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Dog Breeding and Whelping

• Before You Breed Your Dog - Lists of considerations when planning a litter, including choice of the parents, costs and time involved and difficulty finding homes for the pups.
• Being a Responsible Dog Breeder - Includes information and sample codes of ethics.
• Breeders Only Mailing List - For discussion about breeding purebred dogs. Submissions invited about health, care of stud dog or bitches and whelping tips.

• Breeding Dogs - Information about biology and management. Includes illustrated descriptions of the process involved in artificial breedings.
• Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies - Examines each stage in the form of FAQs. Topics include paperwork, preparing a whelping kit, finding and dealing with puppy buyers, and financial considerations.
• Breeding Your Dog - Considers three common reasons for having a litter.
• Costs of Breeding - A breeder presents a detailed account of the expenses involved in breeding a pedigree litter. Includes photographs and explanations of some tests.
• Determining Breeding Potential - Discusses the points to consider in choosing a sire and dam. Written about mastiffs but applies to all breeds.
• Do you want to be a breeder ? - Examines the chances of a problem-free experience.
• Getting Started As a Responsible Breeder - A list of suggestions from the American Kennel Club.
• Heat Cycles - FAQ about the physical changes and their significance.
• Heat, Pregnancy and Whelping Guide - Description and photographs of the whole process, including common problems.
• Highlights of Whelping - Discusses preparation, supplies needed, possible problems and solutions as well as an account of the process.
• Hybrid Vigor - Examines the belief that mixed breeds are healthier than purebreds.
• Pet Bits For You - Details the heat cycle, mating, pregnancy and whelping, with a weekly diary of the changes, potential problems and solutions. Includes advice for new puppy owners.
• Reality of Breeding Dogs - Provides articles, explanations, FAQs, mailing lists and book suggestions for anyone planning a litter. Includes a checklist, a cost analysis and discussion about sterilisation.
• So You Want To Breed Dogs ? - Detailed accounts of whelping experiences, written by breeders.
• To Breed or Not to Breed : 1 - Discusses the characteristics of a responsible breeder wanting to raise healthy puppies.
• To Breed or Not to Breed : 2 - Guidelines for deciding if an individual animal is worth breeding.
• Whelping Information - Provides articles and downloadable forms to assist in planning and record-keeping.

Pet Vaccinations

AltVetMed: Vaccination Decisions - An article with bibliography by Susan G Wynn, DVM, about concerns and alternatives. Bellwether 48: Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs and Cats - University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine newsletter article. Cornell Veterinary Medicine: Goats Rabies Vaccine Project - Campaign to provide rabies protection to goats....

Pet Markers and Monuments

Always Remembered Pet Memorials - Sells carved plaques, marker stones, and garden memorials in granite or marble. Includes photographs and customer testimonials. Angel Pets Memorials - Sells glazed porcelain grave markers that can be personalized with a permanent marking pen. Bronze Pet Memorial Markers - Selling cast products, signs and plaques....

Pet Caskets and Urns

Adirondack Pet Urns - Pet portraits hand-painted on handmade cremation urns and memorial plaques. Choice of natural mahogany, walnut, or oak with a soft, warm lacquer finish. Available for all types of pets. Alex in Welderland's Custom Pet Urns - Sells a variety of spherical metal urns customized with pet's name or other inscription. Each is hand-crafted, signed, and dated by the artist. Photos, artist profile, and contact information. Angel Ashes - Offers several styles of urns including angel figurines and those designed to look like books. Includes photos, company history, product details, and pet loss resources....

Pet Loss Products

All About Pet Urns - Offers a variety of products including urns, caskets, and keepsakes. All Pet Urns Memorials and Markers - Offers urns, memorial stones, plaques, and garden grave markers. Includes memorials and FAQ. Angel Pet Memorials - Offers ceramic dog and cat angel urns, memorial stones, and plaques; ferret angel memorial stones; and concrete markers and photo pendants for all pets. Includes gallery, memorial pages, and links to related sites....

Pet Cemeteries

Hartsdale Pet Cemetery and Crematory - Located in Hartsdale, New York. History of the cemetery, description of services, and profiles of staff; features photographs and information about famous pet monuments, burials, and owners, as well as virtual memorials and pet loss support resources. Agees Pet Crematorium - Located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Description of the firm and services offered, as well as photos of available urns. All Paws Great and Small - Pet crematory services located in Bozeman, Montana....

