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How to Keep Yourself and Others Safe Around Dogs
Dogs are usually friendly, but in some situations, they can feel threatened and attack as a result. Some dog owners have had originally calm dogs start to develop aggression. It’s important to learn about what causes dogs to feel threatened in order to prevent those situations from happening and to handle them correctly when they […]
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Mouthing, Nipping, and Biting in Pet Dogs: What’s Normal & What’s Not
Anyone who’s ever welcomed a pet dog into the family—especially a puppy or a rescue—has likely had to deal with the issues of mouthing, nipping, and biting. Since puppies communicate with one another using their mouths, it stands to reason that they’d want to continue this behavior with their human “pack.” However, it’s nowhere near […]
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3 Tips to Make Sure Your Dog Is Always Taken Care Of
Your dog is a member of your family, and it can’t take care of itself. Emergencies happen when we least expect it. Here are three tips to make sure that your dog will be taken care of if something were to happen to you. Keep Pet Information in Your Wallet If you find yourself incapacitated, […]
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Are Paint Fumes Bad for Pets?
If you’re going to paint at home, it’s important to know how paint fumes can affect your pets. Even though dogs and cats may be able to move away from a smell they don’t like easily, other pets, such as ferrets and guinea pigs, are contained to where you leave them. Paint Fumes Can Be […]
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Read This Before You Sneak Your Pup That Snack!
It might seem harmless to share food with your pet, but feeding your pup even a small amount of treats from your dinner table is not the way to go. Sharing food will encourage begging behaviors, and possibly cause them to gain unhealthy weight. Table food is generally too fatty for your pets digestive system. […]
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Fleas: What to Do, What Not to Do
Fleas are an annoying parasite that will bite both humans and their pets. They can be found in the grass and will jump onto cats or dogs while they’re spending time outdoors. Once your pet has fleas, it doesn’t take long for the problem to spread to other pets or even to areas of your […]
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How to Cope with Unexpected Vet Bills
Many pet owners are keenly aware of the pain of having a sick or injured pet is in need of veterinary care. There is obviously the fear and worry for the well-being of a beloved family member, but there is also anxiety related to paying for unexpected (and often large) bills. Veterinary care for pets […]
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The #1 Pest That Annoys Your Dog Most
Pests such as fleas, mosquitos, and ticks often bite dogs. This can lead to itching, scratching, infections and disease. Keeping dogs safe from these pests is an important aspect of owning a dog. Some of the best ways to accomplish this are described below. Flea Treatments Fleas are very small and will hide in the […]
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5 Things You Never Knew About Military Dogs
The canine heroes of the military are trained to keep U.S. soldiers safe. Military dogs in the modern undergo vigorous training to be able to find bombs, various substances, track humans, and attack in emergencies. Here are five things you may have never known about the brave military dogs that help keep our country safe. […]
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Mange Management: What it Is, Where it Comes From, and How to Treat It
Animals with mange don’t look like any documented animal. That is because mange is observable. If a pet ends up with mange, it will begin scratching, losing its hair, and form scabs and lesions. This might even be the case if you’ve just adopted a dog. Once noticed, this can be a daunting time for […]
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