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The Truth About a Dog’s Impact on the Environment
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 26, 2017 0

The Truth About a Dog’s Impact on the Environment

While we have been trying to cut down on our meat consumption of late it’s a little more difficult to look into our doggy’s big brown eyes and tell him…

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How to Prevent a Pooch From Having a Bloated Tummy
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 25, 2017 0

How to Prevent a Pooch From Having a Bloated Tummy

After a big meal dogs can feel as miserable as their masters. If you see or smell your pooch burping or farting you probably should not be so disgusted. It’s…

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Dog Trancing – What it is and Whether it’s Something to be Concerned About
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 25, 2017 0

Dog Trancing – What it is and Whether it’s Something to be Concerned About

Our first question when presented with this topic was: “What the heck is dog trancing?” We had never heard of it before but it seems to be a known condition…

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Household Items That Are Very Toxic to Our Pets
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 3, 2017 0

Household Items That Are Very Toxic to Our Pets

Sometimes we find ourselves floored by the dietary restrictions our pets are faced with. Often, foods we think are perfectly safe are crazy-dangerous for our doggies! Garlic, grapes, and gum?…

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Learning All About Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) and How to Recognize This Heartbreaking Disease
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 26, 2017 50

Learning All About Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) and How to Recognize This Heartbreaking Disease

Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the forebrain and thalamus of a doggy. It has also been called the more technical necrotizing meningoencephalitis. The disease…

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How to Safely Repel Roaches Without Causing Any Harm to Fido
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 21, 2017 0

How to Safely Repel Roaches Without Causing Any Harm to Fido

  We hate roaches. Oh, I know we are supposed to be more eloquent when it comes to something we do not fully understand. But, let’s face it, roaches really…

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The Correct Angle for Cutting a Dog’s Nails
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 29, 2017 7

The Correct Angle for Cutting a Dog’s Nails

We have to admit that if there is one thing we hate to do more than attempting to get our reluctant dog into a bathtub for a good scrubbing, it…

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How to Know When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to a Fur Baby
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 22, 2017 33

How to Know When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to a Fur Baby

  It will come for all of us sooner or later. Our fur babies will approach us, appearing tired and run down, not at all like they were a mere…

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How to Protect a Pooch During Rabies Season
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 20, 2017 1

How to Protect a Pooch During Rabies Season

Animal Control reminds us that Summer is the prime time for pets to be exposed to rabies and they advise pet parents to vaccinate their furry family members before, not…

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Uncover Whether a Dog Can Eat Veggies Such as a Cucumber, Tomato, or Celery
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 15, 2017 1

Uncover Whether a Dog Can Eat Veggies Such as a Cucumber, Tomato, or Celery

We would think if it’s a vegetable it is good for you. When talking about human beings nine out of ten times you would be right. However, our pets are…

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Two Proteins to Never Feed a Dog Because it Can Result in a Dog Having Serious GI Upset
by sierrag on June 7, 2017 19

Two Proteins to Never Feed a Dog Because it Can Result in a Dog Having Serious GI Upset

It’s no secret that protein is important for both humans and dogs to eat on a regular basis. Not only does it keep our bodies strong, but Weston A. Price…

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10 Signs a Dog is in Pain and He’s Unintentionally Trying to Hide It
by sierrag on June 6, 2017 15

10 Signs a Dog is in Pain and He’s Unintentionally Trying to Hide It

As much as we try to think only happy thoughts about our fur babies, a dog is bound to experience some pain once in a while. Sometimes he may make…

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If a Nauseous Doggie Could Talk, She’d Ask Her Human to Do THIS
by Denisse Aguilar on September 12, 2016 0

If a Nauseous Doggie Could Talk, She’d Ask Her Human to Do THIS

An upset tummy and nausea can ruin your day. It’s never any fun to feel sick! Doggies would have to agree! If they were able to talk, they’d definitely want…

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Does My Dog Have a Cold? Here’s How to Tell:
by Denisse Aguilar on September 12, 2016 7

Does My Dog Have a Cold? Here’s How to Tell:

The seasons are changing, and the weather is getting cooler. With that in mind, it’s very common for many of us to catch a cold. While a cold or the…

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10 Signs an Owner’s Dog is in Pain and is Unintentionally Trying to Hide It
by sierrag on September 9, 2016 5

10 Signs an Owner’s Dog is in Pain and is Unintentionally Trying to Hide It

As much as it is hard to think about, our pooches at one time or another are going to have pain. Sometimes it is rather obvious when they’re in pain,…

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Why Does Fido Stare at Mom and Dad While Pooping? And No, it’s Not Because He’s Embarrassed.
by sierrag on August 30, 2016 22

Why Does Fido Stare at Mom and Dad While Pooping? And No, it’s Not Because He’s Embarrassed.

A dog does a number of things of some of us may consider strange, until you understand the reasoning behind it. Yes, staring at us while going to the bathroom…

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4 Scary Things That May be Found in a Doggie’s Bed
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 19, 2016 1

4 Scary Things That May be Found in a Doggie’s Bed

If you talk to any scientist, they will pretty much tell you they will only believe in something if they can see it. For the faithful, that is annoying but…

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Surprising Diseases Owners Can Catch From Their Pooch
by Denisse Aguilar on August 11, 2016 0

Surprising Diseases Owners Can Catch From Their Pooch

We usually don’t think about getting any diseases from our fellow pets. However, you’d be surprised to find out that there are some health complications and diseases we can suffer…

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(Video) Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Properly Cleaning Your Pug’s Wrinkles:
by sierrag on August 9, 2016 17

(Video) Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Properly Cleaning Your Pug’s Wrinkles:

While our Pugs are always by our side and not to mention are the most adorable doggies that ever lived, they still tend to get dirty from time to time,…

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(VIDEO) Are You Cleaning Your Pug’s Wrinkles Correctly? Here’s How You Can Make Sure:
by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 3, 2016 102

(VIDEO) Are You Cleaning Your Pug’s Wrinkles Correctly? Here’s How You Can Make Sure:

While our Pugs are always – in our eyes – the cutest things that ever lived they, like all other animals, get dirty. And they have a special need because…

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