Category:Care & Health

If you choose to rescue a lost or stray dog, you are a hero. This surprisingly is not something everyone can do or is willing to do. It takes a special person to rescue a stray dog that they know nothing about or have any attachment to. Just because a dog is a stray does …
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Newborn puppies require a lot of care, most of which will be done by the mother dog, but there are some things that you might have to do like removing the umbilical cords on the newborn puppies. The mother dog will usually remove the umbilical cord of her puppies after their birth using her teeth. …
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Pepe-Le-Pew may have been provocatively aromatic to all his female skunk friends. . . . but if you have ever experienced skunk odor sprayed on your family dog, you might just start to wonder what the attraction was all about! In real life, skunks use their strong-smelling spray as a defense mechanism against possible predators, …
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Oh no! Lassie saw a scary animal and played with it. Now your dog has these strange-looking quills impaled on its face, its legs, and also on its body! What creature could have done such terrible thing, and why would it hurt your poor dog? Well the most possible creature that might have hurt your …
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It is always a pretty sight to see dogs with long hair that is shiny and thick. Alas, owners of long-haired dogs know the problems that tangles and matting can bring to their dog and to them as well. It can be quite difficult to remove hair mats from your dog, and when ignored they …
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As part of the birthing process for newborn puppies, the mother will need assistance with a few small tasks. One of these tasks is removing the amniotic membranes from newborn puppies.  The amniotic membrane is also referred to as the amniotic sac, and it is attached to the placenta or afterbirth and umbilical cord on …
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There are pet lovers out there who just cannot own one because of some health issues. Our pets that have fur or long hair may aggravate some simple asthma. Dog dander is a common problem for dog owners cause it causes lung problems for those who inhale it. Here are some simple but wise steps …
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Arthritis is when there is destruction of cartilage in the joint often referred to as degenerative joint disease. This can occur from multiple etiologies and disease processes. There are many preexisting factors that can exacerbate arthritis, which if are not recognized, can create permanent debilitating damage to the joints. Cartilage has high concentration of nerve …
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Raising a dog in a cramped apartment can be a bit tedious and difficult. However, with the right preparation and commitment, this task can be really easy to do. Read on to learn more about how to raise a dog in an apartment. It is very important that you consider the size of your flat. …
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Your dog never has to deal with the embarrassing reality that his pants are getting too snug. However, you know when your pooch has packed on the pounds and it’s time to put him on a diet. As his human companion, it becomes your responsibility to implement these steps and get him back in shape. …
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