Warning: file_put_contents(./cache/4d1e9adf07fcd4cba956984fe3bfd1a2.spc) [function.file-put-contents]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home2/firsthea/public_html/includes/class_rss.php on line 7243
Warning: ./cache/4d1e9adf07fcd4cba956984fe3bfd1a2.spc is not writeable in /home2/firsthea/public_html/includes/class_rss.php on line 1590
Need more information? Let's see what bloggers have to say about Pet Health
Your Introductory Guide to Pet Insurance
Your Introductory Guide to Pet Insurance December 3rd, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Your Introductory Guide to Pet Insurance Pet insurance is an expense that many animal owners think is unnecessary, yet should you arrive to need it you’ll be thankful you took out a policy. Find out what pet insurance entails, and how to pick a provider. Pet Health Insurance - The Tricks If you are one of the millions of people around the globe who owns a pet, you no doubt already know how expensive they ca
3 Dec 2008, 12:52 pm | click here for more
Glucosamine For Dogs: Joint Health Key For Cats & Dogs.
by Ron Whithers Glucosamine for dogs is one of the best things right now in joint care for dogs. Glucosamine has been utilized for years by athletes and joint pain sufferers. Some people even take it regularly as a preventative step against future ailments. So what exactly is Glucosamine? It is an amino sugar generally made by fermenting corn, wheat or other grains. It is used widely as an unregulated treatment for joints due to its anti-inflammatory properties and the prevention of the prod
3 Dec 2008, 7:05 am | click here for more
Adopt Your Next Pet
10 Ways to Keep Pets Healthy and HappyBy Dr. Don Palermo - The Sun Herald (Biloxi, MissTake time to treat pets with a little TLC during the holidays.Make the holidays a healthy and enjoyable time for your furry friends with this list of 10 ideas:1. Spend more time with your pets during the holidays. You usually have some extra time off at the end of the year, so resolve to spend a little more time with your pets. An extra rub on the head goes a long way in showing your pet how much you adore him
3 Dec 2008, 6:24 am | click here for more
Handling Pet Emergencies
The holiday season brings every sorts of poisoning risks Be Prepared and Keep Your Pet Safe From Holiday Poisoning Hazards and holiday health hazards for pets, and while it’s always a good idea for pet owners to educate themselves about household pet dangers and what foods, plants and household items are toxic to pets, accidents will inevitably occur. For this reason, every pet owners should keep two phone numbers on-hand at every times in the event that a pet emergency arises: the phone number to
3 Dec 2008, 11:00 am | click here for more
Pet Memorial - In Remembrance of Our Special Pet Friends
Pet Memorial - In Remembrance of Our Special Pet Friends December 3rd, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Pet Memorial - In Remembrance of Our Special Pet Friends Still remember that very moment when you first laid your eyes on your now, ever still most beloved pet? Feeling that very special bond between the both of you when you pick up that little fellow? It was sure such a sweet moment isn’t it? That little fellow just looks so adorable staring so innocently at you didn’t it? The 5 Most Importa
3 Dec 2008, 4:53 am | click here for more
Wednesday digest: flying carp menace edition
The LaCrosse Tribune reports in Asian carp invade area:Grass and bighead carp have turned up before in this area, [La Crosse fisheries supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Ron] Benjamin said, but the appearance of the silver is cause for concern. It previously had been found no farther upstream than Clinton, Iowa. Silver carp, which grow up to 60 pounds and are excited by the vibrations of propellers, are a hazard when they jump into the paths of boaters. And as an inv
3 Dec 2008, 11:23 am | click here for more
Why Won’t My Rat Run on a Wheel, or in an Exercise Ball?
New rat owners often purchase exercise balls and wheels and are disappointed when their rats will not use them. Sometimes, rats are even brought to veterinarians by well-meaning owners concerned about their health because they don’t run in an exercise ball or on a wheel! The truth of the matter is, many rats simply don’t like wheels, and exercise balls are a needy choice for rats. Wheels Some rats adore to run on wheels. Others do not. Most female rats will use a wheel if provided with one that’
3 Dec 2008, 6:00 am | click here for more
Guides To Dog Health And Exercise On My Pet Kingdom Blog
My Pet Kingdom is a blog specialising in Pets - from domestic pets to exotic pets. The site showcases tips, articles, fun tools, videos, latest news and bargains from our pet stores. You are sure to find something of interest about your pet. Family Pet Guidance The main advantages for your pet being fit are well worth the time and effort to make sure he gets lots of exercise. A pet dog that is physically active will benefit on the emotional level as well as physically. Dog’s Bad Breath Bad
3 Dec 2008, 3:00 pm | click here for more
Fun, Relaxing, and Healthy Giveaways
You’re sitting at the computer, feeling every cozy while drinking a cup of hot cocoa and staring at the wildlife outside. What would make it more perfect? Entering to win free gifts! Peggy at Lively Women put this round-up together, even though she doesn’t have a contest going on at the moment. Thank you, Peggy! Several of the blogs mentioned have multiple giveaways going on. Be sure to visit the home pages and scroll down to look what else is up. Grounded Fitness is helping you be every spo
3 Dec 2008, 2:38 pm | click here for more
Total Cost of Owning A Dog
My wife and I had been tossing around the idea of getting a dog for the last few months and our recent trip to England, to visit good friends of ours, gave us a little reminder of how much we liked having a dog around. So, now that we’re back, we’re going to check out the local animal rescue and pounds to look if there are any little guys over there that we like and that also like us! As with any major decision (I consider getting a dog a major decision), you always have to consider the financia
3 Dec 2008, 11:30 am | click here for more
Get everyone on board before taking your pet to holiday gatherings
Going over the hill to grandma’s home for the holidays? Planning on bringing the four-legged family members along? Gina and Dr. Marty Becker have some ideas on how to make sure everyone has a great visit: Minimizing visiting pet conflicts isn’t difficult, as long as everyone follows basic “petiquette” in planning and managing visits. Here are some tips: * Consider your pets — and resident pets — before the visit: Even if your pets are welcome, taking them may not be the best of ideas. Visiting is
3 Dec 2008, 6:00 am | click here for more
Glucosamine For Dogs: Joint Care Answer For Dogs And Cats.
