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Posted by Shiou in Health Articles on 01 10th, 2010 | No Comments

Cold Weather Tips to Keep Pets Warm

Cold Weather Tips to Keep Pets Warm
Heating Up Chilly Dogs : Cold Weather Tips to Keep Pets Warm By Bernadine Cruz, DVM Provided by Pfizer When the seasons move from summer into fall and winter, people adjust their routines and plan for colder weather. At the same time, take a few minutes to prepare your pets for the changing seasons. The...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 12 21st, 2009 | No Comments

Basic Dog First Aid

Basic Dog First Aid
Basic Dog & Puppy First Aid Traffic Accidents A traffic accident is probably the most common cause of serious injury to a cat or dog. Always approach the animal with caution, it may react aggressively because of the pain. Move the dog as little as possible, but if you must move it, it is probably best to...
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Posted by Shiou in Health Articles on 12 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Preventing Canine Strains and Sprains

Preventing Canine Strains and Sprains
Preventing Canine Strains and Sprains By Margaret H. Bonham for The Dog Daily You’ve seen athletes stretch and warm up before an event. You’ve been told in fitness classes that you should stretch and warm up before any workout. It stands to reason that dogs need to warm up too before any physical...
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Posted by Shiou in Health Articles on 12 7th, 2009 | No Comments

Joys of Walking Your Dog

Joys of Walking Your Dog
The Joys of Walking Your Dog By Liz Palika for The Dog Daily Many dog owners seem to feel that walking their dog is something that must be done; a chore that goes along with dog ownership. But walking your dog doesn’t have to be a chore — it can be so much more. When you’re out walking your...
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Posted by Shiou in Health Articles on 11 30th, 2009 | No Comments

Reading Dog Food Labels

Reading Dog Food Labels
Reading Dog Food Labels By Margaret H. Bonham for The Dog Daily No doubt you’ve looked at the label on your dog’s food and seen a lot of things that may not be so clear. What’s really in that food? There’s a lot of information on the label, but you have to know where and how to look...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 11 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

The Right Food For Your Dog

The Right Food For Your Dog
The Right Food For Your Dog Do you know the facts about commercial dog food? How do you choose what kind of food to feed your dog? Here is some interesting “food for thought” about what to feed your puppy or dog. Are Dogs Really That Different? You are standing in front of a huge aisle of dog food. You...
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Posted by Shiou in Health Articles on 11 16th, 2009 | No Comments

Five Things You Can Do to Get Your Dog in Shape

Five Things You Can Do to Get Your Dog in Shape
Five Things You Can Do to Get Your Dog in Shape By Margaret Bonham for The Dog Daily Do you have a pudgy puppy? Many dogs, like their owners, could stand to shed a few pounds. That extra weight isn’t healthy and can lead to serious health problems. And some canines are simply couch potatoes —...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 11 9th, 2009 | No Comments

Keeping Your Dog Active in the Winter

Keeping Your Dog Active in the Winter
Keeping Your Dog Active in the Winter For dog owners across the North, late-January to early-March can be the “dog days” of winter and with the Holidays in the rear view mirror and Spring oh so far away, it’s easy to see how laziness can start to set in for both pet and parent alike. But don’t give...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 11 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

Dog Supplements

Dog Supplements
Daily Supplements for Healthy Companions by Dr. Larry Siegler from Only Natural Pet Store The Foundation Diet is the foundation of health – nothing can replace a healthy diet of the freshest food you can provide for your cat or dog when it comes to promoting health and warding off both acute and chronic...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 10 19th, 2009 | No Comments

Flea Control

Flea Control
How To Get Rid Of Fleas All dog owners are familiar with the problems caused by pesky fleas. Fleas are very small wingless insects, brownish red in color, and have sharp mouths by which they obtain blood from their canine hosts. Flea bites usually cause your dog to scratch at affected areas and some dogs are...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 10 5th, 2009 | No Comments

Canine Allergies

Canine Allergies
Canine Allergies – Does your dog have an Allergy? Canine Allergies – Does your dog have an Allergy? Did you know that your dog can have allergies, just like you? The most common dog allergy is itching of the skin. Their respiratory tract can also be affected causing them to wheeze, sneeze, and/or...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 09 21st, 2009 | No Comments

Canine Parasites

Canine Parasites
Canine Parasites When you get a puppy, one of the first things that you need to do is make an appointment with the vet to get your new family member his or her vaccinations. Along with any recommended shots, your cuddly canine will probably get a dose of a de-worming formula to rid them of any internal...
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Posted by David in Featured Articles, Health Articles on 09 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Puppy Vaccines

Puppy Vaccines
Puppy Vaccines When you get a new puppy it is imperative that he receive all his proper puppy vaccines. These protect him from getting diseases if he becomes exposed to them. When the pet doctor injects a vaccine into your puppy, it “teaches” the pup’s immune system what a disease organism...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 08 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Preventing Dog Heartworms

Preventing Dog Heartworms
Heartworms Alert – Know the warning signs to save your dog’s health! Has your pet recently been coughing, eating less, or being more lethargic than usual? If so, it is possible that your pet is infected with heartworms and may need immediate help and attention. Heartworms may infect a host for up...
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Posted by David in Health Articles on 07 13th, 2009 | No Comments

Mental Health

Mental Health
Your Dog’s Mental Health Your dog’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. Keeping your dog happy and healthy is your main goal. Keeping your dog healthy also includes his mental well being. We will be talking about a few of the mental problems that your dog can have and ways to...
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