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Feb 29 2008
The exact origins of the Red Nose pitbull are not known and it is also unclear when and where they first made an appearance, though according to available information, they are supposed to have originated from Ireland. Thus, it is not surprising to learn that the Red Nose pitbull is a very rare breed and [...]
Feb 24 2008
Training pitbull puppies can be hard work! It is difficult to know when to begin training, what tricks to teach, how much to expect of your puppy, and how aggressive to be. Obviously, a lot of the details are left to the trainer’s discretion. It is important, as your pitbull puppy’s parent, to judge for [...]
Feb 23 2008
Fortunately, the US has a number of kennels that do nothing other than to raise breeds of American Pit Bull Terriers as well as American Staffordshire Terriers, and here the Pit Bull are also taken good care of and also are nourished as well as trained so that they can fetch a good price and [...]
Feb 22 2008
The pitbull dogs today have received plenty of unfavorable press, and as a result, have garnered an unfavorable reputation to match. In fact, pitbull dogs are illegal in some parts of the country, because they are labeled vicious animals that are dangerous to those around them. This could not be further from the truth. The [...]
Feb 21 2008
For whatever reason, pitbulls have been the center of much controversy over the years. Most of us have seen the stories on the news concerning pitbull attacks. The media tends to report the attacks without considering what circumstances may have led up to it. Unfortunately, this has led to many people disregarding pitbulls as an [...]
Feb 19 2007
Of all of the types of dogs, Pit Bulls have gotten a bad rap when it comes to their temperament, and what kinds of dogs they become as they get older. This means that for those that are looking for pit bull puppy care, the most important thing for them to worry about should be [...]
Most people consider a pet a member of the family — and for good reason. Pets offer companionship, amusement and unconditional love. Studies support that owning a pet offers a multitude of emotional and overall health rewards.
However, with the plunging economy and the rising costs of food, fuel and housing, cash-strapped Americans are pinching their [...]
She can jump from the floor to the top of the refrigerator, or bound across your desk without disturbing a single sheet of paper. Your cat personifies the graceful, enviable sure-footedness of her species. But what about her eco-footprint?
With 88 million domesticated cats in the country (according to the National Pet Owners Survey by the [...]
On September 12, 2008, Mars Petcare US issued a voluntary recall of their Everson, PA, plant dry pet food product due to potential Salmonella contamination. This voluntary recall only affects the United States.
Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if
there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in
people as well, [...]
Moving away from home can be traumatic. Add to that living with strangers and having to leave behind beloved pets, and it’s a wonder anyone wants to go to college at all.
Luckily, some colleges are starting to recognize the fact that when students are allowed to bring their pets with them to live in the [...]
Anyone who knows me well can attest to the fact that I spend a good amount of time looking for new and interesting products and supplies for my pets. (I have a cabinet full of cat toys, and a growing collection of collars for my dog).
Through my Internet journeys, I came across FunStuffForDogs.com, and as I [...]
While flipping through a recent issue of O magazine, I spied the end-all be-all compliment to my new living room decor, pillows with the mugs of dogs and cats on them.
The pillows, created by the aptly-named Pillow Pillow Pillow, are crafted by designer Aaron Stewart.
According to Aaron Stewart and Hornet Toys, the line of comfy, cozy [...]
Summer has arrived and for many families, that means more fun and festivities, but for pets it can become a stressful time due to increased sudden noise such as thunderstorms, neighborhood festivities and fireworks.
“The summer can be a difficult time for pets with the noise of stormy weather and neighborhood commotion. However, recognizing these changes [...]