Acquiring a new puppy may mean big changes for you, but not nearly as much as the change it will mean for the puppy herself, who has gone from being with her mum and her brothers and sisters, to being all alone in a strange place. Many people wisely provide their puppy with a nice […]
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Do you brush your dog’s teeth? You may be surprised to read that this is now becoming standard practice in dog care. In the same way that you need to brush your own teeth in order to keep plaque and cavities at bay, you will be doing your dog a favor if you do the […]
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It is conventional folk wisdom that you should take your dog for a walk every day, and it is worth considering for a moment exactly what the health benefits are of the daily walk.
Exercising your dog improves his muscle tone, and helps to keep his bones and joints healthy too.
The exercise burns calories thus helping […]
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If you keep a dog, it is almost inevitable that at some stage you will have to face the problem of those small wingless insects known as fleas.
An adult flea lives for about three to four months, and during its adult life, the female lays tiny white eggs on the dog. When the eggs hatch […]
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Administering eardrops into your dog’s ear can be easy if you know how to do it properly. Once your dog gets used to the idea of you messing around their ears, it will become a much easier task to perform.
How do I get my dog used to the idea of me putting drops into their […]
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Your new puppy will be more at home in his new environment if the necessities of his life are already in place upon his arrival. To avoid confusion with your new puppy and what is going on with his new home, there are a few items that you can already have to allow you to […]
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So you’ve made the plunge into getting a dog for your family, that’s great, dogs add certain things to a family that can only be taught by experience with an animal. You may have questions about what you should do from the start with your new puppy so that you don’t spend months doing the […]
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If you are among the people who don’t like to fork out $50 to $100 every other month for a dog grooming bill, you can benefit from having the supplies on hand to do it yourself. Do it yourself dog grooming is growing in popularity as dog owners see the value of buying the right […]
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