Pets and Animals Articles: W - X

Weaning A Bottle Fed Kitten
Weaning normally occurs at about 4-5 weeks of age, but keep in mind that some kittens take longer, particularly without their mom to show them the ropes. You will know that a kitten is ready to begin...
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Weave of the Gods: The Real-Life Golden Fleece
Paleontologists tell us the camel family arose in the North American Great Plains about 45 million years ago. One group took the Bering land bridge into Asia to establish the populations of Bactrian ...
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What Are Bottom Water Tropical Fish?
Bottom water fish are those that prefer living at the lowest level of the aquarium. It's not that they can't swim into the upper regions, they will when spurred by a fish that pesters them, or just f...
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What Should You Know About Your Dog Before You Start Training?
In order to train your dog perfectly, you need to know him well – his needs, behavior, as well as moods. If you comprehend clearly the “world” of the Dog you will be able to train him perfectly --dr...
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What you Need to Know about Cat Food
Cat Food Info #1 Cats Need Protein in their Cat Food The cat food you feed to your cat should always be rich in protein. This generally should come from meat, poultry or fish. Many cat food brands a...
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What's the Real Deal on Pet Insurance?
Even if you haven't had a run-in involving your pet of late, pet insurance has probably crossed your mind. And if you have, the bill for any non-routine care may have cost you anywhere from a cool co...
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What’s The Best Dog Toy For Your Adult Dog?
As a professional dog trainer, people often ask me what dog toys I recommend they should buy and which ones I use for my own dogs. Here’s the answer: Your dog doesn’t need more than two toys. Rotate...
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Where's the Meat in my Pets Food?
Today we hear all the Whole-Health buzzwords like functional foods, nutraceutical, organic, natural and holistic ingredients. Every natural, holistic, and organic ingredient we use has been researc...
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Which Breed Is Right For You?
Why does one breed appeal to a person over another? Why do some of us love the size, looks and temperament of a Great Dane and others would never own anything but a Toy Poodle? Every breed has their...
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White Spot (Ichthyophthirius) in Tropical Fish
One of the most common diseases encountered by tropical fish hobbyists, is the common parasite known as "ick" or "ich", for ichthyophthirius. In most cases, white spots on a fish's scales are the fir...
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Why Contract the Services of a Professional Pet Sitter for Your Dog?
A Professional Pet Sitter provides in-home pet care while you?re away. Keeping your dog at home helps maintain his normal eating and exercising routines. It also helps minimize the stress suffered ...
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Why do you need Canine Good Citizens certification?
If you want your dog to participate in dog activities like therapy groups then you need to obtain a Canine Good Citizens certification for your pet. The “Canine Good Citizens” certification is base...
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Why is an All Natural and Holistic Approach to Pet Food Gaining Importance?
Why is an All Natural and Holistic to Pet Food Gaining Importance? There is a significant increase in the market share of Natural and Holistic Pet Food, and it is predicted to double over the next f...
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Why Pet Odor & Pet Stain Removal Products Works Only Sometimes
Why Some Pet Odor & Pet Stain Removal Products Don’t Work How often do you get a product that claims to work and you are disappointed with the outcome? As a carpet cleaning expert I see this all the...
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