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Responsible Breeders versus Pet Stores
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We've
all
seen
them,
noses
pressed
to
the
glass,
eyes
pleading
for
somebody
to
take
them
home.
So
cute
and
cuddly
that
many
a
rational
person
has
made
the
impulsive
decision
to
bring
one
home,
a
few
hundred
dollars
later.
And
inevitably,
thousands
of
dollars
in
veterinary
bills
later,
the
poor
sucker
finally
realizes
that
maybe
buying
that
puppy
wasn't
such
a
grand
idea.
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No
Christmas Puppies!
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More
than once, you have probably heard
the statement, "No Christmas
puppies." The Westie Club of America
as well as AKC promote this on their
websites. Why?
Diagnosing Diabetes
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Canine Kennel Cough
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"Kennel Cough" is a highly contagious disease that
is prevalent in domestic dogs and wild canids
worldwide. . . Up until recently, the term was
applied to most upper respiratory conditions in dogs
in the United States. Nowadays, the condition is
known as tracheobronchitis, canine infectious
tracheobronchitis, Bordetellosis, or Bordetella. . .
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The
term dysplasia means abnormal
growth, thus hip dysplasia means
abnormal growth or development of
the hips. Hip dysplasia occurs
during the growing phase of a puppy
and essentially refers to a poor fit
of the ball and socket nature of the
hip.
Is your
dog smart? Check this out!
Dogs have anal sacs (also called
anal glands) that are two small
glands just inside your pet's anus.
The secretion into these glands is
thick and foul smelling. Domestic
animals have largely lost their
ability to empty these sacs
voluntarily.
Canine
atopic dermatitis (allergic dermatitis, canine atopy) is an
inherited predisposition to
develop allergic symptoms
following repeated exposure to
some otherwise harmless
substance, an "allergen," such
as dust mites or pollen.
Preliminary
Animal Health Notification
FDA Continues To
Receive Complaints about Chicken
Jerky Products for Dogs and Cautions
Consumers. The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
continues to caution consumers of a
potential association between the
development of illness in dogs and
the consumption of chicken jerky
products also described as chicken
tenders, strips or treats.
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Most Popular Dog!
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American
Kennel Club (AKC) is the largest registry
for purebred dogs in the world. According to
AKC litter registrations, the Labrador
Retriever as been the number one pup for at
least the last 10 years.
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Most
Popular Name!
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For the second year in a row the name "Max" has
taken top honors as the nation's most popular pet
name according to research by Veterinary Pet
Insurance (VPI).
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Are
You Thinking of Buying a Puppy?
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There are
some
considerations that you need to make before
buying a puppy. How do you decide then on
what type of breed is suitable for you?
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Dog Training Tips That Work
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There are many, many ways to approach
training your dog. But if you're doing
it yourself, you definitely don't want
to waste time or effort, right? So here
are 4 time-crunching, zero-wasted-effort
dog training tips that will work.
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8 Great Reasons to
Use a Crate
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When you were growing up,
did your friends have dogs? Were these
dogs housetrained and generally
well-behaved? Odds are the answer is,
"Yes". Then I ask you, were these dogs
kept in cages? Odds are your answer is
"Never".
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Always Stay Patient and Gentle
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You must always treat your dog with
respect and kindness. Never, ever hit,
kick, or otherwise antagonize or attack
your dog.
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Naming Your Dog
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How do you
go about naming your dog? You might want
to observe your new pet for a few days
and see if the personality suggests a
name.
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Bathing Your Dog
Can Be A Happy Experience
- One of the most
important facets of taking care of your
dog properly is learning how to bathe
him. It can create a stressful situation
and you can end up hating the time you
spend bathing your dog, just as much as
your dog hates being bathed.
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Anxious Pup Calming Aids
- Your dog may get
upset or engage in destructive behaviors
when you leave him alone. Separation
anxiety is a serious problem which can
cause tremendous emotional distress for
both dogs and owners.
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Flea Product
Comparison
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Confused about flea protection? This
FAQ compares all the currently
available flea control products to
assist you in determining which is
right for your situation.
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What's In A Male
Pup's Name?
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What is in a dog's name? There are lists of
common dog names, but...what do they mean? Are certain dog names
associated with certain characteristics and traits?
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What's In A Female
Pup's Name?
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A list of the top 30 female dogs names were compiled by Veterinary
Pet Insurance from over 300,000 policy holders. See the characteristics associated with each name.
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Dental Care For
Your Dog
- To prevent these
health problems, good dental care is
necessary. Regular visits to the
veterinarian with oral exam, veterinary
dental cleaning as well as daily home
care are part of the quest for your
dog's healthy teeth.
Legg-Perthes
Disease
Legg-Perthes
disease has many “aliases:” Legg-Calve-Perthes
disease, aseptic necrosis of the femoral
head, and avascular necrosis of the
femoral head. By any name, this is a
disease producing lameness of the hip
joint in young, small breed dogs.
Puppy
Bedtime Lullaby
Unbelievable! This is so cool...
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Dog Behavior
Training For Destructive Chewing
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One of the many things you have to deal
with in bringing your pet into your
house is the problem of dog behavior
training for destructive chewing.
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Pet Lover's Pet Shop
- Shop for pet supplies,
treats, meds, as well as other gifts for the pet lover.
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Pet Lover's Book Store
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The Pet Lover's Book Store offers a
wide variety of books for the dog
and cat lover. You can find hundreds
of titles from the comfort of your
home, and order online for fast and
convenient home delivery.
Sometimes a dog's breath is no
laughing matter and in the event
that your dog is having a pungent
odor coming from his mouth, as a
caring pet owner, you can tend to be
worried.
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The majority of households in the
United States today have at least
one pet. Over the years we have
discovered that one of the greatest
joys is the friendship and
companionship we receive from our
dogs.
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Cat Supplies
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Searching for and gathering your cat's basic
supplies is fun and relatively inexpensive.
Check out this list of supplies!
Getting to know what is normal
for your cat is crucial to her
health and well being. You can
learn what is abnormal behavior
for your cat and you might be
able to help your veterinarian discover the source of your cat’s
health problem.
Cat separation
anxiety is a very distressing condition for pets and their owners.
Although it is difficult to treat, the long term benefits of having
a happier and healthier pet are well worth the time spent training
your pet.
Of the many animal allergies, dog and cat allergies are the most
prevalent, although many allergy sufferers react to birds, horses,
cows and pigs. You may react with pet allergy symptoms to one cat
and not another.
Learn how to identify
if you are allergic to your cat
Help your vet identify
the type of allergy your cat is suffering from.
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