Category: Health
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Scandinavian Dog Breeds
As you might expect, Scandinavian dog breeds are mostly heavy coated breeds which are well-suited for the cold Nordic regions of Europe. The breeds from this region are mostly hunting and working breeds which were developed to contribute to the everyday lives of locals in hunting and herding activities. Norwegian Elkhound The national dog of…
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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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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…
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Grain Free Dog Food: Is It a Healthy Alternative to Traditional Dog Food?
Keeping your dog healthy can be a challenge, and part of this challenge is providing him the best nutritional intake possible. Picking the proper dog food that is appropriate for your specific dog (breed) can be a tough task, and one question that often comes up is whether a grain free diet is healthier than…
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Dog Vaccination: Vaccination Schedule for Dogs & Puppies
Like their human companions, dogs have health care needs, the most important part of which is vaccinations. And since they can’t go get vaccinated themselves, it falls upon their owners to follow recommended vaccinations schedules in general, and the veterinarian’s in specific. Puppy vaccinations happen during the first year of life and include a variety…
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Cat Vaccination: Vaccination Schedule for Cats & Kittens
Cats may seem like they are better than everyone (they certainly seem to think so), but they still need the protection of vaccines in order to live a healthy and happy life. As with dogs, there are a number of core, and non-core vaccines which are available through a veterinarian. The core vaccines are for…
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Dog Lifespan
The question of life expectancy is one that inevitably comes up when a new canine family member is being considered. People either want to know the commitment they have to make, or want to be prepared for the sad eventuality of losing a beloved companion. Regardless of the reason behind the curiosity, there are a…