2017

  • 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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  • What To Do When Your Dog Has Been Attacked

    You might not ever expect your dog to be attacked by another dog, but unfortunately, it's a possibility you need to prepare for. When you witness a dog fight or attack, your response can help diffuse the situation and help your dog get the medical attention they need to recover. Here's how you should respond during and after the attack: Do what you can to separate the dogs.  Even if your dog is not the aggressor, they will still have the instinct to fight back and protect themselves when attacked by another dog.
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  • Why You Should Choose A Poodle Puppy As A Family Pet

    If you and your spouse decide that you would like to get a puppy for your family, the next thing you need to decide is what kind of breed you want. When choosing a breed for a family dog, there are a lot of things that you have to take into consideration. You want to make sure that the dog has a mild temperament, is good with kids, is protective of your family, durable enough to handle kids, and the list goes on and on.
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  • 3 Things You Shouldn't Do If Your Dog Is Hit By A Car

    As someone who owns and loves a dog, one of your biggest fears might be of your dog getting hit by a car. Keeping your dog restrained to a fence or on a leash can help prevent this from happening, but accidents do still happen. If your dog does happen to get hit by a car, you probably want to ensure that you handle the situation in the best way possible so that you can try to keep your beloved pet comfortable and get the care that it needs.
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  • Top 4 Reasons To Neuter Your Male Dog

    Owning a dog can bring years of joy and happiness to you and your family. But, if you choose to add a male dog to your household, it is in the best interest of your dog to have him neutered. Neutering a male dog is a safe and simple surgical process that can be performed by a vet-- in most cases, you can drop off your dog in the morning and pick him up in the afternoon.
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  • Two Creative Ways To Treat Your Anxiety Disorder While Socializing And Making New Friends

    If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, meeting new people can be quite an intimidating experience. Even if you consciously want to become friends with someone, your anxiety can flair up and completely ruin your ability to socialize. Here are two creative ways to simultaneously reduce the effects of your anxiety while making it easier to make new friends. Get a Dog and Make Him Your Wingman Dogs are well known to be perhaps the most loyal and loving pets out there.
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  • Keeping Your Goldendoodle Puppy Safe For The Holidays

    You've just found the Goldendoodle puppy that you're family has been searching for. With the holidays approaching, you will have a big job ahead of you keeping that puppy out of trouble. There are numerous hazards that the holidays bring. Here's a few things to be aware of to help keep your furry friend safe through the New Year. Holiday Decorations Who doesn't love to deck the halls to get into the holiday spirit?
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  • What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure In Dogs

    As a dog owner, you want to always be sure that you are able to take the best possible care of your pet. However, just like your human children, sometimes your furry four-legged children come down with ailments that you do not have total control over. High blood pressure (also referred to as hypertension) is one such condition. Many people do not even realize that hypertension can occur in dogs let alone know what pet services to seek out to help them properly care for their beloved pet.
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