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Suggestions to consider when naming your pooch Dogs are commonly referred to as “man’s best friend,” Bow Wow meows has a wide range of pet name to select from. 1. Names often reflect the character of your pet. Observe your dog for a few days and see if his personality suggests a name. 2. Pick a name that the pet can easily recognise. Animals respond better to one or two syllable names. Such as “Sadie” or “Rocky.” 3. Avoid names that sound like commands. Names like “Joe” sound like “no” when called. 4. Choose a name that's both easy to call out and one that you are happy calling out. Calling out a good name in the park may be far less embarrassing. 5. If you have more than one dog, consider choosing names that go well together, but also think how they will sound separately because the dogs may not always be together. 6. If choosing a long name keep in mind the shortened version. 7. Pick a name that will grow with the pet. For example, "Fuzz...

Socializing Your Puppy Socialization means learning to be part of society. When we talk about socializing puppies, it means helping them learn to be comfortable as a pet within human society, that includes many different types of people, environments, noises, smells, animals and other dogs. Most young animals, including dogs, are naturally made to be able to get used to the everyday things they encounter in their environment-until they reach a certain age. When they reach that age, they are naturally made to become much more suspicious of things they haven’t yet experienced. Socialising your puppy early will go a long way to ensuring that you have a happy, well-adjusted dog that interacts well with people and other animals. Socialisation is the most misunderstood part of puppy raising and has a huge impact on the happiness of your family later on. WHEN TO SOCIALISE YOUR DOG? Puppies are most accepting of new experiences between 3 and 12 weeks old. so, if your puppy...

The Funniest things cat does Cats are just the cutest animals, and there are loads of cute things cats do that always make us smile. They often behave in ways we can’t quite understand. This is what we call cat are awesome! Below we try to decipher some of the common but odd cat behaviors. 1. Cats will always think they rule the household. 2. Cats love destruction. 3. Cats are most likely to sit on you when you’re trying to work. 4. You can’t fight cat hair – you just have to accept it as part of your life now. 5. Cats will want to eat whatever you’re eating, even if they don’t like it. 6. The bathroom sink becomes her bed 7. Can’t help but laugh whenever your cat forgets that their tongue is sticking out 8. Some enjoy harassing your dogs 9. Can’t own any furniture made of leather 10. You sleep on the edge of the bed because the cat has got the lion’s share in the middle. 11. You leave the tap to drip because you know the cat likes to drink from it. ...

SECRETS TO MAKE YOUR DOG’S COAT SHINY AND HEALTHY A shiny, silky coat is one of the best measures of a dog’s overall health. A shiny coat makes your dog look and feel better. So how do you get that shiny, healthy coat? A lot of it has to do with grooming, but the most important thing is your dog’s nutrition. We’ve put together a guide to help you maintain a shiny coat on your dog. 1. Nutrition  Dogs who are eating low-quality commercial dog foods or homemade diets that aren’t properly balanced may not be getting the proper nutrients they need for a healthy and shiny coat. A dog’s diet should not be deficient in the nutrients needed for healthy hair. Be sure to read labels and find the type of food that is best for your dog based on breed, size, age and any health-related factors. 2. Fleas and Ticks  Taking steps to prevent fleas and ticks from getting into your pets fur is another way to keep their coat healthy and shiny. Fleas and ticks make a dog scratc...

Frui t's That Is Not Safe For Dogs While there are a number of fruits and vegetables that dogs can safely eat, there are some that can be toxic, even life threatening when ingested. Our focus in the following list will be on fruits, vegetables, and fruit seeds that are toxic to your dog. Some of these foods can be deadly and must not be ingested by dogs, others can be poisonous causing severe sickly reactions. So while it is okay to treat your dog to table scraps every now and then, make sure you do your research on what foods are toxic to dogs to avoid accidental poisoning or worse. Although some fruits in small portions can be good for your dog (unless your dog is allergic), never offer your dog the following. If your dog accidentally eats the below fruit, contact your veterinarian immediately. 1. Grapes or Raisins Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and irreversible kidney damage within 24 hours of being eaten. They have caused many cases of poiso...