Crying At Night You may be upset by the crying sessions at the first few nights. You feel very helpless and somehow to blame. This is a perfectly natural occurrence-nearly all puppies cry when they sleep alone in a new home (or for the first time. They miss the warmth and companionship of their litter [...]
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Mondio Ring sport, sometimes spelled Mondioring without the space, is one of the world’s most recent dog sports. Mondio Ring was established in 1987 and combines the best elements of French Ring, Belgian Ring, K.N.P.V. and Schutzhund into one sport. It’s name can literally be translated into “World Ring”. Teams from all over the …
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If you are new to keeping fish you may be unsure which is the best aquarium to buy. What size is the best? What shape should you choose? Is is best to buy a traditional glass or an acrylic aquarium? We’ve put together this guide to give you the information you need so that you [...]
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A marine fish tank, also known as a saltwater fish tank or aquarium is a fun and rewarding hobby. What makes a saltwater fish tank so exciting and rewarding as compared to freshwater fish tanks is that the variety of fish and plants are much more robust. There are more species of fish and plant [...]
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Individually packaged dog meals are the latest trend in the pet food industry, as shown above are two new products from Purina’s “Beneful Prepared Meals” and Freshpet Select’s “Homestyle Meals.” (ZT Pet News Photo by Elisabeth Brock) New Natural Dog Meals: Name Brand vs. Start-Up. Answering pet owners’ demand for healthier, fresher options for dogs, [...]
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Bertie, a pointer cross breed, swallowed nine golf balls and survived after emergency surgery in Essex, England. (ZT Pet News Photo) Dog Survives Swallowing Nine Golf Balls, Gun Shot: Bertie is just an average English family pet, but now he has quite the unusual tale. He has survived being shot in the abdomen and eating [...]
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Holistic Veternarian, Dr. Babette Gladstein combines cutting edge alternative therapies with traditional veternary care to treat animals throughout New York City. (ZT Pet News Photo Courtesy of Babette Gladstein, DVM) Ex-Stockbroker Revitalizes Vet Care Options: Pets treated by Dr. Babette Gladstein are seeing a new kind of veterinary medicine where patients experience more comprehensive treatment [...]
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Birds are beautiful creatures. Where else can you find such intricate and vibrant colors and patterns than on the feathers of your pet bird? It’s the first thing we notice about them! When you look beyond their outward appearance, however, you discover an amazingly intelligent creature that requires daily activity to keep them at their [...]
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You have gotten your first real job after college and decide that it would be nice to get a pet. You are a couple of hours away from your parents and all you hold dear. Having a pet would give you some company, albeit not of the human variety. However, you are totally new to [...]
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All pets benefit from training and this includes birds. A natural physical behavior would be stepping up and is a fairly easy command to teach your bird. Added benefits of teaching your bird this command will include your ability to enforce your higher status, it will help your bird overcome his natural fear, and it [...]
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