners, but even the most well-behaved kitty-cats can occasionally get carried away. Anyone that has owned, fostered, watched or bathed a cat knows that getting scratched is not fun, especially if the scrape happens to get infected. Here are some quick tips and words of advice when it comes to…
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How to Stop Your Cat From Spraying
Though spraying is a natural part of a feline’s survival instinct, it can be a very frustrating issue to deal with as a pet owner. Not only will you find yourself constantly welcome by unpleasant odors, but you also may be scrubbing the stench off on many surfaces, if the problem remains unchecked. If your…
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How to Report Animal Cruelty
There are few things more tragic than witnessing someone strike their pet. If you suspect a neighbor or someone in your community has been abusing his pet, there are several ways to go about helping the poor creature. First, there are a few different approaches to take, which will vary depending on your experience as…