Many of our animals behave as if nothing bothers them; they don’t seem overly affected by environmental conditions and rarely would they ever overtly complain about being cold. But in the wintertime, it’s important to keep your pet safe from the snow and ice; it’s very possible for your pet to develop frostbite on their…
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Pet food, especially which type to feed your pet, is a perplexing topic. There are dog and cat foods formulated with ingredients that benefit some animals, but are a detriment to others; animals even within the same breed have different calorie and protein needs, and they all need foods that promote proper digestion. And while…
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Running with your dog is fun and it helps to keep both of you in shape. Having a dog as a running partner can help to keep you motivated. Like their human owners, dogs benefit greatly from cardiovascular exercise. There are a few tips and tricks to being able to run with your dog, and…
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Dogs and cats are naturally clean animals. It may not seem that way when your dog is out rolling in the mud (or something worse!), but they have an innate ability to keep clean themselves. For instance, when your dog sheds, they are continually renewing their fur (Like a change of clothes for us), it’s…
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Grooming is an essential part of responsible pet ownership. Your pet is able to keep themselves reasonably clean, and most dogs and cats by nature are incredibly clean animals. But it’s still important to help your pet clean their coat and within their ears frequently. If you are wondering where to begin in the process…
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Did you know that statistics claim that over fifty-percent of dogs in the U.S are overweight? It’s true. But sometimes it can be hard to tell if our pet is overweight or the perfect weight. For instance, some dog breeds have thick-set skeletal structures that can hide the excess pounds of fat. And it’s difficult…
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Ticks are an unfortunate consequence of the warm spring weather. Those creepy little bugs will get active soon, and unfortunately your pet is a choice target. Ticks have barbed legs that grasp clothing and pet fur easily; they hang out in shrubs and trees, tall grass, and wait with open arms for something to pass…
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Young puppies, fresh from the litterbox, are prone to bite, constantly. They have spent a few months exploring the world with their mouth, playing and exercising with siblings, and they arrive in our homes and believe in earnest that we want them to continue to bite and play with us. And those little puppy needle…
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One of the simplest ways to potty-train a puppy is to crate train. And, in addition to potty-training, crate training extremely helpful for a number of reasons. First, the puppy cannot damage anything within the home with they are crated; second, a crate-trained puppy will likely sleep better at night once they become adjusted to…
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All dogs and cats enjoy exercise. Some breeds require much more exercise than others, and to limit exercise is to increase the likelihood of behavioral problems. Consider a working breed such as a Siberian Husky; a husky kept inside without daily long walks or runs, without playtime, will likely become destructive or estranged. It’s become…
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