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Pet Food Recall Are Pet Food Manufacturers Killing Your Animals on Purpose
The prevalent recall of pet food has created a huge fright to all dog and cat owners who rely on commercial brands to feed their pets. Throughout the country, contaminated pet food has caused many dogs to become very ill, while a huge number of them have died.
In March, Menu foods, a Canada based manufacturing company, recalled more than 90 brands of cuts and gravy moist foods (both dog food and cat food) after more than 14 pets died from eating them. A few weeks later, the same company...
Deciding on Getting a Companion For Your Dog
Even though some people see nothing wrong with having only one dog in the house, others may see the need for an additional four-legged pet running around. Of course, if you do not have the right size of home for this then there is not much you can do but if you have the space then your dog would enjoy having a companion. During the times that you are not able to sit and play with your pet, he or she will enjoy having the company of another dog. It gives the dog another being on its level, a...
Choosing the Right Dog Crate
When it comes to crate training a dog, it is very important to make sure that you are getting the right kind of crate. It is also vital to the success of the training that you make sure that the size of the crate is correct as well. When you take the time to make sure that you are shopping for the correct dog crate, you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration over the next several months of training. While at first, crate training may seem like an odd thing to do, it is in fact a very...
Properly Clipping Your Dog s Nails
When people think of grooming their dogs, very rarely do they think about clipping the nails of the dog as a part of that. While brushing the coat of the dog can be fun and a wonderful bonding experience, it is extremely important that the nails of the dog are not forgotten about. Many people tend to forget about the nails of the dog simply because they have no desire to try to clip them on their own. Instead, they prefer a professional dog groomer to do it for them. This is generally because...
Why Some Dogs Become Mischievous
Have you ever came home and found your favorite pair of sneakers chewed to bits? Have you ever been irritated by a dog that wants to play a game of keep-away with your gloves? The truth of the matter is that your dog is not trying to aggravate you or to make you angry. There are reasons that your dog does the things that he does, and part of being a responsible dog owner is sitting down and figuring out what is going on and then finding an acceptable solution for the situation. If you have...
Choosing Dog Kennels and Dog Crates
A kennel or crate is basically referred to as any place in which a dog is kept. For decades, dog owners from all backgrounds have used dog kennels and crates to breed, maintain, and train their dogs. They are actually very efficient tools in doing such things. Every dog owner needs to own a dog crate and kennel. If they do not, then they will soon find out that it is the best thing for the owner and the dog.
Choosing a dog kennel or crate can be somewhat of a task, especially if you do not...
How to Treat Dry Eye in Dogs
As your dog ages, you want to make sure that you can keep him in the peak of health. You know that this means monitoring his diet and keeping an eye on how easily he moves and his energy levels, but did you know that you should also take a look at his eyes? Dry eye is essentially a condition where your dog's tear glands stop working properly and it is something that is fairly common among older dogs. The issue that arises is that when your dog has dry eye, he is going to prone to chronic and...
Dental Care For Your Dog
When you want to make sure that your dog stays in good health throughout his life, you will find that you need to look into how to take care of his teeth. Most people don't think much about the dental care of their dogs, but the truth of the matter is that when your dog gets no dental care, you will find that his general health and his digestive health are going to suffer from it. Dirty teeth and gums that get no attention are actually severe health risks, especially as your dog gets older and...
Choosing Dog Collars Leads For Your Dog
As designer dog clothes and various pet accessories rise in popularity among dog owners, it is important to remember that dog collars and leashes also need to be functional in order to be effectively used in a dog's training or for a dog's safety. When choosing a dog collar and a dog's leash, be sure to not only select the one that is the most aesthetically pleasing to you, but the one that will help you maintain control when you are walking or training your dog, and the one that will help you...
Training Your Dog to Come and Fetch
In training your dog the Come command, stand several feet away from him. Bend down, say his name and then approach him, clapping your hands at the same time. Do this several times if to get him to come near you. As he starts to understand this exercise, and as you start to capture his attention, move back a few feet farther.
Try not to make the mistake of calling him from a long distance when he's not focused on you. If he ignores you that means you are training your dog that it is fine to...
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