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Are you like most Americans? Do you believe the porpaganda that has brainwashed us into thinking that the only way our family pets can get the proper nutirition is from a bag or a can?

We did, and because we trusted the Commercial Dog Food companies, we fed our precious Dog, Drum, expensive dog food that turned out to be what killed him. After finding out the Shocking Truth about What’s Really in Dog Food, we began our quest to find out what we could do to help prevent others from experiencing the same fate that Drummy did!

Have you noticed that your dog has bad breath, is not eating, his teeth are covered with brown tartar or loose or missing, he has mouth ulcers, is dribbling saliva, is increasingly irritable, or is lethargic? Please be careful, these signs could mean your dog’s dental health, and his physical health, as well is at stake!

Without proper canine dental care, it is very common for dogs to have mouth diseases, including periodontitis or gingivitis. Plaque buildup hardens into tartar. Tartar lifts the gum margin (basically enlarges the area between the teeth and gums) which creates a pocket for bacteria (gingivitis). Saliva can’t get past the tartar to flush the pocket, so the infection is free to invade deep into gums, causing ulcers and bone and tooth loss (periodontitis). This infection, if unchecked, will enter the bloodstream.

Do you love your pet? Most people that have pets naturally are animal lovers. It’s really kind of hard not to feel love toward those furry friends because of the unconditional love and affection that they give us. They are truly loyal companions without equal that stick with us throughout our lives. Since we are animal loves it is only natural that we would want to take the best care of them as possible.

Caring for wild birds has come a long way in the past 40 years.
Tossing out bread crumbs and maybe some cracked corn onto the
snow covered ground. Maybe a simple feeder or two. That was
good enough for most of us. Today we have a plethora of feeders
and gadgets to chose from and we are creating backyard habitats.

40 years ago, as an 11 year old boy I was grinding Indian corn with
my mom’s hand crank meat grinder. I placed the cracked corn on a
crude platform feeder I had made from a piece of plywood and some
old floor molding. Feeding birds seemed to be a winter only thing.
Now I care for birds year round. I have several feeders, squirrel
baffles, water sources and my own little backyard habitat.

Do you have a dog that loves to look out the window but is to small to look out? Then a dog booster seat just might be the answer for you. Dogs want to know where they are going just like people do. If you travel with a little dog you know how they run around trying to look out the window. This can be dangerous to the driver if the dog jumps on your lap while you are in motion.

Dog seats keep your dog in one place
Dog seats raise your dog up so they can see

Dog seats also double as dog carriers

We have four corners for four dogs, each with an extreme bad dog behavior. In Corner Number 1 we have Aggressive Dog Axe, who bites people and other dogs. He is unpredictable. In Corner Number 2 we have Shy Dog Skye, a dog who is such a fearful dog that she urinates every time a new thing comes in contact with her, especially new humans, but also new sights and sounds. In Corner Number 3 we have Willful Dog Willie, a dog who lies down when called or put on a leash, forcing you to drag him when he does not wish to listen… or even worse, he simply walks the other way and ignores your calls. Our last finalist in Corner Number 4 is Hyperactive Dog Holly, who is sooo hyper that she cannot focus at all when there is a distraction of even a simple sort. Let’s not go there on big distractions, like another dog or human. Why, she pulls so intensely that she has sores on her neck. Her owners are so embarrassed by her that she is no longer walked and cannot even be in the house when guests are present.

There are many different vaccines available today that can prevent infection and disease in your Pit Bull. Vaccines are also available that can help keep many diseases and infections from severely affecting your dogs’ health. Vaccination will boost your Pit Bull’s immune system to help him be less susceptible to these diseases.

Most veterinarians recommend beginning vaccinating your Pit Bull at around eight weeks of age, and continuing every four weeks until around eighteen weeks old. Vaccination against rabies is now a legal requirement for all dog owners. Rabies can be transmitted easily to humans, and there is no cure for the disease once it is contracted. The rabies vaccine is usually given to Pit Bulls at around twelve weeks old, with a booster at one year, then every two years after that.

Dog training is definitely not rocket science and is easier than you would expect particularly if you can get help from a good dog training book or guide. It’s also certainly possible for almost any dog owners to train their dogs themselves provided they put in adequate amount of effort.

Nevertheless, you might still want to get additional help from a professional trainer, especially if you got a tough nut to crack in your hand. Before you engage a trainer, it’s always best that you do some research first as there are many trainers with different teaching styles and not every style suit every dog or owner.

While adopting a dog is great fun, you have to remember that it also means a lot of responsibilities added to your life. Once you are a dog owner, you have to ensure that your pet has got everything he needs: good care, a safe environment, and everything that will make him healthy and happy. Caring for a dog is a big step to take, but your reward is a loving companion and a lively home environment with a lot of fun.

Even the most dedicated cat lover has little patience with a cat that doesn’t use its litter box. Yet, patience is the key to creating litter box success. A positive introduction when young, and simple housekeeping on your part will solve most problems.

Most cats instinctively use the litter box. However if you see your kitten crouching or sniffing in a corner lift her and place her in a litter tray - this is a sign of oncoming urination. If your kitten is not using the litter box you should place her in the box every morning.