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A Bite From Fido Can Cost You

May 10th, 2010 · No Comments · dog health, pet health, pet news

Ever been bitten by a dog? I’m not talking about a little nip, but a real bite. There’s nothing remotely pleasant about it. Dog attacks are fairly frequent in the United States, with nearly a thousand people in emergency rooms daily because of a dog bite. It’s important to receive prompt medical attention should you [...]

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Crate Training Your Dog The Easy Way

May 7th, 2010 · No Comments · dog crates, dog health, pet health, pet news

Learn how to tap into your dog’s elementary den instincts, and make her more obedient—naturally.
Like their ancestors, dogs are born, nurse, and later eat solid foods in a secure enclosed area (called a den in the wild), and therefore tend to accept being confined to a crate when necessary. Teaching your dog that [...]

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Dog Breeding as a Business

April 12th, 2010 · No Comments · dog crates, dog health, dog pens, pet health

Recently, I’ve heard several discussions where people who haven’t bred canines are going into that business to make extra cash. My initial concern is the thought of another despicable puppy mill. Breeding dogs can be a very rewarding experience as long as you know what you are doing, what to expect and can care for [...]

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How to Groom Your Dog

January 18th, 2010 · No Comments · dog health, pet health

All dogs need grooming. The essential grooming requirements depend on your dog’s breed and its characteristics. The first thing a pet owner deals with is the dog’s hair.
Long hair dogs that shed need grooming more often than short hair dogs, or those who shed on a seasonal basis. Outside dogs are inevitably going to pick [...]

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Airlines Don’t Report All Animal Deaths

December 21st, 2009 · No Comments · cat health, dog health, pet health, pet news

I was stunned when I learned of an airline industry loophole in reference to reporting animal deaths. I was reading about a puppy that was crushed to death in her crate on the tarmac of a major international airport by being run over by a baggage conveyor machine. Yet, this animal’s death was not included [...]

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