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Some Simple Home Remedies For Man’s Best Friend

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:06 +0000

Murphy's Law states that accidents will always happen at the most inopportune time, or at least after the vet's normal business hours. For some cheaper ideas and home remedies, the following suggestions may help. Minor Cuts, Burns And Scrapes Rinse the affected area with warm water and a small amount of hydrogen peroxide. [...]

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Basenji Health Information

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 10:58:29 +0000

Basenjis are a natural breed and are relatively healthy. Like all breeds, there are disorders that may occur more often in this breed than in dogs in general, or that are uncommon but known or suspected to be inherited. When evaluating health information, it is important to distinguish between the need for concern in planning [...]

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Dog Illnesses: A Guide To The Most Common Problems Your Dog May Face

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:44:51 +0000

Understanding dog illnesses isn't something you should leave to the veterinarian: if you know the basics then you'll recognize the signs when your dog starts to get ill. Here is a quick guide to some of the most common illnesses that affect dogs. 1) Arthritis A number of dogs will develop this degenerative disease within [...]

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Dog Illnesses: A Guide To The Most Common Problems Your Dog May Face

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:11:03 +0000

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House Training Your New Puppy

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:45:28 +0000

When a new puppy arrives in the house, it’s an exciting time for everyone. In order for the homecoming to proceed as smoothly as possible, it’s a good idea to spend a little bit of time in preparation. One of the major challenges of dog ownership (particularly for first-time owners) is the issue of house [...]

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Microchipping Your Dog

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:18:03 +0000

Dog and cat microchipping is a simple procedure. A veterinarian simply injects a microchip for pets, about the size of a grain of rice (12mm), beneath the surface of your pets skin between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to a routine shot, takes only a few seconds, and your pet will not react [...]

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Holiday Table Scraps and Your Dog

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:57:57 +0000

With the holidays arriving very soon, celebration parties will start. I can remember many times my mother would weaken to those soft brown eyes and ask "Can't we just give her one small treat? After all it's a Holiday!" Holidays were always the worst. We celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas, so that meant plenty of foods [...]

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Doggie Delights

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:39:25 +0000

photo credit: creativedc Loving to bake for my family has lead me to exploring the possibility of creating treats for my dog. Not only is this a very enjoyable process for me but it is a way of getting extra supplements into their diets. There are cookie cutters available to make your creations more appealing [...]

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The Dreaded Skunk!

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:36:48 +0000

photo credit: boviate I knew it would happen sooner or later, the dreaded skunk spray! Fall is the time of year when skunks are really on the move and you only have to drive a short distance from my house to see them both dead and alive. So last evening one of our dogs went [...]

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Breed Spotlight

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:49:07 +0000

Labrador Retriever (Sporting Group) • Original Purpose: Hunting dog • AKC Recognition: 1917 • Temperament: Gentle, outgoing, eager-to-please • Did You Know: The Lab is one of the prime breeds selected as guide and rescue dogs. • Read more about the Labrador Retriever. Canaan Dog (Herding Group) • Original Purpose: Guard and herding dog • [...]

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Organic Pet Food: Is There Such a Thing?

admin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:07:09 +0000

As a pet owner you are likely to take steps to ensure that your pet is happy and healthy. Unfortunately, many pet owners find it difficult to do so, especially where food is concerned. In April of 2007, a large pet food recall left many pet owners wondering what they should feed their pets. Although [...]

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Breed Spotlight

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:48:40 +0000

Poodle (Standard & Miniature: Non-Sporting Group; Toy: Toy Group) • Original Purpose: Retriever • AKC Recognition: 1887 • Temperament: Active, intelligent, dignified • Did You Know: The Poodle's coat will cord if left to grow naturally. • Read more about the Poodle. Manchester Terrier (Terrier & Toy Group) • Original Purpose: Vermin hunter • AKC [...]

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How to Choose a Vet

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:49:52 +0000

Your vet is a pretty significant figure in your dog’s life – and thus, in yours. Hopefully, you’ll only ever need him or her for routine checkups and preventative procedures; but just in case, it’s worth taking the time to develop a good relationship with a suitable vet, before you need their services. WHERE AT [...]

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External parasites and Their Treatments

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:47:33 +0000

External parasites and their treatments WHAT IS A PARASITE? External parasites are pretty common among dogs. A parasite is an organism that lives off the resources your dog has to offer: namely, fresh blood (which most parasites drink) and a warm place to stay (in and on the skin and fur). What are the common [...]

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How to Wash Your Dog

admin — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:36:19 +0000

How to Wash Your Dog Even if you’ve got the most easy-care dog in the world, she’ll still need some attention to be paid to her appearance every once in a while – so it’s worth spending a bit of time learning the best techniques for easy, stress-free grooming. WHY SHOULD I BOTHER GROOMING MY [...]

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What is a Service Dog?

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:03:20 +0000

What is a Service Dog? Most people are familiar with the concept of a guide dog for the blind and the visually impaired or a hearing dog for the deaf and hearing impaired. Service dogs for people with disabilities other than those related to vision or hearing, guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired [...]

