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How to find your lost, missing dogs ? – I Can’t Find My Dog !

You come out of your room after a long day’s work. You are in a mood to play with your canine friend and you call him. No answer? You call him again and now this is the fifth time you are calling! Why isn’t your dog responding? You search the house like a sleuth only to find out that your dear friend has gone missing. There is this adrenaline rush in your body and you feel helpless about the situation. You are just bewildered with the whole scenario and the only thing you would want now is your dog. Fret[…]Read More…

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Does your dog disgorge every day? How to Feed dogs that vomit?

Does your dog disgorge every day? Know the methods to feed him It feels sad when you see your canine buddy suffering every day. You are just helpless and don’t know what do. Dogs often vomit because of overeating. However, regular vomiting can be a serious issue. It may pose greater threat and immediate medication will be required to cure your pet. Reasons that cause regular disgorging Stomach acid– your dear pet can start vomiting if there is excess formation of stomach acid. See whether the color of the vomit is yellow or not. If it is yellow in color,[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Nutrena® NatureWise® Meatbird Feed

Nutrena® NatureWise® Meatbird Feed Recalled by Cargill. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Cargill, Inc. Brands: Nutrena® NatureWise® Meatbird Feed Recalled products: 40 lb. bags under the name NatureWise Meatbird 22% Crumble with the product code 91585-40 and lot code 5941181016. Why recalled? due to excess levels of sodium. Note: This is a voluntary recall by Cargill. The company is taking appropriate steps to retrieve all affected products, and is continuing to investigate how the excess levels of sodium in the feed occurred. The affected products were manufactured at Cargill’s West Branch, Iowa, facility on April 28, 2014, and were distributed in[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Champion Lamb Texturized Feed B30

Champion Lamb Texturized Feed B30 Recalled due to Higher than allowable copper levels. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: PGG/HSC Feed Company LLC Brands: Champion Lamb Texturized Feed B30 Recalled products: 50-pound packages of Champion Lamb Texturized feed B30, Lot-88022114M908840, UPC-748252483805 Why recalled? Higher than allowable copper levels. Note: This is a voluntary recall by PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC. The product was manufactured in February 2014. The product carries the UPC code UPC-748252483805 located in the bottom left corner of a white label attached to a Payback bag with a photo of a lamb. Consumption of the affected product may cause potential health[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Science Diet Adult Small & Toy Breed Dry Dog Food

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. recalls Science Diet Adult Small & Toy Breed Dry Dog Food because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Brands: Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™ Recalled products: This voluntary recall is limited to 62 (15.5 lb.) bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™ dry dog food with the Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU) code, “Best before” date and production code shown below: Product Name Bag Size SKU “Best Before” Date/ Production Code Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed 15.5 lbs. 9097 08 2015 M094 Why recalled? Potential[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats

Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats recalled by Pet Center, Inc due to salmonella. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Pet Center, Inc Brands: Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats. Recalled products: 3 oz bag of Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats (LAM-003) (UPC# 727348200038) with date code 122015; product of USA. Why recalled? Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Note: This product was distributed to CA, WI, CO, and WA. to the following distributors; Gelson’s Market, General Pet, Nor-Sky Pet Supply, and Independent Pet. No illnesses have been reported to date. Salmonella was detected by the State of Colorado, Department of Agriculture in a random sample. Pet Center, Inc of Los[…]Read More…

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Beginner’s Guide To Building And Maintaining Fish Ponds

Fish ponds have become a much sought after feature in many backyards. It adds a unique dimension to many homes, even with limited space. If you are thinking of building an aquatic oasis in your backyard, here are some factors that you should consider to help you plan ahead, saving time and money: Budget: Knowing how much money you can allocate for your fish will help you decide on a style and size that will fit in your budget. For many hobbyists a fish pond is an investment that can certainly add value to a home. Pond Type: Once you[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Select Pet Food for Dogs & Cats By Bravo®

Select Pet Food for Dogs & Cats are recalled By Bravo® due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Bravo® Pet Food. [Click on the image to see a larger version] Brands: All the brands, along with the recalled products are as follows: Recalled products: 1) These products are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. PRODUCT: RAW FOOD DIET BRAVO! BEEF BLEND FOR DOGS AND CATS (Made in New Zealand) All 2lb., 5lb., and 10lb. tubes Product Numbers: 52-102, 52-105, 52-110 Best Used By Date: 10/10/15 or earlier PRODUCT:[…]Read More…

