Which would you choose for a pet – a dog or a cat? A Lassie or a Felix? A Scooby Doo or a Garfield? Which do you think is the better family pet? Some families I know have a pet dog or two, and never a pet cat. Others have both. While still, some other families have only pet cats.

In my case, I usually own both animals; they are always running around the house, with the dog chasing after the cat. They seem to be always clashing, forever in battling mode although fortunately it has never turned violent.

My last pet dog was a brown mutt, my beloved mongrel of a dog with unknown descent. I got it from a downtown corner pet store, sold to me by a dog peddler who has been the origin of all the dogs that I had. Dogs are great companions, seemingly not getting tired of following his master all the time. My pet dog is the overly patronizing type – goes wherever I go; we are like Siamese twins, but with an invisible link that is.

Cats are wonderful pets especially for people who love those that are purebred. One relative owns a white, exotic-looking Balinese cat the fur of which shines so lustrously albeit my relative hardly does regular grooming to its coat. It turns out it is one great quality of this cat breed.

Likewise, pet cats are great – if you would love them around because they scare away the vermin that stubbornly lurks around your house. On its own, cats especially the wild feral type, are such a challenge. Yet I was able to successfully domesticate a few. While naturally, a cat can be indifferent even to the one who feeds it, I have my share of loving moments with my pet cat. Mine has a habit of rubbing its tummy and head on my legs and feet whenever it wants to call my attention. Actually it is a sign that my cat wants to be fed, and I always oblige.

So, are you more of a dog or a cat lover? There is no need to choose as you can actually have both. On the first few days, it is a given that fights and chases will occur. But eventually at the very least they will not mind each other. However, if you see that acts of aggressive still persists (especially on the part of the dog), it is best to give up one of them.

It is great if friendship or even just animal civility blossoms between them. Despite their differences and their constant squabbles (with you always acting as the mediator), it is really nice if you can enjoy both dogs and cats together as family pets.

If your dog inexplicably becomes too thin, or has made it a habit to throw up after a meal, or salivates too much, your natural tendency is to become worried about your pet dog, and immediately think about what the appropriate pet medication is needed to give it.

You become an overly concerned pet owner – but are you doing the right decision for the betterment of your dog’s health? In other words, are your reactions to the present health condition of your dog helping it to become well or aggravating its illness instead.

One important advice should be considered seriously – if you are in the habit of self-medication, then this should not be the case for your dog. This is definitely hard to know which kind of illness the animal has; if you are not a veterinarian – you have no right to decide which pet medicine should be given to your dog.

Likewise, avoid conferring to the pet store owner about the animal’s condition and asking him for any pet medication that he can recommend, unless of course if he is a licensed veterinarian.

The best way for providing treatment and remedy to any pet sickness is to ask for the services of a professional and licensed veterinarian. He is the only professional who has any business about an animal’s health and overall well-being. The veterinarian is licensed to issue prescriptions for any pet medication that your dog will need.

To get the best veterinarian for your pet dog’s health, try making a list of prospective vets and try to make a study about every one of them. When selecting one, consider the years of experience that he has earned as a veterinarian as well as the testimonials from his previous and present clients.

Remember that if for you, the dog’s health is a priority, then consult only the veterinarian at any sign of pet sickness and not the first person you encounter at the pet supply store.

Some pet owners think of pet apparels and clothes as just for accessorizing and enhancing the appearance of their dogs. They see pet apparel merely as costumes that they can put on their dogs during holidays and special occasions. Still, for many other pet owners, dog apparel is not just an accessory but considered an important necessity for their dogs.

And so this winter, it would be a treat for your pet dog if you can include in your list of pet supply some right dog apparel for your pet. Especially on the coming Yuletide Season, nice Santa attire would be a great costume that you might want to buy your dog. Certainly it would look so very cute on such costume, and would not provide amusement for you but for everyone else, especially for kids. Likewise, during this cold season, not only will pet clothes accessorize your dogs, but will also provide them with the nice and cozy warmth that they need.

When buying the appropriate clothes for your pet dog, sometimes you would have to buy from large pet stores, as the smaller ones usually do not sell them. And while you can buy them on a brick and mortar store, you can also shop from some online stores, which I believe is much more convenient because they readily have on online list of apparels, complete with picture, making the choice and purchase of clothes for your dog much easier.

What’s a great advantage of online pet store is that it offers discount especially if you will buy bulk purchases. Of course, do not be concerned with just the price of the apparel. You will also have to think about the quality as well as the convenience and comfort that your dog will enjoy once it wears its clothes.

I am a pet owner of a feral turned lovable domesticated cat for a long time now, but would you believe that it is just recently that I learned about the practice of de-clawing the cat. Removing the cat’s claws? Is there really such a thing? And if there is, how possible is it without having any major adverse effect on the cat’s being? I cannot imagine myself removing the claws of my pet cat. Why should I, when I know that the cat’s claws are its main way of defending and protecting itself.

I just think de-clawing is cruel because claws are the cat’s integral and indispensable part. It’s true, cat’s claws are connected to its bones, and so claws are what make up the bones’ last part or joint. Another fact to consider before anyone decides on de-clawing their pet cat is the tremendous amount of pain that the surgery (amputation is the right term) will cause it. Such pain does not end on the veterinarian’s surgery table. Your cat will continue to suffer as it goes through a long recovery.

Why would you de-claw your cat? Just to save and preserve your nice furniture and carpets? What a flimsy reason to decide on hurting your pet cat. No pet owner in his right mind would want to have his cat’s claws amputated just to save some sofa from scratches and tear.

