Category: Pets
How to get your mastiff dog to stop barking excessively
If your puppy or Mastiff dog is barking excessively, it could be due to many different things. He or she could be stuck on or under a fence. He or she may be barking at other dogs in the neighborhood, or may be feeling lonely and depressed. Dogs bark for many reasons actually. It would…
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Thinking of Alpacas? Some basic questions and answers
Breeding alpacas continues to gain popularity among all kinds of people. Some are drawn to the lifestyle of owning a small ranch. Others see alpacas as an investment opportunity (although we would say it’s a business, No an investment!) Those with a particular fondness for spinning and weaving may be drawn to the idea of…
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Autocoprophagy in dogs
The one that is coprophagous is the one that consumes excrement. Wild boars are heavy consumers of their own droppings and those of other animals. Certain young animals such as elephants, pandas, and hippos also eat their mother’s excrement to access and take advantage of the specific bacteria needed to digest the vegetation around them.…
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Book Review How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With
Looking at a litter of cute little puppies makes it easy to overlook the difficult task of raising a well-mannered dog. Choosing the puppy you take home is much simpler than handling and training him, and many people only realize that too late. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With is a well-reviewed…
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Bad Dog Food: The Stomach-Churning Poisonous Death Mixture In Your Pup’s Bowl
Your pet is likely eating bad dog food. Actually, calling it “spoiled dog food” is an understatement. If you’re feeding your dog store-bought food, you’re filling his plate with one of the most gruesome and stomach-churning collections of disgusting and deadly filth imaginable. Let’s take a look at what’s really in that supposedly safe dog…
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Pediatric spay-neuter: basic concepts
If you recently adopted a new puppy or kitten, you may have been presented with the option of “pediatric spay/neuter surgery” and you may not be familiar with the process, or even comfortable with the concept. . We’ve all grown used to the standard 6-9 month old to spay or neuter, and the idea of…
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Things to do before traveling with your Shitzu
Shtizu’s love of travel and a well-bred shitzu make him a magnificent representative of the breed. Whether he’s on a long trip or a short jaunt, his shitzu’s companionship and camaraderie can make the trip even more fun. Here are some things you can do to make your and your shitzu’s journey much more comfortable…
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How to make dog clothes
There are a few main reasons why people put clothes on their dogs. One is to keep your dog warm or dry. Another is the sense of style. A third is that it’s a great way to get noticed. Who can resist approaching the owner of a doggy dressed to the nines or a large…
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Grapes, Nuts, and Your Dog’s Health: Foods Fido Should Avoid
“Magoo was a big, playful Labrador Retriever who often got into sticky situations…” So begins a story in the ASPCA’s latest report on foods that can be toxic to dogs. Turns out, Magoo snuck into the pantry and was hooked like a pound of grapes. He ate it all, of course. The ASPCA never mentions…
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4 easy ways to make your cat happier
1. Motivate your cat to be active. Most people struggle with being overweight and their waistlines continue to expand, and unfortunately your pets experience the same issues as well. According to a current study, about 55% of domestic cats today are overweight. This is caused by 3 main problems such as having a sedentary lifestyle,…
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