Tag: Dogs
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Dog Vaccination: Vaccination Schedule for Dogs & Puppies
Like their human companions, dogs have health care needs, the most important part of which is vaccinations. And since they can’t go get vaccinated themselves, it falls upon their owners to follow recommended vaccinations schedules in general, and the veterinarian’s in specific. Puppy vaccinations happen during the first year of life and include a variety…
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Dog Lifespan
The question of life expectancy is one that inevitably comes up when a new canine family member is being considered. People either want to know the commitment they have to make, or want to be prepared for the sad eventuality of losing a beloved companion. Regardless of the reason behind the curiosity, there are a…
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Veterinary Technician: Education & Work
Veterinary technicians are one of the main technical supports which assists veterinarians in treating and caring for animals. In order to become a veterinary technician, those interested are required to attend a college program which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The coursework of such college programs is comprehensive and provides future veterinary…
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Why Do Dogs Roll in Grass?
Dogs can be goofy, and their goofy behavior can cause their human pals to ask questions about their behavior, and wonder whether it is normal or a sign of something. Rolling in grass is one such oddity that makes dog owners ask what their dog is up to. As with most questions about animal (and…
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Why Do Dogs Kick After They Poop?
Dogs have many seemingly odd behaviors, and one of these oddities is the kicking of grass or dirt after they poop. This is just normal behavior for dogs, and is not unique to your pooch (if that is what you were wondering). The most likely answer that you might get from someone if you ask…
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Preventing Obesity in Your Pet
Talk of obesity is all around us, and news and health warnings bombard us from every corner; however, the problem with obesity continues to take lives. Sadly, our pets seem to be suffering from our own lack of exercise and eating habits which we seem to be inflicting on our pets. The most recent estimates…
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Top 7 Dog Friendly Vacation Destinations
With the number of families who have pets almost double that of families with children, it is about time there were some articles about vacationing with your beloved pet instead of rowdy children—we are kidding, we love kids! With dogs getting the royal treatment at home, being included on wills, and being treated as full…
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Dog in Heat: Fertility & Menstruation
Female dogs usually go through sexual maturity at around their sixth month, with smaller breeds going into heat earlier than their larger counterparts—some of the extra-large breeds may not go through a heat cycle until they are around age two. A dog’s heat (oestrous) cycle usually lasts between two to three weeks, and is bookended…
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Puppy Teething
Puppy teeth are like little needles, but they don’t stay like that for long, as the teething process replaces the puppy teeth with adult canine teeth. Puppies are born without any teeth, but the teething process beings about three weeks after birth, and by the eighth week a puppy will have a full set of…
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How Long is a Dog Pregnancy (Gestation Period)?
Dog pregnancies can be a great experience for the entire family. Young children can experience the entire pregnancy cycle, and even watch the puppies being born. And the adults can share this experience with their children. Even those without children can grow with this experience, as going through trials and difficulties of the pregnancy with…