Archive for May, 2008

Pet Care - 5 Easy Ways to Keep Happy Pets

1) Create a great living atmosphere for your pet.
One of the best things you can do for your pet is to create a highly comfortable atmosphere for them. This goes for pet dogs, cats, birds, mice, lizards, turtles, rabbits, and all other house pets. Think of it this way; would you like to live an […]

Tips For Keeping Your Pug Happy And Healthy

Bringing home a Pug can change our life, but it is also a big responsibility. When you become a Pug owner, it is up to you to make sure that your pet’s needs are met including, proper care, a safe environment and lots of love! Caring for a dog is a commitment, but has many […]

Pet Health Questions

If you own a pet-be it cat or mouse, piranha or puppy-chances are, you have your share of pet health questions you’ve always wanted to ask. Each type of pet no doubt comes with its own share of specific health-related questions that would take pages and pages to answer, but you’ll find a few of […]

Protecting Your Dogs Health With Pet Insurance

Animals can bring years of happiness and companionship into our lives. Children, adults, and senior citizens spend their lives caring for companion animals with much love. However, if a pet needs extensive medical treatment or an operation, pet owners can easily accumulate several thousand dollars in veterinarian bills and countless hours of worry. To help […]

Doggie Health Insurance and Genetic Coverage

Many pet owners are asking about genetic coverage in pet insurance plans specifically do these insurers cover genetic conditions.
While some pet plans cover hospitalization, diagnostic tests, Surgery, Cancer treatment, dental treatment and prescription medications, some do cover alternative treatments such as hydrotherapy and chiropractic adjustments.
We come to the subject of Genetics these days with all […]

Can My Pet Make Me Sick?

Can having a pet make my children or me sick?
The answer to that question is “yes” and “no.”
There is always the possibility and there are also ways to prevent problems.
The best way to make certain, germs and/or bacteria is not passed around is to practice good hygiene. Cleanliness seems to be the best prevention of […]

For Your Pet’s Sake, Go Natural

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, more than 63 percent of U.S. households have pets; this includes some 73 million dogs and 90 million cats. Americans spend a fortune on their pets, almost $40 billion in 2006 alone, of which more than $9 billion was for veterinary care.
And just how much of that […]