Author: Joseph Abbott
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5 Good Starter Pets for Beginners
When it comes to pet care, dogs require devoted training, time, effort, and plenty of care items like toys, beds, leashes, etc. Cats need daily litter scooping, feeding, playtime and odor control if they are inside-only pets. When a child is young, or an adult is inexperienced in pet ownership, jumping right in with a…
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Most Popular Cat Breeds in the UK
The United Kingdom is culturally known for their enthusiasm about animals. Whether horses, hounds or felines, we know the Brits certainly adore their furry companions. Though one breed in particular is most common domestic pet in Great Britain by a long shot, the below list is based on the most online searches for cat breeds…
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8 Dog Breeds That Do Not Live Well With Cats
Dogs and cats have been pitted against each other for as long as we can remember, but not every canine breed is averse to living with felines. Some can co-exist peacefully, becoming close friends and cuddle-buddies with a cat. However, there are breeds that are more receptive to living with cats than others. In general,…
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Canine Body Temperature
The term “hot dog” doesn’t just refer to the favorite food of American baseball fans. A dog’s natural body temperature tends to run high, which can prove alarming for pet owners who fear their precious pups may be overheating. While problems like overexertion and dehydration are viable concerns, most dogs are perfectly fine if they…
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Top 5 Dangerous Foods for Pets on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time of food, family, and fun (and also of giving thanks, apparently), but it is important to make sure that our furry friends are safe, and don’t end up eating table scraps that could harm their health. Here, we have compiled a list of the most dangerous Thanksgiving foods for dogs. Turkey…
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Training Aggressive Dogs
No one likes to work with an unruly dog. But worse than a bundle of rambunctious energy, is a dog with an aggressive streak. Fortunately, if you treat every dog as if they are a good dog who just needs some behavioral correcting, instead of an inherently bad dog with no chance of succeeding, then…
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Dog Breeds That Are Banned in Certain Countries
Though dogs are valued almost universally as one of the best domestic pets, there are certain breeds who consistently have shown that they can be dangerous and unreliable. For some countries, this means the dog breeds are entirely banned, while others require a psychiatric release, or specific tools to keep the pet under control when…
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Diagnosing and Treating Tail Injuries
A dog or cat’s tail is more than just their prized body part. Animals need tails for balance and stability, so when this key aspect of their anatomy is wounded or disabled in anyway, the pets begin to suffer. If you suspect your cat or dog’s tail might have experienced some trauma, check for these…
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Scottish Fold Cats
One of the most easily recognizable cat breeds, the Scottish Fold has thousands of adoring fans worldwide. Find out what makes these bent-eared beauties so celebrated, (and we’re not just talking about Taylor Swift’s cats Olivia and Meredith!) everybody loves a Scottish Fold. Facts About Scottish Fold Cats The first Scottish Fold cat was found…
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How to Protect Your Child From Getting Bitten
When working with children, it is always ideal to have a “yes” environment; one that opens up opportunities instead of shutting down their imagination and fun with limits and rules. However, sometimes teaching a child to have a healthy respect of an animal, and the consequences of pestering or roughly playing with them is the…