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20 – 24 Week Old Puppy: Essential Guide To Puppy Behavior
Your Essential Guide to a Vibrant 20-Week-Old Puppy's Developmental Milestones. There are many changes that you should expect as your beautiful puppy gets older. In this article, we will focus on your puppy's development between the age of 20 - 24 weeks of age....
Proper Dog Nutrition
Dog nutrition is all about nutrients, or what your dog eats as food to keep him healthy. There are six families of nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. A balanced diet is critical for the longevity of your dog. Proper balanced...
Heartworm – To Guard Or Not to Guard? That is the Question
Heartworm is a parasite that gets transmitted through bites from infected mosquitoes. Larvae enter the bloodstream and migrate to the heart. Larvae live in the heart for six months before they turn into adults. If an animal tests positive for heartworm, he can...
Choosing The Right Dog Breed
Were you aware that there are literally hundreds of distinct dog breeds? When you decide to get a dog, choosing the right dog breed for you and your family is essential. With so many different dog breeds available, this can become a very daunting task. Luckily,...
K9 Advantix Vs Frontline Plus
There are so many choices when it comes to protecting your pet from fleas and ticks. You can choose the store-bought version, however, these products are not as effective as a product with more potency. Two of the most widely used products are K9 Advantix® and...
Building Confidence in Your Dog
Is your dog a bit of a wimp? A bit of a big girl's blouse when it comes to other dogs. Obviously each dog has a different character to the next, but can your nervous, trembling pooch be given enough confidence by you to start socializing properly with other...
Is It Safe to Give Equest Pramox Wormer to Pregnant Mares?
As a horse owner, you know how important it is to keep your horses free of worms. Internal parasites such as worms can be very dangerous to the health of your horse and can cause serious problems. Using high quality products to treat your horses on a consistent...
5 Useful Tips When Camping With A Dog
Sometimes, when you just love camping so much, you want everyone special to you to experience it as well. This includes your furry friends. It may seem overwhelming at first, but when done right, it could turn out to be one of the most memorable outdoor trips...
About Teddy Bear Teacup and Toy Poodles, Q and A: Are Poodles Good With Kids and Retired People?
1. Is your breed good with kids and retired people? Poodles are the #1 most popular family dog. With Teddy Bear Poodles quickly becoming the most popular. Most people think they don't look like Poodles at all. I have been breeding for over 30 yrs and I have...
Health On The Go: The Golden Rules Of Every Traveler
My dear travellers, today I have for you a very important and needed entry regarding health and our safety during the journey. Many factors contribute to a successful journey, and one of the most important is the knowledge and awareness of situations that may...
What Causes Scooting In Dogs?
When dogs drag their anus across the carpet or grass it is commonly referred to as "scooting". There are several common causes for this behavior. The first is a blockage of the anal gland. This is actually quite common in all breeds of dogs. When the gland...
Rump Scooting is Not a New Trick – It is a Serious Problem
When little Fido is rump scooting across the living room rug in the middle of watching Mall Cop on television, the first reaction that comes from the children's section is hysterical laughter -- moreso even than watching the movie. But rump scooting is not a...
