For the sake of keeping us all together and making new friends in the pet blogosphere I have started talking about my favorite pet blogs once a week. Since I missed last week I am posting on Monday instead of Friday.

This week’s Pet Blog of the Week is a cat blog: Daisy the Curly Cat. Daisy might be one of the luckiest cats this world has ever seen. Her mother takes her for walks outside in a covered stroller, she gets to play dress-up, and she is just so photogenic.

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History of the Pit Bull, Part 1 of 3
No other breed of dog has experienced as many discriminations and misconceptions as has the Pit Bull.

History of the Pit Bull, Part 2 of 3
During part one of our brief history of the Pit Bull we touched up on the origins of the fighting arena which included this dog.

History of the Pit Bull, Part 3 of 3
Nowadays, Pit Bulls are recognized as fun loving dogs that would make wonderful additions to any family.

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There are 2 effective methods for getting any form of liquid medication down your dog’s throat: Make a pouch or pry the mouth open.

1. Making a pouch: Using one hand, pull out the corner of the dog’s lower lip to make a little pouch. Keep his head slightly tilted back and pour the liquid into the mouth using your other hand.

In some instances, the medication does not go in right away. This occurs when the dog’s teeth are clenched too tightly. When this happens, gently pry his mouth open using your fingers. If the dog tries to move away, position his rear end in a corner so he will not be able to back away from you. You can also get another person to help you hold the dog during the process.

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