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I still remember the first time I saw two beautiful looking fish in a friend's house. One fish was blue and the other was red, and they were swimming majestically in their fishbowls. That was my first encounter with a fish species known as Betta fish or Betta Splendens or Siamese Fighting Fish (three names that refer to one fish). Up until today, I'm still keeping a few of them in my house, and they make perfect pet fish for my family. Every member of my family loves them....

Having a pet bird certainly provides a great deal of enjoyment in our daily lives. Along with having a pet bird comes the need in having a good quality bird cage. Here are some tips in knowing how to choose the right bird cage for your pet.

In planning your Shih Tzu kennel the primary consideration should be your pet?s security and comfort. However, before looking up the price of a chain-link fence, be sure your kennel will not violate any local building codes, ordinances or zoning regulations. A water source is another important design consideration. Is your proposed kennel location close to a water source? If not, you will have to carry water daily to the kennel, or extend a water line to the kennel. One of...

Before you can learn the advanced obedience commands, it is vital that you first learn the basics and the ?lie down? command is one of the first that you should teach. Generally the earlier in your dog?s life that you teach the command, the faster and easier your dog will learn and life will be a lot easier for you later on.

The more than 75 percent of pet owners saying they consider their dogs like members of the family may care to consider these tips for including four-legged friends in family fun.

Did you know the Shih Tzu can suffer from ?dry eye? just like people can? Dry eye occurs sometimes when the glands of the eyes do not produce enough tears. The production of tears is necessary to keep the eyes lubricated and healthy. Without this natural tear production, ?dry eyes? can occur in the Shih Tzu very similar to people?s dry eye conditions. Dry eye problems in the Shih Tzu can be treated successfully in most cases depending upon the cause. The condition is called ?...

Cats or felines as they are referred to in the scientific nomenclature are one of the popular species to have won the love of the humans as their pets. Cats being small and indoor type pet who loves to be around its owner than be in the outer expanse where they might fall prey to more strong animals around.

Few dog breeds have such a well-documented and exciting history as the Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu?s entire history is steeped in legends, myths and mystery. However, we have fossil records that tell us the brachycephalic (short-skulled, short-nosed, flat-faced) dog breeds, which include the Shih Tzu, Pug, and Pekingese originated in Central Asia. In addition, we also have written history and legends to help us sort of piece together the last 3,000 plus years of the Shih Tzu?s his...

Generally speaking Shih Tzu should not be aggressive at all. However, with any breed of dog aggressive behaviors can and do occur. Do you understand what it means if a Shih Tzu bares its teeth at you? Is your Shih Tzu warning you to back off or is your Shih Tzu simply smiling? If your Shih Tzu suddenly snaps at you ? is this a failed bite or a warning that a bite might be coming next? The truth is these are typically aggressive behaviors that can range from visual warnings to...

Flea and tick control products can go a long way toward making your pet comfortable--and controlling fleas and ticks does not always require a visit to the vet.