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Thinking about something petty? If you are considering enhancing your lifestyle with a pet then you are about to enter into a relationship that will give you constant delight. Once you have experienced pet ownership, you will wonder how you survived without your new buddy. We get something from our pets that we just don't seem to get from any other source, not even our fellow human beings, but how do you select the perfect pet and what is pet ownership like? All the good oil is here! Good Luck!! |
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Chapter 1 Pets- Why own them? |
As sensible, rational, thinking human beings, why is it that we insist on indulging the whims and fancies of our furry four-legged and feathery two-legged friends? If you are getting into pet ownership you need to know the answer to that! |
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Chapter 2 Buddy Pets |
This chapter shows why your pets are your best buddies and what they do for your health. |
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Chapter 3 Health Enhancers |
If you don't own a pet then don't read this column. What follows is secret pet owner's business and is not for viewing by non-pet owners. |
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Chapter 4 Diseases you can Catch from your Pets |
Can your dog spread disease to you with the greatest of ease? And what about your cat? Are there man-eating microbes oozing from every one of your cat's hair follicles? Worry not! |
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Chapter 5 Choosing a pet |
Thinking about something petty? If you are considering enhancing your lifestyle with a pet then this is the article for you. What pet? What breed? All here! |
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Chapter 6 The Difference Between Cats and Dogs |
Why is it so difficult to train a cat to COME or to SIT - a behaviour which a dog learns with ease? Your dog learns this in five minutes but it could take you five weeks or more to do the same with your cat. The reason for such differences is that 'what's important' to dogs is not the same as it is for cats. If you are tossing up between a dog and a cat as a pet - this will help! |
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Chapter 7 Oh Baby |
Bringing a new baby into the house can be tricky. This facts sheet gives you all the details on how to keep your baby and the pets happy. Vital information for all. |
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Chapter 8 Kids and Pets |
When kids and pets play together, it is a joy to watch. However, sometimes things can go wrong. This is essential information for parents of children and dogs. (Yes we regard our dogs as our kids too don't we? ) |
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Chapter 9 Pets for the Elderly. |
Elderly folk have the time for pets and have lots of love to give but many are in units, retirement villages or hospice accommodation and pets are often not encouraged - sadly. A pet, though, is so important for such people. Are there any answers? You bet! |
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Chapter 10 Selecting and Raising a perfect Pup |
Now on to selecting the right dog. Have you ever wondered why some dogs are perfect pooches, friendly, well mannered and pleasant, while others are better described as paranoid pooches? Early experiences and genetics are the answer and it's all here. |
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Chapter 11 Crying Wolf |
It has taken thousands of years for your dog to evolve to the Perfect Pooch that now sits at your feet - but if you look closely, you will still see the wolf within. Read on if you are buying a dog. |
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Chapter 12 I Hate My Cat |
Dr Cam explains why he loves to hate his cat. Be prepared to laugh out loud and get a taste of cat ownership. |
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Chapter 13 The History of Cat Domestication |
Cats are masters of the art of accepting all the comforts of domesticity, while still rejecting the bondage that is associated with it. But, the voyage of the cat through the ages has not been completely smooth sailing. Read about the history of cat domestication if you are getting into cat ownership. |
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Chapter 14 Poultry as Pets |
It was all my daughter's teacher's fault. She was the one who decided to let the grade six class learn about chickens, hatching, birth and the cabbage leaf principle and hence two dozen fertilized eggs arrived at the school at exactly the same time that my daughter's blue eyes developed that 'Dad-I-will-die-if-I-don't-have-a-chicken-as-a-pet' look. New beginnings - different pets and you can eat their produce! |
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Chapter 15 Reptiles as Pets |
Are you bored with normal pets and looking for something different? Have you considered having a reptile as a pet? Do they have cold personalities or are they easy to warm to? Now that's different! |
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Chapter 16 Rat Tales |
Have you ever considered a rascally rat as a pet? Rats make fascinating buddies. They are social, gentle creatures and cost very little to purchase. They are easy to maintain and as they have a short life span, they are not a long term commitment like dogs and cats - but they are addictive. Worth considering! |
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OTHER INFORMATION OF RELEVANCE |
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Dr Cam's Pet Picks |
Dr Cam's Pet Picks short cut you to vital information about your pet's care. | |
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