4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 10, 2012

When we got a copy of Dogs of Courage: The Heroism and Heart of Working Dogs Around the World for review we couldn’t wait to open the pages and read the stories inside! The stories of working dogs will warm your heart and open your eyes to just how much our canine companions really know! Boomerang Pet Awards in London.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2012

The first two years of a dog’s life are critical to its longevity and lifelong health. The food a puppy eats during this crucial time frame will make a huge difference to not only its energy and happiness as an adult dog, but to the health of the coat, teeth, and vital organs. Wet or dry? Breed size.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 24, 2012

Like humans, dogs are susceptible to dehydration, overheating and sickness due to the sun and heat. Espree Animal Products encourages pet owners to take the following precautions to ensure the safety of their dogs this summer: Dogs, like people, should not be out in the heat of the day without proper shade and adequate water.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 6, 2011

What causes food sensitivity in dogs and how can you treat it? It might surprise you to learn that according to the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association approximately 10% to %15 of dogs are prone to developing food allergies or food intolerance before they reach the age of 4. What causes food intolerance in pets?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2013

A bored puppy is an unhappy puppy, and possibly a destructive puppy. Dogs are intelligent animals. Your dog’s wild cousins such as the dingo and the coyote need to use their cleverness to find and capture food. You’re the alpha of your dog’s pack, and so the heavy lifting of the food gathering would fall to you.

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Critter News

JULY 17, 2009

One day while I was volunteering I met a little pit bull puppy who was recovering from a spaying. The puppy seemed too thin to me so I asked about her story. All eight of the puppies were in foster care. I had a couple of dogs when I was a kid, but I mostly grew up with cats. But I'm no dog expert.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 25, 2010

I recently got a chance to read a charming new book called The Dog Who Healed a Family: And Other True Animal Stories That Warm the Heart & Touch the Soul. Anyone who has ever loved a pet will relate to the power that animals can have on a person. It was a fun read, and reminded me of so many of our own stories with our pets.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 5, 2012

For expectant parents who have a pet at home, one of the most common concerns they have is how will their pet cope with the new addition to the family? Your pet thrives on routine, which will be shattered when baby comes home. Your pet is used to being the center of attention but when baby comes home he can kiss that goodbye.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. Anyone can follow these quick and easy tips, which are also easily adapted for puppies.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2011

Today we welcome top Celebrity dog trainer and behavioral expert Inger Martens as a guest blogger. in Mass Communications and Human Psychology helped create her unique training tips for dog owners. She is an author, television and radio personality and dubbed “Best Dog Trainer in LA&# by Los Angeles Magazine.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

We hear a lot about healthy diets, both for people and for pets. Because we choose the food for our pets, it’s important for us to understand which nutrients are essential to health. With all the choices out there, how can we know what makes a balanced dog food or cat food ? Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 27, 2011

Sneezing, runny nose, headache, even fever: these are the things that we human beings experience when we have a cold. But having a cold is not just exclusive to us humans as our beloved pet dogs can get a cold too. But how do we determine if our dog has a cold? So how do you know if your dog has a cold?

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

And while you’re bundled up in your warm jacket and roasting next to a fire, it’s important that your pets are just as protected from the cold as you are—especially smaller pets, old/sickly pets, and new puppies/kittens (they are exceptionally vulnerable to cold). Feed Your Pet More.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 3, 2013

Of course, it didn’t hurt that all the topics were about dogs and cats, and how we can help them live healthy, happy lives. It’s easy to get started, just create your free account, choose dog or cat, and then enroll in the courses you most want to know about. For my first course I enrolled in Exercising with your Dog.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 17, 2012

Pets are beloved creatures that become part of your family, but if you think about everything they do during their busy days, you may wonder how hygienic they really are. Keeping a pet’s hygiene up to date is vital not only for their health but to yours as well. Fleas come in large quantities and can make your dog’s life a living hell.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

This guest post is brought to you by Dog Fence DIY’s staff veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright. Dog Fence DIY has a variety of different pet containment systems to choose from. Be sure to check out the Innotek 2100 pet containment system for the best available price. Be realistic about your lifestyle.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

When I agreed to read and review Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING (Harper 2010), the regal Charles Hobson Booger, III was still with us. He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. And the crying would never stop.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The regular grooming of your dog doesn’t just make it look more attractive and remove any dirt that has been caught in the hair; it also helps you to bond with your dog and also crucially, spot any health problems that may be occurring under the surface that you may otherwise not notice. Proactive Grooming.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 5, 2011

Here are the latest: The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving: How Dogs Have Captured Our Hearts for Thousands of Years. This book explores the special connection and bond between humans and dogs. Filled with stunning images of the West, Pukka is a love story as well as Ted’s take on raising a puppy.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind. Brian Hare, assistant professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, holds out a dog biscuit. See Pictures of Dogs Learning New Tricks. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. By Carl Zimmer { source }.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

Here are a few great tips for future and current pet owners. The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option. Pets are the same way.

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Animal Person

MARCH 9, 2010

Here are some of my favorite quotes: " Companion anima l reduces a dog, cat, or other nonhuman to the role of companion. Minus that role, the term implies, such an animal has no place; if they aren't some human's companion, or their companionship fails to please, they can be abandoned or killed" (8). I could go on and on.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Such registries would help protect animals, pet guardians and communities by preventing repeat offenses from anyone with an established history of abusing animals. Shon Rahrig : While living in Ohio in 1999, Rahrig allegedly adopted several cats and a puppy from local shelters and tortured them sadistically.

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Animal Person

JUNE 29, 2009

As you are likely aware, very few people can actually get through the film in one sitting, plus the first third, about "pets," sends the troublesome message that puppy mills are the problem, rather than breeding in general.) Tribe of Heart ) have managed to leave the viewer no option that includes eating animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Socialize Your Dog to Other Dogs. Socialization is the single best predictor of a dog’s future personality. Well-socialized dogs are calm and unaggressive even in stressful situations. But socialization involves a lot more than just introducing your dog to a few random strangers every few weeks.

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Violet Rays is not a kid dog. So when we adopted a human baby we knew we'd have to teach that human to avoid Violet. The growing little human in the house was basically taught to stay far away from dogs and respect their space. Sky petted Stanley and he just stood there. And he's child friendly.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 10, 2010

A Michigan dog has been credited with starting a business online! Well, we all know that dogs and cats are “tweeting&# , and that many have their own blogs and websites, so it should come as no surprise that a furry friend would start a business! The Flippy Flopper is an ideal toy for dogs, and people, too.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

They have a lot of other really fun costumes too, and many other Halloween items including dog treats that look every bit as yummy as the decorated cookies you see in bakeries for humans! Sugar Chic Couture also designes custom, SWAG sets for major events, puppy “pawties&# and luxury hotels.

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