350 articles on "dogs"

Heartworms In Dogs – What They Are & What To Do

Heartworms In Dogs – What They Are & What To Do by: Kirsten Hawkins Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog’s heart, normally free-...

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Toxic To Dogs, Zinc In Pennies Is Harmful To Dogs

Zinc is a trace element obligatory for the operation of more than seventy metalloenzymes in an animal's body. A dog's physiology requires certain amounts of zinc, but the consumption of materials containing zinc will usually create toxic le...

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Are English Springer Spaniels Excitable?

Springer spaniels are active, loyal, affectionate and biddable. 'Biddable' means ready and willing to follow commands, as you would hope and expect from a retriever. With lots of energy, some people can see this as excitable, but that is no...

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5 Ways Your Dog Senses The World Differently From You

Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different – an important distinction when you’re trying to figur...

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Solve Your Dog's Behavioral Problems With These powerful Techniques

As animals, dogs have many instinctive behaviors that don't often fit into our modern lives. In the age of professional trainers, doggy groomers, and puppy daycare, there are many methods and techniques out there promising to fix your dog's...

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Treat Your Dog\'s Arthritis Naturally

Rimadyl the Wonder Drug - Or Is It? If Your Dog Suffers From Arthritis, Consider The Natural Alternative...Rimadyl has been replaced by Glucosamine as the arthritis treatment of choice for many dog owners. After only 3 years on the market, Pfizers ag...

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Four Common Skin Problems in Dogs

Four Common Skin Problems in Dogs by: Blake Kritzberg Dogs are susceptible to various skin problems which can be frustrating for owners who want to see Fido comfortable and happy. Does your dog have a skin problem, and if so, how do you fix it?...

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Breed Specific Legislation - Is your dog next

Breed specific legislation otherwise known as “BSL” has started to sweep the world. Germany, Canada, The United States, France, and England are among the major countries that have enacted some form of breed specific law that restricts or calls fo...

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Celebrities Discover The Amazing Chihuahua!

Celebrities Discover The Amazing Chihuahua!By Bill KnellSome say it started with the Taco Bell dog. A five hundred million dollar ad campaign featured a talking Chihuahua which continually repeated the slogan, “Yo quiero Taco Bell,” which is Span...

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How to Recognize & Respond to Dog Aggression

How to Recognize & Respond to Dog Aggression by: Julie Butts The purpose of this article is not a how-to on correcting the behavior of an aggressive dog. That task is better left to dog trainers, veterinarians, and dog behaviorists. This article...

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