Grooming is an absolutely important component of responsible pet ownership. Grooming keeps a pet healthy and clean. But many people don’t know where to begin in the process of grooming. Here’s a few tips to keeping your pet looking and feeling at his or her best. Brush Your pet needs to be brushed regularly. It’s…
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According to certain studies our dogs keep us in good health. And it’s reportedly true for several reasons. Of course, there is always the benefit that dogs (But also cats and other domesticated creatures) have on our mental well-being. We care for these creatures and they care for us. And the emotional benefits to these…
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When you decide to trim your dog’s nails at home, you’ll need a few supplies. First, you’ll need a pair of nail clippers. Don’t use the same clippers you use on your own nails, but purchase a pair built to accurately cut a dog’s. Dog nail clippers come in different styles and the most common…
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The holiday season is a time for fun and cheer, but there are few things that can spoil that fun faster than a sick or injured dog or cat. (Except maybe an argument between relatives). One thing to remember is that if something unfortunate does occur, know the hours of your veterinarian’s office. Keep the…
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Dogs suffer from the same types of bodily aches and pains as humans. Dogs have creaky joints, muscles soreness, cartilage loss and inflammation; inflammation is called osteoarthritis and it is the most commonly diagnosed joint and muscular problem with older dogs—usually seven marks the beginning of advanced age in dogs, although problems become especially prevalent…
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Our pets have the same type of dietary needs that we do, meaning that their diets affect their quality of life both good and bad. A pet’s diet matters for their overall health. A dog or cat who eats too many calories—oftentimes more calories than they are able to burn—will be obese, and, conversely, a…
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Did you know that cats (generally speaking) are more territorial than dogs? It’s true. And cats seem to exhibit territorial behavior for a number of reasons and in a number of ways. However, it can be difficult to determine the reason for a cat’s behavior—a cat may behave with territorial aggression to certain people and…
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Your dog’s digestive system and caloric needs are different from yours. Dogs, for instance, cannot process certain foods such as grapes (Could cause renal failure), chocolate (Allergy symptoms and possible increase in heart rate, restlessness, and vomiting—death in large doses), onions (Anemia), fruit (Often too acidic for a dog’s digestive system and high in sugar).…
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Montana has had a Spring season with above average precipitation, and the extra wet and cool Spring helped those creepy crawlies—the ticks—establish themselves. Now ticks are active in Montana for most the of the year, but they are particularly active in the Spring and the early-to-mid summer months (they are around in late-summer and fall…
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Vaccinations are an important component of a pet’s life (Imagine a world without the Parvo or Rabies Vaccinations). But sometimes the vaccinations can cause our pets to have an allergic reaction. Usually the reaction is brief and easily treatable with a combination of an antihistamines like Benadryl, supervision, and rest. But still there is a…
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