Genetic Time Bombs in Dog Breeds Selective Breeding There are two types of dog breeders: ones who promote their breed by selecting for quality and culling dogs with genetic abnormalities, and those who breed for money. Too many dogs are bred strictly for the outward appearance of the breed and, unfortunately, introduce genetic time bombs … Read more
Unique Island Animals The isolated nature of island life, with fewer natural predators and ample resources, is the perfect environment for unique island animals to evolve unique characteristics, features and behaviors. From the smallest chameleon on the planet, the Brookesia micra – believed to be so small as a result of insular dwarfism (the reduction … Read more
Poisonous Pest Control Animals are amazingly beautiful and majestic creators. They are fascinating and can be very intriguing. There should be a healthy respect for these amazing, unique creatures. Some animals have evolved protective mechanisms that can contain toxins or neurotoxins. These toxins can be harmless in nature, or they can be very harmful to the human body. These toxins can wreck havoc … Read more
Teaching Your Dog Who is Alpha Guest Author: Rachelle Wilber Dogs are loyal companions, and they rely on humans for food, shelter and affection. It is natural to see the human in a leadership role in the dog-human relationship; however, teaching your dog who is alpha is more accurately described as a relationship of cooperation … Read more
Biggest Inheritances Left To Pets Avoiding Your Own Legal Catfight It’s no secret that our pets command a very special place in our hearts. We’d often do anything to make our animal companions happy. After all, it’s worth the love and company they give us in return. However, some animal lovers take their regard for … Read more
How to Improve Fido’s Bad Breath Guest Author: Brooke Chaplan Your dental hygienist will probably tell you that bad breath, or halitosis, is the result of odor-producing bacteria on the mouth and in the stomach. This is the same for both you and your dog. The major difference between the animal and its owner is … Read more
When Your Bearded Dragon is Gravid Even if your Bearded Dragon has never been mated with a male, it is still possible for her to become gravid (pregnant). When your bearded dragon is gravid but hasn’t mated, her eggs will be infertile. Whether your Dragon has been mated or not, the care you give her … Read more
German Shepherd puppies are not only fluffy and adorable but are also very impressionable at this time. Similar to children, your puppy will take cues from you, favoring the behavior that you reward. This time is crucial for German Shepherds because they grow (quickly) and if not trained properly, can cause some issues for you … Read more
Classy Cat Furniture Design Ideas All cats have pizzazz, right? Some more than others. There are those that are satisfied sleeping in any old cardboard box, and then there are the hoity-toity ones that prefer higher class digs. (I can’t say I blame them.) For those finicky felines in your life, we offer you a … Read more
6 Simple Tips for Potty Training Your Puppy Guest Blogger: Julie Page Potty training your puppy doesn’t have to be the nightmare you may have imagined it to be. Bringing home a puppy is such a special and happy occasion, and there is no reason why this joy shouldn’t continue as you are house-training your … Read more