Articles for tag: Aging Dogs, Dog Food, Overweight Dogs, What to Look For

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What to Look for on Dog Food Labels

If my husband has one gripe with me it’s that I take so much time grocery shopping because I’m forever reading labels. The same is true of me when it comes to dog food labels. Bailey, our Golden Retriever, is a part of our family. I want to ensure her proper health and nutrition as ...

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Heat Lamps and Pet Safety

When we bought a small flock of chicks a few years ago, a heat lamp was how we kept the little gals warm until they developed feathers. Heat lamps are special infrared lamps that duplicate the infrared rays of the sun. These rays don’t heat up the air but are instead absorbed through an animal’s ...

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Tips for the Care of Aging Dogs

The typical lifespan of a dog is approximately13 years with variations depending on size and breed. Regardless of these variables, aging dogs require special care that is very similar to that of an elderly person. Here are a few tips for the owners of older dogs that will ensure healthy aging for their faithful friends. ...

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How to Safely Switch Your Dog’s Diet to Homemade Dog Food

With the recent pet food poisoning scare from such well-known manufacturers as Eukanuba and IAMS, pet owners are understandably concerned about feeding their dogs out of a can. Many are shifting to feeding them cooked hamburger and other human-style meats. This is a mistake as well. Dogs are not strict carnivores. In the wild, dogs ...