March 11, 2010 – 12:37 pm
 If your cat has recently had kittens, nothing is more fun then to hold and play with the kittens. Caring for the kittens can be a very rewarding experience for any cat owner. This experience is rare and it is important to make sure that the kittens are being properly cared for by the mother cat. Because kittens grow so quickly, enjoy every moment and take pictures to record the experience.
During the first few weeks of life the kittens should be left alone to be cared for by the mother cat. Make sure that the mother cat is allowing the kittens to feed regularly. If you notice that the mother cat is not allowing the kittens to feed, you may need to step in and bottle feed the kittens milk. Use a milk formulated especially for kittens like the KMR Kitten Milk Replacer and place it in a syringe or small bottle for the kittens to drink from. It is only important to do this, if you notice that the kittens are not getting milk from the mother cat.
To help keep your kittens safe, place them in a box or a pen in a safe area in your home. The mother cat will most likely move the kittens around if she feels that the kittens need to be in a safer place. It is a good idea to use a simple cardboard box at first and then choose a small animal pen to keep them contained when they get a little older. A small animal pen like the Clean Living Playpen is ideal for kittens and has a bottom that is sold separately and helps to keep the area cleaner.
After the kittens are three weeks old, place a small litter box in their living space and the mother cat will teach them how to use it.
This just in!
Petazon – the largest online portal for pets and animals has just announced the launch of it’s Animal & Pet Job Board. Currently boasting over 20,000 animal and pet related jobs – Petazon has partnered with Simply Hired to capitalize on Petazon’s animal related visitors to market US jobs in the animal field.
Below are just a few jobs available. There is a nominal $5.00 fee to post a job on the board for 30 days (just to cover the administration)
Pet Care Manager
Store Manager
Pet Products Manager
Professional Petstylist
Presentation Manager(Dept. Mgr.)
Pet Salon Manager
Pet Training Instructor
Cashier
Pet Products Associate(Stocker)
Pet Care Specialist
Pet Stylist
Part-Time Sales Associate
Store Associate Dog Trainers
Grooming Assistant
Associate Veterinarian
Sales Associate
Grooming Salon Manager
Contributing Writer/ Cat Behavior
Petnurse
 Pet birds love to have a variety of food in their diet and giving them a combination of food daily can help keep them interested in their food and help keep them healthy. A variety of fresh foods, home-cooked food, and pellet food are all great for your pet bird. Avoid giving your pet bird foods like chocolate, avocado, rhubarb, and anything that is high in fat, grease, or salt.Â
Fresh fruit and vegetables are great for your pet bird’s diet and should be given to your pet bird everyday. They are high in nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, and help to keep your pet bird healthy. Many fresh fruits and vegetables are not only very nutritious for your pet bird, but can also be fun for your pet bird to play with after meal time is over. For example, a corn cob is great for your pet bird to chew on and helps to keep your bird entertained for hours. Offer your pet bird fresh fruits or vegetables by hand or place them in a small pet bowl, such as the Chew Proof Bowl by Super Pet, that is made to be chew proof. This bowl is great for giving your pet bird small pieces of fruit, vegetables, and also pasta and beans.Â
Your home cooked meals are also great for your pet bird and many birds will find them to be irresistible. Pet birds love to eat home-cooked meals that consist of rice, beans, pasta, and more. Try a variety of beans to find out what your pet bird likes and offer a variety of beans or pasta on a regular basis.
Another great form of food for your pet bird is pellet food. Pellet food is formulated to meet the daily diet requirements of your pet bird.  The type of pellet food you choose depends on the type of pet bird that you have. ZuPreme has a great selection of pellet food for a variety of pet birds, such as the ZuPreme Fruitblend Premium Bird Food. This tasty pellet food is fortified with several vitamins and minerals and helps to maintain your pet bird’s health.
February 25, 2010 – 12:58 pm
 Spring is on its way and if your dog likes to wear clothing, nothing is more fun for your dog to wear than a dog  t-shirt. Ethical Fashion Pet makes a great line of dog t-shirts that have all kinds of fun sayings and will make your dog’s spring wardrobe even more fun. These dog t-shirts are lightweight and made of cotton, which is perfect for wearing on a warm spring day, and are easy to wash in the washing machine.  Your dog can also wear these dog t-shirts on cool summer days or in air-conditioned areas if your dog gets cold easily.Â
- To make your dog feel like a king or queen, the King of the House and Queen of the House dog t-shirts are perfect for getting your dog noticed. Both feature a saying on the back in a contrasting color and a crown in the middle with accents.Â
- If your dog has a sweet side, the Sugar Daddy Dog T-Shirt and the Yummy Dot Candy Dog T-Shirt will help express their personality. Each of these dog t-shirts are sleeveless and a fun, sugary themed decal on the back. Choose the blue stripe dog t-shirt for a boy dog and a the pink dotted dog t-shirt for a girl.
