The report of State of Pet Health in 2017 found that one out of three pets who had visited Banfield Pet Hospital in 2016 were obese or overweight. More than twenty diseases are associated with obesity, and one of them is arthritis at a young age. Arthritis is leading cause of joint pain in dogs.…
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Dogs are the number one family pet across the country and they are so beloved that they become more than just a pet to people: they become a family member. It stands to reason that, as your dog is a part of your family, you’d want to do everything that you could to take care…
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A nutritious diet is vital for maintaining the health of our canines. The optimum combination of nutrients boosts immunity, lowers the risk of diseases, and helps in keeping your pup at an ideal weight. Our dogs don’t care about nutritional values as long as they find the food delicious. But as pet-parents, it’s our responsibility…
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When you first decide to add a new addition to your family, you might not really think about the practicalities of owning a dog. It is understandable when you first bring that furry ball if energy home that you won’t even think about what to feed your new pet. You could spend hours looking up…
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The time of year has come for us to start getting ready for the holidays, whatever that might mean to you. No matter what holiday you celebrate or don’t, there are a quite a few household plants that have become normal for this time of year. Yet, did you know that more than 700 plants…
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Having a dog is a lot like having a child. They are very much dependent on you to look after them, provide them with what they need and ensure that they are safe. If a dog gets sick, it won’t be able to make itself better, though it may try. It also may not even…
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Nobody would describe the smell that comes out of a dog’s mouth as pleasant. They like to get up close and personal so you can’t really avoid catching a whiff. If it’s a bit rough that’s not a huge problem but some dogs have really awful breath. A bit of a smell is normal but…
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When you get a dog, you’re making a lifelong commitment. Dogs are like toddlers in the way that they constantly need your guidance, and they depend on you to survive. Whilst dogs are more independent creatures, they crave human contact and comfort. To make sure your pooch stays in the prime of their health, for…
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When you own a dog, you take on a lot of responsibility. Now, you have another mouth to feed, another body to care for, and another piece of happiness to care about. It can take a lot of work. But, if you’re prepared to do all of that, owning a dog can be a rewarding…
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Most people know that humans can suffer depression and low moods. Indeed, statistics show that some of you reading this article will have encountered those issues at some point. However, what many folks don’t realize is that animals can also find themselves in the same position. The difference is that your dog at home doesn’t…
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