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Benefits of spaying and neutering

Having spent years as an animal shelter volunteer and knowing many respectable breeders as well as many who are not, this is a very important [...]

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How Safe are Pet Microchips?

A microchip is a glass bead about the size of a grain of rice which is implanted between an animal’s shoulder blades. It contains a radio transmitter, an antenna, and a computer chip with a 10-digit code. The information contained in a microchip has to be read by a scanner — it is not a [...]

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Issues to consider when adopting a Dog

A pet may be more expensive than you think. Be realistic about how much you can afford. Here’s a run down of start-up expenses relating to different pets:
* Amphibians, reptiles, and fish: Aquarium, filter, heater, plants, owner’s manual.
* Birds and rodents: Cage, bedding or cage liner, dishes, [...]

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Dogs more prone to “hot spots” in the summer

Skin Infections
Localized skin infections, or what’s are sometimes called “Hot Spots,” are usually caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus Intermedius, although other bacteria can be involved. In most cases, the cause remains unknown, although they are often due to some underlying factor such as fleas, mites, bacteria, allergies, or irritants (e.g. a harsh shampoo). In [...]

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Spaying and Neutering – Why should you do it?

Having spent years as an animal shelter volunteer and knowing many respectable breeders as well as many who are not, this is a very important [...]

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Traveling By Air With Your Pet

More than two-thirds of pet owners will travel with their pets this year, according to the American Animal Hospital Association Pet Owner Survey, and a large number of them will take those pets on planes. By taking a few precautions and consulting with your veterinarian beforehand, you can help make flying a safe and healthy [...]

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How To Travel Safely With A Dog

Traveling safely with a dog is serious business… but it can be fun, too. Maybe you’ll be lucky and your dog will be a “Napper”. On the other hand your canine car companion could be the embodiment of Rover Road Rage. You won’t know until you try.
TRAINING THE NEW PUP
Let’s start out [...]

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Dog Bite Risk for Kids Greatest During Summer

To everything, there is a season; and if there were a season for dog bites, it would be summer. The incidence begins to increase in March, as the days get longer and warmer and people and their pets spend more time outdoors. And while anyone, regardless of age, gender or race, could become a dog [...]

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Dogs, people have a lot in common

Long-time dog lovers swear their pets can read their minds. Perhaps that’s because the brains of people and their pooches have a lot more in common than previously thought.
“Darwin basically said that anything that is useful doesn’t just appear out of nothing,” said Stanley Coren, an author, psychologist and dog researcher who was speaking Saturday [...]

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Are dogs susceptible to the H1N1 Swine flu virus?

There is a lot of information about H1N1 (Swine) flu and how to protect yourself and your family.  But what about our dogs? Can they catch or spread H1N1 (Swine) flu to each other or members of their human family? In all probabilities the answer is no. This isn’t an absolute answer however, as viruses [...]

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