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If your dog likes to sit in the sun -- and what dog doesn't -- you need to make sure she doesn't get too much of a good thing. Dogs are susceptible to sunburn, especially in areas where their fur is thinner, such as the tips of their ears or bridge of their noses.
Did you know that by utilizing pesticides in the garden or around the house to keep unwanted critters at bay you might be inadvertently poisoning your pets? People can protect their pets from poisons in pesticides and rodenticides by learning what harmful substances they should avoid using, how to store them safely and what to do in case of an emergency.
dog insurance, dog poisoning, pet health in First Aid, Other Did you know that by utilizing pesticides in the garden or around the house to keep unwanted critters at bay you might be inadvertently poisoning your pets? People can protect their pets from poisons in pesticides and rodenticides by learning what harmful substances they should avoid using, how to store them safely and what to do in case of an emergency.
Dogs possess a two-year-old child's capacity to understand human pointing gestures, with dogs requiring next to zero learning time to figure out the visual communication, according to two recent studies. The comparison with kids doesn't end there. Due to domestication, dogs appear to be predisposed to read other human visual signals, including head-turning and gazing.
In “Dogs’ ‘guilty’ behavior may be owners’ projection” (Seattle Times, July 3, 2009), Rob Stein reports that the “”guilty look dogs display may not be evidence that the dog is aware of guilt:
In a recent study, (Ipsos-Reid Market Research) veterinarians estimated that 56% of all dogs they see are "overweight" or "obese." And yet, when asked to evaluate their dog's body condition, only 22% of dog owners acknowledged their pet was overweight or obese!
After critical acclaim for First Aid and CPR for the iPhone, Jive Media and PetTech partnered to bring pet first aid to the mobile world. By combining PetTech's expertise in pet first aid with Jive Media's innovation in mobile applications, the two companies were able to build a rich and feature-filled application that is a must-have for all pet owners.
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Chances are your Labrador Retriever may have experienced a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). It’s the most common orthopedic injury seen by veterinarians and is considered exceedingly common in Labradors.
No one thinks it will ever happen to them, a fire, a flood, or some other catastrophic event that could leave you and your family without the the necessities for survival. By now we have all seen or heard about the importance of emergency preparedness, and how it is a comforting measure to have an emergency preparedness kit. This kit contains the bare essentials, the few items which are necessary to survive the period between the onset of an emergency and the time where more help is available. The people at Canadogs.com have put together a list of items that would be necessary for your dog to survive if you were ever faced with this type of life changing event.
The energy expenditure associated with the different activities ranges from extreme (Iditerod sled dogs) to minimal (recreational jogging with people). Though all dogs should be fed a complete and balance diet, some canine athletes require special nutrient management. For example, dogs that participate in activities such as
Natural, organic, holistic... as pet owners, we are constantly faced with these terms. As "green living" takes a stronger hold on the US, these descriptors are becoming more and more common. So, what do these terms actually mean, and is there a difference?
Heading to California to do some cruising along the coast? Sign your water-loving dog up for surfing lessons!
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