This exceptional book—Not Fit For A Dog, explains in detail, how the gigantic recall of more than 1,000 diverse brands of dog and cat food is, unfortunately, just the minuscule tip of the so-called iceberg. Either by deliberate oversight or ignorance, the government has chosen to turn a completely blind eye to commercial pet food manufacturer’s totally false assurances about the safety and quality of their products. Not Fit For A Dog also reveals how the pet food industry infiltrates the veterinary colleges and brainwashes trainee veterinarians into the totally …

It’s an unfortunate fact that most dogs bark because they are bored. Unhappy yard dogs are the worse barking dog culprits; their world never extends beyond the back yard, their fenced dog-run, or, even worse, the length of chain tethering them, and they are miserable and bored to distraction.
They have learned that, no matter how brief and unfriendly, a barking dog will occasionally cause a human to appear and yell at them. As they see it, any crumb of attention is better than none at all.
Some house dogs either bank …

By their very nature, sometimes unfortunately, dogs can be very curious. If that innate curiosity involves a skunk, and if he decides to check it out, chances are he will get sprayed. A startled skunk will emit a distinctive purring, sometimes growling sound. Ahead of emitting its sulfuric spray in self-defense, a skunk will give warning by raising its tail, standing on its hind legs and stomping its front feet. The skunk spray not only carries a foul odor but, should it make contact with the eyes, the recipient can …

If you are a cat owner chances are you’ve looked at various poor quality, overpriced cat trees or cat furniture available and shuddered at the cost. Well, why not be inventive and build your own cat tree? It’s actually way easier than you think, all you need are a few lengths of wood, some offcuts of carpet, a roll of sisal and basic tools.
All the materials I’ve above listed can be purchased at your local home store. The large national stores such as Lowes or Home Depot will have everything …

Many owners are now teaching cats to walk on leashes. This allows for the cat to go outside of the home and get exercise, as well as allows the owner to spend quality time with their animal. Many owners are finding it a necessity to walk their cats so they can get more exercise without jumping over fences or running away. If you decide to train your cat to walk on a leash, there are several easy steps to take in order to make the walks with your cat much …

The project of coop-building can get very complicated if you let it. But it needn’t be – building a chicken coop is relatively easy for creatures that are not at all pernickety about their home.
The first thing you need to do is decide what function your coop is going to have. Some chicken keepers use the coop only for roosting (where the chickens sleep at night). This means it can be relatively small and simple. Others use the coop for shelter and nesting/laying area throughout the day and night. A …