Author: Joseph Abbott
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Litter-Robot™: The Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box Robot
Owning a cat is a great privilege and a joy, but few feline owners look forward to the task of cleaning out the litter box. Not only is it a smelly experience to sift through urine-infused litter in search of fecal remains, but handling soiled cat litter while pregnant can even be life-threatening to the…
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Types of Muzzles
Now that we have a clearer understanding of how muzzles can be used to benefit society, the dog owner, and the pup himself, let us observe what types of muzzles exist, and how they differ from each other. Basket muzzles: The basket muzzle can be made of plastic, metal or leather. They are a stronger…
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Dog Muzzles
The word “muzzle” has a bad connotation because of how some pet owners have misused them in the past. However, when applied by responsible and caring individuals the muzzle is a helpful tool used to work with dogs, as well as protect them from any accidents or mishaps they could be liable for. Here are…
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How to Prevent and Treat Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
When a pup goes running or walking through poison ivy, poison oak, or sumac bushes, the exposed skin of the under belly and inner legs, brushes by the foliage and plants in his path. Once the oil from sumac leaves or poison ivy and poison oak penetrate the skin, the dog would get infected. Fortunately,…
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First Day: Bringing Your Puppy Home
Finally, the day you have been waiting for has arrived! Your puppy is now 8 weeks old, and ready for you to take him home! By now, your home should be puppy-proofed, with any dangerous items safely removed or stowed away. Ideally, you’ve picked a peaceful morning over the weekend, so you can have time…
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Renal Failure in Senior Cats
Felines face a number of common ailments that can make life very uncomfortable. From obesity, to diabetes, to the feline immune virus, cat owners are aware of many of the health issues that frequently occur in their kitties. However, among these are some unfortunate life-threatening diseases that many pet owners are uninformed about. One such…
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Pet Food Recall: Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies (Jerky Pet Treats)
As of December 11th, the Dog Food Advisor was made aware that Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies (a store located in Torrance, California) announced a recall of the Welcome Home Duck Jerky and Duck Treats products from the stores several weeks ago. A routine product check revealed antibiotic and antiviral traces found in the treats,…
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Pet Food Recall: Stella and Chewy’s Dog and Cat Food Recall
As of December 11th, Stella and Chewy’s pet food company, located in Wisconsin have recalled several of their products because of a Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The following products have been recalled from both the United States (964 cases) and Canada (26 cases): Frozen Stella’s Super Beed Dinner Morsels For Dogs 8.5 ounce bags (USE BY…
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Mange: Treatment and Prevention
When a dog or a cat is infected by mange, microscopic mites inhabit their coats causing itching, hair loss, hot spots, and infections. While we have addressed what causes mange, and what the symptoms of certain types of mange are, below are the prevention and treatment tactics to help your pooch stay parasite-free! Mange Prevention…
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Basset Hounds
These droopy-eyed pups have long curried favor with the American masses for their laid-back demeanors and endearing expressions. Find out more about the Basset Hound’s origin and some fun facts about the breed! Facts About Basset Hounds Basset Hounds originally come from France, and have existed since the 1500’s. They were originally bred by monks…