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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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Choose the Right Dog for Your Lifestyle

November 30th, 2009 · No Comments · dog health, pet health

Dogs, by nature, are born to be active. So if you’re a couch potato addicted to the TV, having a dog might not be the way to go. A dog is more likely to feel depressed if he is taken home by an owner who has a different lifestyle, creating discord in the relationship. Bringing [...]

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How Do I Keep My Dog From Jumping Up?

July 29th, 2009 · No Comments · dog beds

Many dogs have a propensity to jump on people at least some of the time. How often this happens revolves around your dog’s breed and his or her individual makeup. One noteworthy argument surmises that dogs jump because they are trying to get close to someone’s face; they do this not to attack that person, but to facilitate interaction. Dogs do this with each other as well, only in that case, their faces are close to each other (especially if they’re of comparable breeds or sizes). Dogs use both sight and smell to explore.

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