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Dogs with Coprophagia For some dog owners, one unwelcome activity of their dog may be Coprophagia. In everyday terms, that means your dog is eating its own excrement. It is quite normal for a mother dog to eat the feces of their puppies in order to maintain a clean den. Plus, engaging in coprophagia is a protective behavior. The [...] Steps to a Happier Pet The ID tag tells where your pet lives and of any medical conditions your pet may have. If your pet wanders off, it may be the only thing standing between your pet and the pound! You can prevent behavioral problems by enrolling your pet in a behavior training class before it acquires any bad [...] Is Wet Food Good for your Dog? A lot of people have mistaken beliefs about feeding wet or canned food to dogs. The 1st is that wet food will rot a dogs teeth and that dry kibble is essential for healthy teeth & gums. This is not true as long as you ensure proper dental hygiene for your pet. Another [...] You Better Know The Rules For Riding A Horse On The Road In a match between a horse and a car, the horse will always loose. Cars, trucks, drivers and roads suck, but they are an inescapable part of modern living if you want to ride horses. You AND your horse needs to know the rules for riding a horse on the road. If [...] Pet Health Insurance We love our pets, don’t we? I mean when it comes to our cats, labs, terriers, and pet pigs, we go all out. Some of us even go so far as acquiring pet health insurance. Now, this is hardcore. I can’t say that I’ve ever done this myself, but I won’t knock the folks who [...] Cats Stuff I am a cat lover. I have two cats that share our home. Notice that I did not say that I own two cats; they are the type of animals that take offense with the idea of being owned. Cats are easy to live with. You do not need a lot of cats stuff to [...] Pet Health Insurance He is a ten year old Lab. The vet explained that Labs usually develop Juvenile Diabetes and have heart trouble. The vet also explained that ten years old is considered older for large dogs. We ran a battery of tests on our dog to determine if the heart condition could be managed with meds. The [...] Choosing the Best Cage for Your Exotic Pet When owning an exotic pet, the first thing you should consider is the cage. You should find the right materials when making a cage for your exotic pet. You may also find ready-made cages that have installed housing systems. If you prefer buying a snake as your pet, you should prepare a cage that can [...] Large Fish Tank The other day my daughter rushed into the kitchen to find me. She was very excited because the UPS truck had pulled into our yard. This was the day before her birthday so she assumed my brother had sent a present. I went to the door and signed for the very large [...] Large Fish Tank For Your Fishes! She had a very large fish tank in her living room, which was actually a big surprise to me. She never struck me as a fish person, but I have to admit it was beautiful and the fish she had were mesmerizing. There was something very relaxing about sitting there and watching the fish swim [...]