Category : Dog Breeds : Pets & Animal

Dealing With an Aggressive Dog

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Although dogs are among the most beloved pets in the world, some do suffer from serious aggression problems.In fact, experts estimate that approximately 2% if the United States population is bitten by a dog each year, which equals about 4.3 million people.Although these statistics sound a bit fright

House Training Dogs Effectively

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When you are house training dogs, the first thing that definitely needs disciplining and controlling would be... your temper! Short-tempered owners and trainers are in danger of not achieving the training goals for the dog. You need to keep in mind that prior to the training, midway to it and when i

Cervical Disc Injury in Dogs

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Cervical disk injuries in dogs occur when cartilage presses against nerves in the vertebrae of the back or neck. Cervical disc injuries are extremely painful, and the dog might need surgery to relieve the pressure. These injuries are also caused by disease. Dogs with long backs like dachshunds or co

Dogs & Ibuprofin

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Ibuprofen is in a class of medications called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDS. Included in this group of medications is acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin. While these medications provide pain relief in humans, they can be toxic in dogs.

A Word About Dog Treats

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Food is a wonderful way to get a dog's attention, and it's also a great way to reinforce her for doing what you ask. There are several reasons for that: food not only tastes good, it smells good too, and good smells are tightly linked to good emotions in your dog's brain.

Why Do Dogs Itch?

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There are so many different conditions that can cause your dog to itch that entire books have been written on the subject. In general though, the main causes of itching in your dog are allergies of some description. Like humans, dogs can become allergic to almost anything, even things that they have

Neutering Your Dog

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Neutering dogs has many lifestyle and health benefits, but there is more potential for complication than with cats. Anaesthetic drugs used in the procedure vary, and it is worthwhile to discuss with your vet which anaesthetic will be used as there are differing safety margins and recovery periods be