Would you want to bathe using your tongue on a daily basis? I didn’t think so. But that’s exactly what cats do. You’ll never hear them complaining about it, either – or if you do, you probably won’t recognize the complaint. No, cats are generally very stoic about their grooming practices, quietly doing as much …
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Do Your Own Dog Grooming
Grooming your dog is about much more than simply keeping your dog looking good, it is about hygiene and good health. Grooming includes more than just brushing the coat, it includes caring for your dog’s teeth, toes, and other appendages. Grooming untangles hair, removes loose hair, stimulates oil, provides a weekly change to check for …
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How To Decide What Pet Is Right For You
Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact thelife of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide to bring home any animal. Are pets allowed in your home? Check your lease for pet restrictions as some condos, apartments and housing associations …
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Determining a Food Allergy in a Dog—Allergy Symptoms
A dog can develop food sensitivities over time, just like humans. People often assume that the allergy is related to something recently added to the diet. In reality, your pet may have been eating the same food for several years before an allergy develops. Dog allergies, just as human allergies, can be identified and treated, …
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How To Give Cats Oral Medication
Your veterinarian may prescribe oral medication for your cat in a wide range of situations. For your cat’s health to improve, it is important that these medications are given on schedule and according to the vet’s instructions. This can be tricky, as many cats absolutely hate any kind of medication. There are a few tips …
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How To Treat a Dog Bite
First you hear the snarl. Then you see the bared teeth. You have only a moment to decide what to do. In that moment of hesitation, the dog pounces and you feel the pain shooting through your body. You’ve been bit. Now what? Follow the steps below if you find yourself in this tough situation. …
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Compare the 10 Best Dog Food Brands
Reading your dogs’ food labels is as important as reading your own. I have researched how you want to see the ingredients in your dog’s diet. The first ingredient should be meat. Just like that, no chicken meal, or bone meal, just meat. When you see the word “meal” it isn’t just meat. This means …
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How To Choose Cat Food: Find the Best Cat Food
When you look into the eyes of your beloved cat, do you see the soul of a voracious, meat-eating hunter? You probably see a cute, fuzzy, lovable attention-glutton! But rest assured, your feline is a carnivore, wired to hunt and eat animals. Cats require meat in order to be healthy, and yet so many available …
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How To Train your Puppy to Urinate Outside
Many people become frustrated when it comes to training their puppy to urinate outside. What people do not know is that it is fairly easy to train your pup; you just have to be dedicated and committed to guide your pup to his proper destination to urinate, and that it outside. When you first bring your …
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How To Get Rid of Mats in Your Cat’s Fur
Mats are tangles in your cat’s hair. Removing them takes time and patience, but it must be done, because mats can become painful and lead to skin irritation or even an infection. Here’s how to get rid of mats in your cat’s fur: Supplies: Corn starch or talcum powder Hair conditioner spray Sharp but blunt-nosed …
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