Author: Joseph Abbott
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Vet Visit Checklist: Preparing for Your Pet’s Physical
Most pet parents assume when they take their cat or dog to the vet, that their only job is to make sure the pet survives the car journey and arrives there safely. While driving with pets can be traumatizing for the animal, and can cause motion sickness, the pet-owner has far more responsibility that simply…
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The Cheapest Dog Breeds
Pet-ownership can be expensive. With the purchase of all the items dogs need such as beds, toys, crates, treats, food, etc., combined with the regular veterinary appointments and trips to the groomers, owning dogs gets to be expensive. If you aren’t particular about what kind of dog breed to get, here is a list of…
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How to Treat Cat Pica
There may be several reasons that your cat has the behavioral issue of pica, yet because it could be a signal for a concerning health problem, visiting the vet is necessary. If you notice a pattern of your cat gravitating toward inedible items, and attempting to eat them, then the first course of action is…
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Dog Food Recall: Himalayan Corporation
As of May 27th 2015, PetSmart announced that Himalayan Corporation of Mukilteo, Washington recalled the Himalayan Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chew Toys. The product was recalled due to a potential metal contamination. The contaminated products include: Ruff Root Sprout, Ruff Root Stump, and Ruff Root Stock Dog Chew Toys. The most common toxic metals that…
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Pets’ Annual Physical Exam: What To Expect
Are you about to take your cat or dog to the veterinarian for their first annual physical? Before you hop in the car, educate yourself about the kinds of inspections your pet should receive in his annual exam. Though any vet worth his salt will give a thorough review of everything in this list, be…
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Top 10 Friendliest Cat Breeds
When shopping for a family pet, one of the most basic considerations aside from their health and appearance, is the cat’s temperament and personality. Families with multiple children and frequent visitors will likely want a cat who will engage socially, express affection, and enjoy ample attention from both from visitors and from their family. When…
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Pet Training Terminology
Pet training can sound like a foreign language at times. Instead of trying to decipher the meanings of terms and understand what the dog trainer might mean, here is a quick run-down of the relevant phrases often used by dog trainers or in instructional training guides. Temperament: This refers to the deeply innate tendencies that…
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Dog Food Recall: OC Raw Dog Food Turkey and Produce
On May 15th, 2015, OC Raw Dog Food located in California’s Rancho Santa Margarita, officially announced a recall of its Turkey and Produce Raw Frozen Canine food. The product is believed to be infected with a Salmonella contamination, resulting in the recall of nearly 2055 pounds of food packaged in 6.5 lb and 5 lb…
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How To Clicker Train Your Dog
Now that we understand what clickers are and how they work, it is important to learn the right way to clicker train dogs. One of the benefits of using a clicker is that it makes the same exact sound with every use. There is no variation, so it is entirely reliable as a sound association…
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Adopting an Abused Dog – Guide to Interaction
Integrating a new dog is always a difficult challenge, as you try to set up boundaries and establish love and respect in the home. This process is intensified if the adopted dog was abused by the previous owner. Even doing something as basic as petting your dog or summoning him can be translated as a…