Responsible Pet Ownership

With all the companionship and love that our dogs give so freely, it's hard to imagine that some owners just don't take responsibility for their dogs. Here are ten things that every responsible dog owner should know and practice, and many of them are just common-sense rules of the road.

One of the wonderful things we all love about cats is their soft, delicate fur. When they ingest dead, loose hairs in the process of grooming, what usually happens is that they pass through the digestive system without any problems. However, if too much hair builds up in the stomach, it causes irritation of the stomach lining, and this when a furball will be produced.

Here are seven (7) tips you can learn to help give your pets a long and healthy life.

Dogs are thinking, feeling, and intelligent creatures. This means they will do things that are fun and rewarding and avoid things that are not. You love your dog, so why wouldn't you want to use a training "tool" that gets him excited and makes him happy?

Spaying or neutering your pet means surgically removing some of the animal's organs so he or she may not reproduce. This operation is done by a veterinarian. By spaying or neutering your pet, you are helping solve the problem of pet overpopulation, protecting your pet from potential harm, and ensuring a safer community.

If you want to get started training your dog correctly but aren't sure how, then you are in the correct location. One thing about proper dog training is the more knowledge you have, the more effective your dog training is. This article will help you determine precisely what information applies to you and your canine.

Even though your cat can't speak to you, they can communicate. If your cat is peeing on bed, clothes and everywhere then your cat is trying to tell you something! Finding the actual problem will let you figure out the proper remedy.

Cats are truly creatures of comfort. They are most secure in their known environment. It is very upsetting to a cat to leave her own territory to visit the veterinary hospital. At the veterinarian's, she will encounter strange people, unusual odors, and a clinical setting. She will hear barking dogs and meowing cats. She will be handled by a stranger, which, for most cats, is unnerving. Learn what you can do to reduce your pets stress levels.

It's every pet parent's nightmare: Your dog or cat has gotten loose and you don't know where he or she is. Don't panic—there are steps you can take to locate your pet. Here are a few strategies you may want to employ. If you've found a lost pet or stray animal in your area, contact your local shelter for guidance on the best steps to take.

Puppies have to go potty. It's teaching them **where** we want them to go that's important. Potty training requires patience and consistency. The following procedures will help minimize house-soiling incidents, but please remember that it is normal for your puppy to have accidents in the house while they are learning. The more consistent you are in following the basic housetraining procedures, the faster your puppy will learn where to go.