Tips for Crate Training Your Puppy
If you’re wondering whether you should crate train your puppy, the answer is a clear yes for several reasons. Crate training takes advantage of your dog’s instinct to seek small places. In fact, your pup’s crate can (and should) be a space where they feel comfortable and safe. Crates also allow your puppy to stay […]
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Puppy Teething: How to Keep Your Puppy From Chewing Your Shoes
It’s exciting to have a new puppy! Your cute and playful companion brings joy and excitement to your home. But soon, you’ll discover a few challenges that come with having a puppy — such as teething and nipping. Your puppy has just 28 tiny teeth that are like baby teeth in humans. As soon as […]
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What Is Bloat And Why Is It Important To Get Help Immediately?
Bloat is a frightening and deadly disease that affects dogs. Many pet parents have suddenly discovered that their four-legged companion had a swollen abdomen and was in great distress. After getting to their vet, they were told that surgery was necessary for their beloved pet. They wondered what could have happened since there were no […]
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Tips For Preventing Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke In Dogs This Summer
Summer gives pet parents a chance to spend time outdoors with their dogs. But unlike humans, who sweat to keep their bodies cool, dogs don’t have an efficient way to sweat and regulate their temperature. This is the reason why summer activities increase the risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Heatstroke can be devastating […]
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How To Prevent Heartworm Disease In Large Breed Puppies
What Is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is a serious condition that affects pets in the U.S. and other parts of the globe. It’s caused by worms, which measure up to a foot long, living in the lungs, heart or blood vessels of infected dogs and cats. They can cause heart failure, lung disease and damage to […]
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How To Properly Clean Your Dog’s Ears
If you clean your dog’s ears during your pet’s regular hygiene routine, you’ll keep them healthy and prevent infections. For dogs with floppy ears, you should clean the ears at least once a week. You can also find out if your dog’s ears need cleaning by examining them every weekend to know if there’s a […]
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Mosquitoes: The Almost Silent Killers
There is news coming out of the Southwest counties of Florida of a large population of Salt Marsh Mosquitoes that do not transmit Zika but are found to be a vector for heartworm disease. Due to recent high tides causing flooding in numerous mangroves this Salt Marsh Mosquito population has exploded, they have even been […]
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