The Ideal Dog Grooming Guide

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Having a dog at home as a pet is always a delight as they undoubtedly turn out to be your best and most loyal friends. The puppy is one of the most adorable things that you may come across but parenting it properly is no cake walk. It needs the same attention and care as your own child and will be a life-long commitment for as long as it stays with you. The following basic guidelines will give you an idea about dog care and grooming. Body grooming There are different grooming techniques for different breeds because there are short-haired and long-haired breeds. Get the right advice from your vet… Read More Continue Reading

All that You Wanted to Know About Feral Cats

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Feral refers to a generally homeless cat that lives outdoors most of the time, without having an official owner. Most feral cats are those that have been abandoned, lost or left to live on their own. It’s because of the rough environment in which they live that most ferals develop a deep rooted fear of people and when approached by humans, hiss out of fright. They either run and hide or may even attack a person with fangs and claws bared to cause grievous injury. However, this perception of their always being vicious, is not always true. Given time, care and affection, they gradually overcome this fear and become as… Read More Continue Reading

How to Train Your Cat

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Who said dogs could be trained only? As a pet, your cat could also be trained to be an obedient servant to your commands. It’s true though that dogs and cats have different mentalities and their training techniques too, differ. However, with a little love and patience, you could have a remarkably rained and well behaved cat to show off to friends and outsiders because cats are also extremely intelligent animals and respond well to training. Here’s how to go about it. Punishing simply doesn’t work Cats just don’t learn from discipline. Worse still punishing them leads to enhanced your stress, health, and behavioral problems. It’s basically positive reinforcement and… Read More Continue Reading

Effective Tips on How to Raise a Dog

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A dog needless to say, becomes an inextricable and inseparable part of your family and needs to be taken care of like just another family member. A young pup needs to be treated like a newborn in the family whereas an old dog craves the respect and treatment given to the family’s geriatrics. Thus it goes without saying that a lack of proper daily care leaves your pet depressed, neglected, and often in a cantankerous mood. Play with and nurture your dog The first step is the provision of a clean, hygienic, and protected environment for the dog, particularly when it’s a pup. An unsheltered and uncared pup will inevitably… Read More Continue Reading
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How to Choose the Right Dog

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Choosing the right dog for your house is a time consuming and tedious task, which by no means should be done in a jiffy. You first need to think very hard whether you really have the time to look after a dog and whether your own living space is going to make it comfortable for the next ten to twelve years at least. This is more important since a dog’s average lifespan is about twelve years during which you are duty bound to care for it. Unfortunately, when choosing a dog, most people allow their hearts to rule their heads and end up making the wrong choice. Here’s how to… Read More Continue Reading

Best Apps for Pet Owners

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Ever since Apps have become a buzzword in the virtual world, animal’s lovers too, have been greatly benefited. These have brought them together to share ideas and valuable information that ranges from anything between how to select the right pets to their care, maintenance, and upkeep. These also inform animal lovers to take in dogs or other animals that have been abandoned by their owners and have saved many a valuable pet’s life from an untimely death. What’s more, these apps are either low-cost or are free! Even someone who is about as bright as Michael Kelso from That 70’s Show knows that is a good deal! 1. ASPCA Mobile… Read More Continue Reading

Battling Mange in Dogs

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Mange in dogs is one of the most serious and common canine diseases. It is highly contagious and if left untreated may turn fatal. We often come across strays with ugly patches on their coats which drip pus and/or blood.  It is disturbing to see a dog suffering from mange. Causes of Mange Sarcoptes Scabiei is the parasitic mite that causes sarcoptic mange.. These are tiny insects that make multiple burrows through the dog’s skin resulting in intense irritation and itching. The non-stop scratching makes the affected area red and irritated. The hair in that area falls out, leaving bald patches which is called alopecia. Although treatable by antibiotics and steroid-based… Read More Continue Reading

How do you find your lost dog?

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Losing your pet is like losing one of the important aspects of your life and we aren’t talking about loss due to death. If you are reading this, chances are that you are desperately in search of your lost dog and trying to figure out ways how to find your lost dog. Here are a few handy tips that may help you along the way. Check whether your dog is really lost Inspect the areas around your home where your pet is more likely to hang around. Check your backyard, ask your neighbors, and check the back of your property too. Is he hiding somewhere or lying under the shade… Read More Continue Reading

All You need to Know about Siberian Huskies

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Siberian Huskies! You have to have a heart of stone not to fall for their wolf-like exotic appearance, vitality, and ever charming, friendly nature. Although it’s no surprise that many people are head over heels for their wild, yet affectionate nature, striking looks, power, athleticism and talent, very few understand the Siberian husky and this breed. So here’s a quick class on all you need. History of the Siberian Husky No points for guessing that the breed first originated in Siberia. After all, that’s where it gets its name from. Other than the fact that it comes from the Chukchi, a tribe of Siberian nomads, it does not have a… Read More Continue Reading

6 Tips to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Sparkling White

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Your vet tells you to keep your dog’s teeth clean. But you wonder how to do so! It is recommended that you brush the teeth of your dog every day to prevent food and bacteria build up that can lead to infections, gum irritation, and of course plaque. However, brushing your dog’s teeth is easier said than done, and perhaps even your vet fails to follow through on his own advice. Here are a few simple tips to keep your four legged friend’s teeth sparkling white without any hassles. Dog Tooth Wipes Now this is one helluva alternative to brushing your dog’s teeth. It is easier and takes barely any… Read More Continue Reading