Tag: Dogs
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5 Signs of Arthritis in Dogs
Have you ever heard a pet-parent say the phrase “He’s just slowing down”? Many dog owners describe their pup’s energy decreasing, or their enthusiasm seeming to take a hit as they get older. While aging is normal process that dogs go through, the pup might be facing a more menacing struggle. The “slowing down” may…
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Preventative Healthcare for Cats and Dogs
The best medication is the kind you never need to take. One of the greatest ways to ensure a medication-free life for your pet, is to help him maintain a healthy lifestyle. Keeping him emotionally well, mentally stimulated and physically fit is an ideal way to protect against harmful diseases and provide a safeguard for…
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How to Explain a Pet’s Death to Children
Death is never an easy conversation topic to discuss with children. When a child has helped raise a pet, and is deeply attached to them, it can be devastating to find that the end is near. How you communicate that your dog or cat may be dying will vary greatly based on the child’s age…
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What To Do When Your Pet Dies
Nobody likes to think about the day they will lose a beloved pet. Domestic animals become close companions experiencing life’s joys and sorrows with their owners for often more than a decade. One of the great tragedies of pet-parenthood, is the fleeting length of an animal’s precious life; yet death is inevitable for all creatures.…
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The Best Dogs for Children
Though they are nearly 200 dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, not all of these canines are well-suited for family life. Just as rambunctious puppies need patience when they are young and in training, children require the same as they learn the proper way to interact with animals. During the early years of…
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Vet Visit Checklist: Preparing for Your Pet’s Physical
Most pet parents assume when they take their cat or dog to the vet, that their only job is to make sure the pet survives the car journey and arrives there safely. While driving with pets can be traumatizing for the animal, and can cause motion sickness, the pet-owner has far more responsibility that simply…
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Dog Cafes
With the resounding global success of the cat cafes, it is no surprise that similar venues would aim to follow suit, but this time with dogs! Surrounded by the enthusiastic wagging tails, it would be hard not to feel the canine-love while you sip a fresh brew and pet a fluffy pup. However this phenomenon…
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The Cheapest Dog Breeds
Pet-ownership can be expensive. With the purchase of all the items dogs need such as beds, toys, crates, treats, food, etc., combined with the regular veterinary appointments and trips to the groomers, owning dogs gets to be expensive. If you aren’t particular about what kind of dog breed to get, here is a list of…
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The Best Children’s Books About Cats and Dogs
Children relish having stories read aloud to them, particularly when the tales include animals! From cantankerous cats to heroic hounds, below are a few of our favorite short stories and picture books about pets. Each turn of the page will enchant both adults and children alike with memorable limericks, rhymes and dynamic illustrations of the…
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Dog Food Recall: Himalayan Corporation
As of May 27th 2015, PetSmart announced that Himalayan Corporation of Mukilteo, Washington recalled the Himalayan Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chew Toys. The product was recalled due to a potential metal contamination. The contaminated products include: Ruff Root Sprout, Ruff Root Stump, and Ruff Root Stock Dog Chew Toys. The most common toxic metals that…