Author: Joseph Abbott
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Cecil the Lion – A Short Biography
Last month, a great tragedy occurred in the animal kingdom, when a notable African lion was killed by a foreign big-game hunter. The news that a Southwest African lion named Cecil was murdered by a paid game hunter created a great outrage across the world. Though hunting game in Africa with guns is indeed allowed…
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Adoption Considerations: What Kind of Cat Is Best For You?
When you are about to purchase a new pet, there are an abundance of questions to consider in advance. Before walking into the pet shelter or rescue home, you must be clear about what kind of cat you want to get, so that you are not swayed by emotion when you get there. It would…
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How to Treat Tear Staining
Those reddish brown stains under your dog’s eyes generally indicate a malfunction in how he is able to drain or produce tears. Before you address the cosmetic aspect of the problem by shopping for fur-stain removal products, find out how to treat the medical side first. Solving the tear stain problems involves first diagnosing the…
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a copper-coated breed whose roots begin in Africa. First developed in Rhodesia (an area now known as Zimbabwe), these athletic and tenacious dogs quickly became the trustworthy companion for hunters in South Africa. Though this breed is a celebrated guard dog, find out why Rhodesians are also the ideal family pet.…
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Pet Food Recall: Bravo Pet Food
As of July 23rd, the Bravo Pet Food company has announced a recall of several of its products containing chicken due to a potential salmonella contamination. The produces recalled are: Bravo Blend Chicken diet for dogs & cats (BEST BY 12/5/2016) Bravo Balance Chicken Dinner for dogs 2-lb. bag. (BEST BY 12/5/2016) Bravo Balance Chicken…
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Tear Staining
So many darling dog faces are tainted with unsightly stains by their eyes. The dirty-colored fur beneath the puppy eyes make it look as if the pet has the same dark circles that plague humans who lack sleep. Most evident on dogs with lighter coats and white fur, tear staining can make even the cleanest…
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What To Do When Your Pet Has Urinary Incontinence
When you have an 11-year-old dog or cat who knows how to mind his manners, it can be shocking to suddenly find your pet eliminating on the living room floor. It is no surprise that urinary incontinence or the inability to hold urine, is a fairly common symptom in elderly animals. However, many pet-parents feel uncertain…
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Pet Pheromone Products
We have discussed the different kinds of pheromones, (both synthetic and herbal) and how they can effectively calm cats and dogs down. Many pet parents consider using pheromone treatments to address their dog or cat’s negative behaviors and nervous tendencies, or to simply make traveling with their pet a less stressful process. However, it can…
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Adopting a Dog: Temperament Tests
When you walk into a rescue home or a shelter, it can be difficult to fully ascertain what kind of personality a dog has. With all the noise and distractions of other dogs, people, and small spaces, only the most subtle of distinctions might set apart one dog from the next. But how do you…
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Preparing for Your Pet Sitter
When you have found your ideal pet sitter, and come to an agreement about their responsibilities and terms of employment, it will be time to take care of your end of the deal. Though vacations, business trips and getaways are replete with details to attend to, it would be a mistake to neglect the important…