Pet The World http://pettheworld.info Fri, 09 May 2008 11:08:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Importance of Chew Toys for My Chinchilla and Rodents Chinchillas, like all rodents, need to chew. It keeps your teeth short and healthy since they don't stop growing. There is a variety of material, shapes and flavors of things for them to chew on. Switching it up from time to time and giving your pet a variety of chew toys can make it a little mo...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/09/the-importance-of-chew-toys-for-my-chinchilla-and-rodents/ Are You Feeding Your Cat The Right Food What should you feed your cat to make sure he or she will have the necessary nutrition? What is the ideal mix of food to help your cat live to the limit of it's life span?

To answer these questions, one should look at the diet of a feline in it's natural habitat. In the wild, a cat eats a...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/08/are-you-feeding-your-cat-the-right-food/ The Eleventh Commandment Care For Your Pets Pets are an extension of one's life and love. Caring for pets means one has the ability, skill and heart to give love and take good care of one of nature's creations. The following are tips and advice to consider when caring for that furry feline, canine, tweety, crawly, etc. friend of yours. http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/08/the-eleventh-commandment-care-for-your-pets/ Is Your Dog Fat Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs. You can and should do something about it. Overweight dogs may live shorter and less healthy lives and your enjoyment of their unconditional love and companionship may be shortened because of it.

Extra pounds place an excess burden ...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/07/is-your-dog-fat/ Preventative Health Care Strategies for your Pet In most homes in America, the family pet is just like another member of the family. While we may not invite them to join us at the table for dinner, we love them nonetheless. As with any other family member, the health and wellbeing of our pets is of the utmost importance. By following these simp...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/07/preventative-health-care-strategies-for-your-pet/ Buying Wholesale Pet Products Saves You Money Simply buying pet supplies from a local franchise isn't always the best option. If you have a pet shop in your local area, buying wholesale pet products will definitely give you a lot of discounts. This will gain you a very good profit and will allow you attract more customers with your minimal ...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/06/buying-wholesale-pet-products-saves-you-money/ Pet Stores The best gift you could give to anyone - or to yourself - is a pet. Pets not only keep you company and keep you amused -- they also manage to bring out your tender and loving side.

And the first step to finding your perfect pet is to visit a pet store. Be very selective, though, because not...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/06/pet-stores/ So, You’ve Decided To Kill Your Pet! The other day I was doing a research online for an article I was writing and I came across an article, which the author started by saying: "Euthanasia, is often the hardest thing to do, yet the greatest act of kindness" Then he went on explaining the "grueling" suffering and the guilt the pet...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/05/so-youve-decided-to-kill-your-pet/ How to Ensure that Your Cat is Healthy and Lives a Long and Happy Life Incredible advances in veterinary medicine are making it possible for cats to live longer, healthier lives than ever before. The quality of your cat's health is the result of a partnership between you and your veterinarian. You must be confident that the vet you have chosen will take good care o...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/05/how-to-ensure-that-your-cat-is-healthy-and-lives-a-long-and-happy-life/ Canine Convalescent Care At least once in your dog's life, it's likely he will have some type of surgery requiring a general anesthetic; e.g., being neutered.

Hopefully, you'll have time to prepare your dog and your home for his recovery.

Here are a few tips to help you both cope with his aftercare. Yo...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/04/canine-convalescent-care/ It Is A Decision That Will Affect Their Health - Pet Food Over time, it has become increasingly apparent that we need to watch what we eat in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the effects of aging and diseases in the body. Our pets are in the same position as we are. By eating foods that are hard to digest, full of chemicals or contain li...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/04/it-is-a-decision-that-will-affect-their-health-pet-food/ Do You Know What’s Really In Your Pets Food The pet food industry, a billion-dollar, unregulated operation, feeds on the garbage that otherwise would wind up in landfills or be transformed into fertilizer. The hidden ingredients in a can of commercial pet food may include road kill and the rendered remains of cats and dogs. The pet food in...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/03/do-you-know-whats-really-in-your-pets-food/ Pet Care - There’s No Other Job Quite Like It "Pets are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions and they pass no criticisms" said George Eliot about pet animals. Pets often reciprocate the love that their masters lavish on them by demonstrating various forms of affection including licking, hickeys, even love-bites.

There's no ...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/03/pet-care-theres-no-other-job-quite-like-it/ The Truth About Dog Food These days, it's hard to know what decisions are the best ones for our beloved pets. So much information, so many conflicting theories and opinions! When it comes to dog food, is wetter better? Or should you give dry a try?

In this article, I'm not going to tell you what to feed your dog....]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/02/the-truth-about-dog-food/ The Problem of Processed Food When you're walking down the supermarket aisle looking for a good dog or cat food, you have no choice but to rely on what advertisement looks best or what food is cheapest. Unfortunately, neither of these tactics will get your pet the proper nutrition because pets digestive systems were never me...]]> http://pettheworld.info/2008/05/02/the-problem-of-processed-food/