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My name is Danielle Sheffler and I love animals! I currently own and run http://petstrong.com and I maintain a blog: http://petstrong.com/blog - blogging everything pet related!

I have had many experiences with all different types of animals through my volunteer

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Health & Fitness > Health Risks Health risks that you might not know about: 1 of 22
Around 60 million pet dogs and 70 million pet cats are in the United States and we love our animals dearly, but could they be making you sick? This post today is going to give you information about diseases commonly passed from our pets to us and what you can do to prevent the disease. I hope you enjoy this post, and I hope i... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pet air travel tips: 1 of 10
Air travel can be incredibly uncomfortable for us humans, imagine how our pets can feel! There are things you may not have thought about, and things the airline may not inform you of ahead of time. This article will guide you through flying with your pet.You need to decide which airline you want to fly on. This makes a differ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Rottweiler: 1 of 9
This is perhaps one of the scarier breeds of dogs. Rottweilers are incredibly menacing in their body composition and in their presence. When I was very young, my family's next door neighbors owned a Rottweiler named Bear. At the time, we had a black Lab and I can remember every day Bear would come over to our yard and play wi... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Promoting harmony between dogs and cats: 2 of 17
If you are reading this and thinking of adding a cat (or dog) to your household that already has pets, please read this article carefully! The best time to add a new pet to your household is when he/she is at a young age. This gives them more time to adjust to life, if you get an older pet, they are pretty much used to a cert... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Keeping pets healthy: 2 of 13
When you have a dog in your home, many common items need to be put where he will not be able to get into them. Many people don't realize how dangerous their house can be for a dog. Today, I'd like to help you make your home a safe place for your dogs and give you a list of items that could harm or even kill your dog. Pay clos... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Pets as part of the family: 11 of 67
I recently read some very interesting statistics regarding how we view our pets. A study was conducted in 1957 by the American Veterinary Association and 43% of the people surveyed viewed their pets as part of the family. When that study was repeated in 2004 the figure had jumped to 94%! Can you even imagine what it is now97%... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Great Dane: 2 of 12
My article today is going to be about Great Danes. This breed of dog is very large, and can be incredibly intimidating. Hopefully my article today will be very informative to you! Enjoy! Physical Description: Height: 30-34 inches Weight: 120-200 pounds Life Expectancy: On average under 10 years (due to their size), but th... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health About pet health care insurance: 2 of 10
I know most of you have made New Year's Resolutions for yourself (most of them health-related)but what about your pet? Did you make any New Year's Resolutions for them? Many people around the country have become interested in pet health insurance and since this idea seems to be gaining popularity I decided to write a post on ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to keep your pet safe in the car: 1 of 5
Just about every single one of us owns a car, and if you have a pet already, chances are she's ridden in your car more than once. If you plan on taking her for frequent rides, or just to her trips to the veterinarian, there are some things you need to remember and keep in place so she stays safe while riding in your car.Step ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Guide to microchip identification for pets: 1 of 5
In recent years, microchipping has become more and more popular, but did you know that there are different types of microchips? Or what you need to do if you adopt an animal that has been microchipped? A lot of people have misconceptions about microchips and what their true purpose is. Today, I would like to go over the basic... More..