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The responsibility for pet ownership implies certain things, among them is spaying or neutering them, it is of great importance to keep under control in preventing the number of pups being abandoned on the streets or who are otherwise abuse.

There are five very important reasons for spaying pets, those based on concerns of owners and in accordance with certain guidelines of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals.

1 – Sterilization is good for the community: the lower the probability that there are animals living on the street, which can cause accidents or even attack people if you feel threatened.

2 – With the castration combat the overpopulation of dogs and cats: animals living on the street continue to reproduce without any control population increasing steadily. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have decided to adopt a pet and do not have enough knowledge to do so, here are some tips to adopt pets, what are the main responsibilities and must have for your pet to live well and most importantly in the form healthy.

Let’s see what is required to adopt a pet responsibly:

1. Expenditure

A pet needs to eat well. Remember that people like animals also get sick and need medical care (veterinary) and medicines.

It is important to their health and yours have all their shots up to date, so you should take periodically to consult a veterinarian.

2. Space

Pets need a place to rest that is comfortable, clean and friendly. Remember that all animals should enjoy freedom, is not well it’s always tied up, locked up at home or caged.
Animals need space to walk, run and develop.

3. Weather

Animals are living creatures and need love, understanding and care. A touch a day are not enough, a pet gives you your company and loyalty for what you must pay close attention and share your time with them.

Pets should never be abandoned or battered. Read the rest of this entry »

Socialization is the process by which he learns to interact with other dogs and people. Habituation is the process by which your dog learns to ignore things around him that are not dangerous, for example in a metropolitan area, do not worry about the noise of city traffic or by the presence of many people in the streets.

Although socialization and habituation are two different concepts are key to educating the puppy. The socialization of your dog is the process by which the dog gets used to react appropriately, without fear or aggression, compared to different environments, people, other dogs and other animals. Read the rest of this entry »

The percentage of specialists to treat canine teething problems today is too low, but all veterinarians have the necessary knowledge and clear to keep the teeth of the pet in good condition.

Exists today to address the problems of cleaning all kinds of instruments that can occasionally make a full bathroom, achieving remove tartar from teeth.

But there are other issues that have to do with good teeth and the specialists can not participate because it is congenital characteristics. Read the rest of this entry »

Among primary care to be taken with this breed of dog, and perhaps most important is the care of their hair because it tends to tangle easily, it also requires a good exercise because you love being outdoors. The eyes and ears need special attention, since sin very sensitive and therefore must stay very clean.

The Japanese Chin dog can live about 14 years, although there are individuals that may reach 18, but much depends on feeding, genetics and exercise made by the animal. Read the rest of this entry »

While dogs can not talk, they are able to express their feelings and emotions perfectly through certain signs. Your adorable pet use a body language to communicate with other animals and humans are around. Learn some basic questions about canine language can help you better understand your dog and have a better relationship.

When a dog wags its tail means it’s happy or excited. But it also uses its tail to show a situation that makes him feel scared or uncomfortable, placing it between the legs. Tail up indicating that the dog is attentive or interested in something. Read the rest of this entry »

If we want to go jogging with our dog, we must prepare, although they may be quite easy to exercise, always happy to accompany.

We must first of all, keep in mind his age, six months is a time to start jogging as their vaccination schedule of the first year of life is complete and the specimen has reached the size and strength to endure this exercise.

If our pet is not accustomed to physical activity, you can start making short trips and gradually increase the distance gradually. This does not take long because the dogs have the ability to jog long distances and keep pace with its owner, because their cardiovascular system is ready for physical activity.

There are certain races that support less high temperatures, among them are the English Bulldog, San Bernardo, the Chow-Chow, among others, recommend therefore making this type of exercise in the evening, where the weather is cooler.

During the first out, and caution should bring your pet with a collar and harness-type strap; never hang with long enough to stay with us during the trip. Read the rest of this entry »

If you manage to teach your cat the basic rules of obedience, it can avoid many problems it may face. It’s not totally impossible. Just a little good will. Let’s see how.

First lesson: “Come!”
This teaching will be very useful if, for example, the cat looks the balcony or if lies on the edge. By teaching him to answer the call, you are not obliged to approach the risk of frightening and make it fall. It is he who comes to us calmly and voluntarily.

You must try in the morning when the cat has an empty stomach, using a titbit as bait. It makes him sniff the food you had in his hands, shaking frequently to revive his attention, before saying the word “come” and not giving a reward when it is near the master.

This is repeated every day, gradually moving away from him and always saying the word “come” and he will learn to come when called, knowing he has something good. Read the rest of this entry »

Before choosing a Siamese fighting fish, another name for the same species as your next pet-aquatic, it is good to know its features and some important care.

The fish Betta splendens male should live alone in the tank, because is extremely territorial and aggressive with other animals, males and females, of their kind. And as usually being attacked by other fish because of its size and attractive colors, so it is not a good option for community aquariums. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s a long, heavy animal that must take special care, if you lift, do not suffer any damage. The easiest way to do this is putting both arms through their legs and grabbing its belly.

Care should be taken with them lots of food, because they are dogs prone to weight gain, food preparation and compliance with all requirements. It should pay attention to their ears, and that must be cleaned frequently with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, taking care that it does not enter the ear canal, as well as nails, they need special care. Read the rest of this entry »