Wednesday, October 28, 2015

I am sure you feel proud to own a smart canine at home. Yeah, you surely do! However, you would call yourself proud only if you take the necessary care of your dog which includes its health, food, grooming etc. When I say dog grooming, there are so many things to take into account, and the best way to go about it is by maintaining proper hygiene...

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Canine diabetes is one of the major dog health problems, caused due to improper insulin production or insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone, secreted by the beta cells of pancreas, responsible for maintaining blood glucose level. Insulin causes the body's cells to take up glucose from the blood to be used as a source of energy. When the...

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Monday, October 26, 2015

These dogs breeds are very popular due to their tiny size. There are many types of these dogs that are well suited for families with a small backyard or those who live in apartments. These dogs are also very sweet and friendly and can be easily handled as compared to large dog breeds. These miniature dog breeds look like cute little 'puppy...

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Canine influenza or dog flu is caused by the influenza virus A, which is known as H3N8. It is an airborne virus and hence, usually gets transmitted by coughing or sneezing. This highly contagious dog flu virus can also spread through direct contact with the nasal secretions of the affected dog. So, a healthy dog can easily contact the influenza...

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Sunday, October 25, 2015

It is every dog lover's dream to be able to spend as much time as they can with their favorite animal. If you had the chance to look after them and get paid in the process, wouldn't you do it? More and more animal lovers are realizing that they can convert their passion for animals into a proper profession. For those who cannot afford to have...

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Friday, October 23, 2015

If you are a dog owner, you would already know what it's like to have a pet dog. Dogs are great pets. Not only are they loyal and loving, they would do anything to protect their owner. Since dogs cannot express themselves through words, it is the duty of a dog owner, to make sure that the pet enjoys the best of health. One must always be on...

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Lyme disease got its name from the city Lyme, Connecticut. Here, the first outbreak of this disease was monitored. A bacterium, called borrelia burgdorferi is responsible for this disease. This bacteria is transmitted by the bite of a tick. It is said that out of all the species of ticks, only three species are known to transmit this disease....

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Injuries to a dog can be distressing not only for the pet but also for the dog owner. Canine or dog leg injuries are one of the most common traumatic injuries in dogs. As a matter of fact, it does not really take much to injure a dog's leg. Everyday activities like running and sprinting around can result in cuts, sprains, torn ligaments and...

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We all love our pet dogs and enjoy spending time with them. However, if you want your dog to always remain fit and healthy, you need to take special efforts and ensure that it gets a good diet essential for its growth. It is also important to provide the dog with right treatment, in case it is sick due to some reasons. Pneumonia is a common...

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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Milk thistle, also known in Latin as Silybum marianum or Silymarin, is an effective herb used predominantly for natural liver treatment. It is a bioflavonoid and a flowering member of the aster family, and is originally found in Europe and parts of the United States. The seeds and roots of this herb have been used for medicinal purposes since...

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Friday, October 16, 2015

The liver is one of the largest organs of a dog's body, with numerous essential functions that help the dogs to be healthy and hearty. It plays a major role in the process of metabolism by removing blood toxins from the system. Due to certain reasons like viral or bacterial infections, food poisoning, metal poisoning, congenital abnormalities,...

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

I had gotten so used to being woken up by my pet dog poking his cold and wet nose into my face every morning, that I'd hardly given it a thought for quite some time. Till one morning, his nose didn't feel cold and wet. Instead it was warm and dry. That is when I gave it some thought, and wondered to myself, "Why do dogs have cold and wet noses?"...

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Monday, October 12, 2015

Hemolytic anemia is a serious dog illness that can affect canines of any breed at any age. The severity of it can vary from being mild, requiring only timely medication to being life-threatening, requiring complete and undivided attention from the pet owner. Hence, it is important to understand in detail, what exactly is this disease and how...

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Bringing home a pet is full of responsibilities. A pet dog is a living creature who too needs food and water to survive. If you ask someone how to feed a puppy, they may probably laugh at you. The answer may come as, 'It's just common sense, feed him the amount that satisfies his hunger'. However, I beg to differ. If you are asking the question...

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." Roger CarasDogs are more than just pets, and anyone who has had a pet dog in his life, will agree to this. We love our dogs and want them to be healthy and happy, wagging their tails in glee! However, just like we humans have health issues, even dogs fall prey to ailments. Hence, it is...

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