Author: Esther Johnson
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Dog & Cat Hiccups
Seasoned pet owners have experienced the light “bounce” around their pet’s stomach, or the squeaky noise that indicates their dog or cat has a case of the hiccups. At first it can be strange or unnerving, appearing to be an involuntary twinge, but hiccupping is completely normal and rather common amongst pets. The reaction occurs…
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Blocking The Sun: How to Protect Your Pet From Getting Burned
Like humans, cats and dogs suffer from sunburn when their skin has unprotected contact with the relentless rays. Sunburn can cause rashes, blistering, dehydration and peeling skin that may result in infection. Though many people are unfamiliar with the dangers of sun damage that can affect pets, the threat remains. Fortunately, proactive pet owners may…
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How Caring for Pets Can Improve Your Love Life
Most people agree that an individual is instantly more approachable if they have a pet with them. Puppies attract attention, and a fluffy cat on a leash certainly provides an abundance of ice breaking introductions. But when we insist that owning a pet can improve someone’s love life, we aren’t just talking about those single…
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What Couples Can Learn from Dogs
No one wants to be compared to a dog, treated like a dog, or referred to as the female term for one; however, all too often, people forget what is important, and nag or complain about petty things. And though we would never presume equate human relationships to pet ownership, we think the love and…
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Skin & Coat Care Products Every Pet-Owner Should Have
In terms of basic skincare “requirements,” each person has a relatively different understanding of what that means. The primary pet care industry giants provide a wealth of products that help give dogs and cats the healthiest life possible. While we understand that wiping a dog’s face daily or rubbing balm on a cat’s paws might…
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Do Pets Need Sunscreen?
Most of us have gotten our fair share of sunburns, and have freckles to prove it! As Americans spend millions of dollars annually to protect the skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays, the same consideration is often not given to their pets. Because of the thick layer of fur that domestic animals possess, it…
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5 Reasons to Keep Your Cat Indoors
We love a good adage about cats; especially the old classic that warns pet-owners about what happens to overly curious kitties. Felines tends to be mischievous explorers that want to discover the world around them. While this reflects the vibrancy of their complex little brains, it is also a habit that can get them into…
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Why Dogs Like to Burrow in Blankets
Not every unusual dog behavior has an explanation. Some dogs love to dig on tile floors, while others chase their tails, or go yapping after moths, bugs and butterflies. However, some canine behaviors can be explained by environment, breeding and innate survival skills. Burrowing is one such habit that has not only a logical explanation,…
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Dog Breeds With Wrinkles
Humans hate wrinkles. In fact, most of the multi-billion dollar skincare industry centers on wrinkle prevention and anti-aging products. However adamantly we abhor crow’s feet and creases in the skin, there is no denying that wrinkly dogs are downright adorable. The wrinkle-faced Bulldogs remain one of the most popular dog breeds, with French Bulldogs currently…
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The Challenges of Owning a Bulldog
They grunt, they snore, they can be bossy and rambunctious; these stocky little pups are full of personality and pizazz. From the smug and prim French Bulldogs, to the chubby English variety, the Bulldog family comes with all kinds of complications for pet-owners. Does this dissuade the masses from making this their breed of choice?…