http://www.pets-mag.com Pets Magazine - All About Pets Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:42:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Teaching your dog to heel is one of the most basic and important dog training commands you can teach. With an active and younger dog or puppy, it can be especially difficult, but with patience and consistency, it doesn't really have to be that hard to train your dog to ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Teaching-Your-Dog-to-Heel-584/ Would you like to save money and have a healthier pet? Let me tell you a story. One day, my German Shepherd asleep, as usual, when suddenly, he started convulsing so intensely that I thought he must be dying. It went on for a few minutes, which seemed like forever. ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Are-All-Those-Pet-Vaccinations-Really-Necessary-583/ Kittens are and have always been adorable creatures. Of course, these youngsters are also playful, naughty and mischievous as well. Perhaps that's the reason why people are attracted to them, as they entertain us with their peculiar antics and curiosity. Cats and dogs have been found to relieve humans of ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Why-Should-We-Get-Kittens-as-Pets-582/ Over the last 20 years, vaccinations have generally been started in puppies at about 6-8 weeks of age, when the natural immunity inherited from the mother may start wearing off. A series of shots will then be given every three to four weeks, and boosters are administered every year after ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/The-Lowdown-on-Dog-Vaccinations-581/ If you decide you want a purebred, make sure it's because you love the breed since purebreds are often not as resilient as mixed breeds. Consider carefully why you want a purebred. Many people will want a purebred because it conveys some symbol of status on them. Purebreds are prone ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/How-to-Buy-a-Purebred-Dog-580/ Your dog's dental health is so important for his total well-being... and for guaranteeing him a long and happy life. So don't give him the brush-off! Make tooth cleaning a daily ritual that your dog will look foward to as something the two of you do together. To start, you'll have ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Doggy-Dental-Care-Teeth-Cleaning-101-579/ Of all the parasites a dog can catch, worms take home first prize for Most Disgusting. Nobody wants to imagine little worms crawling around in their dog's digestive system, but it's a fairly common ailment that's easily passed from dog to dog. So if he does happen to contract them, ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Worms-in-Your-Dog-Gross-578/ Itch, itch. Scratch, scratch, scratch. Does that sound familiar? Hopefully not, but if it does you might be one of the millions of people whose dog has fleas, mites or other miniscule cretins leeching upon him. Fleas are tiny insects use their long, powerful legs to catapult onto your dog's body, ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Does-Your-Dog-Have-Fleas-577/ While "late is better than never," sooner is better than later, at least when it comes to your dog's dental health. Dental disease gets worse over time, and the longer you wait, the more damage that will have to be taken care of and the more expensive your vet bill ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Your-Dog-and-the-Dentist-Learn-the-Drill-576/ Vaccinations play an important part in the preventive healthcare of your pet. There are nasty doggie diseases out there, and for some of these, vaccination is your pooch's only real protection, as there may be no cure once the disease is contracted. After initial vaccination, many types require a schedule ... http://www.pets-mag.com/pets/Dog-Vaccinations-Doing-Shots-575/