http://www.healthipet.com Tips for your pet's health and happiness Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:21:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the early 1900's horses were still used as a means of transportation and farm labor by much of the world. As the century progressed, their 'usefullness' became somewhat obsolete. But horse lovers everywhere continue to find great pleasure in using horses now for sports. The best known horse sport is ... http://www.healthipet.com/horse-sports-have-many-fans/493 Giardiasis has increasingly become a health concern, and is one of the most common parasites found in North America. You can have this parasite and not even know it. It is most often found in canines through a fecal sample taken to your vet but on occasion needs to ... http://www.healthipet.com/how-to-recognize-and-treat-giardiasis/492 Giant Schnauzer puppies can make a great addition to your family but you must teach it how to act if you want it to be a good dog when it grows up. The best time for behaviour training is when it is still a puppy, and that should start the ... http://www.healthipet.com/tips-on-ways-to-behaviour-train-your-giant-schnauzer-puppy/491 No two dogs are the same, so if you're toying with the idea of shopping around for a puppy for sale and bringing the four-legged wonder into your home, then you have to do your homework! Dog breed information can be found in a number of places. We've got some ... http://www.healthipet.com/dog-breed-information-to-consider-before-buying/490 A result of breeding between the Bulldogs and the Mastiffs, the Bullmastiff inherited from the latter its stature and body, being at the same time fast and active just like Bulldogs. Gentle, loyal, a good companion and play mate for children, he still remains and excellent guard dog. The main reason ... http://www.healthipet.com/bullmastiff-top-pet-help/489 Here are some of the basics about the West Highland White Terrier also known as Westies: Category: Terrier Living Environment: indoors (highly recommended); outdoors (fenced yard) Coat: about two-inch coarse and wiry outer coat and soft, dense, and furry undercoat Color: white Height: between 10 and 12 inches Weight: between 13 and 22 pounds Temperament: Naturally, ... http://www.healthipet.com/essential-dog-care-guidance-west-highland-white-terrier/488 Just like potty training a child, house training a puppy requires patience, consistency and time. Did we mention patience? Unfortunately, puppies do not come endowed with an innate sense of where the right place to go to the bathroom is. They simply know that when they have an urge, it ... http://www.healthipet.com/potty-training-a-puppy-practical-pet-owner-help/487 There isn't any dog breed that has absolutely no genetic defects. Although the Siberian Husky has fewer health problems than any other dog breed. While you should keep an eye out for several Siberian Husky health problems, in general the Siberian Husky has good health and temperament. The Siberian Husky Club ... http://www.healthipet.com/common-siberian-husky-health-problems/486 When doing a Pomeranian hair cut you first want to start by washing your Pomeranian. The most important thing is to make sure you don't get water in the eyes, nose or ears when washing your Pomeranian. To protect the ears from water you can place cotton balls in the ... http://www.healthipet.com/properly-grooming-your-pomeranian/485 Sometimes when you look at a Shih Tzu cut you wonder if that hair cut represents the personality and preferences of the owner or the dog. If you spend enough time with your Shih Tzu you will start to see their own little personality coming through and since they ... http://www.healthipet.com/making-good-shih-tzu-cuts/484