Articles for category: Pets

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The Miracle Cure for Barking Dogs

As I like to say, I am owned by three dogs. Anybody who has dogs, knows people who have dogs, has ever seen a dog, or even is aware that dogs exist, knows that dogs like to bark. Some dogs naturally bark more than others, but I do believe I have three of the barkiest ...

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Cushing’s and Addison’s Disease in Cats

Feline adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system, a three-gland system that produces hormones controlling most of the major functions in your cat’s body. Feline adrenal disease is also known as Cushing’s disease or Addison’s disease, which is rare in cats and usually affects the older felines. Cushing’s disease is described as the overproduction ...

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Is Your Dog’s Collar Too Tight?

Every dog owner should make sure that if their dog wears a collar, that their collar isn’t so tight it causes discomfort in their dog. While wearing a collar too tight should be easy for an owner to notice, sometimes their dog’s collar is too tight while the owner is unaware. Here are tips for ...

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Dog Fact Sheet: Malamute Dog

Evolving from the early Spitz-type of dogs throughout the Arctic, the Malamute is a powerful sled dog named after the nomadic Mahlemiut Inuit tribe. Larger in stature than tits Siberian and American Huskey cousins, the Malamute is a stubborn, strong dog with the ability to haul heavy loads over long distances quickly. Group Working These ...

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How to Stop a Screaming Cockatiel

Having a cockatiel for a pet can be a wonderful thing. There are many bonuses to having these little parrots in your life, but there are some negative aspects too. One of these is that sometimes cockatiels can develop behavior problems. These may stem from a previous owner, or just not knowing how to care ...

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Dog Food Ingredients for a Healthy Coat

No one is a fan of a dog with a dry, brittle coat. The dog is less pleasant to pet, and doesn’t look his best. Diet plays a huge role in coat health; what you feed your dog can directly contribute to that shiny, healthy coat your dog deserves. But with so many dog food ...

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7 Facts About Guinea Pig Health You Must Know

Guinea pigs make brilliant companions, but there is nothing more heartbreaking than a sick guinea pig. If you are ready to take one these friendly fur balls into your home, you need to understand some vital basics of guinea pig health to make their five to seven years of life comfortable and happy. They Need ...

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How to Make Homemade Rat Toys

So you have a new rat and want to know what toys to get? Well some of the best rat toys are the ones that you make yourself. Digging Box Rats love to dig and having a digging box that they can dig through to their hearts content will be fun for them as well ...

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Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food Review

INGREDIENTS: Organic Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Turkey, Chicken Meal (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Shrimp, Fish Oil, Ground Agropyron Repens Grass, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Sea Salt, Taurine, ...

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Proper Feeding of Emperor Scorpions

Emperor scorpions (pandinus emperator) are the most popular species of pet scorpions for many reasons. They are eerily beautiful with their ebony carapace, they are quiet and they are not fussy eaters. But they do have some dietary quirks that their caretakers need to be aware of. However, they are becoming rare in the wild ...