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5 Ways to Naturally Calm Your Dog
Having a naturally calm pet is not always as easy as it sounds. Many of us find that our furry companions sometimes go through various forms of anxiety related to separation from us, or even lack of mental stimulation. Often times, our pets can go through some pretty serious anxiety issues that require our care and attention! Helping your pets feel relieved throughout the day can actually be done through the use of a few natural remedies. Some you might have heard of, and others might be new to you, but all in all the goal is to help our furry friends feel more at ease. Our pets deserve to…
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Dog Obesity and How to Manage Your Dog’s Weight
Are you concerned that your dog is or may possibly be overweight? You’re not alone. Dog obesity is a huge problem in America. According to a 2015 report from the American Kennel Club (AKC), over 50% of the dog population in the United States is overweight. Dog obesity increases the chance of your dog experiencing a variety of health problems and naturally have a shorter lifespan than non-obese dogs. If your dog is overweight, it is definitely something to be concerned about. How to Manage Your Dog’s Weight One of the biggest concerns is that dogs eat too much and when they do, they do not get the exercise or proper nutrients…
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Coffee for Dogs: Is It Safe?
Due to the gravity of this question, it’s important to be very direct and to the point. Coffee for dogs is a bad idea. Some coffee drinkers, who can’t get through their day, without their morning coffee decide to share some with their dogs. Coffee contains caffeine, and in certain amounts, it can be fatal to dogs. With that being said, coffee should be kept out of the reach of dogs. No dog athletic or otherwise should be given coffee to drink. No matter how much your dog begs for coffee, do not give in. A few accidental laps of a spilled drop of coffee should not present a problem…
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Why Do Dogs Bark? What to Know About Dog Barking
There are a few answers to the question “Why do dogs bark?” While there are a range of reasons why dogs bark, some with more complex answers, here are a few of the common reasons why dogs bark. First of all, there are two types of barking: the type of barking when your dog is playing and having fun and the type of barking when your dog is misbehaving. When your dog is barking and having fun, some level of barking is okay and even healthy. When your dog is barking in an aggressive or improper manner, it needs to be addressed. First off, when in this situation, you do…
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Exclusive Dog Food Review 2020
Exclusive dry dog food is well-known for being a low-price brand of dog food while also offering high quality ingredients that are important to your dog’s health and well-being. The Exclusive brand of dog food has authentic real meat as the number 1 ingredient in each and every one of their dog food formulas. If you are feeling the budget on your purse or wallet like many of us dog owners, then the following dog food formulas should be great for a person on a budget. Exclusive Dog Food Review Exclusive currently offers customers 7 various different kinds of dry dog food in the current market today, and 4 of…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Walking Your Dog
Everybody knows that regularly walking your dog plays an integral role in your dog’s health. However, many don’t fully understand why and, as a result, don’t take full advantage of its potential. By doing a little research with this guide to walking your dog you can change up your routine. This makes it so your pet gets the most out of their daily walk. Before domestication dogs were semi-nomadic carnivores who diligently maintained their territory and used scent markers to communicate with others animals of the same species. Modern dogs are different from their ancestors in a myriad of ways but still retain many of their base instincts and perceptions. The…
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Top 5 Most Popular Small Dog Breeds
Without a doubt, small dog breeds are some of the most popular dogs. There are many reasons this may be the case. For starters, smaller dogs are more portable, being able to accompany pet owners wherever they may go. These small dog breeds also do well living in limited space. They also have lower food and medication costs as a pet owner does not have to buy as much or get as high of a dose of medication for a smaller dog. There are many wonderful dogs within the small dog breed category, but here are the five most popular. 1. Yorkshire Terrier The Yorkshire Terrier is the classic small…
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If you’ve ever tried to change from one dog food brand or type to another, you probably ran into a few problems. When you’ve been feeding your dog a certain type of food for a certain amount of time, their body and preferences adapt to that food. Because of this, you should refrain from changing the type of food you feed your dog too often; however, under certain circumstances, it is necessary (eg, the dog food lacks proper nutrients and is making your dog overweight). When you’re in this situation, there is a right way to do it and a wrong way. While the right way is rather straightforward, the…
