21st Century Dog Pampering
Dogs

21st Century Dog Pampering

- by Hiram Allen
21st Century Dog Pampering

There was once a time when dog owners were content to give their K9 friends an old blanket in a chewed up basket for a bed, a ready supply of dry dog food, regular trips to the vet, and the occasional bone left over from a steak dinner. Today the status of pets has changed dramatically in our society, as dogs in particular are viewed more like children now than as pets. For example, 20 years ago, terms like “dog hotel,” “K9 cosmetic surgery,” and “designer dog collar” would have sounded alien. Today these terms are commonplace in many regions.

As a consequence, dog pampering (for lack of a better description), has become a massive market and a booming industry. The English retailer, Harrods, recently quadrupled the size of its pet department to eleven thousand square feet, and carries items like Juicy Couture dog tracksuits, and bejeweled dog hair clips. …

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Spring Training For Your Dog
Dogs

Spring Training For Your Dog

- by Hiram Allen
Spring Training For Your Dog

For our four-legged friends, winter means sleeping by the fire, short walks, and a slower pace to the day-to-day happenings of life. Often it means gaining a few extra pounds and losing a little muscle tone. It can also mean less time using their basic obedience commands around the off-lead park or during on-leash street walks.

Then spring hits and it is all about getting outside and having fun for both the furry members of the household as well as the two-legged, non-furry variety. How many of us do humans overdo our first long walk on the first warm, sunny day of spring? How many of us look and feel as fit and toned in shorts as we did six months prior, before bundling up in sweaters and long johns? Those short days and times sitting by the fire reading a good book took their toll on our health and …

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SIX THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING PET FINCHES
Pet

Six Things to Consider Before Buying Pet Finches

- by Hiram Allen
SIX THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING PET FINCHES

1. Finch Ownership

Are you ready to own pet finches? Finches are known for ease of care and can be nifty pets for almost anyone, including apartment dwellers, those with kids, and even those with other pets. That being said, you should make sure that other family members are really ready to have finches in the house, can they be considerate and careful around finches, can you keep your current pets under control around the finches, do you have a proper place for their cage, etc.

2. Finch Varieties

Which finch variety should you get? These active small birds are colorful, have varied patterns and personalities. They come in many popular varieties including the Zebra Finch, Gouldian Finch and the Society Finch. Ask your local bird seller for their opinion and recommendations.

3. Keeping Finches

The fact that finches are very friendly birds allows you to maintain them with other …

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PET ACCESSORIES MAKE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER PETS
Pet Supplies

Pet Accessories Make Happier, Healthier Pets

- by Hiram Allen
PET ACCESSORIES MAKE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER PETS

The planet of pet accessories is pretty the expansive 1 and selecting up various accessories for the pets can make them happier and healthier all of the way about. Dogs and cats and are most beloved when it comes to home pets mainly because they are loyal, entertaining and come to be great parts of our households. How do you provide the appropriate pet accessories for your distinct dog or cat? This is a query that can be as subjective and one of a kind because the dog or cat themselves. We already realize that every pet has a personality. Some dog toys are made for the chewer, biter or dog that loves to fetch.

Your feline buddy deserves to become healthful and pleased, regardless of whether you devote loads of time with them or you’ll find periods that she or he have to be at property with no you. …

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DOG KENNEL ACCESSORIES
Dogs

Dog Kennel Accessories

- by Hiram Allen
DOG KENNEL ACCESSORIES

Dogs are man’s best friend. Bearing this in mind, many owners want their beloved pet to have as many creature comforts as possible. They even equip their dog kennel with pet accessories: Some to add to their comfort and others just for pure enjoyment and to encourage some exercise.

The most important dog accessories for making sure that your pet is comfortable are a nice, soft cushion and blanket to lie on. These will help to keep him warm and comfortable and will also make him feel secure as it will act a bit like a security blanket for him. They also help to keep arthritis and muscle ache at bay and stop him from catching a chill. However, if your dog is prone to little accidents, be it due to old age or still being a young puppy, then you might want to consider a floor grid covered by …

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