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Ten Puppy Teething Survival Tips!
Depending on your puppy’s breed, teething will begin somewhere between 13 and 16 weeks, and the small, sharp milk teeth will begin to be pushed out by the larger adult teeth. With this developmental...
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Mighty dogs to the rescue. Once again, our canine companions are assisting in providing invaluable medical advances to mankind. Previous studies have shown that dogs can detect early stages of cancer...
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Canine Comprehension: How Dogs Learn The Meaning Of Words
The average dog can learn as many as 150 words, a fairly substantial vocabulary beyond sit, stay and come. Research with several border collies has brought those vocabulary numbers up beyond 400 words,...
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Top 10 Pet Names for 2012
Based on Banfield hospital's roster of 2.5 million patients, Bella (of Twilight fame) tops the 2012 list for Dog names, and comes in second for Cats. Bella was last year's most popular name for both...
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Easy, Healthy Pumpkin Dog Treat Receipe
Canned pumpkin tops the list of the most nutritious fruits and vegetables! Rich in Vitamin C and E, high in fiber as well as antioxidants, it also helps to control loose stools. Add to that a...
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Canine Hip Dysplasia Can Now Be Predicted At Birth By DNA
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimas_sc/3100685891/A few breeders and I occasionally have a chuckle over the fact that pet buyers seem to be more concerned with knowing hip scores than are most other...
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The Greatest Show On Earth: Westminster Kennel Club Tonight
The 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be televised tonight (February 10th) 8:00-11:00 PM EST on CNBC network. The Hound, Toy Herding and Non-Sporting Groups will compete for the honors to go...
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A Breeder’s Perspective on Finding the Right Puppy Breed and Breeder for Your...
Pure bred dogs offer puppy seekers the opportunity to match their family’s needs with the traits and temperament characteristics of the dog that may best suit their home environment. Each dog breed...
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Crate Training Made Easy
Puppies emerging from their denIn my experience crate training, properly done, provides owners with peace of mind during those times when the owner cannot monitor the activities of their new puppy or...
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Shopping For A New Pet Food? How to Decipher Pet Food Labels
According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent an estimated $52 billion dollars on their pets in 2012, with an estimated $19 billion of that being spent of pet food. Clearly...
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The Devil Is In The Details - How to Compare Dog Food Ingredients
Comparing dog food ingredients, once you look at the paragraph on the side of the bag, may seem like it requires a PHD to decipher. Protein meals, by-products and tocopherols abound. Many authorities...
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5 Reasons Why Dogs Eat Dirt - And You Should Too!
By federico stevanin, published on 08 November 2008Stock photo - image ID: 1001821As scientists of various disciplines investigate the topic of dirt eating, or more accurately clay eating, they are...
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15 Warning Signs of Cancer in Dogs
Courtesy of PDPics.comCancer is increasingly common in pet animals, and as pets age, the likelihood of contracting some form of the disease increases substantially. In fact, cancer accounts for almost...
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Osteosarcoma in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes
Great Dane and Chihuahua SkeletonsCourtesy of Wikimedia CommonsWhile Osteosarcoma represents just 5% of all canine tumors, it is estimated that between 6000 and 8000 new cases will be diagnosed this...
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4 Best Dog Life Jackets Reviewed
Is A Life Jacket Really Necessary For Dogs?There's no better way to beat the summer heat than a romp in the water to cool down. Whether its a trip to the beach, a lakeside treat or just a dip in the...
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Fluffy Dog Breeds – The Double Coated Dog Breed List - Puff Daddies of The...
Samoyeds - Dogs of the Spitz FamilyLooking for a fluffy dog? Then look no further; the double coated dog breeds are your ticket to puff and fluff in all shapes, sizes and temperaments. The double coat...
View ArticleWhat To Feed Your Dog After He Has Had Diarrhea or An Upset Stomach
Dogs tend to find unpleasant things in the yard, and it seems the more nasty it is to us, the more delicious it is to them, frequently resulting in an upset stomach or diarrhea. Once he has settled...
View Article3 Healthy Dog Treats You Can Make In Minutes
A dog’s diet should consist of 20 percent vegetables consumed on a daily basis. With these 3 easy home cooked recipes you can add that much needed vitamin and mineral fix to your dog’s diet with a...
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4 Promising Studies: Early Detection and Treatment Options for Canine...
Courtesy of Public Domain ImagesHemangiosarcoma is a form of cancer found almost exclusively in dogs. A relatively common canine cancer (6-8% of all canine cancers) it is estimated that 2 million of 73...
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Should I Neuter My Dog? The Benefits And Risks Of Neutering
Courtesy of PublicDomainImages.netImages of frightened, discarded cats and dogs in shelters tug at our hearts and serve to encourage the public to embrace the spaying and neutering of pets as a way to...
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