Author: Brent HarteFar too often dogs are given food that really isn't good for them. Lots of the food on the shelves, which believe it or not includes a lot of top name brands, are made of animal by-products that come from diseased animals and other things that you wouldn't even consider to be "food". One way to help your Dog Digestive System is by feeding them foods that are good for them. Along with giving them a healthy diet you can...more
Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo was the first national grade wildlife zoo in China. It is located in San Zao Town in Pudong and is just about 22 miles from the Shanghai city centre. After 50 years of growth and improvement, the Shanghai Zoo has become one of the top animal sanctuaries in Shanghai and is a perfect place for a perfect family outing. Covering a vast area of about 153 hectares the zoo showcases more than 6,000 animals and amid them are...more
Bringing home a new puppy is very exciting but we often forget that a new puppy doesn't know very much. He's still a baby. His mother and siblings have taught him a few things about being a dog but when it comes to understanding people, he's a rank beginner.It doesn't matter how many times you tell him, "NO!" or "OFF!" Your puppy hasn't yet learned what these words mean. He doesn't even know his name yet. He really has no idea what it means when you tell him to lie down or leave something alone.Your puppy will quickly become very good at reading your body language and understanding the tone of your voice but you will have to patiently teach him each word and phrase that you want him to know. Puppies aren't born knowing English or any other language. It's up to you to teach him the basic vocabulary.If you are adopting an adult dog then he will also have to learn some things when he comes to living with you. He may know some basic words and phrases, especially if he has been housebroken already. But your family will probably have some words that are unknown to him. There may be some new rules that he doesn't know yet. It will...more
If you have a pet turtle or you are an avid turtle enthusiast, then you do not only know the basic things and information about this shelled animal but also its exceptional characteristics. Turtles, specifically the marine species, inhabit saline, brackish and fresh waters. Sea turtles have firm beak-like mouths that they need to tear foods. They...more
Getting the initial pet ferret you or your child comes into contact with will most often be a big mistake. There are other important things that must be taken into consideration previous to choosing a pet based only on the way it looks. Nevertheless, when you have thought long and hard regarding these supplementary things you will locate a lot of...more
There are many beautiful breeds of dogs to choose from, but not everyone of them may be compatible with your lifestyle. People choosing a breed with undesired traits find themselves stuck in a situation similar to that one would experience in hell. And that's one of the reasons why you see many doggies wandering around the streets, eating out of trash cans, or confined in the dog pound. If you've seen the Cairn Terrier, and decide to keep one as a pet, it's important that you do some research to see if this pooch is right for you. I will now state some basic need-to-knows about this breed, which could help you out in making your choice. The Cairn Terrier is a small dog that doesn't shed that much fur, which makes it okay for it to sleep inside the house. However, it packs a lot of energy, which makes it restless if it's kept indoors all day. Being restless will lead to the development of some behavioral problems, which you of course woudn't want. To fix that, it's important that you give it some outdoor activity time. It loves taking walks, jogging, running, and even going up hill. Owners of this breed find themselves playing with it for hours,...more
Boston Terriers are an adorable little breed loved by many. The experienced Boston Terrier owner is aware of the process called "inspiratory paroxysmal respiration" - or, in layman's terms, reverse sneezing. However, when a first time Boston...more
Another beautifully cute pet that resembles a stuff toy is the West Highland White Terrier breed. This dog doesn't stand tall, according to statistics it usually grows to a maximum height of 11 inches. Not heavy either, weighing only 15 to 20...more
Training a purebred dog often means employing some of the same strategies used in other breeds, and this applies very much to the West Highland White Terrier, also known as the Westie. Most experts will advise that all breeds have their own...more
If you have found a breeder which matches your criteria, he or she may point out to you the west highland white terrier which comes closest to your ideal. Waiting for the "right" litter to be whelped is always a big pay-off, even if it takes weeks or...more
The West Highland White Terrier is one small dog breed with a huge following all over the world. People are interested in him as a pet, a show dog, an obedience competitor, a working dog, or even all of the above! If you are a Westie owner with the...more
Once in your life, have you ever considered having west highland terriers are pets? With various dog breeds in existence, maybe many people are baffled as to what dog breed makes a perfect additional member of the family.West highland terriers, also...more