- The Works for Treats Dog Tank Top style dog T-shirt helps to express your dog’s need for a treat any time of the day. You won’t be able to resist giving your dog a treat when he or she is wearing this adorable t-shirt. This dog t-shirt is available in a blue and white stripe or a red and yellow stripe cotton t-shirt. Either one is great for a boy or girl dog.
- If your dog is a sports fan, the Loyal Baseball Dog Jersey t-shirt may be perfect for your dog. This adorable baseball inspired dog t-shirt is has short sleeves and perfect for wearing to a spring baseball game.
February 22, 2010 – 7:28 pm
 A pet turtle can be a great pet for any child or anyone who is fond of reptiles. Turtles are easier to care for than other types of reptiles and are a lot of fun to watch. It is important to make sure that you have the proper habitat for your turtle to live a long, healthy life. Here are some essential items that you will need when setting up a terrarium for a turtle:
- A book on turtles.  If you are a new turtle owner or have a new type of turtle, a book on that type of turtle is the best way to get to know the type of turtle you have and the items that you will need to properly set up the terrarium.Â
- A terrarium made especially for reptiles. The Rectangle Reptile Ranch with Lid is made especially for use with a turtle and is very easy to clean. Keep your turtle inside this terrarium when your are not playing with your turtle. Choose a terrarium that is large enough to hold all of the items that your turtle needs on a daily basis.
- A turtle tub for aquatic turtle. If you have an aquatic turtle, you will need to put a turtle tub in your terrarium to help encourage your turtle to bathe and lay eggs.
- A tank conditioner. The Wardley Turtle Tank Neutralizer helps to condition the water in your turtle’s tank, which helps keep the shell harder and healthier.
- A place for your turtle to relax and sit. Use a Turtle Hut to give your turtle a place to nap, sit or relax. You can place this over water to give your turtle a place to rest and relax.
- Some turtle food. Don’t forget to give your turtle a healthy daily diet, such as the Hikari Turtle Sticks, and offer your turtle fresh food on a regular basis.
February 16, 2010 – 8:52 am
 If your cat likes to scratch furniture or other items around your house, you know that getting your cat to stop can be a challenge. When training your cat to stop a destructive behavior, it is a good idea to use a deterrent to help reinforce good behavior.  An automated cat repellent can be very helpful when trying to get your cat to doing bad behavior, even when you are not around and without having to take the time to train your cat.
An automated cat repellent like SSSCAT Automated Cat Repellent by Multipet is ideal for helping to deter your cat from doing a bad behavior. This automatic cat repellent is so easy to use and may be set up any where in your home. As soon as it senses movement, it releases a brisk spray that startles your cat and encourages your cat to move away. This spray is safe for use around your cat and will not stain your carpet or leave a bad scent in the room. With the use of this automated cat repellent, your cat will learn quickly without training.
Another great automated cat repellent is the PetSafe Pawz Away Spray Deterrent. This automated cat repellent is also designed to give your cat a quick spray that makes your cat want to run away quickly and can sense movement up to three feet away. Place this automated cat repellent in a place that your cat likes to cause damage and your cat will learn quickly to stop that behavior without you having to get mad or having to train your cat.  The spray is non scented and safe for use around your cat.
If your cat has a bad behavior that you want to stop, an automated cat repellent is ideal for deterring your cat without the hassle of training your cat.
February 12, 2010 – 4:54 pm
 In the winter, your dog spends most of his or her time indoors, which may cause your dog to become restless and look for things to get into. Keeping your dog out of trouble and out of certain areas in your home is easy with a pet gate set up at strategic locations throughout your home. Pet gates are great for use with dogs during the winter because it keeps a dog confined to a particular area without having to completely limit his or her freedom. Choose a location in your home that is dog friendly and set up a pet gate at the entrance of the room. Remember that a pet gate will not keep your dog if your dog is able to jump over the gate or it is placed in an area that allows your dog to jump over it. Here are a couple of great options for you to choose:
- The Metal Walk Thru Dog Gate by Four Paws keeps your dog safely contained and allows you to have access to the room without having to take the gate down to get into the room. This pet gate is made of durable metal that will withstand hours of wear and tear and easy to clean with a damp cloth. This gate is available in three different sizes depending on the height of your dog.
