Five Star Way of Living » Pets

How Best to Train Your Dog to Come

Greg Massler — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:18:37 +0000

A dog is not naturally stubborn, but he definitely does not understand what he needs to do. That is the reason why it is necessary for the owner to establish that he is the alpha in the house. This enforcement of proper behavior can be done by being firm and patient. And that can be seen when trying to enforce the command of 'come'.

How Do You Teach Your Dog Not to Chew?

Terry Zinndell — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:19:38 +0000

The jaw muscles of a dog are some of the strongest muscles in the animal kingdom. The Golden retriever, which is just average sized can strip and tear apart a thick Rawhide bone in just a couple of minutes. And that is why it is a pity that they can treat furniture the same way.

Herbs For Your Pet’s Health

Catherine V. Testaratti — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:06:46 +0000

In today's day of natural medicines and herbs to cure human ailments, why not try them for dogs. Growing your own herbs at home allows you some options to treat certain issues for your dog. Save money and help your pet, enough said.

How To Keep Koi Fish In An Aquarium

Mikel Mcsuche — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:17:14 +0000

Similar to goldfish, Koi are members of the carp family; something readily apparent by the barbules around their mouths that are one of the describing characteristics of the family. As A Matter Of Fact, Koi is the Japanese word for fish. Koi are long lived fish, surviving for a very long time with correct care. They are known for their colors, which are of varied design. If you want to breed Koi, keep in mind that there is no assurance that the koi fry will come out as enjoyable like their parents. Gold and white or black and white are the most common colors for the koi fish.

The Adorable and Quirky Hybrid Cockapoo

Bridget Clark — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:26:57 +0000

The minute you see the very active and hairy Cockapoo, you can't help but be mesmerized by it. Its hairy and flappy ears, and dense and shiny coat are just some of the few things you will like about it. Through the ever-adorable Poodle and Cocker Spaniel, the Cockapoo is of existence today.

How To Prevent Sand Fleas From Biting You And Your Pets

Okeke Nnaemeka — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:11:26 +0000

Sand fleas are a threat that you should take seriously. Only at millimeter in size prior to attachment to a host, the sand flea is a parasite that feeds on humans and animals. Although many sand flea bites are just mere inconveniences, they can build up into serious problems.

KHV- Koi Herpes Virus

mohd kamil aliff abdul razak — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:36:37 +0000

KHV or Koi Herpes Virus is a potentially deadly virus which has recently shown up in the Koi industry. As with the majority of Herpes type viruses in the world, Koi Herpes Virus is believed to remain with infected fish for their full lifespan. Even Koi that was exposed to the virus at one point or another are considered carriers, even if they did not show signs of the virus. The mortality rate for fish exposed to the virus ranges from 60 to 80 percent.