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Relieve Diabetes Symptoms in your Dog

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:42:34 +0000

Dia-IonX Review There’s not much scarier than learning your dog has diabetes. Blood sugar complications can lead to some of the most frightening health conditions. That’s why Vetionx Pet Health developed Dia-IonX, the all-business product for those who don’t gamble with their dog’s health. Dia-IonX is the safest and most effective blood sugar health product [...]

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Ear Infections

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:50:11 +0000

Cocker Spaniel ear infection. Beagle mix ear infection. Labrador Retriever ear infection. Whatever type of dog you have, if his ears are infected or inflamed the medical term for this condition is otitis. The word otitis comes from the latin for ear inflammation. Otitis is categorized by the location of the infection or inflammation in [...]

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Can Dogs and Cats Get Along?

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:28:08 +0000

The thought of cats and dogs living together almost immediately elicits comic images of a “dog chasing cat” scenario. Although we have all seen the cartoons for decades, that isn’t necessarily the true nature of the relationship. According to the American Kennel Club’s 21st Century Dog Owners Study, 38% of dog owners also own cats. [...]

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Caring For Your Senior Dog

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:24:46 +0000

At what age your dog is considered geriatric or senior is somewhat dependent on your individual dog’s physical and mental condition. However, in general, larger dogs age more rapidly than do smaller dogs. As a guideline, a dog whose ideal adult weight is at least 50 pounds will generally be considered geriatric at about 7 [...]

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Does Your Dog Have Joint Pain?

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:25:04 +0000

Your dog just isn’t himself without the ability to run and play freely. Joint pain is one of the most crippling conditions to an animal. That’s why Vetionx Pet Health developed Arthro-IonX, a proprietary homeopathic blend created to supply your dog with the most potent vitamins, minerals and nutrients to help his joints care for [...]

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Watch for Toxins in Your Spring Garden

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:03:18 +0000

I found this post on the web and thought everyone should be aware of toxins in your garden. Watch for Toxins in Your Spring Garden Due to their natural curiosity, their love of digging, and their tendency to consume anything they come across, dogs are at a high risk for accidental poisoning. This can be [...]

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Choosing The Right Breed of Dog For Me

vicki — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:59:37 +0000

When you are ready to get a dog, you'll find that there are many breeds available to you. Whether you go to a breeder or you are curious about the background of some of the lovely dogs you can find at a shelter, If you are someone who is looking for a dog that will [...]

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It’s My Favorite Time of Year

vicki — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:41:25 +0000

It's my favorite time of year! Its time for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show and the Crufts Dog show. Westeminster is held in February each year and takes place in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Often called "American's Dog Show", I would be the first to agree. It's America's First and Only [...]

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New Breed Standards

vicki — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:14:55 +0000

While going thru my local newspaper I came upon this clip and decided to post it- New Breed Standards:A Britain's Kennel Club has announced major reforms to breed standards and accepted breeding practices for purebred dogs. The changes come in response to concerns that purebreds have serious health problems as a reult of breeding for [...]

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People Foods That Can Kill Your Pet!

vicki — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:29:52 +0000

‘People foods’ that can kill your pet Created on May 14, 2008 7:28 AM by grandma_spoils_anya (55) From chocolate to raisins, here’s what not to feed Fido — even if he begs By Sloan Barnett TODAYShow.com contributor updated 4:07 p.m. CT, Fri., May. 9, 2008 It feels good to treat your pet to human food [...]

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What breed of dog should go to the White House?

vicki — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:01:01 +0000

The election is over, finally. We have a new family moving into the White House and a promise was made to his daughters. That promise was when the campaign was over the family would purchase a puppy. So the new media frenzy is now involved around the question "what breed of dog should go to [...]

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Dog Training-Step by Step with Stella

vicki — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:25:19 +0000

Stella is a handful. Stella is my dog and she is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Being a terrier she has lots of energy to burn. She is a lovely dog but needs alittle control in her life! And mine for that matter. We first attended a local puppy class to just get her use to [...]

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Happy Halloween!

vicki — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:30:36 +0000

I hope everyone has a great day with your dog. Remember to keep all of that candy away from your 4 legged friend! Happy Halloween! is a post from: Blog the Dogs

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Training with a Training Collar

vicki — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:45:28 +0000

Dog training collars are in demand year around but I think with the onset of fall hunting in many states the need increases at that time of year. You will find dozens of dog training collars when searching for dog training supplies and there are also several types of collars. To determine what type you [...]

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Care For Older Dogs

admin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:25:57 +0000

As your dog gets older, you will witness noticeable differences in him or her physically. Their teeth will begin to wear down and will change color. Their eyes may begin to change color as well and start to appear gray or blue. The tone of their muscle will decrease and they won't be able to [...]

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Separation Anxiety in Dogs

admin — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:00:55 +0000

photo credit: kezee Separation anxiety is a disorder that not only occurs in human beings, but also in dogs. You may find that your dog exhibits certain behaviors when he or she is left alone. This goes beyond simply whining or looking a bit sad when you leave. Instead, it is a dramatic response that [...]

