Raising Your Dog – Important Steps to Take From 1 to 3 Years of Age When acquiring a newborn puppy, there are certain critical steps that need to be taken in the 1 – 3 year timeframe of raising your dog. Physically, he is in his prime, and will continue to develop heavier bone,… Read more »
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A Wagging Tail – What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell You?
Is a wagging tail a sign of joy? What is your dog trying to tell you? Is barking a form of language among dogs with precise significance, or just playful noise? Dogs exchange information among themselves less by voice than by a wide range of facial expressions, body postures and gestures, as well as by… Read more »
Halloween Candy Is NOT Safe For Your Pet
Halloween Candy Can Kill Your Pet! For millions of families, the celebration of Halloween includes every sugary, sweet, gooey treat imaginable. As parents, we often warn our children “Now don’t eat too much or you’ll make yourself sick.” At worst, a child who stuffs him or herself with chocolate may develop nausea and a stomachache. But… Read more »
4 Things To Think About Before Declawing Your Cat
Declawing is a major surgery known as onychectomy, performed under anesthesia, that removes the tip of each digit (from the first knuckle out) of the cat’s forepaws. There is a slight chance of death in the surgery, and a declawed cat may have an increased risk of infection and life-long discomfort in its paws. This… Read more »
Your Dog’s Shedding
Does your dog shed a lot? If your dog sheds a lot it does not necessarily denote ill health. Dogs that spend a lot of their time indoors are exposed to electric lights and central heat and air which can throw off their normal shedding schedule that nature built in. However, profuse shedding may have… Read more »
