Pet Care Information

The Cockapoo is also known as cockerpoo, spoodle and cockerdoodle. They have been popular in the United States since the 1950’s.
The Cockapoo is what is known as a hybrid dog. They have the best qualities of the American Coker Spaniel and the Poodle (usually a minature or toy poodle). This, of course, is [...]

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The word Papillon is French for “butterfly.” The Papillon was named for its erect butterflylike ears that frame its face. Apparently the Papillon was developed in France during the sixteenth century from a small, long-eared dog called the Belgian Spaniel or Dwarf Spaniel. At the time the spaniels were popular in Spain, [...]

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Is your cat acting strangely? Well it might be pregnant! It is important to recognize when a cat is pregnant so that you can provide sufficient care for your cat. Here are some simple steps that you can do to assure that your female pet is pregnant.
1. Usually when pregnant, your cats nipples will begin [...]

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Dance
This is one of the easiest dog training tricks to be able to implement to a dog that springs off the ground or leap against people. Your dog doesn’t place too much weight on you and to other people when they’re jumping. This is the purpose of and the benefit you can get out of [...]

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For anyone thinking of having a pet ferret, you must decide between adopting an adult or purchasing one of those adorable little baby ferrets that you can find in most pet stores.
Before you get taken in by those cuddly little faces, remember that there are many adult ferrets in shelters that are in need of [...]

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Bloat in dogs is something most of us dog owners do not even think of, yet it is something that can be fatal to your pet.
In an effort to keep you informed about the different possibilities that may occur during your pet’s lifetime, I found this information on bloat extremely interesting.
Granted it may seem like [...]

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By nature, Shih Tzu is generally not an aggressive type of dog. However, there are exceptions and in this article I will discuss 4 types of dog aggression that could be a warning sign to the owner that his Shih Tzu is in need of professional help.
Four types of dog and possibly Shih Tzu [...]

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The cage was small, but the people were nice and Tiger felt safe. He was fed, petted and regularly groomed. Still, it wasn’t home. Tiger had been ‘home’, and still had vague memories of the woman who had cared for him and the other cats who lived with her.
Then he had been [...]

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There are a lot of dog lovers out there in the world who really love their dogs as members of their families – some as much as their kids. I have known many people who celebrate their dog’s birthdays with as great joy and fanfare as others do their children’s. There is nothing wrong in [...]

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Cat health is important. When we have a new pet in the house, most of us know that a full set of vaccinations is the first need for a new kitten. We ourselves receive many vaccinations as children against many diseases and illnesses.
However, some veterinarians are beginning to take a stand against the rate at [...]

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