Advice on finding the right dog for you! well, fist of all, you need to like dog. her are the steps: 1) find a place that lives dogs. 2)ask them what type of dogs they have. 3) once they tell you-look those dogs up online. 4) Decide which one would you like best. if you didn't like to go out side but they had a dog that needs to go outside for fresh air alot, like golden retrievers, then t... read more »

I have always had big dogs, and I have never had a problem administering a pill. I just tell the dog to sit, open its mouth, drop the pill in the back of the throat, hold the mouth closed and stroke the throat. It works every time. So I have been quite frustrated lately with a small dog who is in my care recovering from a broken leg. Actually he is recovering from a leg amputation. He is a Brusse... read more »

Increasingly disturbing cases of pet abuse are reported every day. It seems that each is more disturbing than the last. There was the case of the mother of seven in Selden NY who procured cats and dogs by a number of methods for the purpose of starving them and torturing them to death. Then, there was case of the woman in Colorado who stole two dogs from the back of a pickup truck, then gave one ... read more »

Humans are the real experts at feeling anger. We often misinterpret other animals' fear, territorial or defensive/protective behavior as anger. By nature, macaws and many other birds 'beak' each other to show attention, mating and parenting behavior. Our companions show incredible self-control in being gentle enough for us to get a kiss, but sometimes they are going to be th... read more »

When a bird is new to a home you have to be very patient and very careful. It's easy to let them get the upper hand and never come out of their cage (which is 'cage bound') or even end up with a problem biter and screamer if the right input isn't maintained. At first I'll let them be in their cage for a day with a plain sheet or blanket (it's important to n... read more »

When someone is asked what their favorite pet is, they may reply with something simple, like 'dogs', 'cats', 'birds', or even 'fish'. There is a possibility of getting a few replies of something bigger, such as 'horses'. Sometime, you will even find the more exotic responses of 'snakes', 'monkeys' or 'lizards'. No ma... read more »

Dachshunds are one of the funniest and most lovable breeds around. They'll keep you smiling, with their unique build, the long body and short legs, the sturdy chest and neck, the long snout and proud lift of the head. A dachshund will also keep you laughing--and sometimes working--with its funny antics and desire to be the center of attention. Working breed Dachshunds were originally ... read more »

Pets are a wonderful addition to a family, but a pet can also be an important part of a healthy lifestyle for a senior citizen living alone. Study after study has proven that elderly widows and widowers living alone can benefit both physically and emotionally from having a pet. That is one of the reasons why so many animal shelters take dogs and cakes for regular visits to nursing homes. After... read more »

The thought of having keeping mice as house pets might make some people squeamish, but in reality, mice can make interesting and trouble-free pets, as long as you adhere to some basic rules. Since mice have short life spans (usually less than 18 months), they can be useful creatures to help teach children about the life, birth and death cycle. They also cost very little to keep and feed. So i... read more »

Cats are not anti-social. People just don't know how to communicate with them. This is my advice how to talk to them and gain their trust and friendship. It's easy. You just need a little patience. If you have a cat already you have established a routine of how things are between you and your cat. I hope you have only one cat. Because it is easier to bond with a cat on one-on-one instea... read more »