I always find it interesting to think how little most of us know about some very common occurrences. Example: you know thunder is the noise that closely follows a lightning strike,…
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Do Dogs Get Carsick? They Do! Here’s How to Help Them
by LTHQ last updated January 14, 2020One of the pleasures of owning a dog is being able to load them into the car and drive them to explore new places and meet new people. But, just like humans,…
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Mange in Dogs: Diagnosis to Treatment, Everything You Need to Know
by Jim Wright last updated January 14, 2020Do these lyrics ring any bells with you? “Well you just wait, they’ll find you yet, And when they do they’ll put you in the ASPCA you mangy mutt!” And… “They’re…
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Ticks on Dogs – Control, Prevention, Disease Risk and Removal
by Jim Wright last updated January 9, 2020Parasites really tick me off. Let’s have a look at them and see what makes them tick. We can then tick this subject off our list. Now that the obvious puns…
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Hip Dysplasia and Labradors – What You Need to Know
by Sarah Hansen last updated November 4, 2019You watch as the puppy waddles over to you, their hips swaying like a Hawaiian hula dancer. The pup plops down on the floor and sits in the most adorable way…
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How To Clean A Dog’s Teeth – And Why It’s So Important
by Jim Wright last updated February 11, 2020I’ll admit it; I could do a better job taking care of my teeth. I get the “you need to start flossing daily” speech every time I sit in the dentist’s…
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24 Simple Ways To Save Money As a Dog Owner
by Jim Wright last updated January 14, 2020Caught your attention with that title, didn’t I? We all love to save money where we can, and there’s no shame in admitting to wish we could spend a little less…
Intestinal Worms In Dogs – Treatment and How to Reduce Risk
Parasites. The very word makes the stomach turn in disgust. While humans in the developed world, with its modern hygienic practices, have less to fear from these nasty creatures, our furry…
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs – What You Should Know
For humans, the thought of going blind is terrifying. After all, vision is central to much of our interaction with the world. We also would hate to see this horrible event happen…