Healthy Pet Center
An educated owner is the key to a healthy pet. Countless pet owners are uneducated or even worse, misinformed about what is best for their pets - blinded by commercial advertisements telling consumers that their product is the best and healthiest for pets, while having no support for their claims. Healthy Pet Center aims to help owners make educated decisions regarding their pets' health, training, and safety.The information contained within these pages is designed to help you with every step of pet ownership - from choosing your pet to health and nutrition to training and grooming. You will also find valuable links to other websites containing a wealth of knowledge and information. You are also welcome to browse or post in our forum if you have any questions, problems, or suggestions on pet care.
An educated owner is the key to a healthy pet. Countless pet owners are uneducated or even worse, misinformed about what is best for their pets - blinded by commercial advertisements telling consumers that their product is the best and healthiest for pets, while having no support for their claims. Healthy Pet Center aims to help owners make educated decisions regarding their pets' health, training, and safety.
The information contained within these pages is designed to help you with every step of pet ownership - from choosing your pet to health and nutrition to training and grooming. You will also find valuable links to other websites containing a wealth of knowledge and information. You are also welcome to browse or post in our forum if you have any questions, problems, or suggestions on pet care.
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Did you know...?
Cats do not always land on their feet.
All breeds of domestic dog are actually the same species of animal: Canis lupus familiaris
Rabbits can be trained to use a litterbox.
Ferrets can catch colds from humans.
Dogs and cats cannot catch colds from humans or vice versa.
Birds cannot hear as well as people, but they have much better vision.
Children exposed to cats and dogs in the first year of life may be less likely to develop allergies.
Cats and dogs cannot sweat because they have no sweat glands. They release heat through panting and the pads of their paws.
All cats are born with blue eyes.
Dogs have about 10 different vocal sounds, while cats have more than 100.
Every breed of dog has a pink tongue - except the Chow, which has a black-purple tongue.
People who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks.
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