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Dog Hepatitis – Owner’s Guide to Hepatitis in Dogs
Hepatitis in dogs is a highly contagious viral disease. It mainly affects the liver. However, it can also affect various other organs. Transmission As you just learned, this disease is caused by a virus. This virus is known as canine adenovirus type 1, or CAV-1...
The 3 Biggest Risks Associated With Wild Raccoons
Raccoons are a common presence in urbanized areas. Properties that are located near bodies of water, forests, and woods, also commonly experience nuisance raccoon problems. Although raccoons are truly innocent and fascinating mammals, they pose several dangers...
Dog Grooming Tips For Better Health And Well-Being
Good grooming is more than just having a smart dog. You can handle potential health problems. So, dog owners need to learn how to groom their dogs. It helps to identify the health issues at an early stage and get it treated successfully. Dog's eyes Dog's eyes...
Mastiff Skin Diseases – Is Your Dog’s Problem Serious?
Mastiff Skin Problems Are Common So you have a wonderful pet mastiff, who seems to have acquired a skin condition of some kind. This is always a heartbreaking situation, especially when you don't get the help you need right away. No one wants to see their pet suffer....
Pet Insurance
TIPS AND QUESTIONS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PETS The cost for a visit to the veterinarian office is increasing each day. Just like us our pets need health insurance to help cover the cost. I hear everyday people choosing to euthanize their pet because the cost of...
Guinea Fowl for Chemical-Free Pest Control for Your Blueberry Farm and Garden
Introduction Guinea fowl are native to Africa. There are many diverse types of guinea. They are often used to manage against being overrun with ticks, fleas, grasshoppers, and a host of other insects.Because of their independent and wild nature, guinea fowl are...
Eight Reasons Why Dogs Chew Their Tails
Dog owners often ask, why do dogs chew their tails? Here are 8 of the most common reasons why do dogs chew on their tail.
When Fleas Attack!
Recently, my family dog, Chief Running Rug or 'Rugs' for short, came in from her afternoon romp in the yard, plopped down and began to feverishly scratch behind her ears. Feeling like my job as 'the ear scratcher' was being usurped I bent down to reclaim my...
Pet-Friendly Travel – The RV Edition
For those of you who already own an RV, you know that it gives you the best of both worlds: the freedom of the open road while traveling with the amenities of home. RV owners love the ability to explore the world on their own terms and there are many more...
How to Get Rid of Snow Fleas – Also Known As Collembola, Springtails and Ectoparasites
Read Below To Learn How To Get Rid Of Snow Fleas On Dogs Safely If you've never heard of Collembola, you're not alone. Until recent years, it was thought that these soil-borne creatures were essentially harmless. Even doctors vehemently denied that springtails were...
Summer Scratching – Is It a Flea Allergy?
August is here and summer is in full swing. The heat is sweltering, the cicadas are deafening and the summer storms are at their peak. For many pet owners, this is also the time when our dogs and cats can't stop scratching! Before you go changing your pet's...
Beagle Skin Health – Problems, Symptoms, and Treatments
Beagle Skin health Beagles are happy, energetic, compassionate and loving dogs and most families would love to have a beagle as a pet. And like other dog breeds, beagles also have health problems-they are predisposed to certain diseases. One of the health...
