Author: Joseph Abbott
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Types of Mange
Most of are are familiar with the phrase “mangy dog” without really knowing where the term comes from. It does not simply refer to animals that have a weathered appearance, or maybe look like they’ve spent one too many night sleeping in a gutter, mange is an actual skin disease caused by parasitic mites, and…
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How to Prepare Your Home For a Foster Pet
Foster parenthood is a challenging privilege. However, any time someone adds a new pet to the mix, it can be quite an adjustment. In order to ease the transition ahead, here are some helpful tips on preparing your home for the foster pet. Be sure to provide the kind of environment this new pet needs…
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Why You Should Foster A Pet
Pet fostering is not the most preferred choice when it comes to pet ownership. But whatever fears, opinions or questions you may have, allow us to present some of the most compelling reasons why you absolutely should consider fostering a pet. Reasons You Should Foster a Pet Fostering helps your community. Rescue homes and animal…
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Fostering Pets
It is common to hear people say things like “I bought a dog” or “I want to adopt a cat” but fostering an animal is often an unfamiliar concept. Usually when we think of foster care, children come to mind instead of pets. In this blog we will discuss what it means to foster an…
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Living With a Blind Dog
Most of us have dogs with perfectly functioning eyes and strong vision. But in some cases, diseases such as kidney failure, retinal degeneration, cataracts and even diabetes can weaken eyesight until the dog loses the ability to see entirely. If this should occur, do not be discouraged or start thinking about re-homing your pet. There…
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Overlooked Expenses For Pet Owners
Adopting a new pet is an exciting venture, but one that can also be more expensive than people realize. All the pet care items aside, there are several aspects of owning a pet that people do not take into consideration when budgeting for a new animal. However, one benefit of having a dog or a…
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Egyptian Mau Cat
The word mau means “cat” in Egyptian. These graceful creatures have distinct markings and shapes, with long sleek bodies that look like historic hieroglyphics come to life. Find out what makes feline breed unique from the other exotic cats and spotted breeds that resemble them. Facts About Egyptian Mau Cats They are an ancient cat…
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Giant Dogs That Think They are Lap-Dogs
Big dogs seem to have little awareness of their size sometimes. They go tipping flower pots, books, and coffee cups over simply by wagging their tails, and can knock people over when they jump up for a “hello” kiss. But this lack of awareness and gawkiness just endears these darling hounds to us all the…
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Tips on Bottle-Feeding Newborn Pets
In an ideal world, a young pup or brand new kitten will get to benefit solely from the nutrition provided by their mother’s milk. But sometimes life creates unusual twists and turns, and we find ourselves caring for a small animal that may have been orphaned or abandoned, or one puppy in the litter who…
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Pet Food Recall: Dave’s Dog Food
On Tuesday December 1st, Dave’s Pet Food has officially recalled the “Dave’s Simply The Best Dog Food” due to a questionable odor. This odor is believed to be caused by rancidity from high peroxide in that particular batch. While all the ingredients used in production were of good quality, the rice bran appeared to be…