Martin MarksCat lovers may be familiar with a common habit of cats, that is scratching. They simply appear interesting to watch, when a person sees them scratch walls or the armchair. For those who still want to investigate this, they may place an object in front of their cats provided the cats are not familiar with the same. Within a moment, owners will notice their cats scratching the object and constantly sniffing it. They may even spray the ... Read More

Andrew McgregorTo keep your cat happy, healthy and clean it is essential to properly groom your cat. By reading this section you will learn how and when to groom your cat and also what equipment to use. You will learn how to brush your cat, bath your cat, how to clean your cats ears and how to look after your cats teeth. Brushing and combing your cat Cats spend 10 percent of their waking hours grooming themselves by licking dirt and excess fur o... Read More

by John Savage The Maine Coon Cat is a domestic breed of cat. In fact, it is one of the largest domestic cats in existence, and is characterized with a bushy tail, which is usually striped and long fur. The Maine Coon Cat is native to North America. In fact, it is believed that the Maine Coon is actually native to the state of Maine, and the Maine Coon is the Maine State Cat. The Maine Coon is not a new cat, it has been around for over a hundred ... Read More

by Jan Ryan Even if you don’t bath your German Shepherd often, regular grooming is essential. By maintaining proper grooming procedures you can reduce your dog’s chance of having skin problems while keeping the coat shiny. It is best to maintain grooming every night, but first do eight to twelve weeks of moderate grooming. To manage the double coat present on a German Shepherd it is best to comb at least twice a week. During the shedd... Read More

by Rebecca Foxton Ear mite infections are a big problem for both cats and dogs. If you watch your cat or dog and notice some changes in behavior it could be that your pet has ear mite problems. Symptoms of an ear mite infestation include shaking of the head vigorously, repeated scratching of the ears, some brown colored discharge, possibly some malodor and apparent pain when the ears are touched. So what are the culprits to these unpleasant sympt... Read More

by Rebecca Foxton Ear Mites affect both dogs and cats. Behavioral changes will give your the clues that your are dealing with an ear mite infection. If your pet starts shaking his head violently or won’t stop scratching at his ears, even to the point where he is crying out because it is painful, you are probably dealing with ear mites. So what are the culprits to these unpleasant symptoms? The ear mite is a tiny parasite that lives in the l... Read More

When it comes time to groom your Akita there are several things to keep in mind that are breed specific. Most Akita dogs don’t care about how they look like as long as they are happy rolling on the ground or on something stinky they found destroying the beauty in their coat. However, dog owners do not want this and as much as possible, they would like their Akita dogs looking their best. This is where experts come into play by creating dog ... Read More