Category Archives: Dogs & Puppies

Introducing Dogs and Cats

Before you decide to bring a new cute kitty to a household with a preexisting dog (or vice-versa) you should consider your dog’s personality and breed. For example, does your dog have a high prey drive? Does your dog get … Continue reading

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Protect your pet, yourself and your family from parasites

This past April, I spent a week exploring Zion National Park in Utah, sometimes backpacking, sometimes camping, with a spa day thrown in between.  Essentials: sleeping bag, hiking poles, food, and water filter!  When you have 30 pounds of gear … Continue reading

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February is Pet Dental Health Month…

…but every month should be dental health month! Dental disease is the most common disease in pets and one that can be treated and even prevented. By the age of just two years old, 80% of dogs and 70% of … Continue reading

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It’s Dog Bite Prevention Week – Part 3

As discussed in the previous posts for Dog Bite Prevention Week, dogs are most likely to bite when they feel threatened in some way. So how can we make our dogs more confident so they will be less likely to … Continue reading

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It’s Dog Bite Prevention Week – Part 2

As mentioned in the previous post, most dog bite victims are children under 14 years of age. And, believe it or not, most of these children are bitten by their own dog or a dog they know. Why does this happen? … Continue reading

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It’s Dog Bite Prevention Week – Part 1

This cute little dog shows signs of fear: tail tucked, ears back, cowering. It is very possible he would bite a person who does not give him his space. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, every year more than … Continue reading

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