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How To Make A Homemade Bird Cage Cleaner With Lemon Juice and Baking soda

As a bird lover, owner, you already know one of the most important bird keeping rules is to clean up after your bird.  And boy them birds are messy !!! You would expect a small bird to be a low maintenance companion. You couldn’t be more wrong. Your most dreaded job… Small birds are masters when it comes to making a big mess and sure enough, bigger the birds bigger is their mess 😀 If you are a new pet bird owner, cleaning the cage is a chore at first. It could even turn out to be your most dreaded[…]Read More…

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Apartment Complexes Using DNA To Match Your Dog To Its Poop

Warning to dog owners who don’t pick up what their pets leave behind: your dastardly deeds may not longer go undetected. A growing number of North Texas apartment complexes are using DNA testing to trace pets and find owners who ignore poop-scoop regulations. “It should reduce or eliminate dog waste on the property”, predicted Jennifer Okland, community manger at the Gates of Allen Station, the latest area complex to require DNA testing for dogs. The results of the simple cheek swab will be kept in a database by a private lab. Any pet waste found on the property will be[…]Read More…

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Rabies: What Pet Owners Need To Know?

All warm-blooded animals are vulnerable to infection with rabies virus, but mammals are to be blamed for spreading the disease. The appearance of the infection is influenced by the quantity of virus inoculated, and the bite site. The most susceptible species are: foxes, coyotes, jackals, wolves and rodents. Among the domestic animals are susceptible: rabbits, cows, dogs, sheep, goats and horses. Cats have a natural resistance; the infection among cats is much lower than in dogs. Younger animals are usually more susceptible to rabies infection than are older ones. The disease is nearly always caused by the bite of an[…]Read More…

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Keeping Poodles As Pets

The cotton candy beauty of this dog is associated with the Parisian décor. Recently the French origin of the breed has been contested by the international community. It is now suggested the breed has a Germanic origin. No matter the breed’s country of origin; dogs similar to the Poodle can be seen on the roman and Greek tomb fresco paintings next to their masters. These historical proofs testify to the dog’s ancient origins. Nowadays the Poodle is known and loved throughout the whole world. The ancestors of the breed were water dogs, and the Poodles were successfully breed and used[…]Read More…

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Corn Snakes As Pets

Commonly known as the corn snake or the red snake, is very popular in zoos and private collections due to its attractive coloration, its skin is breathtaking. Before committing to buy a corn snake you have to be aware that an adult has a length of about 120-180 cm and a lifespan of 10 years. Primarily the corned snake is leaving on ground floor, but you could see some hanging from trees.  The snake is originated in the south of United States and the north of Mexico, in the pine forests, hill area or even lurking around farms. The snake[…]Read More…

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The Central Bearded Dragons As Pets

The Pogona vitticeps, also known as the bearded dragon, is one of the most popular lizards found in terrariums around the world because of its fantasy look and its friendly personality. The beard that inspired the name, of this reptile, is made by several rows of soft spikes on the inflatable pouch on the neck. It can be found in several color variations in the wild, the breeders focused in breeding some shades; red and golden are the most popular at the moment for this lizard. They are well kept in groups, especially with the youngsters, but they can also[…]Read More…

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How To Care For An Orphaned Rabbits?

Baby rabbits, also referred to as kits, can be reared to adulthood by humans, but as always in these cases are a full time job. Certain needs have to be kept in mind; they need a warm, dry and quiet place of their own. Usually the mortality in these cases is discouragingly high, depending on the age the mother stopped nursing them, if other nursing females are available with the litter of about the same age and preferably with a smaller litter as a female has about 8 to 10 nipples, they should be considered as a better alternative to[…]Read More…

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The Canine Distemper

The Canine Distemper is produced by the virus with the same name, and it affects not only dogs, but several other carnivores like bears, wild felines, wild canines, the dog being the principal reservoir of virus. The Canine Distemper Virus is part of the Paramyxoviridae family, being related with the human measles and several other viruses that infect ruminants, pigs and dolphins. Domestic cats don’t show clinical signs and the disease is self-limiting, the so called Feline Distemper is not related to the Canine Distemper Virus, so you don’t have to worry about your can get sick from your dog.[…]Read More…

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Why Do Dogs Bite And How To Prevent It?

