| Helping Dogs with Allergies, Scratching and Itching |
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2009-05-21 - 10:43 AM
Here are some general points about allergies you should be aware of:
1) Allergies are cumulative. In other words, a pet may have both food and environmental allergies but the symptoms only become noticeable during certain times of the year. This doesn't mean your pet doesn't have... Read more |
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| Doberman Pinscher |
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2008-08-02 - 6:03 PM
Weight: 65-90 lbs.
Height: Male 26-28"; Female 24-26"
Classification: AKC Working Group
Area of Origin: Germany
Date of Origin: 1800s
Today's Function: Security, police, military, Schutzhund
Other Nam... Read more |
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| Is Pet Medical Insurance Right For You? |
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2008-09-18 - 10:29 PM
Pet medical insurance has been around for some time, but its popularity has recently increased in part due to the skyrocketing costs for medicines, services and surgeries for pets. The demand for affordable insurance options has create a variety of inexpensive options available for those of the aver... Read more |
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| Five Foods to Prevent Fat Cats |
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2009-02-11 - 5:47 PM
Did you know that over 40 percent of cats in the U.S. are obese? Obese cats are more prone to diabetes, arthritis, Hepatic Lipidosis and other problems than cats in a healthy weight range. Yet, despite all the problems linked to obesity, the number of obese cats is rising. Why are so many cat... Read more |
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| Home-cooked pet foods |
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2009-03-19 - 2:56 PM
Home-cooked pet foods have their pros and cons. Public awareness of the important relationship between diet and health has increased dramatically in recent years. Given Americans' devotion to our pets, it is not at all surprising that awareness of the diet-health connection has carried over t... Read more |
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| Treating Your Pet Can Help Reduce Your Allergies |
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2009-02-25 - 8:53 PM
Most people who suffer from allergies are allergic to a number of foreign proteins (allergens.) These allergens exist in the environment, and often are worse during different seasons of the year. Unfortunately, many people are also allergic to their own pets. Having a pet in a household can actu... Read more |
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| Evidence-Based Medicine - What's the Truth? |
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2009-04-03 - 11:23 AM
In any discussion of holistic, integrative medicine, it's not unusual to hear the term "evidence-based" medicine thrown around. Usually, this term is used by opponents of a holistic/ integrative approach to health care. One method the fans of a strictly conventional approach use to try to shu... Read more |
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| Dental Health for your Pets: Why This is So Important |
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2009-04-01 - 11:58 AM
We always tell people that if you keep the teeth and gums healthy, the intestinal tract healthy and the spine healthy, your pet will most likely BE healthy AND thriving!
Just like us humans our pets can and do get periodontal disease. It is actually quite common these days in fact and w... Read more |
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| Emergency Preparedness for Our Pets |
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2009-03-27 - 10:30 AM
As people have scrambled to care for themselves and try to start rebuilding their lives, the animals have been left in the lurch because they are considered in most cases, expendable property. That is not to say that most of the displaced people do not love their animals, they just have much gre... Read more |
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| Simple Holistic Plan to Minimize Disease and Treat Problems |
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2009-04-03 - 11:41 AM
In my practice, I integrate conventional therapies (when appropriate) with complementary (alternative) therapies that may include acupuncture, magnetic therapy, homeopathy, homotoxicology, nutritional therapy, and Chinese or Western herbal therapy. When possible, our approach is to minimize conv... Read more |
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| Top 5 Myths about Spaying and Neutering |
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2010-02-10 - 12:06 AM
Despite increased public education about spaying and neutering in
recent years, myths still persist. Spaying and neutering not only helps
prevent unwanted pet pregnancies (and thus reduces the number of pets
in shelters looking for homes); certain cancer and disease risks are
reduced or eliminat... Read more |
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| House-training Your Dog |
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2010-03-08 - 1:13 PM
Teaching a dog the appropriate place to do his or her
business is a skill that will pay off for the rest of your life together.
