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A pair of fine-tipped tweezers or special tick removal instruments will remove an attached tick. These special devices allow you to remove the tick

without squeezing the tick body. This is important as you do not want to crush the tick and force harmful bacteria to leave the tick and enter...

• Date Added: 6/29/2008
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Training your dog can be time consuming and frustrating at times, but it's well worth it. Here are several tips that should help things go much smoother and faster... plus reduce the frustration both you and your dog feel!

Conduct "play training" where by the training tasks are made...

• Date Added: 7/20/2005
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Facts about pets

Australian families who share their homes with pets number among the highest in the world, with 64% of households including pets. In those 7.5 million households, fish top the pet population at over 12 million, followed by birds, at 9 million. At almost 4 million, there are...

• Date Added: 9/12/2006
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Did you just bring home a new puppy? Since you probably do not want to clean up accidents, you will want to start training your dog immediately. Use the following housebreaking tips to get started.

First, you must keep the puppy confined to a crate when you are not able to watch him or...

• Date Added: 6/24/2008
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If you are beginning to feel like an endangered species surrounded by the chewed up remnants of your previous existence, fear not. First of all you are not alone. There are dog owners like you suffering the same fate and having the same problems getting their otherwise delightful pet to cease...

• Date Added: 9/5/2005
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Pets are many things in many ways but they are not responsible. Not outside of very limited doggy parameters. This means that you are 100% responsible for your pet's health. In this day of seemingly limitless online medication options, the only way to face this challenge is through education....

• Date Added: 9/5/2005
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Today it is often more difficult than going to the local stable to buy or sell a horse, in some cases it is even difficult to find a stable in the area. There is another way to buy or sell a horse today and that is on the Internet, there are reputable websites where advertisements can be placed to...

• Date Added: 7/11/2008
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The internet has created tremendous opportunities for pet shelters and adoption agencies.  While most of them are legitimate and responsible organizations, it is highly recommended to research the organization thoroughly before you consider adopting a new pet from one of them. 

As the...

• Date Added: 3/24/2006
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In most homes in America, the family pet is just like another member of the family.  While we may not invite them to join us at the table for dinner, we love them nonetheless.  As with any other family member, the health and wellbeing of our pets is of the utmost importance.  By following these...

• Date Added: 4/13/2006
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Since the dawn of time, mankind has had an interesting relationship with animals. In some ways, the history of modern man is intimately linked to our interaction with animals. Dog's, for instance, have long been considered man's best friend. Any dog owner will gladly confirm this for you. Cat's,...

• Date Added: 2/17/2006
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Being puppy is the cutest stage of a dog, it's so lovely to see how this little innocent angel moving around, learn to play, eat so well, run around and perform his agilities, and become little cute monster that messes things around. Then we will think about health, petsafe and future. There are...

• Date Added: 6/10/2008
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Dogs are arguably one of the best companions that a human can find, so it goes without saying that getting one has probably crossed your mind at least once before. If you have gone beyond just thinking about it and have begun to seriously consider the option of getting a dog, then it is important...

• Date Added: 4/6/2006
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Choosing pets is an important choice to make and is no easy task. It's not just a matter of looking up pets for sale in your handy classifieds paper or online classifieds and picking the first thing you set your eyes on. You don't...

• Date Added: 11/2/2006
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Animal lovers have been saying it for years, but animals, especially pets, are people too! While this is usually meant as a joke, there are elements of truth in it. Many people consider their pet to be a member of the family, and especially for children, the companionship of a loved pet can be...

• Date Added: 1/26/2006
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Current info about pet grooming is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest pet grooming information available.

The more authentic information about pet grooming you know, the more likely people are to consider you a pet grooming expert. Read on...

• Date Added: 5/5/2006
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It's usually not a smart idea to buy the first dog you see from the first breeder you visit. The expertise of dog breeders is about as varied as the breeds of dogs themselves. By following a basic plan you will be able to find a healthy, happy dog.

Before you can determine whether or not a...

• Date Added: 5/3/2006
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For us cats there are several sweet advantages in having a human as a pet. However, remember you are taking on a big responsibility when you adopt one or more humans. Humans are demanding pets that need daily care and attention.

With responsibility come both advantages and disadvantages. If...

• Date Added: 11/15/2006
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Do I Need A Quarantine Tank?

Ah, yes, the often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to be successful in this hobby?

For freshwater fish you may be able to get by without having one. Freshwater fish are...

• Date Added: 7/10/2006
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Items Needed:
Breeder Box or Breeder Net
Breeding Grass
5 or 10 gallon tank for the baby fish or a tank divider that you can use for your main tank.
A pair - 1 female and 1 male

Two of the more popular tropical fish for beginners has to be Guppies and Swordtails. Guppies and...

• Date Added: 7/10/2006
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This is an 11 step guide to setting up a freshwater aquarium in your home.

Equipment you will need:

Aquarium
Aquarium gravel
Aquarium filter
Replacement filter media
Heater
Other decorations (such as plants)
Chemical test kits
Fish food
Aquarium vacuum
Fish...

• Date Added: 7/10/2006
• Views: 516