Real Dog Food Comparisons ~ What You Need To Know

If you are currently bogged down by your Portuguese water dogs chewing issues, don’t fret because help is here.

As with any process, the first thing to do is to identify what exactly is the concern. If your dog is a newly acquired puppy, then the chewing is a natural response to teething, and is simply part and parcel of the dog’s age. But if your dog is way beyond puppyhood and still not acting Continue Reading »

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Unleashed: First 76 dogs adopted — FREE! – A blog for animal …

Every dog adopted from the shelter has been neutered and de-wormed; given rabies, DHLPP and bordatella vaccines; and provided with a flea preventative, a general examination, Continue Reading »

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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…

TROMPYX » Blog Archive » Study of Dogs

Dogs lie around all day sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house. # They can hear a package of food opening half Continue Reading »

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

OpEdNews » Declare dog Independence Day

From Chesapeake Bay retrievers to Boston terriers to Alaskan malamutes, millions of dogs in the US Continue Reading »

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Dogs have been on earth for millions of years, and according to prehistoric studies, were probably first domesticated between 10 000 and 15 000 years ago. Based on archaeological findings of bones and skeletons in prehistoric middens, it seems that the dog was first domesticated in the warmer parts of Europe and Asia. But ancient remains have been found as far away from the Continent as Australia.

There Continue Reading »

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Anybody who decides to buy a dog has a responsibility to look after it. A healthy, well looked after animal doesn’t need a huge amount of work. But as a dog owner, you need to be aware of your responsibilities, because quite simply, dogs can’t do it themselves.

Think about how you care for yourself or the people who are close to you. You:

• keep clean,

• eat,

• make sure your health Continue Reading »

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A lot of pet health experts these days talk about the benefits of herbal remedies for dogs. They say that domesticated dogs need health supplements in order to stay healthy. While most dog owners understand the need for such health supplements, they have no idea how to choose one. So, I am going to give you some tips to choose the best health supplement for your dog.

Choosing the right kind of herbal Continue Reading »

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Does it irritate you when you give orders to your little canine pet to do this and that but then again ended up frustrated? Perhaps, your doggie is not in the mood to follow those instructions. Then, find a right time to teach your puppy or its mother some basic things. Dog training is the best idea to execute.

Training a dog is defined as the process of leading it do a particular course like acquiring Continue Reading »

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Organizations of guide dogs for the blind are unique and special because they help visually impaired people to be productive and to have a meaningful life. There are things that do not change like permanent blindness, but the way people handle these challenges is what varies. Mobility and independence are the biggest challenges that blind people encounter every day of their lives. Having Continue Reading »

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How To Enjoy Living With A Dog Who Has Lost His Hearing

Owning a dog that has no hearing can be both a rewarding and educating experience. Owning a dog that has good hearing and sight can often lead us into being a little lazy, when it comes to establishing effective patterns of communication between us and our pet. For the most part we struggle through with a few voice commands and maybe the Continue Reading »

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

Bits & Pieces » Hot dogs and the 4th of July

Hot dogs and the 4th of July. Probably NSFW. Thanks Nigga Please. July 4th, 2009 | Category: Continue Reading »

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

Dogs, Fireworks, Fear and the 4th of July | Anxiety and OCD Exposed

Happy 4th of July. Tonight, we'll sit outside and watch the fireworks from Continue Reading »

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Did you know that 10% of puppies and older dogs suffer from separation anxiety?

It’s our job and responsibility to spot this in our dogs and treat them.

How to spot Separation Anxiety?

Is your dog chewing the furniture constantly?

Does your dog become anxious and worked up when you are preparing to leave the house?

Does your dog try to dig holes in your carpet?

When you arrive home does is your dog over Continue Reading »

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Lymphosarcoma In Older Dogs

Accounting for better than five percent of all tumors known to occur in the dog, lymphosarcoma is the commonest malignancy seen in aging dogs, especially those in the eight to twelve-year range. Its cause is unknown and is relentlessly fatal, but early diagnosis combined with one or more of the therapy modes just described can comfortably prolong life for eight months Continue Reading »

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Types of Small Dogs

Small Dogs are meant especially for companionship. Many celebrities, like Dame Elizabeth Taylor have such small dogs. Here is a list of the small dogs.

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The dog is a man’s best friend. It is essential for a person to have a pet if he or she is wishes selfless companionship. Small dogs, though not as tough as strong as the bigger dogs, do offer companionship Continue Reading »

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Commonly, Malassezia is a type of yeast that is found in the ear canal, anal sacs, vagina, and rectum of healthy dogs. There are several dog breeds that are highly-susceptible to this particular yeast infections including:

• Silky
• Australian
• Maltese
• West Highland
• White Terriers
• Chihuahuas
• Poodles
• Shetland Sheepdogs
• German Shepherd

Signs of this infection are itchy skin that causes unstoppable scratching Continue Reading »

Urinary Tract Infection in Cats and Dogs

Urinary tract infection is common in cats and dogs. The pet suffers from severe pain during urination. Here is some useful information about urinary tract infection in cats and dogs.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the common health problems in cats and dogs. Bacterial infection is a common cause of urinary tract infection. When bacteria enter the Continue Reading »

How about these right… I think you’ll find the following nuggets of wisdom particularly insightful. Leave your comments below. Check out the second one in particular…

Crazy for Critters | Dogs’ Least Favorite Day

I've been here since 1989, during which time I've had eight dogs, a ring-necked parakeet, a chicken, and a lizard named Lance. At the moment, I've got four dogs, two step-dogs, Continue Reading »

If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…

Probiotics for Dogs | Dog Health

Is your dog throwing up or getting diarrhea lately and you do not know why you may wish to help your dog get healthier. The cause of the problem Continue Reading »

All puppies go through a chewing stage. Chewing fulfill their natural instincts to grab, bite, kill and consume. Dogs like to play with objects and pretend to KILL it by grabbing, shaking and ripping it apart. Some fall in love with shoes and will gnaw through your favorite shoes or the corners of your Italian sofa. Dogs are not snobs when it comes to “woofing” down a good shoe.

You want to protect Continue Reading »