- Another pet gate that is great for confining your dog is the Hallway Security Wide Pet Gateby Bindaboo. This pet gate is pressure mounted, which makes it easy to install and has extension panels that are sold separately that make it adaptable to fit a wide range of door openings. The door swings open and allows you to have access to the room without having to take the gate down. It also comes in black or white to match your decor and is available in an extra tall height.
February 10, 2010 – 12:31 pm
Price Comparison engines in the electronics vertical have been around for years, and the monster price comparison engines like BizRate and Shopping.com have also established themselves online – but there are very few price comparison engines that concentrate in the animal and pet vertical.
Recently, GregRobert Pet Supplies has been added to the two largest (but relatively new) pet product comparison engines. Animal-World.com and Petazon.com/price are great places for the savvy pet owner to start their search for great pet products.
Pet Product Comparison engines are simple to use and they give consumers an easy way to find the lowest possible price. Budding price comparison engines in the pet product and animal vertical do not take into account shipping costs in most cases, as do some of the larger engines like Google Base – but sifting through the larger shopping websites can be cumbersome and difficult to navigate.
Not many people have heard about Nurtured Pets Anti-Lick Strips – which are an alternative to those nasty cumbersome Elizabethian Collars that are popular to stop your pet from licking wounds. If you are looking for these strips, search petazon.com/price to find the lowest price AND find the different sizes that are available. (Sometimes, it is cheaper to buy products in bulk).
Congratulations to these two new innovative websites and thanks for listing GregRobert!
February 4, 2010 – 3:04 pm
 Treat your dog to something special this February by giving your dog a Valentine’s Day gift he or she will adore. Your dog is always your loyal friend and offers your great companionship. Reciprocate the sentiment by giving your dog his or her favorite treat, a new plush toy or a cozy bed to snuggle in. Whatever you choose, your dog is sure to be happy and will show you lots of love!
Nothing is more for your dog than to snuggle up in a soft, cozy bed. One of my new favorite dog beds this year is the AKC Ultra Bolster Dog Bedby Petmate. This soft, neutral dog bed is perfect for a nice, long nap or just hanging out. Your dog will love the extra soft cushion and enjoy using it throughout the day and night. It is made of polyester fiber fill and perfect for sinking into and may be placed in your pet’s favorite location to make any spot in your home more comfortable and relaxing.
For times when you can’t be with your dog, a plush dog toy can be very comfortable and fun for your dog to snuggle with. One of my favorite plush dog toys for any canine friend is the Plush Woodland Moose Dog Toy by Ethical. This toy is made with soft plush that is sure to become the perfect snuggling partner for your dog.  Another great plush dog toy is the Colossal Plush Lion Dog Toy. This plush dog toy is larger in size and great for hours of snuggling. It also makes a great cushion for your dog to lay on.Â
If your dog would prefer a tasty dog treat over a dog toy or dog bed, then choose a dog treat that your dog is sure to love and give it in moderation. If your dog enjoys bacon flavor treats, the Nylabone Healthy Edibles Bacon Chews make a healthy and tasty treat for your dog to snack on. Pick a treat that your dog is sure to love and your dog will greatly appreciate it!
January 28, 2010 – 2:21 pm
 Keeping your cat entertained and having a great time with your cat is not difficult if you have a variety of fun, interactive cat toys for playtime with your cat. Not only does interactive play with your cat help to create a strong bond with your cat, but they are always great for mentally stimulating your cat and helping to exercise your cat. It is important for all cats, including indoor cats, to get exercise everyday to help avoid becoming overweight and having other types of health issues. To keep your cat interested in play time, use a variety of fun cat toys and sprinkle some fresh catnip on them when your cat starts getting bored with the cat toy.
Cat toy wands are great for getting interactive play started with your cat. There are a large variety to choose from and most often they have feathers attached at the end to tempt your cat to play. One of my favorite cat toy wands is the Flamingo Mini Teaser Wand by Ethical. This cute cat toy wand is perfect for dangling over your cat’s head and gets your cat moving by swatting and pouncing at the flamingo. The flamingo is filled with catnip and is sure to drive your cat crazy with fun!
Cat toy balls are another fun and easy way to get your cat moving. The Mini Tennis Balls with Catnipby Ethical are soft and filled with catnip. Roll them around on the ground and watch your cat have fun chasing them or toss them up in the air for your cat to pounce on. This activity is great for bonding with your cat and helps to keep your cat active. Keep a variety of cat balls around for your cat to chase and play with even when you are not around to play.
Catnip filled toys, such as PetStages Fishy Fun Cat Toy, make great toys for playtime with your cat. This fun fish is brightly colored and stuffed with catnip to easily get your cat’s attention. The ribbon fins are also fun for your cat to play with after this prey has been caught by your cat!
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