Author: Joseph Abbott

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    Why Do Dogs Lick?

    It doesn’t take a behavioral analyst to observe that dogs lick humans to show affection and appreciation. However dogs also lick to signify loyalty and submission to someone, or to “read” something on another dog, to taste something unfamiliar, or clean a wound or groom their coat. Whatever the case might be, it certainly seems…

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  • Pet Food Recall – Pet International

    On February 11th 2015, Pet International of Miami Florida, has issued a recall for their product titled: Buster’s Natural Pet Beef Trachea Pet Treats. The product has been recalled due to a possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The following products were distributed to numerous retailers in Colorado: Buster’s Natural Pet Supply 6-inch Beef Trachea Pet Treats…

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  • Pet Food Recall – Tuffy’s Pet Foods

    As of February 11th, 2015, Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. has issued a full recall of their Nutrisca Dry Dog Food, in the Chicken and Chick Pea Recipe. The recall was necessary due to a possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, in 4 pound bags with the UPC code of 8 84244 12495…

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  • Buying Safer Pet Toys

    Purchasing dog or cat toys is one aspect of a pet-parent’s responsibilities. Not only is it a useful way to bond with your pet and challenge their minds, but toys are also beneficial aspect of their growing process. However, the pet care industry (whether food production or toy manufacturing) has proven lax about their production…

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    Hairballs

    The fact that cats have hairballs is common knowledge. However, “what are they” and “how do they happen” are not as widely discussed, since the subject can be rather gag-worthy. Though hairballs may hardly be a pleasant topic to consider at the dinner table, for the sake of understanding our kitties better, let’s briefly break…

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    How to Become a Dog Breeder

    Many of us have fantasized about how much fun it would be to raise dogs, and have all those squirmy little puppies around the house during the earliest weeks of their lives. Getting play with the pups when they are the cutest age, seems like an animal-lover’s bliss. However, the reality is, breeding is a…

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    The Process of Breeding Dogs

    So you have decided to become a dog breeder!  It can be a daunting task for those unfamiliar with how to begin.  Review our to-do list below for some helpful insights about how to commence the breeding process. Determine what kind of dog you want to breed, whether simply house pets, or working dogs, or…

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  • How To Train Your Dog to Bring a Beverage from the Fridge

    Quite possibly every dog owner has at some point wished that their dog could bring them a cold drink while they sit comfortably on the couch. Whether you are working away in the office, or you just don’t want to miss one second of the game; training your furry friend to run this errand, would…

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  • Why Cats Ignore Us

    Have you ever wondered if your cat does things just to spite you? You know he hears your voice, yet sometimes the infuriating feline doesn’t pay you any regard.   Many a cat owner has felt that all their efforts to show affection, or devote hours of playing with their cat, often goes unnoticed or doesn’t…

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    Types of Dog Toys

    Has your dog lost interest in his rope toy or red ball? Perhaps you may be running out of ideas on how to keep your canine entertained. Whether your dog is a snuggly pup that needs a cozy toy for naptime, or he is teething and needs a rubber chew toy, or is hunting dog…

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