Author: elegant
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Short faced dog owner be aware of Brachycephalic Syndrome
Dog breeds with very short faces and hardly any snout are known as “brachycephalic” and gets a common problem known as Brachycephalic Syndrome. Common breeds in this category include Chihuahua, Bulldog, King Charles spaniel, Pug, Boston terrier, Maltese, Pekinese, Shih Tzu, and Boxer. The condition results in a noisy respiratory problem that is similar to…
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Cruelty to animal may be an indication of violent behavior
Studies show cruelty to animals and violence towards people has a common theme. Victims are living things, feel the pain, and may even die from the action of someone else. Recent research establishes a connection between animal abuse and violent behavior towards family and the community. Exposure to violence towards animals during early childhood normalizes…
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The Humane Society International aim rights and welfare of animals
Many animal welfare groups work to improve health, safety and welfare of animals throughout the world. Traditionally animal rights groups takes animal matters one step further than the groups working on animal welfare. However, there are lots of overlaps that it is hard to separate them into pods. More than 17,000 groups all over the…
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Is grooming your dog at home healthy?
Well-groomed pets are not only looks good but also make them feel good and comfortable. Grooming pets at home help you to promote your bondage with your pets. Other benefits of grooming include stimulation of their skin, help them to release oil which helps to glow their coat, and it provides you with an opportunity…
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Bird-proofing your home
For parrots and other household birds, roaming outside the cage is the best time. Birds need to spend some time outside the cage for their mental stimulant, bonding with the family, exercise and spending quality time. When flying or playing outside a cage, feathered friends often get into trouble. This is why bird-proofing your home…
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Pets do get separation anxiety too
If you have come back to a house after a trip and find your pillows are trashed, couch cushion are torn apart, doors are all scratched and many other mayhems, it may be work of your wonderful pet dog. Your neighbors may have even complained to you that your dog was barking and howling non-stop…
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Flying with your favorite pet
Travelling with a pet require some planning on your part. According to a report published by the travel Web site TripAdvisor, more than 44 percent Americans expect to travel during holidays with a pet. The best place for a cat or dog to travel in an airplane is the pressurized cabin where you sit and…
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Preventive dental care for your pets
You know how expensive those veterinary visits are. Dental x-rays, anesthesia, extractions, sub-gingival scaling, cleaning and polishing of pet’s teeth could cost you handsomely. Unfortunately you still have to take your pets to the vet for dental checkup at least once a year. Some veterinarians tend to recommend checkups in every six months. But you…
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Treating your pets for flees, ticks and heart worms
Protecting your loving pets from flees, ticks, and heart worms should be part of your pet health program. If not treated, these parasites could bring potentially harmful diseases. Many thinks flees only create itching and scratching. But they cause more harm than that including diseases such as tapeworms, skin infections that are known as Flea…
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Dog fighting, cruelest way to treat a dog
Cruelty to animals comes in many forms and dog fighting is one of them. Pitting two game dogs especially bred, trained, and conditioned against each other for entertainment as well as gambling purposes is a form of lowest of the humans can be. These fights can go on for hours. This is why animal advocates…