I refer to my cat and
both dogs as my companion pets.
But cats actually outnumber
dogs as companion pets in the U.S. Unfortunately, cats are not as well identified as dogs, either with collars and tags, or with microchip registration, which puts cats at a great risk of never being reunited with their owners, if lost.»
Not exact matches
The findings suggest that although wild animals may be important for the transmission of new diseases to humans, humanity's oldest
companions — livestock and
pets such
as cattle and
dogs provide the vital link in the emergence of new diseases.
For example, a kitten separated from his mother and littemates for the first time may be more accepting of another cat or
dog as a
companion than an eight - year old cat who has never learned to share the territory with other
pets.
Presidential
pets are not new, and many U.S. Presidents have kept
dogs as companions.
Most simply describe their
pet as a «trusted
companion», the survey for
dog food company Winalot found.
They can affect most
companion pets —
dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and small animals such
as rodents, rabbits and ferrets.
The puppies will be registered in one or both, depending on the purpose of the babies sold for future show
dogs, future breeder or
as pet /
companion only.
But the Maltese is a good
pet companion, and you can find the
dog serving
as a therapy
dog.
However it must be stressed that our goal
as an organization is to place greyhounds solely
as companion pets and any success in certification
as therapy
dogs is an additional benefit.
That scenario's growing ever more common
as greater numbers of Americans stop thinking of
dogs, cats and other animals
as pets — or even mere
companions.
While the dachshunds may be known more today for being a pampered
pet of a celebrity or loyal
companion dog, the dachshund is still used
as a hunting
companion.
As pet companions, Teacup Pomeranian
dogs will capture the hearts of
dog lovers who like their
dogs small yet cuddly and cute.
They are working
dogs and should be physically fit, even when kept
as nothing more than family
pets and
companions.
Some people prefer a low maintenance
pet but others are more than willing to put time and effort into having a
dog as a
companion evolving their lifestyle
as a new
dog owner.
We
as pet owners have to be careful when feeding people food to
dogs — even some of the healthiest human foods can be highly toxic to our canine
companions — but, fortunately, we can feed Fido a couple blueberries without fear.
Each time a
dog that Donzel was training was released from the program
as a
companion pet, not a service
dog, Donzel took that personally and felt it was his fault for the
dog's failings.
Hailed
as the world's leading police, guard and military
dog, this energetic and fun - loving breed is a loyal family
pet, ideal
companion and dependable K - 9 partner when duty calls.»
Highly thought of by the police
as sniffer
dogs, well known in the field trial world for their tireless enthusiasm, many a rough shooting man's friend, a joy to behold when moving round the show ring in their own distinctive style, a wonderful family
pet and a good
companion for young and old alike.
I can't tell you the joy it brings me to see the changes that take place over the weeks and months
as they turn from a sick, sad, often shut down
dog into a normal, healthy
companion pet who will go on to be adopted.
Southport Animal Hospital specializes in caring for tiny animals, including
pets and
companion animals such
as dogs, cats and birds.
Ferrets are a unique
pet and fall in an area between Pocket Pets, like hamsters and mice, and full - sized
companion animals, such
as dogs and cats.
So long
as the kinds of
pet food being put on the market shelves continue to be biologically inappropriate and potentially harmful to cats and
dogs, the veterinary profession
as I see it, is not serving the best interests of
companion animals by remaining silent on this issue.
These traits are the reason why most
dog lovers prefer the Pitbull Mastiff mix
dog as their
pet companion.
As a Las Vegas dog trainer I get calls to work with and train clients that have small dogs as pets and companion
As a Las Vegas
dog trainer I get calls to work with and train clients that have small
dogs as pets and companion
as pets and
companions.
Rescuing
dogs and providing them with basic obedience training, AKC Canine Good Citizenship certification, and adoption
as companion pets.
Increasingly,
pet owners are bringing their cats and
dogs with them when they travel because they consider their four - legged
companions as part of the family.
Animals Asia has a number of programs to reduce this practice and to encourage people to regard
dogs and cats
as pets and
companions.
BARC, Inc. places these
dogs in loving
pet homes
as spayed or neutered
companions.
Our puppies are bred for wonderful dispositions and temperaments to provide great companionship and use
as family
pets, therapy
dogs, seeing eye
dogs and of course, hunting
companions.
Today, though many herding
dogs live in households
as companion pets, their instincts to herd can remain quite strong.
Our puppies are bred for wonderful dispositions and temperaments to provide great companionship and use
as family
pets, service
dogs, therapy
dogs, conformation and hunting
companions.
Pet stores provide healthy, responsibly raised
pets to the public, and should serve
as one of the options
pet owners may turn to in choosing a
companion animal, including a
dog or cat.
Because these
dogs live to hunt they are generally not recommended
as companion pets and they should not be kept solely for show.
While
pet owners commonly used loving positive adjective to describe their
companion animals, words such
as «expensive» and «time consuming» are also often associated with the realities and responsibilities of owning
pets — especially
dogs and cats.
Each of these
dogs, colloquially referred to
as «man's best friend,» qualifies
as a
pet or
companion animal under the non-exhaustive definition of Minn..
Under Minnesota law, each
dog within the kennel is a
pet or
companion animal and must be treated
as such.
In other words, Bell contends that, while some of her
dogs may have been
pet or
companion animals, she had other
dogs, such
as breeding stock, which were never intended to be enjoyed
as present or future
pets either by her or another person...
They can also easily escape into your home when you're trying to get them off of your
dog with a flea comb, making it pertinent to treat your home
as well
as your
pet when you suspect fleas may have made their way onto your canine
companion.
On top of that, many pit bulls didn't have what it took to be a good fighting
dog; thus they were recycled
as pets and
companions.
Today, these
dogs are used almost exclusively
as family
companions, and they tend to get along well with other
pets in the home with the exception of small rodents like hamsters, guinea pigs and the like.
Dogs hunt
as packs and the
pet dog sees you
as a
companion hunter — its survival prospects are best served by staying with you, however you treat it.
These
dogs are often referred to
as «hypoallergenic
dogs,» because they make perfect
companions for the more than 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies and want to own a
pet dog.
The awesome folks over at Havahart created the «Don't Shop, Adopt: Inside the exotic
pet trade» infographic below about the exotic
pet trade and how it not only harms the exotics but
companion pets like
dogs and cats
as well.
Our trained associates are here to find out
as much about you and your relationship with your
companion pet to identify the food that is the right and healthy fit for your cat or
dog.
Dear People who think
dogs / cat / ferrets / guinea pigs / chickens... any other creature kept
as a
companion animal, otherwise known
as «
pet» doesn't deserve every ouch of energy and $ $ $ we spend on them»:
If you are thinking about an American Bulldog
as a
pet or working
companion, be aware that these
dogs are not for inexperienced
dog owners.
Chinese royals had them
as house
pets, and the little Buddha
dogs were
companions for thousands of years.
Developed originally
as a sailing
dog, this breed eventually became known
as a lap
dog and, to this day, he remains a popular
companion and family
pet.
If you want one
as a
pet companion, the
dog will be much cheaper while a show
dog will be higher.