http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Mary+Hickman Pets Mary Hickman Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328668&ca=Pets If you don’t already own a dog, it is important to choose the right breed for your family. Deciding on getting a pet, much less what type of pet, is a very tough decision. Once you and your family decide on getting a dog, it is important that you find the right dog that fits your family’s lifestyle.... Pets Mary Hickman Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328669&ca=Pets As much as you love your dog and want to share your food with him, you need to be careful as to what you are giving him. Many human foods are dangerous or even toxic to dogs, which is why you should know what you can and cannot share with him. There is a long list of things that should not be fed to... Pets Mary Hickman Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=324838&ca=Pets Just as if you brought home a new puppy, bringing home a new cat or kitten requires just as much patience. Your new kitty will need your undivided attention to help him/her get used to his/her new surroundings. Cats are wary of change, so it is important to make the process of welcoming a cat home s... Pets Mary Hickman Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=324839&ca=Pets We all know that cats can be more finicky than dogs and it is sometimes difficult to find out which toys your kitty likes the best, which may end up costing you time and money for nothing. Like children, cats usually end up being more interested in the packaging of its toy rather than the toy itself... Pets Mary Hickman Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=324842&ca=Pets As a animal-lover myself, I know that hiring someone to take care of your pet is like hiring someone to take care of your child. You need to feel safe and comfortable in your dog walker selection because that person will be entering your home and interacting with your family, all while you are not a... Pets Mary Hickman Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=324844&ca=Pets Cats claw things because it is instinct. Unfortunately for you, your cat may claw YOUR things. Don’t expect your cat to be trained to never claw anything because the cat needs to shed its nails, which is why it has the urge to claw. This does not mean you have to de-claw your cat. I personally belie... Pets Mary Hickman Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=324847&ca=Pets More and more people are turning to a pet sitter rather than boarding their animals when leaving home. Unfortunately, pet owners are having bad experiences with kennels and pet daycares because of viruses, cleanliness, and overall care of the animals. Pet sitting provides a quieter and calmer enviro... Pets Mary Hickman Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=321357&ca=Pets When you bring a new puppy home, it is important to bond with it and make it feel like one of the family. Puppies are not hard to bond with, so the process should be fairly easy. One thing you should know is that consistency is key. Your relationship with your new puppy should be based on a few simp...