Ideally, your dog will already be relaxed and happy about being stroked everywhere on their body. However, if your dog gets overly excited when stroked, then you’ll get to slowly work on this with some gentle handling exercises once they are calm and quiet. You may want to keep your dog away for the first week or so, especially if they seem too excited and you have to think about the safety of your newborn. That said, if your

If your dog is sensitive about certain areas being stroked, then you’ll need to be mindful of this when your baby becomes more mobile, as a baby’s enthusiasm for stroking can easily overwhelm a shy dog. Just take your time and always be cautious. You may also want to get the dog used to the sounds of the bay’s toys and allow him or her to smell the blanket the baby is wrapped in, as this will help him or her become more familiar with your son or daughter.

Pets can be a wonderful source of companionship. With that said, there are additional advantages to being a pet owner that you may want to consider. For example, pet meetups can be prime opportunities for networking.

It Allows You To Meet People In A Relaxed Environment

A lot of networking events tend to be formal in nature, which can make it more difficult for you to approach people. In contrast, these kinds of events are very casual. You won’t have to spend a lot of time worrying about how you’re going to break the ice. Instead, you can simply approach the people that you want to talk to.

It’s easier to introduce yourself to new people in a relaxed atmosphere like this. An event like this will allow you to meet lots of people and interact with them in meaningful ways.

Pet Meetups Help To Establish Common Interests

When you attend a pet meetup or a pet trade show, you’ll immediately have common ground with everyone else at the event. After all, you’ll know that everyone else in attendance is an animal lover. This will give you an easy opening to strike up a conversation with someone.

People may also be more willing to help you when they can see that you share interests with them. If a potential employer sees that you are dedicated to taking care of your dog, they’ll be more interested in having you come to work in their office. Establishing common interests can provide you with exciting opportunities.

These Events Are Often Free

A lot of corporate networking events come with a high price tag. If you’d like to meet people in your industry, but you can’t afford to attend these kinds of events, you may find that casual meetups like this provide a lot of excellent opportunities.

The majority of pet meetups you’ll find have no cost to attend, which means there’s no harm in setting aside the time for an event like this. If you make a few connections, the event will have been more than worthwhile. Even if you don’t forge any connections, you won’t have spent any of your hard-earned money.

Don’t be afraid to use pet meetups to connect with people and find networking opportunities. If you want to get ahead in your career, you’re going to want to make sure you know the right people. You may find that these meetups will help you to form valuable connections.

If you’re not familiar with the pet trade, then you’re reading the right article. We will be covering a couple of little known facts that will certainly surprise you.

1. The Pangolin is the most illegally traded animal in the world. The Pangolin is basically a scaly ant eater and it is traded for its unique scales, meat and various other body parts. This particular animal is more at risk than rhinos and tigers. Over 100,000 Pangolins are poached every year.
2. The illegal pet trade is extremely lucrative and the only other trade that is more lucrative than it is the drug trade. This particular trade is the most popular in China but the United States is a close second. In the U.S, San Francisco is where the majority of illegal animals enter the country.
3. Currently, there are more tigers on private property in the US than there are in the wild. According to estimations, there are only 3,000 tigers in the wild whereas there are about 5,000 pet tigers in the United States. Sadly, you can illegally purchase a tiger for as little as $300 which is much cheaper than many dogs and other domestic pets.
4. Some of the most popular animals that are poached and traded every day include fresh water turtles, African elephants, rhinos, tigers, bears, leopards, parrots etc.
5. The biggest reason for the extinction of many animals is the illegal wildlife trade. If this trade is not stopped, animals such as rhinos and elephants will become extinct within the next few years.

Sadly, there is a huge demand for exotic pets and this demand is what fuels the pet trade. The demand and availability of these animals has increased due to social media and the internet. Due to these technologies, people can easily advertise illegal animals for sale. Also, there are many viral YouTube videos showing exotic animals such as slow lorises consuming rice balls in a person’s home. As a result of this viral video, this animal became highly sought after and traded illegally.

The effects of illegal pet trading not only includes the eventual extinction of exotic animals but also causes great suffering for these animals. Many of them become badly injured while being caught and have to undergo horrendous conditions while being transported. In the end, when they are delivered to the buyer, they are often deeply traumatised, injured and extremely distressed.

There are, however, some good points and we know just how important it is to highlight positive news in this sector. for example, there is a lot more in terms of an overall pet trade show. Wherever you’re based in the world, there will be plenty of pet trade shows highlighting top products in the industry and the improvement being made in terms of manufacturing techniques.

To wrap things up, these are just few facts about the pet trade that you should know. So, before you try to purchase an exotic animal, take the time to become more informed about this trade and reconsider your actions.

