Author: Joseph Abbott
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Types of Dog Ticks
Ticks are the vampire-like bugs that feed on the blood of their host. As long as dogs have been running around in nature, ticks have been latching onto them in the hopes of a meal. There are two types of ticks: Argasidae (soft ticks) and Ixodidae (hard ticks), and roughly 15 species of ticks that…
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Catnip: What’s the big deal?
Anytime you are reading about caring for cats, training or playing with kittens, the word “Catnip” will often appear. For those unfamiliar with the botanical side of life, Catnip is not just a well-named product marketed for cats. It is not a cat treat, or irresistible cat food blend. Catnip is a natural plant in…
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How to Help Your Dog and Cat Get Along
Nearly 50% of pet owners in the United States have multi-pet homes, the most common of which are dog and cat cohabitations. Dogs tend to be rambunctious, excitable, and curious about everything around them. If that environment includes a small fury creature who likes to stand out of reach or dart quickly by, the pup…
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Cat Furniture and Trees
Cats love to use their claws. Anyone that has ever had a feline friend knows that every carpeted area, towel, curtain, couch and recliner is an easy target for restless paws. Scratching, clawing and climbing is a natural instinct for cats, and is an important part of their exercise. It stretches muscles in their legs,…
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Vaccinations for Dogs
One of the benefits of living in this day and age, is that humans and animals do not have to suffer under many of the same diseases which could have been fatal just a century or two ago. Having access to medication and vaccinations significantly improves our quality of life, and allows for years of…
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Vaccinations for Cats
Though cats and dogs differ greatly, both domestic pets require certain vaccinations to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. While there are many kinds of vaccination options for your pet, some cats may need different shots than others depending on the area in which they live, and the different perils they may be subjected to.…
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Things You Should Never Feed Your Pet
Anyone who owns a pup has heard the phrase “chocolate is poisonous for dogs.” While it may never be a pet-owner’s inclination to give a dog something that could cause him harm, they may unknowingly do so from time to time. Below is a list of foods that should NEVER be fed to a dog…
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How to Leave Your Pet Overnight
Nobody looks forward to the first day they will have to leave their furry family members. After all the hours spent bonding with your kitten or puppy, the last thing you want to do is leave them on their own. However, when the day comes, you will feel much better about departing if you know…
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Fighting the Winter Blues: Dog Depression
It should be no surprise that humans aren’t the only ones affected by low spirits in the wintertime. The colder temperatures, foul weather and shorter days make it very difficult to get outside. Though dogs do not battle depression the same way humans do, they do experience a hormonal response to seasonal changes. Some of…