Some dogs like to drink out of the toilet bowl. The somewhat obvious reason is that the water appears to be fresh and cool. If your dog is drinking out of the toilet bowl instead of his water bowl,[…]
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Category: HEALTH
FEED ME PLEASE I’M HUNGRY
I will always yield to the veterinarian of choice, but pet parents often ask me questions about feeding their puppy. Every veterinarian I have ever come to know or read about, or watched videos about, have stated that nutrition is[…]
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LOVE ON A LEASH FOR SENIORS
Having a companion dog means never being alone. Not only can walking a dog make someone feel less detached, but it can also be a way to meet other people. It’s a documented fact that petting a dog causes our[…]
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ANOTHER RECALL-MORE DIE
Varieties of SPORTMIX DOG FOOD has been recalled by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a result of toxic levels of Aflotoxin. In simple terms, Aflatoxins are poisons that are produced by certain molds that grow in soil,[…]
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PUPPY PROOFING YOUR HOME
The moment a puppy, older, or rescued dog comes into our homes and into our hearts, we must take full responsibility for his or her health, well-being, and socialization skills by giving it an abundance of love, understanding, and guidance.[…]
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A WALK IN THE PARK
If you have a dog, what could be more fun than going to the “Dog Park” in your neighborhood. I decided to visit a few of them in my own neighborhood and neighboring towns as well. Here’s what I found.[…]
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WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DOG IF YOU ARE SICK OR HURT?
Any health emergency or physically debilitating event is frightening and stressful enough without the added worry of who will take care of our dogs. So I urge all pet parents to be prepared in advance in case an unforeseen devastating[…]
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POOP HAPPENS
I was never really good at telling jokes, and I don’t know the punchline to this one, But I’m not going to let that stop me from telling you what it was about. The joke starts out with an elaborate[…]
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HAND SANITIZER- NOT SAFE FOR DOGS
It has unfortunately become the norm to don a mask, slip into surgical gloves, and use a hand sanitizer. Recently, numerous brands of hand sanitizers have come under scrutiny due to ingredients used other than ethyl alcohol, not to be[…]
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