Tag: Dogs
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How To Prevent Hip Dysplasia
Preventing a disease is always preferable to treating one that has already developed. Dogs and cats that suffer from malformations like hip dysplasia often have no other method of treatment available, than undergoing surgery or daily taking pain medications. But pets that have yet to develop the condition are privileged with good health, and have…
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Dog Hip Dysplasia
One of the most common health problems that assails dogs is hip dysplasia. This disease occurs by a joint malformation or subluxation of the hip joint, which causes erosion, movement limitations and discomfort. Largely an indiscriminate disease, hip dysplasia is the single greatest contributor leading to canine arthritis. Learn more about the disease below, the…
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Types of Dog Beds
Many dog owners agree that if given the choice, their pup’s preferred napping surface would be their human’s king sized bed. Comrades to the core, canines love to be closest to the people they love, where all the pillows and blankets smell like their master. Though plenty of people don’t mind sharing the comforter with…
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Why You Should Microchip Your Pet
We agree that microchipping is a difficult concept to accept for pet parents who detest causing their animals the slightest discomfort. It is not an ideal scenario to implant a device under any creature’s skin. However difficult adding a microchip might seem at first blush, the reasons why it benefits a pet far outweigh any…
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Pet Microchips
Terms like “microchip” have a tendency to scare people off, as they sound invasive and intrusively reminiscent of George Orwell’s famous novel 1984. However negative the word’s connotations might be, the use of implanting microchips in pets, has actually revolutionized the way that people are able to track missing animals or to identify outplaced pets…
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How to Exercise a Pet with Arthritis
When it comes to exercising pets, not everything is as simple as “just take your dog for a walk.” Though exercise is vitally important to a pet’s health, physical conditions might restrain their ability to function as other animals do. Some dogs and cats develop conditions like arthritis at an early age, exhibiting some of…
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The Best Films About Dogs
Dogs are not only considered man’s best friend, but they also make incredibly compelling film heroes! From the loyal comradery seen in Old Yeller, to the determination and courage of Lassie, people have been falling in love with dog movies for decades. Next time you and your family deliberate about which film to pick for…
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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…