Hotlines

AVMA: Pet Loss Support Hotlines - A directory of pet loss and grief hotlines. C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Helpline - Confidential telephone service offered through the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for people who are either grieving the loss of a companion animal or are anticipating a loss. Information on the grief process, resources, and pet photo gallery. CONTACT of Burlington County Pet Friends - Volunteers provide 24-hour telephone support, information, and referrals to people mourning or anticipating the loss of a pet. Includes phone numbers and volunteer opportunities....

Pet Memorials

All Animals Go to Rainbow Bridge - The story of "Rainbow Bridge", in loving memory of Victor 3/31/92 to 5/26/01. Photos, graphics, and music. Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement - Information on pet loss and bereavement. Basenji Rainbow Bridge - A memorial site for Basenjis....

Vegetarian Pet Food

Evolution Diet - A premium vegetarian dog and cat food company. Grainil Products, Ltd. - All-natural animal treat/supplements. How to Put your Dog on a Vegetarian Diet - Short checklist of things to be careful about....

Natural Treats

Eurocan Pet Products - Producing and distributing a range of meat and grain-based treats for dogs, cats and birds, as well as nutritional supplements and processed foods. New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada. Keesha's Kookies - Making baked treats with gluten-free flour. Includes monthly health advice. Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. Aussie Pet Health Treats - Australian supplier of treats including pigs' ears and chews made from kangaroo and lamb meat. Young, New South Wales....

Raw Ingredients

Amore - Makers of frozen all-natural raw foods for dogs and cats. Bone Apetit - Distributing frozen raw meat products for cats and dogs in Burlington, Oakville, Waterdown, Milton and other Ontario communities. Includes information on the Raw Food Diet. Canada. Calli's Cuisine - Combining raw meat, bones and vegetables into dog food, as well as producing grain-free treats. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia....

More Natural Pet Foods

Aakyda Naturals Pet Food - Australian manufacturer supplying markets in Australia and Japan. Baby Barks - Home made cooked diet for dogs. Breeders Choice - Manufacturer of Pinnacle, Advanced Pet Diets, Avo-Derm, Avo-Active Care and Health Food for Dogs....

Natural Pet Foods

Aunt Jeni - Producing frozen raw food, complete diets, ground tripe and meat-based treats for cats, dogs and ferrets. Temple Hills, Maryland, USA. Azmira - Food for dogs, cats, and ferrets, as well as products for general pet care. Dr. Harveys - Supplies organic foods, treats and supplements for dogs, cats, birds and horses....

Alternative Pet Nutrition

Dr Jean Hofve on nutrition for cats and dogs - Articles by Dr Jean Hofve, DVM on Nutrition: The Foundation for health, criteria for commercial pet food and suggestions for feline and canine homemade diets. For a Naturally Healthy Pet - Alicia McWatters provides nutritional and holistic care counseling to pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. She offers her services long-distance by telephone and e-mail and in-home to local clients. The Importance of Feeding a Natural Diet - Article defines "natural diet" and discusses of feeding a natural diet to your pets....

More BARF Diet

BARF for Beginners - Most Frequently Asked Questions - Comprehensive list of FAQ about starting and feeding a raw diet to your dog, written by a boxer breeder. Barfdiet - BARF diet used to feed great danes. CANINE NUTRITION - Putting it all together - The food, equipment, and supplements recommended by a German Shepherd breeder for feeding a dog a BARF diet. Daily quantity recommendations, as well as a suggested weekly diet plan....

BARF Diet

BARF Pictorial - A pictorial created to educate people about the BARF diet in order to reduce the fear and misinformation about the subject. Includes written descriptions and photographs. Barfers Home Page - Information for pet owners and for suppliers of raw foods. FAQ, testimonials, and links to general, local, and breed-specific mailing lists. Dangers of Raw Meat - Reprinted with permission from Ralston Purina Canada....

Pet Food Preparation

Home Made Dog and Cat Food - Articles and free e-book on natural homemade pet food. Home Made Special Diets For Your Pet - Article gives recipes for special pet diets for heart, kidney, liver, and urinary tract disease, as well as weight reduction. Homemade Chow Can Be the Cats Meow - Critter Corner article on benefits of feeding a homemeade diet to cats....

Co-Dog Chases Skunks

Stinking adventures with tomato juice...