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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 the [...]

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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 every once in a while. Those [...]

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Homemade Dog Food Tips

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:45:20 +0000

Before you start making your own homemade dog food, you need to know a couple of things. You need to find out what foods are toxic to your dog. You also should understand that preparing home made dog food may not be as easy as it sounds because it's very much like to preparing food [...]

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The Facts About Panosteitis

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:53:20 +0000

Panosteitis is a bone disease which generally occurs in the young dogs that belong to some of the larger breeds, such as German shepherds, great Danes, Doberman Pinschers, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and basset hounds. It is the most common in German shepherds. Beyond being common in the younger members of large breeds, [...]

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Dog Insurance

admin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:54:37 +0000

Dogs are great pets, always pleased to see their owners shown by the wag of their tails. They do not complain and are a way to de-stress from everyday life. Taking your pet out for a walk or for a simple game with the Frisbee can ensure a healthy workout for you and in the [...]

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Choosing The Right Dog Food

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:28:05 +0000

There are 72,114,000 dogs in the United States, according to the 2007 census. With over 72 million dogs in a sales demographic, you can see why there are so many different types and varieties of dog food. The dog food industry definitely has some competition. With so many different dog food companies vying for your dog [...]

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Dog Health Questions

admin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:38:35 +0000

There are lots of questions that dog owners should ask regarding their dog’s safety and health. How often should the dog visit the veterinarian? For most dogs, they should visit their vet once a year for their vaccinations. For puppies, they should visit their vets more often since they require frequent vaccination boosters. If your dog [...]

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Importance of Dog Nutrition

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:51:13 +0000

There was a time when no one gave a second thought to whether their dogs nutritional needs were being met. At that time, any old dog food would do. Now however, after study and research, we have learned that a quality food, wet or dry will impact our dogs health. A quality dog food has [...]

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Dog Health: A Complete Guide

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:29:07 +0000

Knowing when to take your dog to the vet and when to let him "self-regulate" is a pretty tricky business - how do you tell when he needs to see a professional? After all, it's not as if you can rely on your dog to let you know. Nobody likes forking out $80 for a needless [...]

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Health Insurance For Your Dog

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:31:20 +0000

Most dog owners in America have not arranged for pet health insurance, and I'm not quite sure why. We all know just how important it is to have health insurance; so it makes sense that we should consider veterinary pet insurance to protect our pets. It may at first look like just another regular expense; that [...]

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