Archive for the 'pet' Category

India to get funds to fight avian flu

Friday, February 27th, 2009

The US has committed to increasing funds to fight avian influenza. Currently, it has given $434 million and India is expected to receive a substantial amount as well.
Over 60 per cent of diseases that have emerged in the last decade can be traced to animals. Avian influenza is linked to poultry, foot and mouth [...]

“First Cat” Passes Away

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

January 5th, 2009 – The White House announced Monday that the First Cat had passed on. “The President, Mrs. Bush, Barbara, and Jenna are deeply saddened by the passing of their cat India (’Willie’),” said spokeswoman Sally McDonough.
“The 18 year-old female black American Shorthair died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at home at the White House. [...]

Parrot

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Birds were thought to have been first kept as pets 4,000 years ago, and the tradition probably arose from keeping birds as a source of food. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of pet birds, including parrots. Parrots were highly prized by the ancient Greeks, who kept the birds in cages made of precious metal. Wealthy Roman [...]

Preparing Dog For Is Not Waste Of Time

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Do you consider it time consuming to prepare food for your pet? Or you just don’t have the luxury of time for it? How about if you find out that your pup’s life will be extended for a little longer? Wouldn’t you change your mind? Preparing homemade dog food has a lot of benefits.
The only [...]

Diet Guidelines For Essential Dog Nutrition

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Providing your dog with a well balanced diet is part of being a responsible dog owner. Be sure that you include foods with protein, carbohydrates, and good fats. By providing your dog with a well balanced diet you are making sure that she has a long, happy, and healthy life. A proper diet will also [...]