Author: Joseph Abbott
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7 Most Famous Cats
Unsinkable Sam: Unsinkable Sam, who was also known as Oskar, served as the ship’s cat on three German vessels during World War II, and survived the destruction of all three ships (Bismarck, HMS Cossack, and HMS Ark Royal). It sounds like Sam may have been unsinkable, but the ships she ended on were not. Room…
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10 Most Famous Dogs in History
Laika: Laika’s life started as a stray on the streets of Moscow; but as luck would have it, she was picked up for the Soviet space program in 1957. On November 3rd, 1957, Laika was launched into orbit on board Sputnik 2. She was the first living being that traveled into space; but unfortunately, did…
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Preparing Your Pet for Surgery
Like their humans, pets undergoing surgery need to be properly prepared for the process in order to make the surgery go as smoothly as possible. There are general things that owners need to do and keep in mind when getting their pet ready for surgery; however, each case and pet is different and you should…
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Picking the Right Dog House
Many dogs spend most of their time indoors with their human(s); however, if a dog is being kept outdoor, or spends a significant amount of time there, he should have a suitable dog house for protection from the elements, and privacy. When faced with the decision of picking a dog house, there are many considerations…
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Homemade Dog Food & Treats
Since dogs are considered by most to be members of the family, it only makes sense to take care of them like any other (human) family member, by providing them a home-cooked meal that is not only prepared with love and care, but also fulfills all the nutritional requirements of the canine family member. In…
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Homemade Cat Food & Treats
Homemade Cat Food Cats seem aloof and independent, but house cats depend on their human to provide them with a nutritious diet. Some cats have humans that ponder giving their feline companions homemade food, especially prepared for them, and their dietary needs, going above and beyond what store-bought food might be able to provide. This…
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Dog Tear Stains: Tear Removers & Home Remedies
If you are unfamiliar with tear stains in dogs, they are dark color stains which appear right below the eyes, on the snout of dogs. The tear stains are caused by (surprise!) the dog’s tears, which may or may not be caused by health issues. Some dog breeds have shallow eyelids, which results in the…
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When Should I Spay or Neuter My Cat?
Millions of pets are euthanized every year in the shelters across the United States. There are organizations dedicated to reducing these numbers by working towards educating the public about the benefits of adopting from a shelter, and more importantly providing low-cost sterilization clinics to help reduce the number of unwanted pet pregnancies. In order to…
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Canine Teeth: All About Dog Teeth
Even though modern-day pet dogs have been transformed into omnivores due to the introduction significant number of plant-based ingredients into dog food, they have retained their carnivore’s teeth. Canine teeth, like that of humans, come in a variety of shapes and sizes each of which are meant to accomplish specific tasks. As with humans, dogs…
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When Should I Spay or Neuter My Dog?
Spaying or neutering allows for reproductive control of dogs in order to keep the population from spiking with the eventual need to use euthanizing to control the population. Aside from population control, spaying and neutering has other benefits, including, reduction in aggression and level of energy, and elimination of vaginal bleeding for females. On the…