It is just the start of winter and one thing that should be on your mind or might already be is, “Should I worry about my dog’s protection outdoors this winter?” The answer is yes. The general rule is: when you put on a topcoat yourself, put a sweater or coat on your dog [...]
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The following information isn’t intended to replace regular visits to your veterinarian. If you think your dog may have canine arthritis, please see your veterinarian immediately. And remember, please do not give any medication to your pet without talking to your veterinarian first. What is canine arthritis? Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a [...]
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Snip, clip, wash and dry! Groom your dog like a pro. Ever watched your dog roll on the ground, lick her coat or chew at a mat on her fur? These are her ways of keeping clean. Sometimes, though, she’ll need a little extra help from her friend to look her best. Make Grooming as [...]
Very social animals, dogs prefer to be with others. When left alone, some companion canines become very distressed, suffering from an attachment disorder known as separation anxiety. Dogs who suffer from separation anxiety just can’t learn to cope with being alone, and they express their anxiety by barking, howling, whining, chewing, soiling, and/or attempting to [...]
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How to properly promenade your pooch in public City-dwelling dogkeepers are faced with greater challenges than their suburban and rural counterparts. Without a large, fenced yard for exercise, the city dweller must take to the streets three or more times a day with Fido or Fifi in tow. Crowded sidewalks replete with joggers, construction scaffolding [...]
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