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For Your Pet: New Uses For Old Things
I’m a big fan of Real Simple magazine, and one feature in every issue is “New Uses For Old Things”. The feature gives some good ideas on …
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5 Tips On Getting Pills Into Your Dog
We’ve all had to deal with giving medication to our dogs at some point. If we’re lucky, our dog will take the pill with no problem….
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10 Things To Check When Shopping For Dog Treats
The number of dog treats on the market these days is growing by leaps and bounds. With so many treats to choose from, what should …
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Shopping For The Right Doggy Day Care
I have clients who were looking for a doggy day care for their two dogs, a miniature schnauzer and a bulldog puppy. They took the dogs …
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Does Your Dog Like To Raid The Litterbox?
Does your dog like to steal “treats” from your cat’s litterbox? In my case, if Jessie disappeared for any length of time at all, I knew where …
Continue ReadingTwo Publications For Dog Owners You May Not Have Heard Of
I love magazines, especially ones that teach me something. If you’re a dog owner and are looking for ways to enhance your dog’s life and …
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Texas Requiring Licensing For Dog And Cat Breeders
Beginning September 1, Texas dog and cat breeders must be licensed to operate in Texas. In order to be termed a dog or cat breeder, a …
Continue ReadingIKEA “Dog Parking”: On the Right Track, But Still Needs Some Work
I read an article written by Allie Walker from PSFK about the IKEA store in Berlin and its new dog parking concept. Only guide dogs are …
Continue ReadingTracheal Collapse In Toy Breed Dogs
Toy breed dogs, particularly Chihuahuas, Toy Poodles, Pomeranians and Yorkies are especially prone to collapse of the trachea. The condition usually appears in dogs age six or older, with those overweight dogs at very high risk. Tracheal collapse occurs because the rings of the trachea, which should be C-shaped, don’t have normal rigidity. Because of […]
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Leave Them At Home
I read another article a few minutes ago of a policeman breaking a car window to rescue a dog left unattended in a too hot car. In these extremely hot summer days, the temperature inside a car get reach well over 100 degrees within five minutes. Leaving the window down a few inches doesn’t really […]
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