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Breed Highlight: Golden Retriever

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The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. The friendly, tolerant attitude of the breed makes him a fabulous family pet, and his intelligence makes him a highly capable working dog. This breed excels at retrieving games for hunters, tracking, sniffing out drugs and as therapy and assistance dogs. In addition, Golden Retrievers are natural athletes, and do well in dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience.

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Importance of the DA2PLP Vaccine for Dogs

DA2PLP Vaccine for Dogs

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“DA2PLP” is a combination vaccine for your pup that protects against five primary canine diseases, which includes the following: Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Parainfluenza. These diseases can be deadly and do not have cures. Therefore, we recommend regular vaccination to reduce your dog’s risk. We will discuss the importance of DA2PLP Vaccine for dogs.

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You Aren’t Just Walking Your Dog — You’re Stimulating his Mental Health

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One of the most important things you can do for your dog is to keep him or her engaged and exercised. The easiest way to achieve this is by taking your pup for a walk. However, as important as a good walk is to your furry friend, we still find excuses not to do it. Here are a few reasons why you should carve out time for dog walking every single day.

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All About Cat Whiskers — More Important than you Thought

Whiskers

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The value of your cat’s whiskers is more than skin deep. They are a crucial navigational tool, a pointer to impending danger and even an indicator of mood. Cats typically have a dozen whiskers arranged in four neat lines on each cheek, a few more where we have eyebrows, some under the chin and also on the wrists behind their paws. Each of them serve the same basic purpose: they are sensory, they help them work on where they are spatially.

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Breed Highlight: Yorkshire Terrier


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The Yorkshire Terrier may be small in size but this breed has a big personality. Yorkies make for feisty but loving companions. They are the most popular toy dog breed in the U.S and have won many over with its devotion to its owners, elegant looks and suitability to apartment living.

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2017 is the Year of the Rooster: What We Can Tell You About Chickens as Pets

RoostersChickens are great, comical creatures that have been domesticated for thousands of years. Keeping backyard chickens was common 100 years ago, but in the 1950s the advent of factory farming and inexpensive store-bought eggs led to a decline in its popularity. However, recently there has been a resurgence of interest in keeping one’s own chickens, both for pleasure of fresh eggs and for the entertainment pet chickens offer. All domesticated chickens belong to the same species, Gallus gallus. There are hundreds of different breeds within this species. However, all chickens have the same basic requirements to remain health: a good quality diet, a clean environment and protection from the elements and predators.

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How to Maintain Long Pet Hair

yorkshire-terrier-171701_960_720If you have a pet, you know how frustrating hair can be, especially during the winter months where it needs to be kept long to keep your furry friend warm. However, keeping the fur off clothing, furniture and the floor can be a never-ending battle. Here are a few tips to maintaining your pet’s long hair.

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Christmas-Specific Poisons for Both Cats and Dogs

Christmas-specific poisons for both cats and dogs

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The holiday time around Christmas and New Year is obviously a period for many when much food and drink is consumed, homes are filled with more people than usual, there are often children around, and Christmas trees adorned with presents are given pride of place. All of this can create an environment in which it’s very easy for pets to be exposed to poisons. We will discuss Christmas-specific poisons for both cats and dogs.

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