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5 Great Tips for feeding a Happy and Healthy Dog!
Do you really know all there is to know about your canine
companion's nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they're
doing what's best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in
reality they rely on pure instinct more than science....
A Rubdown for Your Dog
Remember just how good a massage feels after a particularly hard day- those first pained responses as your muscles reacted to the beginning of the kneading, pulling and pinching motions- later followed by a more soothing and relaxed response to the...
An Overview Of Dog Shows
Puppy classes are for Shih Tzu nine months of age and over but
under twelve months. The Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A.
The Novice class is for Shih Tzu six months of age and over. The
Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A. or Canada...
Dealing With Housetraining Your Shih Tzu
House training is one of those issues that every Shih Tzu owner
must grapple with. In most cases house training is the first
major milestone in the relationship between owner and Shih Tzu,
and it can sometimes be difficult and confusing for owner...
Dog Hats
While Gaston, a seven-year-old pooch was wearing his dog hat striding down the parking lot of the local university with pride, two ladies with astonished voices exclaimed, “Oh my gosh, look at that dog in that hat!” In fact, it wasn’t the first...
English Bulldog Complete Profile
Key Facts: Size: Small - medium Height: About 38 cm (15 inches) Weight: 22.5 - 25 kg (50 - 55 lb) Life Span: 10 years Grooming: Simple Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Determined & affectionate Country of Origin: Britain AKC Group:...
Even Lassie Had Her Moments
Lassie! Now THERE'S a dog! If you said SIT, Lassie would sit. If
you said FETCH, Lassie would fetch. If you said PLAY DEAD,
Lassie would just about quit breathing. Why, you could just
imagine Lassie bringing you dinner each night, couldn't you?...
holistic pet care - a superior means of pet care
Have you ever heard of holistic care for pets? Holistic pet care
is a fantastic means of not only curing your dog, cat , horse or
any other animal you have domesticated, but preventative
practice to make sure your pet doesn't get sick. There are...
Proper Dog Care
Whether you're a new dog owner or have had dogs around you for many years, learning about proper dog care is essential if you're to give your dog the greatest possible chance to enjoy a long and healthy life. The most basic area of dog care is...
Tips on Moving with Pets
If you're a pet owner and are planning to move to a new home,
remember that moving can be even more stressful for your animals
than it is for you. But there are several things you can do to
make it easier on your dog or cat.
Start your...
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Making the Doggie World a Better Place - The Benefits of Spraying or Neutering Your Pet
Unfortunately, the world has too many dogs in it. There are
simply not enough homes for the amount of dogs that are
available. One way to drastically lower the amount of animals
that will die of starvation and disease is to make sure that
your pets are sprayed or neutered. Spraying is the removing of
the ovaries from a female dog. A neutering for a male dog is the
removal of his testicles.
There are many myths about spraying and neutering that leave
people with the idea that this can somehow be bad for their
animal. Here are some things that you should realize.
Untrue: A dog that is sprayed or neutered will become lazy and
then fat. Fact: The only thing that factors into the dog's
weight is whether or not you provide them with the amount of
exercise that they need as well as the right amount of food.
Removal of these organs plays no role.
Untrue: Some think that dogs should have a litter of puppies
before being sprayed. Fact: If a dog is sprayed before she goes
into heat, she is often healthier. Dogs that have just one
litter have an increased risk of cancer later in life.
Untrue: It is cruel to do this! Fact: Animals that are sprayed
and neutered will have a lower risk of cancer later in life of
the reproductive organs. If this happens when they are puppies,
they will recover faster and need less pain
medication.
Untrue: The dog is not as protective anymore. Fact: Your animal
is less likely to roam the neighborhood looking for a mate. The
fact is that without these hormones, you can better control your
animal. But, that does not mean that he will not want to protect
his own. He will. One has nothing to do with the other.
Untrue: Children who see a dog give birth are being educated.
Fact: When a female is ready to birth, she will likely seek out
a quiet, secluded area to do it in. So, more than likely, they
will not witness it. Also, some children can experience negative
effects, even traumatic feelings when they have to give up a
puppy that they have bonded with for the last two months.
Untrue: It's too expensive. Fact: The larger the dog, the more
anesthesia that is needed. To help cut down the costs, look to
your local humane society and even animal welfare groups for
help. They offer low cost alternatives to seeking out a private
practice physician.
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