Pet cat owners have other alternative solutions aside from declawing. First of all, you can trim your pet’s claws, if you see that it has gotten to long. Make sure to use the appropriate nail cutter for cats. Be careful when performing the process, otherwise you might cut and hurt the cat’s paws instead.

Likewise, there are nail caps that are made from plastic and can be used to completely cover your pet cat’s claws. Simple glue effectively keeps the caps securely in place. Another alternative is a special scratcher which is effective in keeping the cat from damaging your furniture. The scratcher can be made more attractive to cats by adding some catnip on it. Both nail caps and scratchers are available at any pet store, and so you might want to add on your list of pet supplies some good nail caps and scratchers for your next visit to the pet supply store.

While you love your pet cat to death, you still hate its seeming stubbornness and indifference to all the attention that you shower it and – its habit of scratching the furniture and even you, as well as the crazy odor of its urine

You do not attempt to hit or scream at it? Good, because this won’t do any good. It is best that despite your pet cat’s shortcomings, you still maintain a great relationship with it. Finding the appropriate way of disciplining it, san the violence, will definitely help in mending your cat’s way, making it give up its bad habits that actually makes you crazy.

For example, you might have considered de-clawing him because of his incessant scratching anywhere he likes – even on your legs and feet. Don’t! De-clawing has many bad effects on your pet cat, putting him permanently on distress, discomfort and pain.

Normally, cats scratch and claw but this can really cause discomfort on them so overtime they will have to discontinue doing it. Tolerance and patience, rather than cruelty on your cat because of its peculiar ways will certain bear positive fruits. Of course you will have to impose discipline but not one that will physically hurt your pet.

Remember, causing your cat pain will only make him avoid you more, and so the existing problems will not be solved. Like with scratching, you can try trimming your cat’s claw. This is certainly the humane alternative to de-clawing it. When trimming the claws, make sure it is relaxed for it to be more receptive to the process. Over time, he will get used to it and eventually accepting the trimming of its claw as a regular routine.

If your pet urinates just about anywhere in your house, this can be a real problem. But it is something that cannot be solved. Repellents are great way of making it avoid places where it usually wants to pee. Soon enough, it will go to the designated peeing places of your house such as one corner of the backyard.

Again, it is best that you exercise tolerance and patience when it comes to you cat’s bad habits. Do perform positive actions such as humane methods of disciplining your pet cat and avoid unnecessary show of ugly reactions to its mistakes such as shouting and even physical hitting. Soon enough, it will change for the better and both you and your cat will continue have a harmonious pet-master relationship.

While we adore our pet dog so much, so we also wish we can maintain clean surroundings and fresh-smelling homes. But oftentimes, especially if we have a new pet dog taken in, we would have to worry about cleaning after our dogs with their poop as well as pee. Until you feel that you had enough, and decided that you will take on the task of giving it some potty training yourself to provide solution to the problem.

But how does one go about potty training his pet dog? Believe it or not, it can be a rather easy task – albeit you would mainly have to need more perseverance and dedication. Of course, you would also have to commit yourself to giving potting training one hundred percent; otherwise all your efforts will go for naught. Remember, your dog will likely need a lot of time learning where the appropriate place in for it to defecate and urinate, so be patient for any non-reaction or negative responses from your dog during its training.

An effective way of potty training is by praising your dog whenever he uses the designated poop and pee place. You can give it a rub on the side or even just a pat. Hopefully, he would show consistency in his potty actions. And if there is a lapse or mistake, try to be more forgiving and tolerant. Never scold your dog as it will have a negative effect on the success of your training.

Another way is by walking your pet dog in the morning. This is the best time for your dog to poop and pee. Of course, allow him to do its thing on designated place. Be careful not to let it mess with other people’s backyard. And remember to bring doggie bag to clean up the mess. Again, praise is a good thing to give if your dog acts accordingly – such nice words and pats can definitely spell success in your desire to potty train your dog.

Potty training can be a long, continuous and repetitive process – it will take time until your dog understands and does the right thing when wanting to eliminate its wastes. Be patient – and surely enough you will reap the fruits of your efforts, one of which is having a fresh-smelling and mess-free home.

I do think it is a sorry thing that dogs can’t have chocolates because it’s just bad news for their health. I cannot understand why a harmless, even so deliciously tasting sweet thing such as the chocolate can be lethal to our pet dogs. What’s good for the master is also good for the pets, right?

What’s with chocolate and dogs need to hate it? Well, blame everything on an ingredient of chocolate called theobromine. Actually it is a stimulant present in cocoa beans, which is the main ingredient for making chocolate.

What really is the effect of theobromine on dogs? It varies on the amount of theobromine that your dog has taken in. If your pet dog has ingested a great amount of chocolate, it could lead to death. Fewer amounts can cause muscle tremor and other complications on the animal’s nervous system.

How do you know your dog is experiencing chocolate poisoning? Here are symptoms and signs to know if your pet dog is poisoned by chocolates. Toxic levels of theobromine will initially cause the dog to vomit and become hyperactive. Eventually, the toxicity becomes fully absorbed and will lead to the dog experiencing seizures, coma and finally death.

So, now we know the need to be more careful about keeping our chocolates away from our pet dogs’ reach. And if our dog has ingested chocolates, do not wait until symptoms manifest. It is best if you can bring it to the veterinarian for the administration of appropriate pet medication.

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