Tag: Dogs
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Why Do Dogs Run Away?
It’s frustrating to come home and see that the fence hole you blocked up has been torn through, and your pup is on the loose. Even if an owners learns how to STOP the dog from running away, and what to do IF your dog escapes, many people are unsure why their well-loved pets are…
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Poodle Coats: All Intents and Purposes
Poodles are a fascinating dog breed! These perfectly coiffed pups can look like decorative feather dusters, while other haircuts make them look like middle-aged moms from the 80’s with their bushy bangs and long “permed” ears! From the fuzzy-coated teacup Poodles to the plethora of styles the standard Poodles sport, let’s take a closer look…
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5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
It’s no secret that puppies are plenty of work. Aside from the sweet little paws, tiny bodies and adorable yelping noises, there are hours of training involved, and hundreds of accidents to clean up. For many dog owners, the excitement of having a new puppy is worth the investment, but for most of us, life…
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Pet Dandruff: Treatments and Remedies
So your cat has the flakes, and your dog leaves a snowy trail behind him. This frustrating fur faux pas can be corrected with a few simple adjustments to lifestyle and grooming practices. Begin by correctly diagnosing the causes for dandruff in your pet, by visiting the vet to confirm what may be ailing your…
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Oodles of Poodles: Crossbreeds and Why They are Growing in Popularity
With dozens of these permed pup mixes on parade, there is no doubt that Poodles are becoming the most popular breed ever to be mixed. What is it about these creatures that make them so irresistible to breeders? For the pets that were once regarded as too “high maintenance” and “high strung” to be mainstream…
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Miraculous Canine Survival Stories
Dogs are incredible creatures that have withstood adversity and unimaginably bleak circumstances despite all the odds. Below are some of our favorite stories that have been published about canines that have inexplicably survived through terrifying situations. Lazarus raised from the dead No one came to adopt the Rottweiler-mix mutt that had survived horrible injuries…
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What To Do If Your Pet is Poisoned
There is no reason to worry that a witch will show up at your doorstep and offer a poisoned apple to your unsuspecting kitty, but cats and dogs do ingest dangerous items from time to time. Blame it on curiosity (a classic cat-killer), or that your dog just had to lick the antifreeze that spilled…
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Pet Allergies: How to Reduce the Effects
Are you waking up with swollen eyes, and suffering sneezing attacks for no apparent reason? When the time for seasonal allergies has passed, and you certainly don’t have a common cold, sometimes the answer might be wagging its tail right in front of us. According to the Humane Society of the United States, roughly 15%…
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Dealing with Pet Diabetes
One of the unfortunate results of having high percentages of obese domestic pets in America, is that many of these animals develop diabetes. When the body does not produce enough insulin, the cells become glucose deficient and the blood glucose rises to an unhealthy level. Both cats and dogs can be diagnosed with this insulin…
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Twin Alert: Why People Resemble Their Dogs
Remember the classic scene in Disney’s animated version of 101 Dalmatians? There were a slew of people and their pets are walking through St. James Park in London, and each dog that passed was the spitting-image animal version of their master. This hits a humorous truth, as many people have witnessed dogs prancing next to…