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Making Trips to the Vet Easier [Infographic]

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Your dog might understandably be quite apprehensive about going to the vet and the whole experience is often very stressful for them. It’s a trip that they will almost certainly need to make at some point, though, so find out … Continue reading →

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Help with my dogs boo-boo

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When it originally happened we took her to the vet. Bf says it was because of a bad experience with the nail groomers. This has been going on for a while. They gave us antibiotics and a steroid. They essentially said refill and have her take the antibiotic until it gets better. 4 months in it was the same. Doesn't do anything.

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When Vet Bills Get out of Control

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Your dog or cat—your best friend in the world—gets sick. Contrary to what you might think, pet grooming does not have to be a stressful experience. Do a little research on the Internet and you’ll discover several clever tactics pet owners have found to make regular grooming a positive and enjoyable experience.

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False Pregnancies In Dogs

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A false pregnancy is a term used to describe a female dog showing signs of pregnancy, lactation and nursing, but never produces any puppies. The symptoms of a false pregnancy in dogs usually occur after the estrus stage has finished, and in some cases, may last up to 2 or 3 months. Symptoms of false pregnancies in dogs.

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Chaser, the dog that knows 1000 words! #Chaser1000

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Most dog lovers will tell you that their dog is smart. In fact, it’s something that dog owners have known for some time, that dogs do indeed know what we are saying. Just try tricking your pup into going to the vet or getting a bath! Sometimes, they might even know too much!

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Pets Aplenty Blog Tour

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Pets Aplenty is a humorous book written by Malcolm Welshman, a retired vet who has worked at London Zoo, in a small animal hospital, and as a consultant dealing with exotics. This is actually the third book in his vet series. He is a BBC Radio panelist and a guest speaker worldwide on cruise ships.

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Managing Emotional Problems in Rescue Dogs

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Many dogs are rescued out of abusive or traumatic situations, causing them to exhibit a wide variety of emotional and behavioral problems. Sadly, however, one of the reasons people are hesitant to adopt these dogs is because of the assumption that such dogs are always “damaged goods,&# and can’t be re-trained.

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