Are you fond of taking your pet to the dog park for show or just for play? Or letting it drink off public water fountains when nobody’s looking? If you are, than there is a good chance that your pooch is infected with leptospirosis. This is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that works its way [...]
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What Is Leptospirosis and Is It Dangerous?
March 8th, 2010 · No Comments · dog health, pet health, pet news
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Cat Declawing Information
March 1st, 2010 · No Comments · cat health, pet health, pet news
Claws are a very important part of feline life. They allow the cat to balance when running to and fro, jump and grab onto a surface, and protect themselves from predators, other cats, and catch prey. Claws also help a cat to stretch, which keeps their joints relaxed, as well as provide them with a [...]
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Your Pregnant Pooch
February 15th, 2010 · No Comments · dog beds, dog health, pet health, pet news
In the wild, animals engage in courtship, mate, give birth, and raise young entirely on their own; with no interference or assistance from humans. As mammals, dogs are absolutely capable of this as well. However, the dogs that we know today have grown accustomed to being cared for by their owners and trainers, and therefore [...]
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Cats Develop Empathy in Humans
February 8th, 2010 · No Comments · cat health, pet health, pet news
Have you ever owned a cat? What was it about your cat that made you pick her? I own a cat named Pepper that I picked out of a litter when she wasn’t quite 24 hours old. I know, what can you tell about a little kitten who doesn’t even have her eyes open. I’m [...]
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Reading Your Dog’s Body Language
February 1st, 2010 · No Comments · dog health, pet fun, pet health, pet news
Learning to read your dog’s body language is pretty simple. They have limited actions and verbal noises, that once you can interpret, will make both your lives easier. You will then know when your pet is happy and when they are distressed.
Most devoted dog owners can immediately tell what their dogs are feeling by different [...]
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