Pet Doors Makes Pet Owner's Life a Bit Easier
Going home from the office with a day full of accomplishments makes you want to rest in a comfty couch as a reward for job well done. Upon entering your house you see a pile of pet waste in your expensive Persian carpet and more than a hundred deep scratches in your white door?s paint job; which makes your idea of peace frustrating. These are some situations that are a major bummer. If you?re having a problem with your pet unattended in your house then you might want to consider buying a pet door and an invisible fence which will enable your dog to go outside whenever he need to take a poop, while an invisible fence restrict their freedom from places that are dangerous to them.Pet doors give your pet a sense of freedom to roam around your h ...
One Lucky Winner Will Win a Pet Stroller in JustPetStroller.com's "Stroll Your Cat or Dog Sweepstakes"
JustPetStrollers.com, the nation's first and most complete online retailer of high-quality pet strollers, has launched the "Stroll Your Cat or Dog Sweepstakes" where one lucky person will win a free pet stroller. The lucky winner may select his or her preferred dog or cat stroller from a list of the highest-quality stroller brands, including Pet Gear, Petzip, Jeep, Kittywalk, and Pet Valet.
Pet Obesity Expands in U.S.
Nationwide study finds half of dogs and cats now overweight or obese, an increase from 2007. In the U.S., over 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are now estimated to be overweight or obese according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). The second annual National Pet Obesity Day Study conducted in October, 2008, found that from 2007 to 2008, the number of overweight dogs and cats increased by 1% and 4%, respectively.
Ferrisi Worldwide Launches Pet Food and Pet Products Website, GetPetSavy.com
Ferrisi Worldwide recently launched their website - www.GetPetSavvy.com which offers high quality pet food and pet products like pet grooming tools, sleeping bags, carriers, training aids and much more. The website covers a whole range of the highest quality bird products, cat and dog food, cat products, pet grooming aids, pet toys, dog products, fish products and a variety of products for small animals.
Tick Season is Here
As youngsters we heard of wood TICKS , which is the commonly used name of the American dog tick, and the stories of blood-sucking little critters that burrowed under your skin and were nearly impossible to remove sent fear through us.
Fleas and Ticks
Most of us love summer, but if your dog is bothered by those summertime pests - fleas and ticks, he won't be having much fun.
Protecting Your Family & Pets From Tick-borne Disease
When warm weather rolls around, families around the nation need to be aware of tick-borne illnesses and how they can affect not only pets, but people too. One of the greatest misconceptions about tick-borne illnesses is that you would have to spend a lot of time in the wilderness when, in fact, you can become infected in your own backyard
Save $1000’s Fighting Common Pet Pests
There are several cheap and natural ways to fight common pet parasites, several of which are outlined below. These methods have the double bonus of being inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
DogDogCat.com Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary and a New Website Featuring Hundreds of Unique Pet Supplies
With a wide selection of unique dog and cat products, including Dog and Cat Beds, Dog Collars, Pet Bowls and more, DogDogCat.com is the place to shop for all your pet supplies. To celebrate the launch of the new website, Dog Dog Cat is offering Free Shipping on ALL orders over $50, plus a $100 Shopping Spree to the winner of the Pet Photo Contest.
Tick Born Diseases in Pets: What To Do And How To Treat
Warm weather brings out a host of parasites that like to prey on pets, including the tick. Ticks, while annoying and bothersome, can also be deadly for our dogs. Ticks carry a range of diseases within their bodies, and when they attach to a dog, these various diseases can be transferred through their saliva. The ideal way to avoid any tick born diseases is to attempt to prevent them. Monthly application of flea and tick preventative is a must, as it kills ticks within a short time frame. This alone does not always prevent the spread of disease, and it is possible for a tick to remain on a dog long enough to pass a disease (for example, if it is close to reapplication of preventative).
Pet Obesity Expands in U.S.
Nationwide study finds half of dogs and cats now overweight or obese, an increase from 2007. In the U.S., over 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are now estimated to be overweight or obese according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). The second annual National Pet Obesity Day Study conducted in October, 2008, found that from 2007 to 2008, the number of overweight dogs and cats increased by 1% and 4%, respectively.
Lyme Disease
Of the most common tick-borne diseases in the North Hemisphere, Lyme disease is the most prevalent although incidences of it have been reported in Europe and as far away as Russia and China Lyme disease is essentially caused by no less than three bacterial species belonging to the Borrelia genus of bacteria and is found in blacklegged ticks, which resemble black dog ticks
