Tag: Dogs
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New Japanese App Cracks Down on Poop-Scooping
Apparently the problem of “poop and run” has caused a city in Japan to pioneer new measures in hygiene protection. Izumisano, a city in Kansai in the Osaka Prefecture has created a smartphone app (the site is in Japanese) that allows pedestrians to take a photo of dog poop piles left on the street or…
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How to Keep Predatory Animals Away From Your Pet
Pet parents are understandably devastated when a predator attacks their pet. Whether it was a wily coyote, a watchful bird of prey, or a defensive venomous snake, there is always great remorse when a domestic pet is lost. Fortunately, with a little foresight and care, these kinds of traumatic events can be avoided. It is…
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The Most Dangerous Predators of Domestic Pets
When we think about wild animals that notoriously prey on domestic pets, the usual suspects come to mind. Coyotes, birds of prey, and mountain lions seem to be the ones we are quickest to blame. However, one of America’s largest pet insurance companies (the Veterinary Pet Insurance Company) recently reported a surprising list of animals…
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When to Use Elizabethan Collars
Often called the “cones of shame,” Elizabethan collars are a far cry from the royal adornments of the Renaissance Era. The thin plastic cone clasps around a pet’s neck in order to remove their ability to reach parts of their bodies with their mouths. When a dog or cat wears the plastic cone around their…
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How to Identify Your Pet’s Food Allergy
Watching a pet suffer through the uncomfortable symptoms associated with food allergies can be very discouraging. Since dogs and cats may be affected by various kinds of non-food allergies and seemingly incalculable potential food allergies, it can be difficult to know how to solve the problem. Pet owners may begin by determining if the pet…
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Types of Allergies In Pets
We often hear of individuals being allergic to cats and dogs, but how often do we think of allergies in pets? If scents, pollens, plants and foods can affect humans, then it seems only reasonable to suppose that they would similarly have an impact on pets. By domesticating animals, we have brought them into our…
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How To Protect Your Dog From Thieves
Not every neighborhood has a fur-obsessed villain like Cruella DeVille stalking dogs, however pet theft still does occur. A survey conducted by the American Kennel Club showed that there were over 500 reports of canine thefts in 2013 alone, which is over a 30% increase from 2012. With domestic pet thefts becoming more common, dog…
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Hot Spots: What Are They and Why Do They Occur?
Dogs and cats are known to scratch, lick, itch and nibble at everything they can get their paws on, from the carpet, couch cushions, curtains, to their own coats. While much of these behaviors are normal, when a pet’s attention is particularly directed to one area of their fur, bad infections can ensue. Fortunately, these…
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The Most Compatible Dog Breeds
Not every dog offers a warm welcome to newcomers. Alpha-male canines will often vie for the master’s attention, lay claim to certain toys, and may behave in a dominant or territorial way when another dog moves in. We generally advise people who are getting a second dog to choose an animal of the opposite sex…
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Reasons for Food Allergies In Pets
Usually, whenever someone says they have allergies, we think of hay fever, pollination, tissue boxes, sneezing, wheezing and runny noses. However, pets suffer from many kinds of allergies, and aside from atopy (inhaled allergens) and flea bite allergies, food allergies are the most common cause of reactions in pets. If your dog or cat is…