Approximately 44 percent of all households have a dog with the percentage rising with each day. With so many pet families in this country, it’s mind-boggling that 3.3 million pets wind up in shelters every year. And that’s not even the most surprising statistic about pet adoption. Here are five more things you may not
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One of the most rewarding things in life is becoming best friends with a dog. If you have been looking to welcome one into your family, consider adopting a rescue dog as opposed to buying one from a breeder. It’s always the better option! These are seven reasons why rescue dogs make the best pets:
Many pet owners will know the following scenario only too well. After bringing up a healthy dog without any issues at all you are suddenly confronted with the infestation of what seems like a never ending barrage of fleas. You don’t know where they came from but the pesky intruders are everywhere, jumping back and
There’s no greater joy than walking your dog through the park. Your dog looks to you, eagerly. You understand and trust each other, so you remove the leash and happily watch your dog romp and sniff. You call your dog to “come,” he turns around and sprints toward you, smiling. To enjoy this picture perfect
Everybody has their favourite dog breed, but when it comes to bringing one home, you can’t make the decision from a superficial standpoint. Each breed of dog comes with different demands and traits, so it’s ideal to choose a dog that can easily slot into your everyday life. Some breeds are more proactive and energetic
While your dog is in heat she can become nervous and agitated. The duration of a dogs period depends on a range of factors. It is important to know how to care for and comfort your dog during this time. When a dog is in heat, it is known as “estrus.” This word refers to one
German Shepherd Training: Top tips on getting the best results from your dog! One of the most popular breeds of dog, the German Shepherd, demands a lot of respect. They are not only beautiful and highly intelligent; they are also extremely perceptive. Ensuring you are using the right method to train your dog is crucial.
Increase Your Dog’s Fiber Intake! Why Does My Dog Need Fiber? You have probably heard about the health benefits of adding fiber to your diet, have you ever considered whether you should add it to your dog’s diet too? Like us fiber can help dogs with a variety of problems and although not an essential
In order to find the best dog food for pitbulls it is important to understand the core attributes of the Pitbull as a breed. Among the medium sized dogs, tougher Pitbulls stand tall, as the survivors that can thrive on just about any dog food. Probably, this makes your concern as an owner more demanding.
We’ve all snuck our pups and full-grown dogs some foods that they shouldn’t have – other foods, we don’t think there is anything wrong with feeding it to them, but that may not be the case. Have you ever given your dog milk? I have once, and we weren’t too sure about the results. If
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Hi readers, thanks for visiting my blog. I just wanted to introduce myself so that you can put a face to my blog. My name is Alice Sparkle, I have been a practicing veterinary nurse for the last 12 years and in my spare time I love looking after my dog Mercy. I recently took up blogging as a way to share some of my knowledge and educate dog lovers on how best to care for their precious animals.
I hope you enjoy my site and if you have any questions about caring for or looking after your dogs (Or other pets) then please feel free to get in touch with me - I love to help and I love to share my knowledge.
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