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Dog Crate Training

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:00:21 +0000

Crate training your dog can be very beneficial for him or her, as well as for yourself. It will require you to commit some time and focus as well as energy to successfully do it. However, once you are able to, you will find that a crate gives your dog or puppy a fantastic spot [...]

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Dog Eye Care

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:00:46 +0000

When your dog’s eyes are healthy, they should be bright and clear. They should not be swollen, inflamed or have any type of discharge. Any eye problems in your dog can be very painful and irritating for them and so it is important to make sure that they receive proper care if they begin having [...]

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Dog Gestation

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:15 +0000

A female dog goes into heat roughly two times a year. The first time they go into heat is when they are around seven to eight months old. However, small breeds may start sooner than that. You will often be able to tell that your dog is about to go into heat by looking at [...]

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Help You Dog Deal With Loud Noises

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:00:46 +0000

For many dogs, thunder and lightning can be incredibly frightening. If ignored, these fears are not likely to improve but only get worst. Therefore, it is important that you acknowledge them and try to help your dog deal with them as best as you can. Many times, when a dog is frightened by thunder or [...]

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Pre-Natal Care For Puppies

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:11 +0000

The first thing that you want to do is to record when your dog first becomes pregnant. You can expect for your dog to give birth around two months later, or 60 days. Be sure that you make arrangements to be at home during this, and are prepared for the birth. Avoid giving your dog [...]

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Re-House Training Older Dogs

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:41 +0000

There may be certain instances when you have to re-train an older dog. This may occur when you have gotten your dog from a shelter. Many times, when dogs are placed in shelters, either they were abused or a family could no longer take care of them and so while they may have been initially [...]

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Training Your Dog For Travelling

admin — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:00:29 +0000

A dog can be a really great traveling companion. They will listen to all of your jokes and banter without complaining. They won’t argue with you about which way to go or force you to ask for directions. However, unless your dog is properly trained to ride in your vehicle with you, it can make [...]

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Dog Breeding Tie

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:09 +0000

Male dogs can begin developing sperm as young as seven months. However, most of them will develop it between ten months and one year. Stud dogs are generally at their best, in terms of sperm production and mating at between 1 1/2 and 4 years. After about four years, there will be a noticeable decrease [...]

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How To Care for Older Dogs

admin — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:17:17 +0000

The first thing that you need to know is that each breed of dog is different in its determination of senior years. A lot of your smaller breeds tend to be around 10 years old or so when they are considered seniors. This changes up a lot so do your research on the breed of [...]

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DNA Testing To Help Dog Breeds

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:15:50 +0000

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the DNA testing of dogs, specifically breeders versus buyer’s mentality, but there is no way to deny that DNA testing can significantly help any dog breed. The problem with breeding is that is has been going on for so long and certain breeds are genetically predisposed to certain [...]

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What To Consider Before Breeding Your Dog

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:32:53 +0000

There are several crucial things to consider before breeding your dog. These are things that you need to be aware of and familiarize yourself before you take the first step towards breeding your dog – in fact, knowing some essential facts should be your first step. The population for domesticated pets is getting incredibly out [...]

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How To Find A Reputable Breeder

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:31:27 +0000

In order to find a reputable breeder, you first need to recognize and familiarize yourself with what a reputable is and what a reputable breeder does. Anyone can take a male and female dog, mate them together, and breed puppies, and a lot of people do actually do this, then they sell the puppies for [...]

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How To Care For Older Dogs

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:33:54 +0000

Different breeds and sizes of dogs will age at different rates and many consider "Mutts" hardier than purebred breeds. However, no matter what the breed or size, at some point a dog will exhibit signs of aging. Start preparing yourself early on and be observant to any changes in your dog's health, mood or behavior [...]

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Remote Dog Training Collers

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:51:50 +0000

Remote dog training collars are all the rage right now thanks to some TV adverts and clever magazine placements. But, are they really worth the investment, and are you doing your dog any harm? We'll address the two questions separately, but first I want to talk about whether or not remote dog training collars are [...]

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Dog Breeding: An Introduction

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:17:13 +0000

Dog breeding is not an endeavor which should ever be taken lightly, and it should never be done for the wrong reasons. For instance, if you are in it for the money, then stop now. If you want to breed your dog because you want a puppy just like him or her, then stop now. [...]

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Keys To Breeding Healthy Dogs

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:30:18 +0000

Numerous people across the world love to keep dogs as their pets. They will do everything to keep their dogs in the best of health. These people also like to breed their dogs, either to increase their numbers or to make money out of them. However, most of them do not have a fair idea [...]

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PitBull Breeding

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:54:09 +0000

Pit Bulls are definitely the most sold and purchased breed of dog in America. Pit Bulls, or more specifically the American Pit Bull Terriers, are still preferred by Americans for their agility, strength and faithfulness, in spite of the recent bad press. Pit Bull breeders are usually well-equipped with the knowledge of genetics and the [...]

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Why Dog Shampoo is Important

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:02:31 +0000

Too many people never stop to think of the kind of shampoo they are using to bathe their dog – until the dog shows an adverse reaction to it. A good dog shampoo is important for so many reasons. Unlike us, dogs cannot apply lotions and ointments to their skin if it gets dry and [...]

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