Author: Joseph Abbott
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Why Dogs Sniff Each Other’s Rear Ends
We’ve all seen dogs do it. When canines approach each other, they often walk right up the other dog’s rear end at the first meeting. To a human, nothing seems stranger or more distasteful than the idea of taking a nice long whiff of another being’s behind. But to a dog, this is not only…
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Cats Sleep in Strange Positions
Not only do cats like to fit in tiny spaces, and perch on the highest of heights, they also have an affinity for sleeping in odd positions. We know that felines have more flexible spines than humans do, but it is hard to imagine some of the twisted, cramped stances they choose to be even…
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Why You Should Reconsider Buying a Rabbit
Easter has come and gone, but we still have bunnies on the mind! Their little cotton-tails, soft fur and adorable noses make rabbits a seemingly irresistible potential pet. But despite all the allure of owning a bunny, there are some major reasons that make these little creatures challenging pets to keep. Here are several things…
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How to Give Your Cat a Physical Exam at Home
When it comes to assessing a pet’s overall physical health, we will always recommend seeing a professional. Veterinarians have years of experience diagnosing disease, identifying symptoms, lifestyle concerns, and other elements of pet care which generally might escape our notice. However, during the months in between checkups, there may be heath concerns that arise which…
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Alternative Veterinary Care Treatments
When taking your cat or dog to the vet, one expects that they will do a physical examination of the animal, run some basic tests, and discuss lifestyle details with the pet owner to understand where improvements to the pet’s health might need to be made. The treatments offered are usually in line with the…
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Tough Terrain for Dogs
Not everywhere you walk will be over fresh sod smelling delightfully of spring. Some places you and your dog venture may pose a variety of challenges and discomforts that you will want to be aware of. In the winter, a dog’s feet might freeze on the cold ground, or get cut by icy pebbles, and…
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Types of Dog Grooming Brushes & Combs
Most, if not all, dogs can benefit from regular grooming at home. This is in addition to the monthly or bi-weekly full groom which includes a bath, ear cleaning, nail trimming and so on. Keeping your dog’s coat clean, shiny, and healthy will not only make her feel better, but will also help keep her…
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Help Your Dog Keep Cool During Hot Summer Days
With the latest heatwave on the West coast, it is a good time to brush up on ways to keep dogs cool during hot summer days. Everyone knows that hot weather can be dangerous, especially the young and the elderly, but some don’t realize that it can also be dangerous for pets. This is especially…
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Nuts & Dogs: Are They a Good Mix?
It is unlikely that our beloved pooches will not be sitting next to us and staring lovingly with their puppy-dog eyes whenever we are munching on something. And, of course, we would like to be able to oblige, but sometimes the food we eat can be a health hazard to our beloved dogs. Not all…
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Cats May Possess a Primitive Understanding of Physics
Research from Saho Takagi, and her colleagues at Kyoto University in Japan suggests that cats may have very rudimentary understanding of principles of physics. Further, the research suggests that in an innate way, cats may even have a primitive understanding of gravity. This finding does not jeopardize Newton’s and Einstein’s place in the world of…