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The benefits of good puppy food

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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. There are many choices available today for puppy foods, from meaty puppy chow to hard, crunchy kibbles. Wet or dry? Breed size.

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How to Identify Food Intolerances in Pets

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For new puppies that are under the age of 1-year, many vets will recommend probiotics, which can be purchased online via a Canadian drug store and dispensed in your pet’s food in order to establish gut balance and good digestion early on. Food allergies and food intolerances affect our pets much the same way they strike humans.

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12 Tips for new dog owners.

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Anyone can follow these quick and easy tips, which are also easily adapted for puppies. Let ‘Em Out : Puppies and dogs are made to run and play, sniff the ground, dig in the dirt, and roll in the grass (and the cow plop). A daily brushing is a must, and have your vet show you how to clean your pup’s teeth.

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Falakhe’s Story

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It was, based on a quick glance, a puppy, around 6 to 7 months old. Something was clearly badly wrong with both of his back legs, I’m no vet, but I would guess they had both been broken. There are a lot of reasons why Painted Wolves are struggling, and many of them are human caused. It was not a pretty sight.

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It’s Only Hygienic

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A well-groomed, clean and healthy pet all lead to happy owners, and less visits to the vet. Just like humans can take supplements for vitamins to have and protect healthy joints, dogs, cats and horses can also take supplements like Cosequin to improve and maintain your pet’s joints. The most obvious problem is fleas.

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Back to School with PetMD University

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For example, in my course I learned how to start exercising with our dog, the benefits to both dog and human, and signs to watch out for concerning over exertion. There is a health library, symptom checker, blogs, news, and even an “ask a vet” area. Ready for some homework? Take a course on PetMDU.com !

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On "Discarded" Greyhounds

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The RSPCA believes: " at least 20 greyhounds a day - either puppies which do not make the track, or 'retired' dogs aged three or four - simply 'disappear', presumed killed " Many vets will admit to killing healthy greyhounds – by definition it cannot be classed as euthanasia – for a cut price fee, for fear the dogs will be disposed of in a less humane (..)