Dehydration is caused when dogs loss to much body fluids. Minerals called electrolytes are also lost when the dog becomes dehydrated. Dehydration in dogs can cause some very serious health problems if left untreated. Dogs don’t sweat, instead releasing heat when they pant. If a dog pants hard for a long time it can lead to dehydration.
One of the best ways to avoid dehydration is to always have sufficient shelter and fresh, clean water available for the dog. Heat stoke is a common cause of dogs becoming dehydrated. There are …

Today I came across this really great sweepstakes for all dog owners. All you need to do is click on any of the “Feed Your Friend For A Year” banners on this page and provide your email address, contact information, and answer a few questions and your name will be entered in a random drawing to win a year’s food for your pet.
Entries close on January 31, 2010 at 11:59:59PM PST and the name of the winner will then be randomly drawn and published.
In these extremely difficult times, an opportunity …

Many dog owners nowadays struggle with the problem of house breaking and training. Although humane and gentle methods have worked to solve this problem, there are some owners that use drastic methods out of frustration and desire to have their pet house trained quickly.
If you are trying to teach a dog a certain behavior, you much know your pet and use methods that are appropriate for them. You could train your dog by constantly supervising it or by using a housebreaking aid like paper or a cage. You may also …

If you parrot is feather plucking then it is a serious behavioral problem. The real problem is that once it had started it is nigh on impossible to get your parrot to stop. It is a very stressful situation for the bird and the owner. Try to spot a feather plucker early by inspecting the upper chest area to see whether feather are missing if there are then this is a sure sign that you have a plucker, and you have to step in to treat them before the problem …

“The Dog Whisperer” is a popular television show in which a man uses his ability to communicate with dogs to help and train them. Along comes the book “The Man Who Listens to Horses” which tells a similar story about a man who is able to communicate with horses. Monty Roberts is the author, and this is truly a fascinating book that will take the reader on a journey into the internal workings of a horse’s mind. In this article we will not only review this book, but offer some …

This may seem a bit odd, but if you ask the correct questions, you can learn volumes about your new potential buddy. A good breeder will help you out along the way. A good breeder’s sole motivation is not to make money. A good breeder very much wants his baby parrots to go to good homes. So if in the process you forget a few of these questions, he’ll probably jump in and answer them anyway. These simple questions can help increase the chances that the baby parrot you bring …