Author: Joseph Abbott
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Commonly Overlooked Cat Health Issues
Most pet owners are aware of the common ailments that affect their cats. However while these health concerns might frequently occur in the domestic feline world, it is surprising how often how some basic diseases and health issues are overlooked. For example, many pet owners find their enormously overweight cats to be adorable, wanting to…
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Commonly Overlooked Dog Health Issues
When one thinks of common canine health problems, issues like hip dysplasia , fleas, ticks, skin allergies, and digestive trouble come to mind. While dogs certainly can get themselves into a whole host of problems, some of the more common health issues are tragically overlooked by their pet-owners. Do not fall into the same negligence…
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Is an “Animal Person” Born or Made?
For those who would describe themselves as an “animal person” it can be hard to measure how far back their fur-baby obsession goes. Is it all contingent on one or two pivotal experiences that cause someone to suddenly become interested in animals, or are the feelings solely influenced by your family, or genes? People seem…
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Worst Dogs for First Time Pet Owners
Canines do hold the title of “man’s best friend,” but not all dogs are created equal. Some pups were bred to be lap dogs, therapy pets, service dogs, companions for kids, families and small animals. Other dogs were bred as protectors, guard dogs, hunters, herders, trackers, police dogs, and fighters. Even though some of these…
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Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners
Getting a dog can be an intimidating affair, especially if you have never owned one before! Though you may be predisposed toward one breed over another, first consider some of these important questions before you purchase a dog. Once you know how old of a dog you want to adopt, then review these breeds below,…
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Golden Retriever Facts
If someone were to detail all that a perfect dog would be, they would get very close to describing a Golden Retriever. These pups have all the intelligence of the most skillful canines, with all the charm, adaptability and enthusiasm of a dream family pet. And if their temperament and character qualities weren’t enough to…
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How to Stop Dogs From Urinating on Plants
Part of the way dogs establish their presence is by marking their territory. For most pet owners, this practice occurs outside on neighbor’s lawns or on their daily walks. Rarely does this function become a problem for a pet owner, when the dog is well trained and past the puppy (accident-prone) stage. However dogs tend…
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How Pets Aid Child Development
Dogs improve our overall lifestyle and people who own cats are statistically less likely to die from a heart attack than those without them. There are physical, emotional, social, educational and cognitive aspects of child development that are benefited by owning a cat or dog. When children engage with animals, they gain crucial skills such…
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How to Make Homemade Air Fresheners
In many ways our pets rule the roost of whatever home they live in, Whether the smell is caused by wet pet coats, dirty paws, or poo-poo accidents, most pet-owners are willing to put up with quite a lot for the love of a pet. Nevertheless, we still find ourselves looking for some sweet-smelling fragrances…
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Timed Meal Feeders
One of the most common struggles of modern-day pet ownership is a frustrating lack of time. Our jobs, relationships and hobbies can overtake our schedules spontaneously in ways we often feel little control over. Unfortunately, when last minute obligations, heavy traffic, surprise meetings or phone calls arise, it can be our fur-babies that suffer the…