Glucosamine for dogs is one of the best things right now in joint care for dogs.
3 Dec 2008, 7:06 am | click here for more
Financial Mismanagement Caused Illinois’ Backlog of Bills
#fullpost{display:inline;}Last month, state Comptroller Dan Hynes reported that the backlog of state bills has reached over $4 billion. Several vendors have threatened to cease providing services to the state if they cannot be paid on timely basis. Many Medicaid patients are finding fewer and fewer providers are willing to give them health care. Illinois is in a full-blown fiscal crisis that puts IndyMac to shame.In the wake of this crisis, only two solutions are presented: to unleash draconian c
3 Dec 2008, 6:53 am | click here for more
Gift Guide 2: More Fabulous Finds from Racine's Specialty Stores
In Monday’s Mommy Talk, I highlighted some of the marvelous toys and other kids’s gifts available in Racine’s specialty stores, from JoJo’s Toys and Moxie Child downtown to Red Bell in West Racine. Today I’ve got some gift ideas for the grown-ups in your life. As special sections editor at The Journal Times, I receive to spend a few weeks in October and November perusing the aisles of Racine’s shops and boutiques looking for gifts to highlight in the newspaper’s various gift guides. Now, I
3 Dec 2008, 11:54 am | click here for more
Reasons for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Reasons for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs December 3, 2008 | By Paul Bennet In Dog Tips | Comments(0) If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!by Paul Bennet Dog aggression is quite complex not only because it is unacceptable to humans but also its potential consequences are serious and dangerous. Dog aggression is any type of behavior that is meant to intimidate, hurt or inflict pain on other animals and humans. Symptoms of aggression in dogs incl
3 Dec 2008, 10:36 am | click here for more
Column: Financial Mismanagement Caused Illinois’ Backlog of Bills
The following was an op-ed I wrote and was printed in about a half dozen Illinois papers in the last couple of weeks Last week, state Comptroller Dan Hynes reported that the backlog of state bills has reached over $4 billion. Several vendors have threatened to cease providing services to the state if they cannot be paid on timely basis. Many Medicaid patients are finding fewer and fewer providers are willing to give them health care. Illinois is in a full-blown fiscal crisis that puts IndyMac t
3 Dec 2008, 6:53 am | click here for more
HAES for Kittehs
December 3, 2008 — meowser posted by meowser A few months ago, I told you every about Binkley, my icon-kitty. Now I’d like you to meet Zevon. (Yes, named after Warren.) He’s 4-1/2, loves to play fetch with ugly-ass ponytail holders, and will pole-vault into my lap about 20 times a day when I’m sitting at the computer, if I let him. And yeah, I usually let him, even though it feels like holding a library-sized Webster’s Unabridged in my lap. One that purrs like a helicopter. Fortunately, I
3 Dec 2008, 4:29 pm | click here for more
Kalypso - The Diva Red Cap Oranda Goldfish
Kalypso - The Diva Red Cap Oranda Goldfish December 3rd, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Kalypso - The Diva Red Cap Oranda Goldfish My fish is a Diva! I’m not kidding either…Let me tell you a story about what just happened in the past few days. 15 Things to Do For Reef Tanks to Keep Your Reef Aquarium in Top Shape Having a successful and stunning reef aquarium is every reef keepers goal. For many people however their attempts are met with failure and frustration. Usually it was not one big th
3 Dec 2008, 5:53 am | click here for more
Looking After Your Dog, Part Eleven - Older Dogs
Looking After Your Dog, Part Eleven - Older Dogs December 3rd, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Looking After Your Dog, Part Eleven - Older Dogs The advances in medicine and veterinarian competence have significantly improved the life expectancy of pets. And this entails a rather new aspect in canine care - how to care for older dogs. Since the life expectancy of dogs is typically 15-20 years, the transition from one life stage to another appears rather rapid to humans. You must recognize the sig
3 Dec 2008, 3:54 pm | click here for more
Your Dogs Diet And Fatty Acid-FAQ
Your Dogs Diet And Fatty Acid-FAQ By Graham Williams | December 3, 2008 by Graham Williams Does your pets skin and coat look shiny and healthy, or is your dogs coat lacking the silky appearance you prefer? Could this point to the need for more fatty acids in your dogs diet? A dogs diet affects every aspects of his body including the skin and coat. If your dogs diet contains decent amounts of fatty acids, his coat and skin should appear healthy. Fatty acids in your dogs diet will prevent pro
3 Dec 2008, 12:08 pm | click here for more