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How to Get Your New Puppy Adjusted to Your Home
So, you’ve just adopted an adorable new puppy! Welcome to the exciting, new life of being a pet owner. Whether you’ve had pets before or this is your first one, all animals are different, and there’s a lot of ground to cover. A puppy needs a lot of attention and training, and it can be a bit overwhelming for both of you when you bring your furry friend home for the first time.
By Alex Johnson6 years ago in Petlife
Should Some Vegans Not Own Pets?
First off, I would like to start off by saying this isn't a knock on the veganism lifestyle. I actually admire the fact that people are sticking to what they believe in and acting on their beliefs by changing their lifestyle. When I first heard of the term vegan, all I knew about it was the dietary restrictions. Of course not all vegans are the same. Everyone has a different reason for being vegan but for the most part its about eating food with no animal products.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Petlife
Scaly, Creepy, Crawly and Wonderful Visitors
When I was teaching preschool, I frequently brought in wild visitors for the children to observe. The secretary at the school got in the habit of checking out whatever I was carrying when I walked in the door. If it was a large jar or aquarium or other critter container her reaction was quite startling
By Morgan Alber6 years ago in Petlife
Dogs vs Squirrels!
On most days our mornings explode into life when our dogs spot the squirrels sitting on a feeder in the backyard. I initially put up the squirrel feeders in my yard so I could enjoy watching the squirrels play. I figured out a while back that it was more fun watching squirrels chase each other around than it was to try to keep them out of my bird feeders. Once I put up the squirrel feeders the squirrels left my bird feeders alone and EVERYONE was having a lot more fun!
By David Somerville6 years ago in Petlife
One Last Ride
I remember a day that would have to be the saddest day of my life, yet somehow on this day, I felt a small part of happiness. I climbed down from the bus like any other day, glad to stretch my legs after the long perilous bus trip home. The air felt different on that day; it felt heavy and cold, the heavens above were dark and grey. I remember the ground was damp underneath me and my shoes squashed in the dirt road. Inside the car it was warm, but still the air was heavy. Mum was sitting in the driver's seat her face was pale and her grey-blue eyes were slightly puffy and red, her eyes were glassy, but no tears fell from them.
By Rose6 years ago in Petlife
Brynn: Being Part Pit Bull/She’s Not Dangerous
Ah dogs, almost everyone loves them, don’t they? Well, some breeds are misunderstood simply because of their behavior, but most of us never take the time to really think about why they act that way. Is it something we’ve done? Is it an issue of their own?
By Jennifer McIntosh6 years ago in Petlife
Emotional Benefits for a Family of Owning a Dog
Some families don't feel complete without a furry friend in the mix. Fortunately, there are a lot of emotional benefits that come with owning a dog. Here are a few of the ways dog owners can benefit your family.
By Wendy Dessler6 years ago in Petlife
Pet Facts & Stats You Didn’t Know
Since time immemorial have humans and animals walked side by side, sometimes for mutual benefit, sometimes for the simple and most basic of reasons—companionship. It is the latter that seems to be the prevalent attitude nowadays. Yet, there is more behind simply sharing one’s life with, as is mostly the case, four-legged fluffs of furry joy, cats and dogs.
By Stefan Ateljevic6 years ago in Petlife
Is Your Small Pet Being "Overdosed" with Vaccines?
Let's face it, vaccines are a touchy subject these days, no matter what area of medicine you're in. As a veterinarian who has been practicing over a decade, one of the main areas of client confusion centers around the perceived "dose" of vaccinations for our beloved pets. Owners often wonder why a puppy, kitten, or small breed of pet would receive the same volume of vaccine as a large breed of pet. Certainly a Chihuahua shouldn't get the same volume of vaccine as a Great Dane, right? Actually, they absolutely should.
By Grace Shook6 years ago in Petlife
8 Ways to Keep Your Dog Happy
So, you are a dog parent. Just like any parent, you want to do what you can to keep your dog happy. Here are 8 ways to be the coolest dog parent possible.
By Stacy Crutchfield6 years ago in Petlife
How to Train a Dog
Written by Little Malt Schitz Learn about dog training Hi, I’m Little Malt Schitz and I’m going to do this introduction about how to train a dog. The other dogs on the Pawsome dogspeaking team at www.dogspeaking.com will have something more to say later. Jerry Shep, especially, who thinks he knows it all just because he enters dog training competitions.
By Labra Dor6 years ago in Petlife
Why Are Animals Gay? Why Not?
The importance of not being caught up in our own bias when it comes to the examination of scientific material has long been a source of hot debate. How can someone who is completely invested in an ideal really separate themselves from that ideal long enough to objectively study it properly? While in the past, this has been used to point out holes in research, it is just as important to point out areas where information has been over-analyzed as well.
By Jessica Riffle6 years ago in Petlife