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Keeping Your Dog Healthy & When To Call A Vet
There is so much you can do at home to keep your dog healthy and when they do fall ill, you can learn to read the signs and decide whether it is time to call a vet. Dog owners are some of the most giving
Continue readingWhat Shall I Feed My New Pup? Getting It Just Right
Introducing a puppy to a new home and giving it the life it deserves is enjoyable and exciting for a family. However, many families stress about purchasing the right food for their new pup so they can
Continue readingCould Your Dog Be Allergic To His Dinner? 5 Ideas
Finding the best dog food for allergies or Intolerance will take a bit of time and effort as it is likely to be a process of elimination.1. Allergy Or Intolerance?It is worth noting that dog allergies
Continue readingNatural Remedies to Treat Dog Dandruff
What is Dog Dandruff?Dog dandruff is very similar to dandruff that people get and in most cases is easily treatable. Dandruff is just a pile-up of dead skin cells that the body has shed and because a dog
Continue readingHas Your Dog Brought Fleas In Bed With You?
How Do Dogs Get Fleas?The flea problem: those pesky little bugs have an annoying knack of popping up everywhere. Despite your best efforts of keeping them off your dog, they still somehow manage to get
Continue readingCan Ticks Kill Dogs & What’s The Best Dog Tick Treatment?
When you spot that one tick on your dog, take it easy. Granted, it’s a problem but not a fatal one to get you all worked up. First, ticks move slowly. Spotting one is easy. If they’re on your dog and
Continue readingWhat Is Puppy Vaccination Schedule and Cost Of Dog Rabies Vaccine Shots?
During the formative years of your pup’s life, the best gift you can give him is to take care of his physical health by having him vaccinated. While it might seem tedious visiting the vet repeatedly
Continue readingChoosing Between Dog Crates & Kennels? 5 of the Best Reviewed
Although a number of pet owners feel that dog confinement is cruel, the truth is that a kennel or crate gives your dog a sense of security.bemused beagleLike their wild cousins, the wolves, dogs are naturally
Continue readingWhat Is Dog Heat and How Long Is a Female Dog In Heat For?
Whenever we hear of a dog in heat we conjure up images of creatures acting in a very awkward to watch manner. But have you ever wondered about the chemistry that puts into motion the all-important act
Continue readingHow Often Should You Trim Your Dog’s Nails & What To Do If They Bleed?
Among the most important tasks in dog grooming is trimming their nails. Though often overlooked, trimmed nails make it easier for your dog when she’s walking, running, playing or out exploring. Failure
Continue readingAdvice for Grooming Your Dog & Equipment To Use
Dog Grooming 101 We go to great expense and effort to make sure our favorite four-legged friends are happy and healthy. The dog grooming industry alone brings in billions of dollars annually thanks to
Continue readingHow Many Teeth Do Adult Dogs Have & When Do Puppies Lose Baby Teeth?
How Many More Than Us?A fully grown dog has on average about a third more teeth than a human being. By the time the latter reach adulthood, they have 32 permanent teeth – ten less than their furry friends’
Continue readingHow Often Should You Wash & Bathe Your Dog Per Week?
Dog Washing & GroomingThere’s no doubt that among your dog’s least favorite things to do is taking a bath. Unfortunately, grooming is one of those chores you simply can’t avoid, however
Continue readingHow Long Are Dogs Pregnant For & How Do You Tell If They’re Expecting?
The journey a puppy makes from conception to birth is a fascinating one but it can also come with several challenges like phantom pregnancies and miscarriages. As a pet owner, you need to be vigilant to
Continue readingHow Many Hours A Day Do Dogs Sleep & How Much Do They Need?
This is a question that many pet guardians grapple with, especially when they notice irregular sleeping patterns in their pet friends. On average adult dogs sleep for 12–14 hours a day, although the
Continue readingHow To Evaluate Your Dog’s Health
A Skill Every Dog Owner Needs To Know.Learning all you can about dog health is a vital part of being a responsible pet owner. When you learn to handle your dog’s needs, you’ll not only save veterinary
Continue readingDog Allergies, Vaccinations & Popular Hypoallergenic Breeds
Just like humans, pets also suffer from allergies, especially during seasons like spring and summer. This is normally attributed to the dispersal of allergens by the wind which affects the eyes, nose and
Continue readingHome Remedies To Get Rid Of Dog Fleas & Ticks
It’s pest season again and you’ve noticed fleas and other insects around your home causing some discomfort. If you’re sensitive about using commercial pesticides to get rid of the problem, there
Continue readingDifferent Types Of Fun & Functional Dog Toys
Figuring out a fun toy to get for your dog can sometimes feel like playing a game of charades. After spending hours on the supermarket aisles picking out what you think is the perfect toy for him, you
Continue readingChoosing The Right Toy For Your Dog
You will find them by the hundreds, stacked on shelves in the supermarket pets’ section, wrapped in eye-catching packages that leave you at a loss as to which toy you should pick for your furry friend.Toys
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