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You might have heard of the expression “work like a dog.” Now, for some people, this doesn’t make much sense. Just observe the life of a typical pet dog: from puppyhood to retirement, they practically live a life of leisure without shedding a single hair to earn money for [...]
Dogs That Are Good With Children
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Its true, dogs do play pivotal role in child development. Health care specialists have noticed after a nurse, Elaine Smith, introduced dog therapy as an alternative therapeutic treatment how dogs can play a major role not only in therapeutic treatment but also in child development.
Companionship can be critical to [...]
How to Care for Your Dog’s Eyes
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Dogs don’t see quite the same as humans, but their eyes are susceptible to infections and problems and should be cared for diligently. Dogs have binocular vision with a field of about 150° from their nose. Dogs see much better in the dark than humans. Their eyes are protected [...]
Share Your Favorite Dog Pics
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How to Care for Your Dog’s Teeth
An adult dog has a set of forty-two teeth. These are arrayed with twenty teeth on the upper jaw and twenty-two on the lower jaw. Dogs’ teeth develop plaque and decay just like humans. Keeping their teeth clean and healthy is not an onerous task.
Plaque is the soft gummy deposit that grows on teeth. Plaque [...]
How to Care for Your Dogs Nails
Caring for your dog’s nails basically means keeping them trim. Not all dogs will need their nails trimmed as some breeds naturally wear down their nails but others will need regular cutting. Giving your dog a pedicure can be done by you or a professional. You will know if your dog’s nails need trimming if [...]
How to Prevent Common Parasites from Bothering Your Dog
There are a number of parasites that can affect the health of your dog. Some are easily treated; others, such as heartworm are difficult to treat and can be fatal for your dog. Parasites are internal and external and all have various characteristics. Some common parasites to watch are for are:
Roundworm – this worm [...]
How to Socialize Your Dog and Why it’s Essential
Dogs need to be able to interact with their environment, humans and other dogs in a non-threatening way. This can be done successfully if you socialize your dog from a very early age. Socializing your puppy can start as early as three weeks old. The most important, impressionable age for your dog is between six [...]
Basic Obedience Tips for Dog Owners
We all want our dogs to behave as we’d like, so teaching them some obedience tricks is a good idea. The earlier you start training your dog, the better. If you want to reinforce good behavior and stop bad behavior in your pet there are a number of things you can do to help your [...]
Proper Nutrition and Feeding Tips
There are so many variables when it comes to feeding your dog that it can become confusing as to what is best for your pet. Some people advocate only dried food, some say only freshly prepared, some say you have to supplement your dog’s diet with vitamins and minerals, so how do you know if [...]
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