Your dog doesn’t need a wardrobe full of designer togs and toys. But there are some accessories that he really should have, for his good health, good behavior, and all-around good feeling about life. In addition to his crate or bed, the other little essentials include dishes, toys grooming equipment, a form of identification, and […]
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There is really something quite remarkable about two distinctly different species forming a bond that can only be described as love. You wouldn’t imagine that a pig could love a cow or a chicken would be enamored of a hedgehog, but somehow there is something very natural about the affection we share with dogs. Today,
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Every dog reacts differently the first time he hears the click of the leash and feels the tug on his collar. Some dogs are ready and willing to go with you, while other can’t figure out why they want to go one way but their neck is going another. No one likes to be dragged
Whether you call it “doggy breath” or halitosis, bad breath makes getting up close and personal with your dog the last thing you want to do. And, unfortunately, it’s all too common. In dogs, as in people, bad breath often occurs when bacteria – laden plaque collects on the teeth. Unlike humans dogs don’t brush
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Yes, stiff knees and creaky elbows are as much a part of growing old for dogs as they are for use humans. Veterinary surveys suggests that 20 percent of adult dogs will develop osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease – a painful inflammation of these vulnerable areas. It’s usually a part of the normal
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If you notice that your dog is dragging her backside along the ground, chances are she’s got an anal sac problem. The anal sacs are one part of your dog that you’d possibly prefer not to get to know too closely. These two pouches on either side of the anus accumulate a foul – smelling
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Even though dogs are much more quickly than people, they experience many of the same changes with the passing years. They move a little more slowly than they used to. And they’re a little more susceptible to certain conditions, such as arthritis, kidney disease and hear disease. Your dog might experience some behavioral problems; too,
