Your soft, sweet, cuddly puppy is four months old and, to be truthful, you are ready for those needle-sharp puppy teeth to be a thing of the past. Any day now would be fine. Please? Although after persistent training on your part, he bites less often than he did two months ago when you first…
After you breed your dog you will probably be surprised by the fact that nothing seems to happen. No matter how eager you are to find out if your dog is pregnant, there’s nothing you can do to find out for at least three weeks. In fact, after breeding your dog it takes several days…
Spending quality time grooming your dog can be a great way for the two of you to enjoy each other’s company. Perhaps your dog doesn’t enjoy having his nails done, but most dogs do like to be brushed. You can make the most of the time you spend brushing your dog by choosing a good…
What I will remember most about my wedding is coming home with my new husband to a home that was totally and completely destroyed. It looked as if burglars had rampaged our home with the pure intention of leaving nothing intact. The sofa cushions were shredded around the house, the carpet in every room had…
Dogs communicate in many ways – barking, yipping, snarling, growling, screaming, and the many forms of body language connected to each of these vocalizations. Reading a dog’s intention is a vital part of understanding what it is the dog wants you to understand. Why Dogs Growl It is not known why growls developed or why…
Every day at seven o’clock in the morning in a quiet part of the city, a car drives along with a big, hairy, white dog hanging out the rolled-down window barking his head in a deep, throaty, excited bark. They are on their way to the dog park presumably and you can set your clock…
Feeding your tropical fish is one of the most important steps in ensuring their overall health. You’ll want to choose high-quality tropical fish food, not just any old can of fish flakes. Remember that the first ingredient listed on the food is the primary ingredient. In nature, fish eat other fish. Choose a fish food…
Feeding your tropical fish a balanced diet that is tailored to the species is absolutely crucial, though it is often overlooked by those who are just starting with their first aquarium. Proper feeding maintains a healthy immune system, stimulates growth and breeding, improves the appearance of fish, and encourages activity. Different species of fish require…
When you’re setting up an aquarium, the first thing you will need to determine is which kinds of fish you wish to keep. The aquarium and supplies you choose will need to support the needs of your fish. If you are choosing relatively small, community fish, you will need one gallon of water for every…
When buying an aquarium, your primary consideration should be size. The first thing you need to determine is how many fish you plan to keep, and what kind of fish. The size of the aquarium you’ll need depends on the fish that will be living in it. Contrary to popular belief, fish do not grow…
An aquarium without plants looks incomplete. Besides making your fish tank appear more natural, plants provide hiding spots for your fish. When you’re setting up your aquarium, you’ll have to make the choice between fresh and plastic plants. Keeping the fish alive is one thing; keeping the plants alive is a whole different story. If…
The nitrogen cycle is an essential process in any aquarium. A typical aquarium test kit will allow you to test for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH so that you can quickly see the progress of your tank as it completes the nitrogen cycle. You should test your water at least every other day during the…