Category: Dogs & Cats
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4 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Pests
No one wants their pet to be pestered by insects or other critters, but it’s not always easy to keep them away, especially when your pet spends time outdoors. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help protect your furry friend from pests. Here are four tips to help protect your pet […]
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How to Teach Your Dog to Shake in 6 Easy Steps
Shake is what I consider a “trick staple.” It’s cute, clever, and fun for any dog to learn. It’s also sure to impress your visitors. Guests will much prefer shaking your dog’s paw in greeting rather than being jumped on What it Looks Like Your dog will offer his paw for you to hold and […]
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Why are Siamese Kittens White When They are Born and More
In the Siamese cat, a lower temperature causes more dark coloration in the growing hairs. Therefore, newborn kittens, warm from their mother’s womb, are white all over. As they grow up in normal temperatures, the hottest areas of their body, around the stomach and back, remain pale in color, while their cooler extremities gradually become […]
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Why Dogs Foam at the Mouth and More
Foaming at the mouth is quite common and is normally a result of the dog’s state of mind rather than what they are playing with. Some dogs show this phenomenon when they are excited, scared, or stressed. Others show it as a sign of heat stroke from excessive exercise. In most cases it disappears when […]
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Should You Give a Cat a Bath and More
As a rule, only bathe a cat if he’s very dirty or if he has a disease that requires bathing. If you must bathe him, use a gentle shampoo, and always bathe the cat in a well-heated room, in a tub of lukewarm water (about 86° Fahrenheit). Be gentle and never scare him by running […]
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How to Teach Your Dog to Crawl in 6 Easy Steps
Tricks curb dog boredom, promote total body awareness and, best of all, provide you and your pooch with a fun relationship-building opportunity; the two of you will learn to communicate more clearly with one another as you work together toward success. We are now going to teach your pooch how to crawl. Crawl is one […]
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3 Indoor Plants That are Low Maintenance and Dog Friendly
If you’re looking for some easy-care indoor plants that are also dog-friendly, look no further. In this article, we will cover three great options that are safe for your dog. So, without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Spider Plant All parts of the spider plant are non-toxic to dogs, including the leaves, stems, and […]
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Why Cats Eat Plants and More
Cats nibble houseplants as a substitute for eating grass, which is perfectly natural behavior. Eating grass is like taking medication, it’s nature’s way of inducing vomiting. The reason why cats need to regurgitate (vomit) is to rid their digestive system of those painful hairballs that accumulate from grooming. Because they can’t stick a paw down […]
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How to Deal Ear Infections in Dogs
Ear problems are one of the most common reasons that dogs are taken to veterinarians. They can be caused by infection, trauma, parasites, and various other reasons. The first sign of a problem is usually excessive wax production or discharge. Keep in mind that in many dogs a little discharge is normal: compare the ears […]
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How to Prevent Excessive Digging by Your Dog
Dogs love to dig, tear up plants and generally get dirty, and this should not be surprising. There is usually no problem or harm in dogs digging up the occasional area that seems especially interesting or digging up plant roots and throwing them around the garden, but constant destructive behavior can make for an unhappy […]