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  • Treating Diarrhea In Dogs

    Your dog may have diarrhea occasionally. This can happen for a number of reasons. No matter what the reason, it can be frightening. Be diligent about taking care of your dog and use the following tips to get your dog feeling better as fast as possible. Offer Water Ensure that your dog has a lot of drinking water. This will help to prevent dehydration. Often, the last thing a dog may want to do is drink water, but you must keep trying.
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  • What Dog Obedience Lessons Can Help Teach Your Dog

    Dog obedience lessons can be very beneficial for some dogs. Some can be trained by you at home if you have a pretty good idea of how to train them, but if you're like most people, and you aren't sure how to train your dog, dog obedience lessons may be a good idea for you and for your pet. Dog obedience lessons can help you teach your dog how to be obedient.
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  • The Pros and Cons of Owning a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    Their name makes them seem royal and regal, and indeed they are. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a long and dignified history, and it's a breed that's easy to fall in love with. However, as with any breed, there are both pros and cons to consider before you bring home a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.  Pro: The dogs are small enough to pick up. Many Spaniel breeds are just on the cusp of being too large to pick up.
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  • A Few Benefits Of Having A Veterinarian Come For A House Call

    In general, pets and animals do not get sick as often as human beings. In many situations, you may never even know that your pet was sick with a sore throat or something similar. Of course, if you notice that an animal is not acting normal or has obvious signs of being ill, you make an appointment with a veterinarian, like those at Oakton Animal Hospital. However, do you take the patient into the doctor's office or ask that the vet come to you?
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  • Stategies To Make Boarding Your Dog Easier

    Boarding your animal for the first time will be a monumental event in your pet's life and in your relationship with the animal. To minimize the shock and stress that can be caused by boarding, you will want to take some precautions to help prepare your pet. Tour The Boarding Facility Before you make a decision about a particular boarding facility, you may want to arrange for a tour of the facilities.
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  • Six Surprising Reasons A Gecko Should Be Your Next Pet

    Thinking about getting a pet? Before you adopt a dog or invest in an aquarium, consider going with something different. Geckos make great pets for families with children of all ages. Six surprising reasons you should get a gecko are: Many geckos are docile, by nature. If you have children, choose a docile gecko to bring home, like the leopard gecko. These little guys are mellow and vibrantly-colored, each pattern quite distinctive.
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  • 4 Ways To Treat Your Dog Well During The Winter Time

    In the winter time, you need to make sure that you attend to your dog's grooming needs. Your dog's coat is going to be longer in the winter and will need more attention to make sure that their coat stays healthy and doesn't become matted. All the cold, wind, snow, and ice, as well as the salt and sand used on the streets, can be harmful to your dog's coat. The forced dry air inside of the home can also be tough on your dog's coat as well.
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  • Know Your Options: How To Choose The Perfect Pet Fence

    Are you thinking about getting a fence for your yard because your dogs like to play in the yard? There are many good reasons to invest in a fence. You wouldn't want your dogs to unintentionally get out of the yard and onto the street where they could get lost. You wouldn't want to risk having your dogs getting onto property that doesn't belong to you because then it could cause issues with your neighbors.
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  • Several Basic Tips For Those Considering Getting A Pet Reptile

    Prior to bringing your new pet reptile home, you will need to prepare yourself for the responsibility and what to expect from owning this type of pet. Luckily, there are a handful of basic guidelines that will help you to keep your new pet reptile as safe and healthy as possible in its new home. Appreciate The Need For A Source Of Warmth Unlike mammals, a reptile will be unable to internally regulate its body temperature.
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  • Bitten By A Brown Dog Tick? Watch Out For Ehrlichiosis

    If you found a brown dog tick latched on to your dog, hopefully you removed it with a swift tug and without twisting. If you did so promptly after the tick attached itself, you minimized the risk of the tick passing on any diseases to your dog. Still, it's important to be on the lookout for signs of tick-borne infections in the weeks that follow. Ehrlichiosis, in particular, is a disease spread by the brown dog tick.
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