Essential oils can produce the desired result faster than herbs. One drop of peppermint oil equals 26 cups of peppermint tea. Essential oils have multiple effects in which many medications generally have only one medical property plus negative side effects. Some health professionals do not recommend applying essential oils to their paws. Pets lick their feet and this could cause […]

Every week, I receive dozens of questions about snake care through the Reptile Knowledge website. Many of these people ask the same questions. So I thought it would be helpful to compile some of these frequently asked questions into a series of articles and then post them on the internet. This is the first article in that series and it […]

The contraceptive drug known as FeralStat (megestrol acetate) used to be available to individuals and groups as the most practical and economical method of managing stray and feral cat colonies. It was working, but is no longer available. Even the FeralStat website has disappeared. Why are contraceptive methods for cats so controversial? What is the controversy? On the one hand, […]

Without a doubt, the most dangerous dog that a professional handler can find is the dog with “Rabies Syndrome”. First, let me warn the reader not to jump to the conclusion that your dog has the “rage syndrome” if he displays simple and predictable dominance or pain-related aggression. This would in no way imply that the dog has “Rabies Syndrome”. […]

It’s a mystery why greyhounds seem to foster so many misconceptions, but new ones seem to emerge with the frequency of urban myths. Some time ago, a letter to the editor appeared in our local newspaper with an attack on the character of greyhounds and on the training and practice of dog racing caused by the fact that your pet […]

The break-in leads the pack in terms of being the topic I get the most questions about, hands down. The key is to really make sure you stick to a consistent plan. Consistency will make housebreaking your dog or puppy as simple as possible. However, breaking and entering remains difficult. And it’s not something you’re going to achieve overnight, not […]

Dogs need physical and mental stimulation. Unfortunately, many pet owners often tend to focus on offering their dog exercise and disregard providing their pet with much-needed mental stimulation. Dogs that lack mental stimulation are sure to get bored and find ways to “amuse themselves” with bad habits, such as barking, whining, tail chasing, chewing on things other than dog toys, […]

Schnauzers are a popular breed of dog that has been around for hundreds of years, dating back to the 15th century in Germany. The name schnauzer may seem strange to English speakers, however the word “schnauze” is the German word for muzzle, so it makes perfect sense as the schnauzer has a very different muzzle with long hair. Originally, Schnauzers […]

Cat lovers spend a lot of time detailing the different things that are remarkable about felines. It may be their eyes that can see in the dark, super sensitive whiskers on their faces and legs, and their paw pads that are custom made for silent stalking. We can continue talking about the different characteristics of cats. But the only thing […]

The Dog Listener training system is based on providing leadership to your dog. If the dog sees you as the leader, then he will be relieved of those duties. In the dog’s eyes, someone has to be the leader of the pack, the dog or you. The quiet freeze is a way of taking control of a situation and telling […]