Tag: Dogs
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Basic Grooming Treatments for Dogs and Cats
Most pet owners can expect to find many of the same basic treatments for canines and felines at every groomer they visit. No matter what location, there are basic grooming options one can expect to see offered. First-time grooming appointments generally begin with an initial consultation. After understanding the pet’s needs, health concerns and behaviors,…
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Ornate Grooming Treatments for Pets
Respectable pet groomers provide a variety of treatments intended to improve the health, hygiene and appearance of the dog or cat. Basic treatments and packages include anything from deep-cleaning dental work, ear and eye inspection, to anal sac expression, nail buffing and trimming, as well as coat washing, brushing, and moisturizing. Through these basic routine…
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Separation Anxiety In Dogs: Remedies and Solutions
It is natural for your dog to miss you when you are gone, or to even howl with remorse whenever you leave the house. However, as with all conditions, there is a clear distinction between natural loneliness, and what may be full-blown dog depression or anxiety. One important note to remember is that your dog…
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Top Ten Mistakes Pet Owners Make
Rearing animals is not as easy as it seems. There are plenty of pitfalls, faux paws (pun intended!), and mistakes that many rookie pet-parents make. Review the list below to see what problems occur most frequently, and why they ought to be avoided. Top Ten Mistakes Spontaneous Pet Purchasing. Let’s face it, we have ALL…
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Calming Collars for Cats and Dogs
In the world of pet care, there always seems to be some emerging technology or tool that is designed to aid pet-owners in their animal management. One of the more recent fads has been to adorn a dog or cat with a “calming collar” to lower stress levels and end destructive behaviors. Some collars emit…
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Endangered Wild Dogs, Foxes and Wolves
Though the world is a vast planet with a wide expanse of land and water, the creatures on earth are in a constant battle for survival. One in four mammals face extinction, as well as one in eight birds, and one in three amphibian species are endangered. These staggering statistics reveal why there is such…
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Endangered Domestic Dogs
Anyone who has done research on the history of dog breeds, will find that there are dozens of canines which no longer exist. With cross breeds, and an increasing number of strays and mutts requiring good homes, the demand for certain dog breeds slowly diminishes over time or simply dies out. It is tragic…
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The Purpose and Care of Anal Glands
Have you ever wondered where that hideous smell comes from when a skunk sprays a predator? Or why cats spew liquid on nearby tree trunks? Animal anatomy is more complex than it may appear, and the animal kingdom is replete with signals that are difficult to detect for the untrained eye. Unbeknownst to most people,…
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Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
All dogs shed, even when it is impossible to detect. Though no dog is completely hypoallergenic, certain breeds make better live-in buddies than heavy shedding pups and frequent scratchers. Even hairless pooches will release allergens, but dogs with dense, low-shedding hypoallergenic coats seem to minimize the symptoms significantly. As long as you keep your living…