Here are a few rules to live by and your dog or pup will be potty trained in no
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| Motivation You Want to Give to Your Dog |
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2010-03-08 - 1:49 PM
Some dogs happily accept every toy their human brings home and will
eat any treat with wild abandon; other dogs need a little more
prodding to determine what makes them happy. Watch your dog’s face
when trying to decide if what you are offering is really a reward to
your dog. If you see yo... Read more |
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| Teaching Kids to Say Hi to Unknown Dog |
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2010-02-10 - 12:18 AM
Many dog lovers' initial response when seeing a dog walking towards them is to say hello while bending over and petting their new friend. This innate human behavior can send many dogs running for cover or even put them on the defense. Children tend to move more quickly, make higher pitched no... Read more |
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| Salmon Poisoning - The Myth,The Legend, The Truth |
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2009-08-25 - 6:36 PM
It’s one of Mother Nature's most dramatic biological phenomena: Each spring and fall, thousands of salmon come home to Pacific Northwest rivers to spawn. Driven by instinct and sensory cues not fully understood, they doggedly work their way upstream, fighting dams, predators, and polluti... Read more |
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| Five Foods to Prevent Fat Cats |
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2009-02-11 - 5:47 PM
Did you know that over 40 percent of cats in the U.S. are obese? Obese cats are more prone to diabetes, arthritis, Hepatic Lipidosis and other problems than cats in a healthy weight range. Yet, despite all the problems linked to obesity, the number of obese cats is rising. Why are so many cat... Read more |
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| Helping Dogs with Allergies, Scratching and Itching |
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2009-05-21 - 10:43 AM
Here are some general points about allergies you should be aware of:
1) Allergies are cumulative. In other words, a pet may have both food and environmental allergies but the symptoms only become noticeable during certain times of the year. This doesn't mean your pet doesn't have... Read more |
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| Home-cooked pet foods |
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2009-03-19 - 2:56 PM
Home-cooked pet foods have their pros and cons. Public awareness of the important relationship between diet and health has increased dramatically in recent years. Given Americans' devotion to our pets, it is not at all surprising that awareness of the diet-health connection has carried over t... Read more |
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| How Do I Keep the Stains and Tartar Off my Dog’s Teeth? |
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2009-10-13 - 5:16 PM
My clients are always asking questions about their pets’ teeth and how to keep them healthy. It’s an important issue that I want to address today. Dogs’ and cats’ teeth usually start life bright and white, then slowly turn yellowish brown with age. The reason is because daily use and tar... Read more |
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| Motivation You Want to Give to Your Dog |
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2010-03-08 - 1:49 PM
Some dogs happily accept every toy their human brings home and will
eat any treat with wild abandon; other dogs need a little more
prodding to determine what makes them happy. Watch your dog’s face
when trying to decide if what you are offering is really a reward to
your dog. If you see yo... Read more |
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| Winter Time Games with Your Dog |
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2010-03-08 - 1:33 PM
Some dogs need more stimulation than the weather or our bodies are able to provide. We often think our dogs require long games of fetch to satisfy their need for fun. Mental games are just as important for a dog’s daily exercise and long-term good behavior. Here are some fun cold weather games... Read more |
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| House-training Your Dog |
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2010-03-08 - 1:13 PM
Teaching a dog the appropriate place to do his or her
business is a skill that will pay off for the rest of your life together.
Here are a few rules to live by and your dog or pup will be potty trained in no
time
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| Feline Obesity |
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2010-02-10 - 12:28 AM
Obesity
is a serious problem for our feline friends. Many serious health
problems can result from obesity, such as arthritis, liver disease,
heart failure, and renal disease.
Prevention is key here: don't allow your cat to become overweight in
the first place. Pay... Read more |
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| Teaching Kids to Say Hi to Unknown Dog |
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2010-02-10 - 12:18 AM
Many dog lovers' initial response when seeing a dog walking towards them is to say hello while bending over and petting their new friend. This innate human behavior can send many dogs running for cover or even put them on the defense. Children tend to move more quickly, make higher pitched no... Read more |
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| Top 5 Myths about Spaying and Neutering |
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2010-02-10 - 12:06 AM
Despite increased public education about spaying and neutering in
recent years, myths still persist. Spaying and neutering not only helps
prevent unwanted pet pregnancies (and thus reduces the number of pets
in shelters looking for homes); certain cancer and disease risks are
reduced or eliminat... Read more |
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| How to Stop Your Dog from Barking Excessively |
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2010-02-09 - 11:51 PM
Most dogs bark, often for very good reasons. But few things will alienate you from your neighbors more quickly than letting your dog bark excessively. Nuisance barking is usually defined as howling, yelping, or barking that is frequent or habitual.
Why do dogs bark?
Dogs bark to co... Read more |
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| How to Introduce Your New Pet to Your Children |
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2010-02-09 - 11:45 PM
One thing about pet owning is that is should be easy. I frequently
encounter people who want to make owning a pet a difficult science
rather than an art. Remember when you had your first child? You
read every book and were scared to death. By t... Read more |
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| Litter Training Your Rabbit |
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2010-02-09 - 11:40 PM
Over the past few years an increasing number of people have moved
away from the traditional idea of keeping a rabbit in a hutch by
bringing it into the home. When considering the phenomenon that is a ‘house-rabbit’ the most frequently asked question is ‘but won’t it use
the whole house as... Read more |
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