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 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.
Life’s Abundance Dog Food by Dr. Jane Bicks – All life stages dog food and grain-free too.
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 – The important questions to ask to find a safe place for boarding and daycare for your pets
Getting a Dog
Don’t Support Puppy Mills – Puppy mills produce unhealthy pets – don’t buy from pet store
Why Not Adopt a Dog? – 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.
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!
Canine Diseases – Site with list and information of dog diseases and conditions
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.
Fleas and Mosquitoes – Get tips and methods to avoid these pesky critters
Mosquito, Flea and Tick Fighter – An all natural and environmentally safe product for you and your pet.
How to Give Herbs to Pets – How to get remedies into your pet
Finding a Holistic Veterinarian – Check this directory for your city and state.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter – One female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in six (6) years
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
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.
ASPCA Behavior Information – Virtual pet behavior information for dogs, cats and horses.
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
Dog Manners and Behavior Training – Making them the perfect family pet
Puppy Training – Gentle methods for raising and training your puppy
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
Placing an Animal in a New Permanent Home – What to do when you have to find another home for your pet
It’s a Pet-Friendly Universe – Pet-friendly hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches
Lost or Found – Post an ad at PetFinder- the internet has brought many pets back to owners
Dog Beds – Large orthopedic luxury dog beds for all breeds, designer dog
furniture and quality dog couches. Best dog beds wholesale direct..