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Are
You Prepared For Disaster?
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Does your family have a
plan in case of emergency? Does it include your
four-legged family members? Many families have a
plan of action in case of a disaster, but many
people forget to plan for their pets. Some
mistakenly think that their pet’s survival
instincts will allow them to survive a storm or
other disaster. However, if humans cannot
survive the situation, it is unlikely that your
pet will fare much better. . . .
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Holistic Approach To Flea Management
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The best protocol
for natural flea management utilizes a
consistent, holistic approach and one that minimizes risks to
humans, the animal's health, non-targeted
organisms and the environment. . .
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Homemade Dog Food Diet
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Being retired
breeders, we have used a few different commercial dog
foods over the years. But incidents of the past few
years have caused us to be seriously
concerned about the safety of the
commercial pet food that we were using.
With the pet food scares
and recalls that have been all over the news recently,
more and more, we began to research and prepare our own
nutritious dog food for our special Westies. However, we
are always concerned that we provide them with a
balanced diet. We discovered quickly that a balanced
diet for us is not the same as the one required by our
dogs. . .
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Allergies In Dogs
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One of
the most conditions affecting dogs is allergy. In the
allergic state, the dog's immune system "overreacts" to
foreign substances (allergens or antigens) to which it
is exposed. These overreactions are manifested in three
ways. . .
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Natural Flea Remedies
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This
is the natural way of eliminating these unwanted fleas
from your home and sleeping place of your pet. It has a
natural aroma that is not harmful to humans, pets, or
children. . .
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Responsible
Breeders Versus Pet Stores
- 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. . .
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Canine Kennel Cough
- "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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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?
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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.
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Surgical
sterilization
of
the
female
dog,
commonly
referred
to
as
spaying,
is
one
of
the
most
significant
aspects
of
female
dog
care
an
owner
can
provide.
The
benefits
to
the
dog
FAR
outweigh
simply
not
having
puppies,
though
as
pet
over-populations
looms
as a
societal
problem
it
is
important
to
be
part
of
the
solution
rather
than
part
of
the
problem.
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There are several health
benefits to neutering. One of the most important
concerns the prostate gland, which under the influence
of testosterone will gradually enlarge over the course
of the dog’s life.
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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.
Is your
dog smart? Check this out!
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Treating Acute Diarrhea And Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs
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Dogs commonly develop acute diarrhea. Because we are all
concerned about our dog's welfare, we often run them in to
see the veterinarian at the first signs of diarrhea. This is
usually not necessary, and often will end up being
detrimental to the dog if antibiotics are needlessly
prescribed. Chronic diarrhea is less common, but is more
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Preliminary
Animal Health Notification
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FDA Continues To
Receive Complaints about Chicken
Jerky Products for Dogs and Cautions
Consumers
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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!
- 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?
- 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
- 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.
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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New Doggie
Potty Approach!
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What do you do when it is
pouring down rain and your sweet
Westie needs to potty? Get the
umbrella and begin the chore!
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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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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.
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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.
Why is my Dog Dragging
His Bottom?
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.
Puppy
Bedtime Lullaby Movie
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.
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.
 
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- Check out this
page for good books and magazines.
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