Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

In order to prevent your cat from getting various diseases or developing medical issues, you should know what the most common health problems in cats are, so that you know what to do and how to prevent these problems from developing. As much self-maintained as they seem to be, cats are also very sensitive. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Owning a dog is extremely rewarding; the sheer joy and love your canine companion can bring to the house is like nothing else in the world. Unfortunately, however, there will be occasions when you wish your dog would just learn not to do certain things ? peeing on the carpet or floor is often one of them. Teaching your dog to do his dirty business in the yard - or wherever you want him to - is not that hard if you know what to do, but that?s a story for another time. If you have a dog, then you inevitably had to deal with some accidents on your carpet or floor. The smell of fresh urine may be pretty bad, but nothing compares to a few days of old pee stain. Learn how to effectively remove urine stains as soon as possible if you want to keep a decently fresh air inside your home. ...Read More...

There are a lot of people interested in becoming dog trainers, but most of them just jump in and forget the basic rules. If you are looking to make a career out of training dogs for a living, then these tips might come in handy. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

If you have started thinking about getting health insurance for your dog, you might find yourself in one of two possible situations: your dog is has been ill and you feel that getting him insurance will help you with the bills, in case the illness comes back; you have a healthy dog, but you have seen so many issues with the dogs around you that you prefer to get insurance before anything goes wrong. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

If you have started thinking about getting health insurance for your dog, you might find yourself in one of two possible situations: your dog is has been ill and you feel that getting him insurance will help you with the bills, in case the illness comes back; you have a healthy dog, but you have seen so many issues with the dogs around you that you prefer to get insurance before anything goes wrong. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Just like humans, dogs are allergic to a lot of things. They can be allergic to food, chemicals found in their shampoo and even to fabric and material. Believe it or not, skin problems are not entirely caused by external factors, such as bacteria, parasites, chemicals, shampoos, etc. The food that your dog eats can also affect the animal?s skin, causing it to get dry and flaky. A balanced diet, rich in fatty acids and proteins will keep the animal healthy; you can also add some vegetables in your dog?s food, or give him supplements to make sure it gets all the nutrients needed. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Pet abuse is just as bad as hunting illegally, animal extermination, organized animal fights, animal testing and poisoning. Statistics show that in the United States, more households have pets than children and more than 1 million ?furry children? are abused, every year because they simply live in homes where there is domestic violence. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

The debate over wet food and dry food remains alive. Some think that feeding a cat dry food would deteriorate its teeth, while others think that wet food only fattens them. Unfortunately, there are few people that actually know the pros and cons of each type. If you really love your cat, you will provide it with exactly what it needs, For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

According to experts, almost 40 percent of dogs nowadays are overweight. This proves that dog owners do not pay attention to the amount of food their greedy pets eat during the day or miscalculate the dog food portions for each meal. Although commercial dog food contains guidelines indicating how much the dog should be fed according to its size, it is not very concise and can leave room for misunderstandings, causing your dog to get too much or too little food, for more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

You?ve reached a point in your life where you know the next step is to adopt a dog. Who doesn?t love furry friends that will love you unconditionally for as long as you both shall live? ...Read More...