Dogs, like majority of other animals guide themselves using their intuition. As they acquire enough information about the world/surroundings, they start shaping their reactions accordingly. Since genetics also play an important role in the behavior of an individual, some of these impulses can also be acquired or inherited. So, these aggressive impulses can also vary with different breeds. The most aggressive impulses are connected with the early life experiences or behaviors in all animals including puppies. Their first puppy response to a stimulus is not a finished behavior. They are always in progress of learning about their surroundings. Without much[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Purina, Del’s, Albers, Home Grown Poultry Feeds Due To Low Vitamin & Mineral Levels

Recall of Purina, Del’s, Albers, Home Grown Poultry Feeds Due To Low Vitamin & Mineral Levels. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Here are the products and lot numbers involved in the recall: Brands: The brands and product names are all listed in the above table. Recalled products: There are total of 11 products recalled; the names of which are listed in the above table. Why recalled? Potential for lower-than-expected vitamin and trace mineral levels. Note: This is a limited recall of certain poultry feeds initiated by the Purina Animal Nutrition LLC feed plant in Portland, Ore. This[…]Read More…

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Why Do Dogs Shed Hair And How To Prevent Excessive Shedding?

Shedding is a normal phenomenon. As normal as it is, it is also one of the dog owner’s main complaints – Right there next to the smell. Some breeds of dogs shed more at the beginning of spring and fall while others shed all year long. As a dog owner it is important to know what is normal, abnormal and when to seek medical advice. First a quick physiology lesson; For a better grasp of what happens with your dog hair and the skin, you might have to remember some of your high school lessons. I’m sure you remember from[…]Read More…

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Lawson’s Dragons As Pets

Lawson’s Dragons are also known as Rankin’s Dragons. They are small reptiles that live up to around 8 years and can be handled by humans regularly. They are sometimes considered a smaller version of a Bearded Dragon, and are fairly closely related. They came from Australia, but are fairly often kept as pets nowadays. They come in a variety of colors, but are most often gray or tan because it allowed them to blend into their surroundings better. Their backs are hard and scaly, and their tummies are soft. The average size is between ten and thirteen inches long for[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats

Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats recalled by The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC of Poughkeepsie, NY Brands: Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats. Recalled products: 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb boxes of “Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” Why recalled? Possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Note: The recalled “Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. The product comes in a 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb,[…]Read More…

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Black Spiny Tailed Iguanas As Pets

The black spiny-tailed iguana is a lizard first native to Mexico and Central America. Although, that part of the world is its original homeland, this lizard has been extensively bred. It is available in almost every country in the world as a pet. This lizard is characterized by the distinctive keeled scales on its long tail from where it gets its name, spiny tailed. The male members of the species grow up to 1.5 meters while females grow up to 1 meter. These pets have a crest of long spines that extend down the center of their back. Although, different[…]Read More…

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5 Awesome Insects You Can Keep As Pets

Insects are diverse: They have unique shapes, colors, behaviors, and interesting life cycles. If you love these bugs and would like to keep them as pets, here are 5 insects that would make great pets; 1. Monarch Butterflies Monarch butterflies are very beautiful. They are also very easy to keep. To get these butterflies, you first need to plant milkweed outside your house. To increase the chances of getting as many butterflies as possible, you should plant the plants in clusters of three or more. Once the plants have started growing, check on the undersides of the plant leaves for tiny[…]Read More…

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Pet Food Recall – Limited Number Of Pro-Pet Dry Dog And Cat Foods (Hubbard Life, Joy, QC Plus)

Limited Number Of Pro-Pet Dry Dog And Cat Foods (Hubbard Life, Joy, QC Plus) are being recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. [Recalls In Reverse Chronological Order] Company: Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio [Click on the image to see a larger version] Brands:  Hubbard Life Happy Hound Dog Food Hubbard Life Maintenance Dog Food Hubbard Life Cat Stars Cat Food Joy Combo Cat Food QC Plus Adult Dog Food Recalled products: Why recalled? Possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Note: This is a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single[…]Read More…

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Dangers Of Too Much Protein In Dog Food

Proteins are one of the main building blocks of all animal body. They are also one of the main sources of energy for your dog. As a result of this, proteins must be included in every meal that your dog takes. The amount of proteins that the dog has to take depends on the age of the dog – older dogs require fewer proteins than puppies. It also depends on the size of the dog. The smaller the dog, the more the amount of protein is required. You can also say that the energy required by the dog is also[…]Read More…