Most don’t like sweet things. However, I know my cat loves ice cream. When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level and its eyes focused. HAS bezoar is the real name of a furball. A group of cats of more than 3 is called “clown.” Why do they get stuck in trees? This is because a cat’s […]
For many rat owners, losing one of their best furry friends is a very emotional and painful experience. Often friends and family may not understand the extent of your grievance over the loss of a ‘rat’. What they don’t understand is that you had a deep connection to your friend on a soul level and that he was a close […]
What a week for this miniature dachshund! As the friend of my 2 human puppies was walking back to her house, a large German Shepherd broke its chain and started running towards the poor screaming friend. I had to do something. I also knew that the big dog could not move or climb over the fence that surrounded my garden. […]
Dog lovers may find it interesting that the Portuguese Water Dog has already been known in Portugal for centuries, but not precisely for its supposedly non-allergenic coat. The truth is, the breed has been a multi-talented assistant to the angler. Trying to remove the older origins of the Portie is a shady business indeed, but it is quite close in […]
We start this article first by defining the word consanguinity. Inbreeding the production of offspring by parents more closely related than the population average. Genetically, inbreeding increases the portion of homozygous genes in the inbred population. Line breeding is a form of inbreeding in which an attempt is made to concentrate an ancestor’s inheritance, or an ancestor’s line in a […]
The following technique can be used to introduce a new kitten or cat to your other cat(s). I have been involved in pet rescue most of my life and this technique has worked successfully every time. Over the years I have had to make some modifications when introducing older males or feral cats, but in most cases this will work […]
India is the country that maintains cultural traditions and yet mixes freely with the West. It is oriental enough to amaze you and, at the same time, it has kept pace with technology and general progress. India tour packages, therefore, take you into a world that is steeped in history, drenched in nature and vivid in wildlife. Animals roam this […]
There is nothing worse than an aggressive puppy. You try to sweet talk and he gets aggressive. He tries to raise his voice so the pup knows who’s in charge. And, still, no adjustment in behavior. Aggression in Lab puppies is something that needs to be dealt with immediately. If left untreated, aggression in a Lab puppy can snowball into […]
Once you’ve assessed the projected income from a kennel operation, you’re ready to do some math to arrive at the correct asking price. Keep in mind that there are experts in this field whose only job is to calculate trading values. They can complete a thorough analysis of the business and arrive at an estimate of the value of that […]
Thinking of adopting a dog for your family? If so, we think that’s great… but before you rush off to your local dog shelter, rescue group, or online adoption site, consider whether your family is fully prepared to accept the lifetime responsibility of guardianship. Of the dog. And then take some time to consider what type of dog is best […]
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