Real Dog Food Comparisons ~ What You Need To Know

We’re all guilty of it – giving in to those big begging eyes pleading at us for a scrap from the table during dinner. Fido knows just how to get you to concede, and most of us justify that a little won’t hurt, or we don’t even think of the potential danger at all. Continue Reading »

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If a person is considering buying a new dog they should consider what type of dog they are buying carefully. There is nothing worse than having an adorable puppy grow into a dog that is inappropriate for the family, especially when a little research would have let them know that before Continue Reading »

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The Best Toys for Your Dogs
 by: Michael Fortomas

Dogs is a major status symbol in American pet-keeping. Every year, over 12 billion dollars have been spent on dog food and veterinary care alone. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s 2003-2004 Continue Reading »

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Leptospirosis In Dogs
 by: Kirsten Hawkins

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect a dog’s blood, liver, and kidneys. The bacteria that cause the illness are carried primarily by rats and other rodents, but dogs that are infected with the disease can infect other dogs as well. Ingestion of Continue Reading »

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Boxer Dogs: Clowns Not Guard Dogs
 by: Dana Goldberg

Boxers have been traced to exist for over a hundred years now. They are said to have originated from Germany as the crossbreed between the Brabanter Bullenbesser (from Belgium) and the English Bulldog. Boxer dogs are known for their intelligence, hardiness, Continue Reading »

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In general, you need to decide what kind of house you want to live in and what doggy rules are the most important ones. For example, if your dog seems temperamental around young children, you will want to focus on this first before worrying about the furniture. It’s often a good idea to have “no go” Continue Reading »

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Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as ‘parvo,’ is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where an Continue Reading »

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In recent years, PWD enthusiasts have been able to come up with many versatile looks for their portuguese water dogs. Sometimes, it’s even hard to imagine that it is essentially the same dog. In the show ring, not a few observers have mistaken a Portie for a poodle!

When it comes to coat type, there are two acceptable Continue Reading »

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Have you ever been riding your bicycle around the block when a dog comes running out of it’s yard and starts chasing you down the street? Maybe you’re walking down the street when you spot a rather large dog a few houses away. The dog appears to be unattended and you don’t know if it’s friendly. Has this ever happened Continue Reading »

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There are many forms of dog aggression. The distinguished police dog trainer Ed Frawley of Leerburg Kennels names 16 forms in his training guides, accounting for everything from the dog’s gender, to their possessiveness, territoriality, dominance, or fear. The residential dog owner doesn’t necessarily need Continue Reading »

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The Best Toys for Your Dogs
 by: Michael Fortomas

Dogs is a major status symbol in American pet-keeping. Every year, over 12 billion dollars have been spent on dog food and veterinary care alone. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s 2003-2004 Pet Owners’ Survey, more than Continue Reading »

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Dogs need different diets at different ages. Yes. This is true. For example, the puppy needs milk as the major food item while an adult dog may need beef or chicken in addition to the boiled egg and milk. So depending on the age factor, the diet schedule varies in reality for the dogs like any other species.

This Continue Reading »

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Can Dogs Live In Apartments?

If u reside in an apartment and have always wanted a pet dog but think that apartments are not the perfect homes for dogs then may be you are not totally correct. Different breeds adapt to different lives. For many breeds a large back yard is a must but there are many breeds that Continue Reading »

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5 Signs Of Illness And Health Problems In Dogs

Did you know that people grieve the loss of their animals harder and longer than we often do the loss of our friends and family member?! We want them to be happy, but often we don’t even know our animal friends are suffering — until it’s too late.
Being able to detect if your dog is sick quickly can mean the difference between recovery or not, Continue Reading »

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Clicker Dogs

A well trained dog can be such a delight, but one that is not very obedient, happy and has not been properly trained, can be a lot of problems. Forget about not being able to perform any tricks, a dog with a behavior issue can be bad news for the owner. And not just the owner, even a dog is not happy when he/she has not been properly trained, because since they are very intelligent, Continue Reading »

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Choosing Heartworm Medicine For Dogs

There are now a number of heartworm medicines for Dogs available. Some are in a simple tablet form while others are based on a topical solution applied externally. The choices can be a little daunting if we do not know anything about the different brands that are available. There are a few top brands to choose from as well as the generic brands.

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Heartworm Treatment For Dogs

Anyone who lives in an area that has mosquitos has probably used or is contemplating using heartworm treatment for Dogs. It is the most effective way to ensure that your Dog stays completely free from heartworms. There are a number of different products available to use and each has its own merits. From heartgard to more generic brands, there are lots of medicines Continue Reading »

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Tips On Training Aggressive Dogs

Aggression is instinctive to dogs. This attribute of dogs evolved over many centuries ensuring their survival in the wild. Selective breeding and domestication processes have minimised and refined dog aggression. Below are some reasons why your dog could be displaying aggressive behaviour.

What is the cause of dog aggression?

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Can Cats And Dogs Live Together As Friends?
 by: Larry Chamberlain

Can cats and dogs live together without constantly being at war? It seems that they very often can.

We often hear people claim to be a “cat person” or a “dog person”, but browsing through the various pet forums it appears that there are many of us that equally like both cats and dogs.

My son has a beautiful Border Collie who Continue Reading »

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Natural Flea Remedies for Dogs
 by: Chris Byrne

While companies boast the effectiveness of traditional flea control methods for dogs, some reports indicate that they can be toxic, and in some cases cause hot spots, allergies, and compromised immune function. In rarer cases, these methods have been fatal. As a result, more and more owners are looking to find safe and effective alternatives to Continue Reading »

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