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- When Canine Hips Go Bad
[Pets:Dogs] Unfortunately, old age and often arthritis catches up to our canine companions as easily as it does to us. You may notice your dog has trouble going up stairs or getting down from a car seat.
- What You Should Know When You Get a Shelter Dog
[Pets:Dogs] It's appealing to see yourself "saving" an adult dog from a shelter but
dealing with a dog with a troubled or insecure past can be very challenging.
- Turn Fido into the Perfect Host
[Pets] Even otherwise clam and well-trained dogs can get overexcited when
confronted by groups of unfamiliar people visiting at your home.
To ensure your dog doesn’t scare or jump on your visitors and to keep
him out of harm’s way, Louise Louis of www.ToyBreeds.com offers
these tips...
- Three Considerations for Canine Vaccinations
[Pets:Dogs] If your vet isn't rethinking the frequency of vaccinations, more
and more owners certainly are.
The idea of injecting multiple biological agents into Fido year and
year has made many people wonder what is happening to Fido besides
hopefully gaining immunity to the diseases...
- Ten Obligations of a Responsible Dog Owner
[Pets:Dogs] Consider yourself a responsible dog owner? Lousie Louis of www.ToyBreeds.com developed a questionnaire for dog owners. Rate yourself or give it (anonymously!) to some other dog owner...
- Teach Fido to Shake Paws
[Pets] Impress your company by teaching your dog to greet them with a paw shake
using this easy method...
- Take Fido for Country Hikes
[Pets] It's a sunny, beautiful day and you're ready to ramble into the countryside. There's no reason not to go and no reason not to take Fido with you.
- Protect Your Dog's Feet This Winter
[Pets:Dogs] Sand and salt may help prevent our falls on slippery sidewalks, but they can be harsh on a dog’s unprotected feet.
When your dog goes outside this winter...
- Leptospirosis - Deadly Disease Rains Down in the Fall
[Pets] Fall through December is the prime season for leptospirosis,
a disease spread by wild and domestic animals. This disease can
attack a dog's kidneys, liver or blood vessels with serious and
even fatal consequences.
- Jumpin' Jiminy - Keep Fido on the Ground!
[Pets] Dear friends of mine have an adorable 10-month Old English Sheepdog who loves to jump up on houseguests. My friends tolerated this habit until the dog jumped on a 78-year-old woman and slammed her against the wall.
Fortunately, she was only shaken up, but it convinced my friends to ask for
help. Here are the tips I gave them...
- How to Walk Fido and Talk at the Same Time
[Pets] I don't mean talking like "good boy" or "go potty" but the body language
that lets your dog know you are in charge.
Most of the behavior problems owners encounter
are the result of owners letting their dogs take control...
- How to Tell If Your Dog Is Aging
[Pets:Dogs] The usual signs of ageing are:
1) Grey hair around the muzzle.
2) Skin and coat become drier.
3) Movement is slowed. It will take Fido longer to lie down or
get up. He doesn't take steps two at a time anymore.
4) Movement can appear...
- Five Most Deadly Plants for Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Most of us (and our dogs) love summer and the chance to be outside and
to travel both locally and across the country.
With that, however, Louise Louis of www.ToyBreeds.com reminds dog owners
that we need to be aware of potential dangers to our canine
companions in unfamiliar areas...
- Dog Kennel Clubs 101
[Pets:Dogs] There are two major kennel clubs in the U.S. They are the American
Kennel Club (AKC) and the United Kennel Club (UKC).
The AKC is the oldest, largest,best-known (thanks to the Westminster
Dog Show) and most rigid...
- Dog Days of Summer
[Pets:Dogs] Dog days of summer are the muggiest days of the summer and generally are
considered to occur from July 2 to Aug 11.
Wonder where that term came from? Ancient Egyptians. Before smog, lights
and construction obscured the night sky, people used to watch the stars
and imagine the constellations formed pictures of common items...
- Canine Convalescent Care
[Pets:Dogs] At least once in your dog's life, it's likely he will have some type of surgery requiring a general anesthetic; e.g., being neutered.
Hopefully, you'll have time to prepare your dog and your home for
his recovery...
- Beware of Raw Foods for Your Dog
[Pets:Dogs] Despite the best efforts of public health agencies, some dog owners
continue to believe that raw meats are safe and beneficial for their
dogs.
- 8 Tips to Stop Dinnertime Canine Beggars
[Pets:Dogs] Most owners do not feed human food to their dogs. They recognize that
some foods we love (e.g., chocolate) are dangerous for dogs, but some
owners also are concerned that dogs who eat human food will start begging
for it at human dinner times.
- 7 Tips to Keep Fido Safe on Halloween
[Pets] Halloween can be fun you and your dog, provided you take a few cautions...
- 5 Commands You Should Teach Your Dog
[Pets:Dogs] For time-starved dog owners, training Fido can be an overwhelming task.
- How To Get Rid of Dog Odor
[Pets:Dogs] 7 Tips to Help You Rid Your Dog of Unpleasant Doggy Odors.
- How Many Dogs Are Too Many?
[Pets:Dogs] 5 reasons why I support limitations on the number
of dogs a household should be allowed to keep.
- 10 Questions I'm Most Asked about Dogs in Heat
[Pets:Dogs] The most frequently asked questions about a dog in heat
including what it is, how long it lasts and whether
a dog goes through menopause as we do (they don't).
- 5 Things to Know about Animal Rescue Groups
[Pets] Rescue groups perform a great service
for abandoned dogs but if you're getting
a dog from one, you need to be aware
of a few things.
- 5 Common Grooming Mistakes Made by Dog Owners
[Pets:Dogs] Tips to avoid the most common mistakes
dog owners make grooming their canine
companions.
- 5 Common Grooming Mistakes Made by Professionals
[Pets] Professional dog groomers don't always get
everything right. Here are the most common
problems to watch for.
- But My Pet Will Never Run Away (or Why We Need Licenses)
[Pets] Everyone hates paying fees to local governments
but when it comes to pet licenses, there are
good reasons for owners to be happy to pay.
- Help Your Dog Become a Good Canine Citizen
[Pets:Dogs] Any urban dog can and should go through the
American Kennel Club's Canine Good
Citizen Program. It's for all dogs,
not just purebreds.
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