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When a pet sitter just won't do, pet-friendly travel locales and useful tips for a safe, smooth, and comfortable journey for critters of all kinds.
The Complete Guide to Aquariums and How to Include Them in Your Personal Space
Introduction: The first recorded mention of the word “aquarium” was in 1658 by Paul Dudley, who discovered that if he used a glass container and water to fill it he could see small fish.
By Mohammed Nishad S 3 years ago in Petlife
Why should you do a genetic test on your dog?
Genetic tests in humans are already a common reality to find out about preventable genetic diseases or even to find out the ethnic origin of our ancestors. For example, it is already common to analyze the presence of certain mutations in genes to understand the probability of a person to suffer from certain types of cancer. How could it be otherwise, these types of tests are beginning to be available for our fellow dogs and thus be able to give them better health.
By Malik Kashif3 years ago in Petlife
At the Ocean
As difficult as it is to pick from the many wonderful times with my dog, Sugar, one time stands out. We headed down to Galveston Friday around noon from Dallas for the 4th of July holiday. We took our time and stopped at too many Buc-ees along the way. It was overcast that day—a nice break from the hot Texas summer—so we took our time.
By Rick McBride4 years ago in Petlife
Spaniel's Weather
We went camping once in the cold of January at Devil's Den Park. Just my husband, myself, and our cocker spaniel, Sage. We had visited previously and were eager for a chance to return before my PTO expired. Camping with a dog can be a hefty endeavor, but it never is with Sage. She is one of the few perfect creatures in the world with a quiet demeanor and obedient heart.
By Laura Lann4 years ago in Petlife
A girl and her pup
Penny Farthing and I have been together just over two years now. We have shared many a wonderful experiences, but the one for discussion is a memory from our drive down to Valdez from Delta Junction. The skies were clear so we could see every mountain top. The temperature was warm enough that I could wear my amazing blue gnome like poncho with only a tank top underneath.
By Just a girl and her pup4 years ago in Petlife
The Danger of Aging with Grace
A dog’s life portrays the nature of time. A young pup bears a crescent moon that waxes into blustery, playful years, and then wanes before us as he ages. To be close to a pet, we become witness to mortality. We are given the lesson of acceptance at the ongoing realization that we have made the choice to bond with a heart that will beat for less minutes, less days, less years than our own. Tender lessons of grief and of growing old are inherent to this relationship. All the while, two souls are tied together by a cosmic cord, which signs an agreement to protect, care for, and love one another without condition.
By Mollie Sheridan 4 years ago in Petlife
Our Little Slice of Heaven
Growing up, camping in the Pocono Mountains was something I looked forward to all year. At the end of every summer, my father would take my younger brother and I to the Poconos where we would camp at Dingmans Campground. Some of my best childhood memories were sleeping in a tent, fishing in the wild mountain streams, swimming in the Delaware river, and cooking meals over the fire. We still try to go every year, even as adults, and last year was the first year I got to take my boyfriend and our Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, Booker, camping with us.
By Jenna Tomovich4 years ago in Petlife
Dog Food: Commercial Or Premium?
What is the difference between commercial and premium dog foods? The difference between commercial dog food and high quality dog foods is quite extensive however, there are easy methods that we as dog owners can take advantage of to ensure that we offer the best possible diet to our faithful companions.
By Biswajit Dey4 years ago in Petlife
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A good dog food for your dog meets with a specific, high quality ingredient base that provides a high level of optimum nutrition for your pet. Dog food ingredients are selected based on their quality, and are human grade, meaning that they are also used for human consumption. Usually a greater price tag goes along with the purchase of premium dog food as the cost to find, evaluate and test a high quality ingredient can be more expensive, and because of this, some dog food manufacturers substitute quality for quantity and opt for the cheap alternative.
By Biswajit Dey4 years ago in Petlife
