Pet Gazette

So you’ve got a brand new dog, that’s great! But hold on. Before you go letting your dog off the lead there are a few things you need to look out for. Many owners, especially if they haven’t had a dog before, need to be aware of the numerous dangerous things which are hanging around in the house and in the garden. Here are some things to consider if you’ve just got a dog or are new to the game:

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More than one-third of the world’s population love dogs. These lovable canines have been part of a lot of households across countries. However, the unfathomable fact is that a lot of pet owners do not have the time to look after the welfare of their pets all day as they have a lot of other work to do. Although there are people who are into dog-sharing, still a lot of pet owners do not agree to this type of agreement Read the rest of this entry »

Greyhounds have to be one of the most overlooked breeds of dog, for obvious reasons; bred solely for the purpose of racing, many people are surprised to learn that greyhounds actually make a fantastic pet, as good and affectionate as any other.

Like any dog, Greyhounds are prone to a number of specific traits—many of which are the direct result of a life spent living in kennels with a number of other dogs (usually from the same litter).

Here are some useful tips about re-homing a greyhound and acquainting it with your family and home:

1) Greyhounds are not used to human interaction: having been brought up without seeing any humans other than those who look after them, Greyhounds often require several months to get used to being around humans all the time; dogs may vent their angst in a number of ways, but the important thing to remember is that they’ll come around eventually, usually finding that they prefer human interaction over that with dogs.

2) Having been confined to kennels, Greyhounds, generally speaking, have never seen a home before either. Subsequently they are unfamiliar with everything inside it: washing machines, televisions and large objects may be a terrifying new thing at first, but most animals come around very quickly, providing they are treated with love and affection.

3) Greyhounds love to play as much as run! Odd as that may sound, it’s true; they are also very possessive animals, and very often unusually curious about anything that looks to be fun. Greyhounds are also notorious thieves, so keep any important belongings out of harms way.

4) The one advantage that Greyhounds have over other breeds is that they are very used to discipline and routine. Providing a regular routine and feeding time is adhered too, there is no reason why they can’t be perfectly settles in a number of weeks.

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We are all a little sentimental when it comes to our pets. Their unassuming and limitless love brightens up our days. And yet when it comes to pet insurance many of us don’t think it so very necessary.

Why is pet insurance needed?

We hope that our pets will remain healthy forever, yet no one can predict the future. An accident, an illness or even in the case of theft, pet insurance comes as a welcome helping hand. Just putting Read the rest of this entry »

Typically, cats are well groomed animals because they are constantly cleaning themselves. There are some responsibilities on your part as being a cat owner that you can do to help keep your cat’s fur healthy and clean.

Brush your cat’s fur on a daily basis. Most cats enjoy this process, but go slow at first if it is your cat’s first time. This will remove any loose hair that could turn into hairballs and will be some extra bonding time Read the rest of this entry »

African Grey parrots are one of the most popular pets for bird lovers. They are extremely intelligent and independent. Training them is fairly easy because the learn quick. There is a number of things your pet African Grey will learn to do once taught. For instance, you can get your Grey to talk, perform tricks, imitate just about any sound, solve puzzles and more. The key, however, is to build a relationship with your bird and get him comfortable. Below Read the rest of this entry »

How is it possible to determine a kitten age? Well there are number of different way. To start with you are best off checking the physical characteristics of a kitten

• Under one week: Eyes closed, ears lie flat to the head, the skin looks pinkish. Part of umbilical cord may still be attached.
• 1 week-10 days: Eyes start to open, ears still flat. A kitten this age is smaller than your hand.
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If you own a pet goldfish then you are among the millions of pet owners who do, and like them you are certainly concerned about their health. Your pet goldfish will, unlike other fish, require a different kind of care and food because of their delicate and sensitive nature. Here are a few tips on feeding your goldfish in order to keep it healthy.

One of the problems many pet goldfish owners have is overfeeding or giving them the kind Read the rest of this entry »

You wouldn’t think that many people would need to read posts like, ‘How to Select the Right Dog for you’ would you? Well, you would be surprised.

One of the biggest reasons for there are so many unwanted dogs is because people choose the wrong sort. It sounds stupid, but lots of people will ‘fall in love’ with a puppy and then find out that, after a few months, it has grown into an animal that is just too big Read the rest of this entry »

If you are a cat (which of course you are not… (I know that because you are able to read this article.)) then you do not want to experience the discomfort and embarrassment of hairballs.

No, I am not talking about kittens; I mean those God-awful things that make you retch at all of the most inconvenient moments. When you are out on the (roof)tiles you are not going to impress any girl cats by hawking-up piles of fluff.

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