Tag: Dogs
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Why Do Dogs Snore?
Many pet parents claim to have uproariously noisy dogs that like to bark all day and snore all night. Some dog breeds can shake the curtains and lamps with their thunderous snoring, or rob the whole family of sleep with the sound of them sawing logs. Not every dog does it, but the ones who…
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Pet Surgery Ethics
After reviewing the list of controversial pet surgeries conducted on domestic animals, one ought to consider whether or not these medically unnecessary surgeries are justified. Surgeries such as ear cropping & docking, tail docking, seem to be merely cosmetic issues as demanded by breed standards. There are few if any health benefits from these surgeries,…
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Controversial Pet Surgeries
Rigorous breeding standards insist that some canine breeds have long bushy tails, while other must have them cropped; some dogs to have floppy ears, and others to have short cropped ears, or ones that stand up on end. Whatever the case might be, pet surgeries are common, with a growing trend that mirrors the human…
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Is Kissing a Dog Hygienic?
Everyone expresses affection for their pets differently. Some people like to simply pat their dog on the head when they walk through the door, while others wrestle around with them and nuzzle nose-to-nose. However, one of the more controversial methods of expression is the question of kissing. Many dog owners let their pups lick their…
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Tools for Walking Your Dog – Collars & Leashes
Rope leashes, choke collars, vinyl leads, stretch-extension walkers –there seems to be endless choices of tools you can use to walk your dog. Before you purchase or adopt a pet, it is important to be aware of how much time you will be spending on walks with your new pooch. Canine cuties need a brisk…
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Why Do Dogs Lean on People?
Dogs are affectionate, this we know. There is hardly a moment that goes by where our enthusiastic pups don’t want to follow us, lick our hands, and engage in any way they can. Canines develop unique ways of communicating with us; whether we are standing in the kitchen or sitting on the couch, many dogs…
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How to Prevent the Drool Pool
Some people consider their puppy’s drool to be part of his charm. The big brown eyes, loose floppy lips and drippy drool just make him look so adorable. However, for the rest of us that reel away whenever our dogs leave a slimy patch on our clothes or furniture, the cuteness is short-lived and we…
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Drooling: Why Dogs Slobber
You know that feeling on Thanksgiving, when you first smell the pumpkin pie coming out of the oven, or the crispy cooked turkey wafting through the air? Your mouth waters, because it registers to your brain that a delicious feast is on its way. Saliva is rich with enzymes that lubricate the mouth to help…
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Thinking Outside the Cubicle: Shared Pet Ownership in Business
Each dog and cat should have a good home. The need for adoption is through the roof, and the numbers of homeless or abandoned pets are only increasing. Many people argue that adopting a pet would be stressful because they spend long hours at work and wouldn’t be able to give them the attention they…