Irish Draught Horse - Not Your Typical Draft Horse

(Tue Jan 19th, 2010, by Crystal A. Eikanger)

The Irish Draught horse is the national horse of Ireland The name Irish Draught may be misleading since the breed is a lighter, more free-moving animal than the traditional image of the heavy draft horse. The Irish Draught is neither as massive nor a...

63 - The Foundation Of All American Gaited Breeds - The Mountain Pleasure Horse

(Tue Jan 19th, 2010, by Crystal A. Eikanger)

The Mountain Pleasure Horse is the gaited breed that existed in Kentucky over 160 years ago and from which breeders developed Tennessee Walking Horses, American Saddlebred Horses and Rocky Mountain Horses. Long before these other gaited breeds, the M...

3 Reasons You Should Socialize Your Canine As Early As Possible

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Brandy Highsmith)

Dogs learn behaviors at an early age. By the time they're a few weeks old, they begin learning how to interact with others. During their first several weeks prior to being adopted, puppies primarily interact with their mother and littermates. By the ...

Clarifying Falsehoods About Having Your Pooch Spayed Or Neutered

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Brandy Highsmith)

Animals shelters are struggling under the weight of overcapacity. According to the Humane Society, up to 8 million dogs and cats are brought to shelters each year. Half of them are euthanized because a home cannot be found for them. This is one of th...

What Factors Contribute to Dog Obesity?

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Brandy Highsmith)

While there are medical conditions that can increase the likelihood that your canine will gain weight, most problems related to obesity are caused by owners. Dogs are similar to people. If they intake more calories than they burn on a regular basis, ...

Using Treats to Train Your Dog

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Brandy Highsmith)

Most professional dog trainers agree that training yields the best results when using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. Your pet will learn to respond to your commands more easily if you provide treats and praise than if you puni...

Dog Fleas - How To Eliminate The Fleas That Are Terrorizing Your Dog

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Matt LeClair)

The odds of your dog or cat getting fleas at least once in their life time is pretty good, so it's up to you to recognize when fleas are present and know how to get rid of them.  Eliminating your dog's flea problem can be very frustrating and time c...

Where Can I Buy A Ferret

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Stuart Green)

There are several places where you can buy a ferret.  This article highlights some of the pro's and con's of these You may consider going to a pet shop to buy your new ferret.  This is ideal if you are looking for a baby, but if you want an older o...

Identifying The Perfect Place To Get Your New Ferret

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Jayne McAllen-Smythe)

Before you adopt a Rate this Article: Article Tags: new ferret, ferret care, new ferret care, ferret care information ...

5 Tips For Finding The Best Pet Insurance

(Mon Jan 18th, 2010, by Luke Blaise)

Finding the best pet insurance can be difficult.   With the wide range of plans and prices it can be hard to choose.   Here are some things that you should consider when trying to choose the best pet insurance.Monthly PremiumsThe amount of the mo...