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Navigate a potentially dangerous holiday season with your dog by watching your surroundings. Dogs like spending time with their owners keep the holidays safe and less stressful by knowing what puts your dog at risk.

The Trouble With All That Food

Holidays and food go hand in hand. But with all that temptation you have to be vigilant about what your dog has access too. When you have family and friends around you also usually have some of the big problems foods and drinks around.

• Chocolate: Chocolate, and coffee, contain xanthines. In dogs this causes damage in the nervous and urinary … read more

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Here it is, winter time up north in December and it is getting pretty cold outside. They say it could get down to zero tonight. And then you add in the wind chill, it could get down to 10 to 15 below zero. You are thinking that is pretty darn cold outside.

I need to take Bailey (my dog) out so he can do his thing. I will put on a big jacket with some mittens. I will also put a stocking cap on my head to keep my ears and head warm. But what do I do to keep … read more

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A healthy dog’s ear will appear to be the same pale color as the rest of your dog’s skin and there is no particular smell. An infected ear can look and smell awful. Additionally, your dog’s infected ears may be overly sensitive and if you touch them he may cry or try to get away from you. It may be despite the terrible smell that only the outer part of the ear is infected and the problem is not too serious. If your pet’s ears are filled with brownish-pink wax, there is a good change that allergies have triggered … read more

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The decision to adopt a dog will affect your life for many years to come. Your pet will become your companion, and look forward to spending time with you whenever he is given the opportunity. He’ll also expect you to provide for his basic needs, such as food, shelter, and exercise. Pet adoption takes commitment since there will be challenges along the way.

A lot of people decide to adopt canines without considering the traits that would best suit their lives. Our goal in this article is to provide direction. We’ll discuss grooming needs, size, age, and activity level. Choosing … read more

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Two things Americans love are their pets and their medications. This is especially true of their prescription medications! The problem is, pets and medications don’t mix!

Veterinarians are seeing a sharp rise in the number of toxic pets, especially puppies and dogs, being brought in for emergency treatment for poisoning. It can also happen with kittens and cats too, but, for the most part, they are generally a bit more discerning about what they eat!

The leading cause is carelessness by owners with their medications.

The trouble is, most don’t realize their puppy or dog has ingested their pills, until it’s too … read more

Acidophilus is a bacteria found in fermented foods such as yogurt. It’s also present in supplements and is available in powdered form. Acidophilus is a supplement that’s given to cats to maintain good digestive health. It helps to treat diarrhea, flatulence or smelly stools.

Acidophilus for Cats

Acidophilus is generally prescribed by veterinarians to treat cats with upset stomachs. Pets with cancer, suffering from side effects of chemotherapy also benefit from acidophilus. The supplement or powder duplicates the action of the acidophilus bacteria and protects the cat from harmful bacteria and parasites by releasing hydrogen peroxide that’s toxic to such organisms. Research … read more

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One of our most treasured possessions is our pets. We love them and they love us. We do our best to care for them, love them, and attend to their needs each and every day. But what about when we are gone, whether it is for an extended day, or longer, like a business trip or vacation? How can we make the best decision to be sure their needs are met while we are gone? The love we feel for our pets can’t be replaced, but we can make sure they are well cared for.

You first have to decide … read more