
Healthy Pet Corner's
Information and Links for Dogs
Basic Care:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
What Are the Needs of a Puppy or Dog? - Read this before you get one
Have a New Puppy? - Now what? All the basics for puppies
ASPCA Basic Care Information - Meet your dog's basic needs
Inside or Out? - Making Your Dog Part of the Family
Raw Meat Diets - Recent research shows veterinarians concerned about this harmful practice
Flint River Ranch Oven-Baked Dog Foods and Healthy Treats - Included Shipping Charges
Life's Abundance Dog Food by Dr. Jane Bicks - Wheat-free and corn-free foods/treats
Consider Your Pet's Diet - Prevent so many pet diseases - find out what's in your pet food - in most cases, it's not what you think and won't keep a pet healthy
Eliminate Pet Stains and Odors Naturally - Even beneath the carpet. Don't use toxic sprays. Safe for pets and children and it really works!
Pet-Safe Cleaning Products - Chemical cleaning products take their toll on pets.
Boarding and Daycare - Find an safe and accredited local place for boarding and daycare for your pets - USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and more countries
Getting a Dog:
Don't Support Puppy Mills - Puppy mills produce unhealthy pets - don't buy from pet store
http://www.petfinder.org - Why Not Adopt a Dog? - PetFinder.com is a great place to do it! Search locally
Adopt a Misunderstood Breed - Pit bulls are misunderstood dogs that are friendly and affectionate. In England they are commonly referred to as "Nanny dogs," because of their trustworthy and gentle nature.
Assistance Dogs - 10 things to consider before applying
HIV/AIDS and Pet Ownership - Making sure it's right
Adopt a Greyhound - Rescue one of these gentle dogs
Choosing A Name - Very helpful and creative site with lots of selection
based on color, gender and country of origin.
Health Links:
Herbal Heartworm Program and Prevention - It worked for Bandit and others!
Vaccination Controversy and Guidelines - Find the balance in this controversy
Natural Support for Heart Problems
Canines In Crisis - Site with extensive info on cancer, kidney, heart, arthritis, cushing's disease, diabetes, spinal degeneration and fistulas in canines.
The Merck Veterinary Manual - 12,000 indexed topics/1200 illustrations, search by topic, species, specialty, disease, and keywords
Herbs in Veterinary Medicine - Feel confident in choosing natural medicines. Read research at the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association site.
Herbal Pet Success Stories - Testimonials of pet owners using the natural way.
Seizures - Possible Causes and Natural Options
Fleas and Mosquitoes - Get tips and methods to avoid these pesky critters
Mosquito Fighter - An all natural and environmentally safe mosquito and tick repellent spray to keep mosquitoes and ticks out of your yard and away from your home.
How to Give Herbs to Pets - How to get remedies into your pet
Herbs for Pets: All You Ever Wanted to Know - Great book for an at-home resource
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter - One female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in six (6) years
Finding a Holistic Veterinarian - Check the directory for your city and state.
Are All Those Vaccines Necessary? - Many vets are saying NO!
www.dogsadversereactions.com - Adverse Drug Reactions - Great site to keep you up-to-date on what's working with drugs and what's not. Be sure to read about heartworm medications.
Safety Links:
Pet Theft - This scandalous industry has grown like a cancer
http://www.aspca.org/apcc - ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center - 24/7 telephone help - there may be a fee
Is Your Home Poisoning You and Your Pets? - How toxic is your home?
Pet-Safe Cleaning Products - Chemical cleaning products take their toll on pets
Preparing Yourself and Your Pet For Disasters - Take a quiz to see how ready you are
Behavior Links:
"There's no such thing as a difficult dog, only an inexperienced owner." --- Barbara Woodhouse
Behavioral Issues - This website has many behavior articles for dogs. Email and phone consultations are also available. Cheryl has helped many families to keep a dog that was ready to be turned out of the home due to behavior issues.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dogcarebehavior - ASPCA Behavior Information - Handling and training your puppy to keep him safe and happy.
The Barking Dog - Very disturbing behavior
Crate Training - Good or bad? Right or wrong?
Dog Training and Temperament Problems
Teaching Your Dog to "Settle" - How to calm him down
Behavior: Understanding and Modifying - Lots of behavior topics
Understanding Aggressive Behavior In Dogs
Building Confidence in a Shy Dog - Or one that scares easily
Dog Manners and Behavior Training - Making them the perfect family pet
Behavior Drives - Understanding your dog's character
Shake Cans & Squirt Guns - Do they make your dog distrust you?
Puppy Training - Gentle methods for raising and training your puppy
Keeping Your Dog Out of the Kitty Litter and Cat Food
Death Is Part of Life:
Do Animals Have Eternal Life? - A book based on Bible Scripture. Recommended by Dr. Jack Van Impe.
Rainbow Bridge - Comforting pet loss site
Miscellaneous Links:
My Pets Pages - Your pet's home on the Internet. Create your own free pet web site or tribute site using My Pets Pages unique web design system.
Placing an Animal in a New Permanent Home - What to do when you have to find another home for your pet
Do You Look Like Your Dog Contest - Fun site to visit
It's a Pet-Friendly Universe - Pet-friendly hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches
http://www.petfinder.org - Lost or Found - Post an ad at PetFinder- the internet has brought many pets back to owners
Placing an Animal in a New Permanent Home -What to do when you have to find another home for your pet
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