Believe me or not, that’s the plain truth. According to the various Labrador breed associations and national kennel clubs, Labs come in only three recognized colors, and gold is not one of them. However, if you search for dog kennel advertisements, you can’t help but notice that there are many advertisements loudly proclaiming that they…
Category: Pets
Can Animals Get PTSD? Yes! Animal communication and energy healing can help
Today, many rescued animals experience PTSD. They need help to heal before they can integrate into their family. Animal communication and energy healing are two powerful tools to help you. Why do so many animals experience trauma today? Many of the reasons are similar to the experiences that can cause PTSD in humans. ~~ Too…
How to Retrain a Domesticated Dog: 5 Tips on How to Retrain a Domesticated Dog
If you need to know how to retrain a domesticated dog, you may first need to find out why your dog has started to relieve himself in the house again. There are many reasons why a dog has setbacks, such as the addition of a new baby, puppy, or kitten. You may have moved to…
The Four Most Important Pest Control Tips to Protect Your Home
Many animals and insects that a person encounters in their home can be classified as undesirable pests. Various examples include ants, spiders, termites, wasps, cockroaches, and some rodents such as rats. A person who becomes aware of these creatures in the home should not take their presence lightly, as they can be more than just…
Can Dogs Eat Bread?
Dogs Eat Bread is Safe or Not Many people believe that dogs can’t have bread because they don’t digest it well. However dogs can actually eat certain kinds of bread with no problem. Yes and no. Dogs can consume small amounts of brown or white bread, but only as the occasional treat. Other kinds that…
Biodiversity: the natural environment saves lives and livelihoods
Biodiversity is in full swing these days. 2010 was the International Year of Biodiversity. The commitment to substantially reduce rates of biodiversity loss by 2010 was incorporated into the United Nations (UN) Millennium Development Goals in 2005. Biodiversity refers to the variety of genes, species, and ecosystems that make up life on Earth. It provides…
Pros and cons of raising a puppy or dog
If you knew more about what raising a puppy or dog entails and the benefits it brings, would that be something you would consider? The primary goal of parenting is to temporarily house and prepare a puppy or dog for adoption. As with everything in life, there are pros and cons. Decisions must be made…
The difference between buying and adopting a dog
If you are considering adding a new pet to your family, have you considered visiting your local shelter or pet adoption agency? There are many reasons these locations should be considered before making a pet “purchase.” Here are a few reasons among many. Before you go to your mall’s pet store, take a minute to…
Prognosis of hemangiosarcoma in dogs
The prognosis for dogs that survive with hemangiosarcoma is very poor. I have searched the internet for answers since my dog Moebert died of this horrible disease. Hemangiosarcoma is a very aggressive, very persistent type of cancer that can spread rapidly to other parts of the body to other tissues, especially the liver, lungs, and…
How to tell if your reptile pet likes you
I would say that most herpetologists are not overly concerned with whether their reptiles like them or not. They usually have a large collection of snakes, lizards, turtles, and even frogs. They can appear well cared for on a physical level and neglected on a personal level. Reptiles are also known as “exotic pets”. The…