Category:Care & Health

When you are breeding your dog, you naturally want to estimate the number of puppies it will have. Firstly, by knowing how many puppies your dog will have, you will be able to determine if it needs to go through a C-section or normal delivery. Understandably, if your dog is going to have more puppies, …
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Some dogs really don’t like taking a bath. Some abhor bathing so much that they turn and run when it seems that a wet bath is around the corner. Obviously, you can’t let this slide and you will need to force them to get a bath. However, since they hate it so much, they will …
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For some dogs, cat poop in a litter box can be a tasty morsel they cannot resist. As cats are carnivorous, they have more protein in their food. The smell of post-digested morsels is surely tempting to dogs. To ensure that your dog does not get into the habit of foraging the litter box and …
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With technology today, keeping track of pets even without the use of collars is possible, through the use of microchip registration. In microchip registration, microchips are implanted safely in the body of your dog. One of the primary advantages of using microchips is the amount of information that it can store. A collar can only …
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Most people want to provide the best possible care for their four-legged friends, including veterinary care when necessary. Sometimes, however, it’s difficult to determine whether or not your pet has an illness that requires veterinary attention. The following are some factors to consider as you decide whether your dog has an illness or condition which …
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It’s a well-known fact that chocolate is toxic to a dog’s system, but there are several variables that can affect how a dog will react to it. Although tolerance may vary from dog to dog, it doesn’t always take a large quantity to cause illness, or even death.  Of course, there are different factors involved, …
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Gastric torsion is also commonly known as bloat.  In dogs, bloat is the result from too much fluid or gas in their stomachs.  If the dog’s stomach rotates partially, this is considered a more severe form of gastric torsion; it can cause the dog to be in severe distress and present shock-like symptoms such as …
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You sit on your couch after a long day of work. Max jumps up on your lap wagging his tail and licking every visible place on your face with excitement. You wonder if life gets any better than this. Wait, just one minute… What on earth is that smell?  You check on the floor, around …
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Owning a dog can be one of the most fulfilling things you can experience. A dog is a great companion, a good cuddling partner and a very patient sounding board. As cliché as it is, there is truth in the saying “dogs are man’s best friend.” Any pet lover would say that their canines are …
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Even dogs can get urinary tract infections or UTIs. If you have ever gotten a UTI, you will know just how painful it can be, and how much it can distract you from doing your work and enjoying your day. If you think that your puppy has a urinary tract infection, here are some ways …
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