realk9solutions.com We love our pets and it is so hard to discipline them sometimes. The fact is you, your dog, and your friends will benefit from a little training. By the way, dog training techniques are sometimes applied to birds and cats, so … pay attention. 😀 There are three essential things you want to teach […]
I’ve seen lots of information about cat and kitten diet and nutrition. Unlike dogs, cats nutrition needs are much different because of their natural prey. Cats are obligate carnivores. Their diets should consist mostly of meat protien like poultry, beef, rabbit, venison and fish. Other diet boosters are eggs and cottage cheese. Veterinarians have varying […]
I love birds and sometimes I frighten them by being too fast and forward with them. I know lots of people put themselves in a position to be bitten by not knowing a little bit about bird body language and when to back off. In Parrot Forum article, “Reading your Parrot’s Body Language,” http://tiny.cc/8g69i, the […]
I went over dog park etiquette and one of the big factors is dog aggression. I love this poster I found at http://lovemypitbull.wordpress.com/, “Top Myths about Dog Aggression.” There are lots of reasons dogs are aggressive and this is a great list to consider. Frankly, dogs are pack animals and they assert dominance to protect or […]
Many people in El Paso County and Colorado Springs take their dogs to the dog parks. There are several parks: Fenced Dog Parks: Bear Creek Dog Park, 21st St. and Rio Grande, Colorado Springs Cheyenne Meadows Park, Canoe Creek and Charmwood, Colorado Springs Devon’s Dog Park, Greenland Open Space, Monument Rampart Park, 8270 Lexington Dr. […]
I’ve gone into plenty of homes and it is a little disconcerting to see things that are out on tables and counters that are hazardous and even deadly to your pet. So, to help my friends take care of their petkids, I thought an article about household hazards is in order. Below is a list of […]
Guinea pigs are lots of fun and not just for kids! Guinea pigs (also called Cavy or Cavies) are excellent pets for adults. You don’t have to worry about your pet being alone for too many hours because guinea pigs should live with at least one cavy companion. No walking required, and the cavies are nappers. […]
I don’t know how many times my son’s pet Iguana bit me, but let me tell you it was not a good experience! The tempermental little beauty was quite the terror sometimes. The bacteria in the bite often caused havoc for me and was difficult to heal. Additionally, my birds would try to yank a […]
Each community has rules and the same is true with pets. While much of the county is under the control of pre-related ordinances, there are areas of unincorporated El Paso County where no pet ordinances apply. To find out if you live in an unincorporated area of the county call Animal Control at (719) 473-1741. […]
Colorado Springs and El Paso County have ordinances regarding pets. For now, let’s look at the Colorado Springs Dog Ordinances. Pet Licensing for Dogs and Cats. All dogs and cats at least four months old must have current rabies vaccine and a current license. You can license your pet online or print out a licensing […]
