Author: Joseph Abbott
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How To Prevent Hip Dysplasia
Preventing a disease is always preferable to treating one that has already developed. Dogs and cats that suffer from malformations like hip dysplasia often have no other method of treatment available, than undergoing surgery or daily taking pain medications. But pets that have yet to develop the condition are privileged with good health, and have…
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Dog Hip Dysplasia
One of the most common health problems that assails dogs is hip dysplasia. This disease occurs by a joint malformation or subluxation of the hip joint, which causes erosion, movement limitations and discomfort. Largely an indiscriminate disease, hip dysplasia is the single greatest contributor leading to canine arthritis. Learn more about the disease below, the…
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How to Keep Neighborhood Cats Out of Your Yard
Cats tend to be explorers that are ever-curious about the places around them. Often when one person in a neighborhood does not keep tabs on his cat, another neighbor will find him digging through their garden, or swiping at the koi fish in their backyard pond. Whether the sneaky visitor is a neighbor’s pet or…
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Why You Should Microchip Your Pet
We agree that microchipping is a difficult concept to accept for pet parents who detest causing their animals the slightest discomfort. It is not an ideal scenario to implant a device under any creature’s skin. However difficult adding a microchip might seem at first blush, the reasons why it benefits a pet far outweigh any…
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The Best Films About Dogs
Dogs are not only considered man’s best friend, but they also make incredibly compelling film heroes! From the loyal comradery seen in Old Yeller, to the determination and courage of Lassie, people have been falling in love with dog movies for decades. Next time you and your family deliberate about which film to pick for…
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Exotic Pets
Most little kids dream of having a pet monkey, dolphin or tiger to call their own. Though having one such exotic pet might seem far-fetched or even laughable, there are many animals that are legally allowed to be owned as pets. The term “exotic pet” loosely defined refers to an animal that may not be…
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Dog Breeds That Cannot Swim
Not every dog can be trusted near the water. While many dog breeds have webbed feet and were born to glide along the surface in pursuit of prey, other dogs can barely keep afloat no matter how hard their paws paddles. Breeds that are brachycephalic (or have shorter muzzles and experience frequent blockage of the…
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5 Reasons to Keep Your Dog Indoors
Indoor pets aren’t for everyone. Some people simply don’t have the living space to accommodate a rowdy pup or a whiny cat inside when they are longing to romp in the backyard. Though many people view dogs as family members, others see them as hunting buddies, rat-catchers, or simply functional parts of the household. Pet…
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Sweet Table Scrap Recipes for Home-Made Dog Treats
Sprinkling leftover meat into a dog’s food bowl might seem like a natural intuition when it comes to savory dishes. But how many of us look at a slushy pile of leftover raspberries and think, “My dog would LOVE that”? While adding protein, healthy starches, and vitamin-rich veggies might make sense to us, it is…
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Savory Table Scrap Recipes for Homemade Dog Treats
In a society that throws out a large percentage of the food we buy, it a great feeling to change things up and start saving what would otherwise be wasted. When you have gone to the trouble of storing leftover scraps and you want to be sure they are put to good use, try some…