Should I buy Labrador retrievers at a pet store?
The big question when looking at puppies is where to buy a dog. Is it a good idea to buy a puppy from a pet store or not, and if not, why not? Where is the best place to find Labrador puppies for sale and how do you know if you are dealing with a […]
Redbone Coonhound – Facts to Know Before Adopting Redbone Coonhound
Breed Description Built to run at high speeds over rocky hills, thick forests, and swamps, the Redbone Coonhound is streamlined yet strong. A little taller at the withers than at the hips, this breed is slightly arched. This breed is medium to large in size, with males being 22 to 27 inches tall, while females […]
Litters Of Puppies: How To Choose A Puppy From A Litter
I have had a number of dogs in the house over the last 27 years, with only a small gap between them. When my lovely cocker spaniel died of old age earlier this year, the house seemed too quiet and there was nowhere to run and greet us when we entered. I knew we had […]
How often should I bathe my dog?
The question of how often you should bathe your dog has been discussed and is still a topic of debate for many dog owners around the world. How often you should bathe your dog really depends on a number of factors. Some of those factors include the condition of your dog’s coat, skin condition, coat […]
Tips for Snorkeling in Hawaii, Part III – Reef Etiquette
Are you coming to my vacation island? There are three things I always recommend the first time visitor to do. First, he jumps into the air. Second, he sees a luau. Finally, I advise people of all ages to get in the water and go snorkeling. You will find that your mind returns to that […]
Siberian Husky Mixed Breeds – The Important Details
There are many different breeds of dogs that you can choose from, but not many people consider having a mixed breed. Mixed breed dogs actually make great pets, and one of the best things about it is that they are so much more affordable compared to purebred dogs. Siberian Husky mixed breeds are especially popular […]
Made in China now means what it used to mean made in Japan
Until recently, Zheng Xiaou was the head of China’s State Food and Drug Administration. He was arrested in May and charged with being responsible for the sale of six different Chinese-made drugs. These same six drugs were fake. The sales took place during Zheng’s six years as head of the department. One of the medications […]
About Wi-Fi cameras
A digital camera with built-in Wi-Fi comes with a number of advantages. One of the advantages is that you can take photos and upload them to cloud storage in seconds. The good side of storage is that it is safe; therefore, you do not have to worry about people getting access to them. You also […]
Healthier food for your cats
Cats are very special animals and need a very healthy diet. Since cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they eat meat, they don’t have the ability to process corn or wheat for food. If you think about what a cat would eat in the wild if it had to provide its own food, it would be […]
Threats from abroad: a reason to keep vaccinations up to date
Oh… a while ago I was starting to write an article about being rescued and I was going to use the story of a Siamese cat given up by its owner. I started that story and never got to finish it. As the days have passed since that cat was euthanized, life took a strange […]