A dog’s feet are as important as the rest of his body. His paws carry all of his weight and bring him to the places he wants to go. Taking care of his paws is part of your responsibility as a canine owner and companion. Although your dog’s footpads are tough and hardy, they are …
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How To Identify a Lakeland Terrier
A Lakeland Terrier has been around for a couple of hundred years. Used as a means to hunt vermin and eliminate foxes terrorizing the farms, this animal is one of the oldest working dog breeds used by farmers. However, are you able to identify one if you come across it? There are many terrier breeds, …
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How To Treat Whisker Damage in Cats
Cats’ whiskers are actually very important to them. For example, whiskers can sense danger, and tell a cat that he is too large to fit through a space. Cats depend on their whiskers for much of their sensory information. If your cat’s whiskers are damaged, take a few steps to protect your cat as they …
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How To Care for Your Dog’s Hair and Coat
Just like people, all dogs have different types of hair or fur, usually referred to as the dog’s coat. It goes to follow then, that just as different people need to take care of their hair in different ways, a dog’s coat should be taken care of in different ways as well. In addition, different …
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How To Identify a German Shepherd Dog
In 1899, Capt. Max von Stephaniz of Karlsruhe, Germany, bred the world’s first-ever known German Shepherd. It resulted from cross-breeding a farm dog and an old herding breed. A century later, the German Shepherd has gained worldwide prominence. However, it is no longer associated with farming or herding. It is now recognized for its valuable assistance …
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How To Care for Your Dog’s Ears
Caring for your dog’s ears can be a simple, yet very important task for any dog owner. Clean, healthy ears are important for a dog’s health, as well as his ability to hear. Here are a few tips for keeping your dog’s ears clean and healthy: Take your dog to your veterinarian to learn how …
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How To Treat Feline Fatty Liver Disease
In order to treat Feline Fatty Liver Disease, or Feline Hepatic Lipidosis, understanding what this disease is and what causes it can be important. Feline Fatty Liver Disease is generally a disease of the cat’s liver in which there is an accumulation of lipids or fats in the cat’s liver, causing damage to the liver. …
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How To Identify a Flat Coated Retriever
The Flat Coated Retriever is a type of gun dog that is specifically bred to help hunters to find and retrieve their kill, which usually consists of birds. Originally known as a Retriever Proper, the Flat Coated Retriever was developed in the 1800’s and it was considered as generic kind of Labrador Retriever at the …
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How To Care for Your Chihuahua
All the celebrities seem to have them so why shouldn’t you? If you’ve decided this small breed “purse pooch” is the companion for you, read the steps below to make sure you’re caring for your chihuahua properly. Step 1 Take your chihuahua to a veterinarian for a physical, appropriate vaccinations, flea treatments, etc. Get …
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How To Care for Yellow Labrador Retrievers
Yellow Labradors are a popular choice as pets because of their playfulness, friendliness and good nature. Yellow Labrador retrievers are active dogs that can be destructive if left without supervision especially if they get bored. However, they are loyal pets ideal for small children because they can grow up as service dogs that can guard …
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