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Your Cats First Vet Visit |
| So you've got a new cat, and she needs a checkup. On your first vet visit, your vet will take the lead and give you some basic information, and probably will go through a fairly standard routine. Upwards of 90% of the information you need, however,... |
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Treats That Pooch CANNOT Eat! |
| Anyone who has ever owned a dog will know that they are not particularly fussy eaters, to put it mildly! Anything and everything that can be consumed will pass through poochs digestive system at some point, and by no means will all of it be food as... |
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Taking Your Arthritic Dog To The Vet |
| If your dog suffers from morning stiffness, has trouble climbing the stairs, and appears to be less active now that he's getting older, it may be that he's suffering from arthritis. Even if he exhibits only one of these traits, it's time to get your... |
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Choosing A Good Dog Breeder |
| Are you planning on getting a dog? If you are, then you really need to read this. There are things you need to consider before getting a dog. Of course, you don't want a sickly and ill-tempered dog, right? You want one that you will enjoy and will e... |
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Dont Be A Dog Butler - Get A Dog Door!! |
| INTRODUCTION The main benefit of a dog door is obvious: with the addition of a simple flap to your back door, your dog will be free to come and go from your house. With a dog door, you will no longer have to wake up before dawn to let your howling d... |
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Keep Your Dog Safe And Happy With A Dog Fence |
| INTRODUCTION Every dog needs exercised to be healthy. A dog chained in the backyard will not grow into the happy pet that you want. For this reason, it is important to use a dog fence to provide a secure space where your dog can run and play, safe f... |
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3 Tips For Dealing With Dog Emergencies |
| Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog or another dog ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting? Its great to know your vets phone number, but what if... |
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Basic Dog Grooming Tips You Need To Know |
| Brush your dog often . Brushing will stimulate oils in your pets skin healthy. Brushing will prevent matting of your dogs coat. Brushing is a great way to show your dog attention. Brushing eliminates dead hair in the coat that contributes to sheddin... |
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Shih-tzu The Best Lap Dog Period |
| The Shih-tzu is mostly known for its vibrant beauty, abounding energy, and imperial attitude. In fact, the Shih-tzu has become one of the most popular breeds among consumers searching for the unimaginably cute and playful puppy. The Shih-tzu origina... |
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A Step-By-Step Guide To Puppy Picking |
| With hundreds of breeds to choose from, how do you decide which one is right? Narrow down the choices in a few simple steps. Size Matters First, consider your available space. If you live in an apartment, you can rule out large dogs. Look for dogs i... |
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Finding the Best Pet and Best Friend |
| With the current number of puppy producing mills everywhere in the world, its an understatement to say that its DIFFICULT to find a genuine pet dog belonging to a genuinely friendly breed. Today, we have all kinds of mixed breed dogs, Great Danes wi... |
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Hot Tips On Dog Training |
| INTRODUCTION Dog training is one of the most important things you can do for your pet. It will greatly improve the relationship between you and your dog. Dog training will give you a means of communicating with your dog. The most obvious way it can... |
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9 Most Frequent Mistakes Made With Dogs |
| Dogs do not come with an instruction manual around their necks. Dogs need time, patience, and understanding. Therefore new owners need information to train, and help cope with the difficulties of the newest member of the family. Common mistakes in r... |
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When Baby and Furbaby Both Demand Attention |
| Animals are a gift from God, in my opinion. They can make us smile or laugh even when we are feeling at our worst. If you have an animal who is use to being in the middle of attention when you first arrive at home, or lounging around watching televi... |
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Dog Training The Gentle Way The Sit Command |
| Dog Training using positive reinforcement techniques is the gentle and humane way to teach your dog the rules. You will be fostering a loving relationship with your dog instead of intimidating and scaring your dog into submission. In this article yo... |
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Gymnastic to Increase Your Horses Flexibility |
| This exercise from eventing coach Jim Wofford's book Gymnastics: Systematic Training for Jumping Horses will help you increase your horse's gymnastic ability, balance and flexibility using cavalletti poles. Editor's Note: This technique is one of 23... |
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Fun loving Shih-Tzus |
| In my many years of grooming and caring for peoples wonderful dogs I have yet to see a breed who is more full of personality than the Shih-tzu. Shih-tzu's are top on my list of great companion dogs. If you are looking for lots of company this is you... |
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Listen Up to Raise a Great Pup |
| The cute, loveable puppies you see prancing down the street with their owners has got you thinking. You want a puppy. You want the unconditional love and happiness that caring for a puppy can bring. However, you are not quite sure where to start you... |
