Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

The Mountain Cur is a working dog that was developed for treeing and trailing small game, such as squirrel and raccoons. Member of the hound group, like all curs, it can also be used for big game hunting and baying, for example in bear and wild boar hunts. It can also serve as an all-purpose farm dog or a water dog. For more Information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

There are about eighty different Mastiff breeds around the world. Here are examples of the Neapolitan and the Nebolish Mastiffs, both Mastiffs with similar qualities and attributes but bred in completely different parts of the world for different purposes. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Serbian Hounds are loyal, brave, bold and persistent. They can easily find their way on rough terrain (no wonder they are preferred by mountain hunters) thanks to their extremely well developed sense of smell and their great stamina makes them a good companion for hunting trips. They usually hunt small game (hare, fox, smaller forest animals), but they can also hunt wild boar or deer. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

They say a dog is man?s best friend, and that is not for nothing?these furry friendly beings are not only loyal, but their zest for life and playfulness can bring a smile to anybody?s face. Now, since us humans have still failed to reach perfection on the matter of behavior, it?s only fair and natural to realize that dogs may also have some innocent tendencies that may be a little less easy for us to accept, like jumping to greet someone, or barking for no apparent reason, chewing on our favorite pair of shoes, etc. Training your dog can solve those issues and make for a better life for you both. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Here's a short list of Portuguese breeds that range from hunting and tracking on land, to helping fishermen herd their fish into their nets. Each breed has a different look and different abilities. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

When you decide to buy slider turtles, you should keep in mind that these are semi-aquatic turtles, so they need to have a suitable aquarium to fit their size, usually requiring a water level of at least 40 cm. The rule when buying an aquarium is having at least 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Having a pet rat basically requires the same type of caring as in the case of owning other pets, as they are all feeling beings with similar basic needs. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

When it comes to scratching posts, many cat owners find it very confusing to choose the right ones for their cats, considering that there are many different products on the market and cats are pretentious; if they dislike a thing, they will ignore it no matter what. So? how do you know what scratching post is best for your cat? ...Read More...

Proper nutrition and care for your cats, as well as regular visits to the veterinarian can help you prevent several of these common cat health problems. All animals suffer from different health problems, just like humans, but the important thing is to know what causes these problems and what are the best prevention methods so that you will not have to face such difficulties ...Read More...

Once you assume the responsibility of owning and caring for a pet, especially when it comes to cats, you should pay attention to any signs of disease or things that bother your cats or affect its health. As you already know, prevention is always better than treatment, so the sooner you discover your cat?s health problems and allergies, the better. This way, you will not be forced to face such problems and your cat will not have to suffer the consequences. ...Read More...