It’s much easier to wash your cat in a kitchen or bathroom sink than bending over a bathtub. Following is a step-by-step procedure for the quick and painless cat bath:

1. Fill the sink with about 2 or 3 inches of lukewarm water
2. Wet the cat from the shoulders to the tail and apply shampoo.
3. Just like your own hair, lather and rinse thoroughly
4. Since most cats really hate having water splashed on their face, use a damp washcloth to gently clean your cat’s head.
5. Use a cotton ball to clean inside the cat’s ears. Never put any kind of object in your cat’s ear.
6. After a thorough rinsing, lift your cat onto a large towel and fold it around them.
7. Rub as much water from their fur as possible
8. Longhaired cats may require the use of a blow dryer, but only if the noise does not terrify them. Set it on low and see if the cat will tolerate it.

There is a problem with ‘puppy lovers’ in the UK and you only need to visit your local dog kennel or RSPCA dog home to see that too many people are illegally breeding dogs and having puppies purely to make money. These newborn pups are often only ‘loved’ for the first few days of their lives but the new owners, who have not been vetted, soon decide to throw them out and leave them for dead. That’s the reality of the situation all to often, and we need to find ways to start loving all dogs, of all ages. There has certainly been a crackdown on illegal dog breeding but more can be done, and as a society we need to be more vocal and report issues as soon as we sense something may be wrong. If you eve witness someone treated a dog poorly or just get the gut feeling that something is not quite right, do not hesitate to call the RCSPA who are always on hand waiting or your call.

If you have a dog that is strong and difficult to handle on a simple leash, you may want to consider trying a harness instead.

A harness will not only benefit your dog but it will help you too. When a string dog pulls too much on a simple leash that attaches to their neck collar can cause unnecessary strain on their neck, and can be hard for you to hold and handle.

A good harness should fit comfortably around your dog, fitting around and under each front leg, and around their abdomen. Using a harness provides you with more control and provides more comfort to your excited pooch when out for their daily walks.

You can get advice on the right harness for your dog by heading to your dog’s vets or at your local pet store where you can try them on you dog and see what works best for them.

As a dog owner, you will have realised how quickly your pet become part of the family. They have their own personality and particular behaviour traits. If you start to notice some obvious changes to their behaviour, it could be more serious than you think.

When dogs become unwell, they are unable to communicate how they feel, so as their owner it is hard to determine the severity of it. Some behaviour changes to look out for are increased lethargy, poor appetite and even aggressiveness.

You should always seek advice from your vets in regards to any behavioural changes and let the vet determine what is the cause. Leaving a serious illness untreated can lead to death. It is always better to get your dog’s health checked out, even if it turns out to be nothing serious.

On top of monitoring your dog’s behaviour, remember to stay on top of their yearly vaccinations and annual health check to keep them in top health.

If you have decided a rabbit is the right addition to your family, making sure you have a home for them is very important. We have outlined the basics of setting up a rabbit hutch at home:

A disposable base- While hutches are normally made from wood, you need to add an additional based that can be taken out and thrown away. This makes it easy to clean and keeps the hutch smelling more pleasant. A good base is newspaper, it will help absorb any urine and excrement from the rabbit and it can be removed and discarded easily.

Flooring- Rabbits love wood shavings in their home as it provides them with comfort around their cage.

Bedding area- Always create a distinct bedding area for your rabbit, this can be made from paper fibres or pelleted wheat fibres. Your rabbit may move the bedding around to make it just the way they like it.

Food and water- An essential! Keeping the water fresh daily and making sure the bottle is never empty. The food bowl and water bottle shouldn’t be kept in any difficult to reach places for your rabbit.

Most people normally value having pets in their homes. You will note that most of them normally stroll around with their pets and so forth. These pets usually provide companionship to their owners. This is the reason why most people value their pets. If you have a pet at home, you should ensure that you feed it as often as possible. If it is sick, you should call a vet to come and check it. In addition, you should ensure that it is well-sheltered. How often do you get updated about pets? Most pet owners rarely read publications on the pet industry. It is important that you read pet industry publications from time to time. (more…)

The Jack Russell aka Jack Russell Terrier is a small dog with a big dog’s attitude. A typical Jack Russell is affectionate, outgoing, energetic and friendly. However, this small dog has its own set of behavioural problems, the following is a compilation of the behavioural traits (good and bad) of a Jack Russell.

1. Feisty with other dogs- A terrier enjoys living solo with little need for sociability and is ideal for single dog homes.

2. Intelligence- Terriers are renowned for their intelligence, they are fast learners and highly trainable.

3. Restlessness- Jack Russell’s are hyperactive dogs; this might be due lack of exercise. To address this challenge you might consider scheduling for some playful activity with your dog.

5. Who is the boss?- Russell’s can be small but do not let their size deceive you; most of them seek to establish a dominant role over their owners. As the owner, establish a dominant role earlier on in the relationship.

As a Jack Russell owner, it is important to train your dog from a very early stage; this will make you an owner of a happy playful dog.