Tag: Dogs
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Best Dog Shows and Competitions
Devoted dog-lovers from around the world annually congregate to celebrate the breed standards and skill levels at canine competitions and dog shows. These are held regionally, nationally and internationally, and can include thousands of competitors. While dog shows may not be considered universally entertaining, many people enjoy witnessing the best-of-the-best compete for top prizes. Some…
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Tapeworms
These long segmented worms grow much longer than other parasites, and contain reproductive organs in each section of their bodies. Because of this, tapeworms can be very uncomfortable for the host, whether cat, dog or human. Tapeworms absorb nutrients through their skin, attaching to the intestinal walls where they reside. Though there are several types…
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Great Trips and Events for Dog-Lovers
Dogs never like to be left out of the fun. Though separation anxiety plagues some pooches more than others, many pet parents prefer to avoid the drama altogether by planning pet-friendly vacations and short trips. Some world-traveling dog-owners like to take their pups with them on their journeys, and are constantly on the lookout for…
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Roundworms
The most common form of parasite that is found in dogs is the roundworm. Though they primarily only affect cats and dogs, roundworms can also negatively impact the eyes, lungs, and hearts when contracted by humans. Anytime an individual has contact with surfaces potentially contaminated with animal feces (such as lawns, gardens, tanbark, and sand,…
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Hookworms
The hookworm is a dangerous parasite both for humans and domestic pets. Over half a billion people in the world are infected with hookworms, and an unthinkable number of dogs and cats suffer from physical ailments caused by these destructive parasites. When untreated, hookworms can be severely detrimental to the digestive system, as well as…
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The Best Rodent-Hunting Dog Breeds
Though cats have long been celebrated as the greatest mousers, many dogs were bred for the exact purpose of killing rodents quickly. From the 19th century factories of England, to the 20th century American farmhouses, many dog breeds have earned their keep by ridding their homes of rats, mice, voiles, moles, groundhogs and the like.…
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Types of Dog & Cat Worms
One of the most common health problems that felines and canines face, is that of worms. These pesky parasites use the animal’s body as a host, and can cause horrible health complications, sometimes resulting in death. There are primarily five kinds of worms that affect dogs and cats, including roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, heartworms, and whipworms.…
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Millennials and Rescue Dogs
You will seldom meet a twenty-something (or thirty-something) these days walking their dog without hearing that they rescued their canine companion. Buying dogs from private breeders is becoming more and more passé in this generation. Since the 1970’s pet ownership has more than tripled in the United States, and almost 30% of pets purchased in…
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How to Create Home-Made Enzymatic Cleaning Products
Cleaning dog’s pee-puddle or your kitty’s accident on the living room floor does not have to be a traumatic process. We have addressed how to remove urine stains with home products, and a recent blog on described how enzymatic cleaners work to literally devour the nasty small of waste. But for those who want to be resourceful and…
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Dog Humor
Some days you just need to laugh a little. What better way is there to enjoy a morning, than to cuddle up with your pup, get a cup of coffee and read some funny puppy jokes? These are a few of our favorites: Dog Jokes 1. A woman brings her parrot to the vet since…