Instructions Step 1: Contact your veterinarian to schedule an insertion. The Microchip insertion is a simple procedure. The veterinarian injects a microchip under the pet's shoulder blade. Each pet microchip has a unique number. The number and your...
Hi my name is Sarah and my name is Haley and we are two of the technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital and on behalf of Expert Village.com we are going to speak with you today a little bit about the care of your dog. We are going to talk a little...
Instructions Step 1: Have your pet implanted with a microchip as soon as possible. Puppies are more likely to run away, get lost or go missing, so it is important that they are microchipped early. Step 2: Research brands available. Some microchip ID...
So if your going to be walking with your dog in the woods you either on leash or off leash your just going to be out in public with your dog, it's really important that your dog has some form of permanent ID. The most common now a days are either a...
I'm Sylva Kelegian with Expert Village with Simone Luncher of Pet Mania in Burbank and we rescue dogs together and we're going to talk about the importance of keeping an id tag on your dog as well as microchipping. When your dog gets out, if he...
Instructions Step 1: Microchip your pet as soon as you adopt him. Most shelters check carefully for microchips on found pets so they can locate you. Step 2: Take documentary photos of your pet from all angles, clearly illustrating her markings, overall...
Hi, this Jill Bergman, I'm going to talk to you about what you do when you get to the show. You have your Alpacas in the trailer, you unload them from the trailer, and the first thing you do is you have a Vet check. The Vet checks each one of your...
Hi, I'm Sylva Callagan and I'm an actress, and in my spare time I rescue animals. I'm here with Jim Leske, and we are here for expertvillage.com. And today I'd like to share with you some information about keeping an I.D. tag on your animal, on your dog...
Hi! This is Elise McMahon for Expert Village and we’re talking today about traveling with your dog. If you would like to find out more about my services you can visit my website at canineheadstart.com. So we’re talking about air travel with...
I'm Sylva Kelegian with Expert Village and here with Simone Luncher from Pet Mania in Burbank and together we've rescued thousands and thousands of animal. She's done a lot more than me, she's been doing it a lot longer. And we've teamed up and what we...
Instructions Step 1: Assess your dog's personality. Choose a collar that says something about who your dog is, a designer dog collar for a princess, spikes for a tough guy and so forth. Step 2: Color your puppy's world--or at least her neck. Color...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Harness Cat leash Step 1: Purchase a harness (not a collar) and a short leash made for cats if possible. The harness should fit snugly so the cat cannot get loose and leashes made for cats are lighter in weight and...
Instructions Step 1: Select a campground that allows dogs and follow all their pet rules. In many parks, on-leash dogs are allowed in the camping area as well as on trails but in others they are restricted. Step 2: Get your dog's vaccinations, licensing...
Instructions Step 1: Adopt a dog or cat from a shelter. You can visit the shelter directly or attend one of their off-site pet adoption events. Most private shelters (and even some city shelters) have off-site adoptions at parks, pet supply stores and...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Pen Paper Cell phone Flashlight Car How to Find A Lost Dog Or Cat Step 1: Speed is critical when it comes to finding your lost pet. Get as many friends and family members together so you can implement the steps in...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Pet photos Pet first-aid kit ID tag Plan Ahead With a Pet First-Aid Kit Step 1: Purchase a pet first-aid kit from a website like PetSmart (see Resources below). Step 2: Create your own customized pet first-aid kit...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Child-proof gates Patience Set of hand signals Blind Step 1: Determine vision loss. Indications that your dog may be experiencing vision loss include extreme tearing and discharge or if the eye is red, irritated...
Instructions Step 1: Ask yourself whether you are willing to make a long-term commitment of up to 20 years. Animals require lots of time and attention. Look at your household. Find out what everyone at home is looking for in a pet--and who will do what...
Instructions Step 1: Buy your stock of animals. Start small scale with only a few animals to raise, especially if they are large, like cattle. Find your animals by searching the want ads, consulting with your local feed company and checking out auctions...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog food Bottled Water Food and water bowls Leash and collar Identification and license tags Favorite dog toys and blanket Any prescription medication in its original bottle Dog crate or kennel (if your dog is...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dog Supplies and Food License and ID Tag Step 1: Learn about the various dog breeds to determine which breed is right for your family. The various breeds have very different temperaments and behaviors. For example...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Indoor Cat Food Cat Litter Cat Treats Cat Toys Collar Identification Tag Scratching Post Feeding & Grooming an Indoor Cat Step 1: Feed your cat "Indoor Cat" food. This can be any brand so long as your cat seems...
Instructions Step 1: Donate money and supplies to animal organizations, shelters and rescues. There are also sanctuaries that provide a safe haven for abused or injured animals to live out their lives--for instance, Best Friends Sanctuary gives a second...