Best Pets for Children

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Having a pet can be a positive experience for a child. They can bring a child years of happiness. It can also provide an opportunity for children to learn life lessons while they care for a living being. Pets are a great way to teach children responsibility, along with the guidance of the parents. They provide companionship, entertainment and opportunities to learn. Some pets are better for kids than others. Before getting a pet for your child, here are a few factors to consider. Considerations Does your child suffer from allergies to fur or feathers? What level of touch does your child wish to have with the animal? Would he… Read More Continue Reading

Buying Vs. Adopting a Dog

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Ready to bring a new canine member into your family? Good for you. Having a dog will enrich your life in many different ways. Thinking about how to find the right dog for you? You may be considering whether you would like to adopt from a shelter or buy a puppy from your local pet store. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of both. Cost When you choose to pay retail for a pet, expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $1,000. When you adopt instead, you save big. An adopted dog will only cost $50 to $200, depending whether it is adopted from a city shelter… Read More Continue Reading

Track Your Dog with the Buddy Collar

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The Buddy Collar looks like a sci-fi device that came out of a James Bond movie. The Buddy Collar was developed out of a company in Melbourne, Australia named Squeaker. The thing most noticeable about this high-tech dog collar is its multicolor LED lighting system. It has preset color combinations that can be manually adjusted to your liking. It is designed to automatically illuminate according to how light or dark it is in their environment. This helps the owner to be able to see where their dog is, even in the dark. The Buddy Collar was made in order to keep tabs on your dog, in every way possible. This… Read More Continue Reading

“Puppies Are Dicks” What?

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A book with an unforgettable name, “Puppies Are Dicks” was written by Eric Sims. Why does the author have such a strong opinion about puppies? Perhaps it is because puppies from a dog store come from a puppy mill or a breeder. Puppy owners spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to buy the puppy of their choice. Eric challenges us to take a hard look at this concept. Is it morally right to do this when there are thousands of older dogs who need adopting in local shelters? Every year, approximately 3.9 million dogs enter animal shelters across the country. According to the ASPCA, about 1.2 million of these… Read More Continue Reading

Can Dogs Sense Pregnancy?

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Although there is yet to be scientific proof as such, the answer appears to be yes. Dogs have an astonishing way of sensing changes in the world around them and this may include when their owner is pregnant. Dogs are experts at reading human body language and behavior. It has already been shown that some dogs can detect when a person has cancer or is about to have a seizure. The connection between dogs and humans is very strong. When a dog’s owner becomes pregnant, there are several things that the dog can detect. After a woman gets pregnant, her body chemistry changes. This can cause her to have a… Read More Continue Reading

Unusual Animals That Make the Best Pets

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Silkie Chicken If you have never seen a Silkie chicken, you are in for a sweet and cuddly surprise. They have been called the teddy bears of the poultry world. Silkies are perfect chickens for those who have never bought a bird before. Their main defining feature is their downy soft and fluffy plumage that can be white, black, grey or gold. Silkies come in standard or bearded varieties. A bearded Silkie has a beard and muffs. They all have a black face, bones and skin and their flesh is a very dark grey-blue. They have 5 toes on each foot. The Silkie has their silky feathers because they don’t… Read More Continue Reading

Probiotics for Dogs

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Beneficial bacteria that live in the digestive tract, probiotics are found in many different varieties. Lactobacillus lives in the small intestine and Bifidobacteria live in the large intestine. Probiotics work to product short-chain fatty acids which stop the growth of harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. Probiotics, who are sold as supplements are living microorganisms which are very similar to a dog’s natural bacteria. When there aren’t enough natural probiotics in the body, this can cause these problems in dogs. When a dog is having gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea or constipation, probiotics can be rather helpful. According to Ann Wortinger program chair of veterinary technology at Sanford-Brown… Read More Continue Reading

Vegetables for Dogs

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Are vegetables good for dogs? Even though dogs are primarily carnivores, vegetables will add some necessary nutrients to their diet. When feeding vegetables to dogs, be sure and keep their portion sizes small. It is a good idea to talk to your vet about how much regular food you should be giving your dog if you have decided to give vegetables to your dog. You should also make sure that your dog doesn’t eat too quickly and choke on the vegetables you are giving him. Less is more when it comes to vegetables. They can cause gas in your dog. Should you be giving your dog a vegetable for the… Read More Continue Reading

Dry Skin in Cats

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Cats are normally fastidious animals that take excellent care of their coats. A cat with a healthy hair coat will be free of mats, external parasites, and the coat will be glossy and have a beautiful sheen to it. Cats who have dry skin, another name for it is seborrhea or dandruff, are sending you a signal that something is wrong. So what causes dry skin in cats? Parasites and Infections Dry skin in cats can be caused by an external parasite, like mites or fleas, or a skin infection, such as ringworm or a staph (bacterial) infection. One mite, latin name Cheyletiella, actually has the nickname ‘walking dandruff’, and… Read More Continue Reading
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Breedr for WordPress: The Ultimate Breeding Website Plugin

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Finally! Dog breeders have been struggling to find a reliable and professional solution to cheaply create, run, maintain and update their dog breeding website. The solution just arrived with the new WordPress breeder plugin, Breedr for WordPress. Why Do Dog Breeders Need Their Website? Websites are ubiquitous today. It’s like a business card. You cannot operate successfully without having one. All your customers expect you to have a website, even a simple one. If a potential buyer is choosing between you and another breeder, a good-looking breeding website will often be the tipping point. It’s also a great way to stay in constant touch with your current prospects and old customers. A lot of dog… Read More Continue Reading