Tag: Dogs
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Adopting a Second Dog: Gender Considerations
Dogs are social creatures. They become deeply attached to their owners and families, and suffer greatly from loneliness, boredom or separation anxiety when left for long hours at a time. For this reason, many pet parents avoid exacerbating their pup’s melancholy by simply adopting a live-in companion for their pooch. However, there are plenty…
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Why Do Dogs Take Food Out of the Bowl Before Eating?
Imagine dining at a fancy restaurant and dumping your fettucini alfredo on the table cloth once it has been served. To your waiter and your date’s horror, you eagerly plunge your fork into the pasta and gobble it up right from the table. Such a behavior would be inexcusable, and would certainly douse the possibility…
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Why Do Dogs Howl?
Some dog breeds are more vocal than others. Yet from the smallest of yappers, to the bellowing hounds who bay mournfully; many dog owners have noticed that their pups are more inclined to howl at night. What about the night inspires dogs to wail so sorrowfully? Possible reasons why dogs are night-howlers Hereditary Instinct: Dogs…
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Types of Plastic Surgery for Pets
We know humans justify spending thousands of dollars to chase eternal youth, or correct features they dislike on themselves, but would they do the same for pets? Apparently nip and tucks have become popular surgeries to perform on pets in recent years. While some of the plastic surgeries are done for the benefit of the…
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Why Do Dogs Chew on Their Paws?
We all know dogs do silly things, but nothing is quite a bizarre as witnessing a pup repeatedly lick and nibble at his own toes. Those fuzzy paws have trekked all over, on surfaces of questionable hygiene, and yet your pup is licking happily away. Dogs use their mouths the way humans use hands, meaning…
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Jealousy In Dogs
Do dogs experience jealousy? For those that have more than one dog, or have introduced baby into a dog-owning family, it seems intuitive to believe that canines can behave jealously in competition for their owner’s affection. We know based on “pack mentality” that dogs are naturally competitive with each other, since their instincts in nature…
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Dog Whiskers & Their Purpose
Many a dog owner has wondered what those long white hairs on a dog’s muzzle accomplish. Like many mammals, canines have whiskers on their faces, the numbers and patterns of which vary based on breed. The whiskers are located on the forehead just above the eyes (which we sometimes call the dog’s “eyebrow”), as well…
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Purpose of the Dew Claw
Most people haven’t heard of the “dew” claw. Those that have may be familiar with the reference that it is “like a human thumb.” The dew claw exists on both cats and dogs, and is considered one of the digits in the paw, though it is located higher up than the other claws. Dogs have…
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Cherry Eye in Dogs
Ever wondered why the corner of your dog’s eye is suddenly red and swollen? Your adorable little canine probably has a case of what is known as “cherry eye.” Fortunately this condition isn’t a serious threat to your dog’s health, but is merely is an irritating ailment that should be treated as soon as possible.…
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How to Find a Good Veterinarian
Frequenting a veterinarian’s office seems like an issue of secondary or tertiary importance when it comes to daily caring for our pets. However, vets provide far more than just vaccinations and inspections; their guidance should be one of your top priorities when your new puppy or kitty is settled in. Here are some questions to…