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Best Age to Obtain an new puppy

Monday, January 31st, 2011 | Home and Family |

Best Age to get Papillon or Phalene Puppies  Buyers have a lot of questions when they are looking for Papillon or Phalene puppies for sale. When is the best age to get Papillon or Phalene puppies is one of the questions. There is a lot of controversy between breeders and other dog professionals--trainers, pet counselors and even owners--over the best age to place or sell a puppy. Some Papillon and Phalene Breeders claim that they need to keep Papillon puppies or Phalene Puppies longer than ...
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Cat Arthritis

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 | Home and Family |

Cat arthritis is not a very common ailment among healthy cats. Most arthritis found in cats is from an accident that has made the bones or joints weak. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and there is more than one type of arthritis that can affect your cat. Cats usually suffer with two different types of arthritis. The first one being traumatic arthritis, this is brought on by an injury. It could have been a fight with another animal or even being hit by a car. Osteoarthritis is when a ...
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"You Can Help Reduce the Number of Unwanted Cats - Spaying and

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 | Home and Family |

Every year, hundreds of thousands of cats and kittens are destroyed because they are unwanted. Animal shelters that take in these animals and try to find them homes are overcrowded. With so many animals in need, they cannot support all animals indefinitely. The solution is not to open more shelters, but for cat owners to become more responsible about spaying and neutering their pets. A female cat can have two litters of kittens each year. The average survival rate is about 2.8 kittens per ...
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Interior Decorating For Cat Owners - Finding the Beauty of Cat

Sunday, January 16th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Interior Decorating for Cat Owners Part 3: The Beauty of Cat Decor For the most part cat décor is less about being beautiful and more about keeping your pet safe and comfortable. However there are so many manufacturers of cat products that you can fine almost any of the items mentioned above in several different colors. Try purchasing items such as litter boxes and scratching posts in matching or complimentary colors. If you match the hue to the rest of your setting you may be able to blend ...
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Helping Grandpa Grieve

Friday, January 14th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Grandpa was funny.  He always acted so strong and in control.  He was the man of the family. The one who wore the pants.  Sure, he loved my Grandma but he made most important decisions.  I always wondered if it was him or his generation? Maybe it was both.  But when Grammy died, I am sure part of Grandpa did too.  See, in many ways she died slowly.  My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  It was a slow painful disease.  We all watched ...
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Backpacks For Young Children

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Why would anyone buy backpacks for young children? Your toddler will feel important if she has her own backpack to take with her to Grandma¡¯s house for an overnight visit. My two- year old twin nephews who were being potty trained, wanted ¡°back backs¡± to carry their own lunches for a trip to the zoo. I bought them Bob the Builder and Elmo When I took them for an overnight visit, they insisted on bringing their packs with big boy ¡°drawers¡±. For kids two to five years old a ...
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Let Your Child Get Dirty! It's Essential for Physical and Mental

Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Are you still following your child around worrying that they might stain their clothes? Do you forbid playing outside because they might get dirty? Do you see germs and infections in every step they take? Are you trying to keep away friendly dogs or cute kittens because they might be disease carriers? Do any of the sentences above represent your attitude towards your child? If yes, you must reconsider. Depriving your child of physical contact with the "Dirty, Outside World" is bad for its ...
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Caring for a kitten made easy

Saturday, January 8th, 2011 | Home and Family |

When you welcome a new kitten into the home, the immediate thoughts a new owner will have is how to keep them happy and in good health.Cat nutrition is always at the top of the list of essential items that will keep a kitten healthy, along with vaccinations plus a cat bed. Toys are important to stimulate your cat, and a scratching post is essential.Cat beds and kennels come in a wide range of styles; a kitten may decide he loves to hide in one of the soft igloo shaped beds, which are perfect ...
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Hobo Purses - Fashion is Now Comfortable!

Friday, January 7th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Isn't it great, when what is currently in fashion is also comfortable and practical? Totes and hobo purses are this year's favorites. Find out how to select the best one for you. A tote is an open-top bag that has straps or handles; you can wear it over your shoulder or carry in your hand. A hobo bag is a crescent-shaped bag that hangs from your shoulder. Both are large, so you can fit a lot of stuff in them. You can get totes and hobo bags in just about any color. Bright-colored handbags are ...
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Babies

Thursday, January 6th, 2011 | Home and Family |

The sudden appearance of a new baby can be rough on the other children in the family. Daily routines are disrupted and suddenly mom and dad are too busy to pay attention to older siblings. Worst of all, the new baby is the instant star of the family - the center of attention. The adorable baby is the big attraction for everyone from mom and dad, to visiting relatives, to casual acquaintances bumped into at the mall, right down to strangers on the street. Everyone is talking baby talk, ...
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Treating a Kitten Urinary Tract Infection Quickly and Naturally

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Kitten urinary tract infection can be a very troubling problem for the obvious reason that kittens are so small and their still developing systems are so fragile. Anything which disrupts the regular function of their system, then, can become a real threat if not properly addressed. This is particularly true of urinary conditions. Because urinary tract infections can easily develop into life threatening blockages, it is important to get any kitten UT problem properly diagnosed as quickly as ...
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Pet Nutrition Basics for Dogs & Cats

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Home and Family |

Good Nutrition is just as essential for your pet's health as it is for your own health. Your pet needs a balanced diet to help keep him healthy. Unlike humans, your pet's daily diet is the same day to day. For this reason your pet must meet all nutritional requirements and needs for proteins, vitamins, fats and minerals in this one diet. Good nutrition is not only good for your pets overall health but also for their skin and hair coat. Good nutrition will influence the overall internal ...
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