Puppy Proofing Your Home

Deciding to bring home a furry new family member should be considered just as seriously as having a new baby of the hairless variety. Puppies are fun, adorable and endlessly amusing, but they can also be loud, messy and mischievous. Plan ahead by teaching everyone in your household what is expected of them when your new pet arrives. From a dog’s eye view there are “goodies” and “toys” to explore in every room, many of which pose health risks to a curious pup. The Living/Family Room: This is where we do most of our, well, living. Areas where we congregate tend to collect most of our human debris. Loose change, junk food scraps, and electronic equipment scattered on the floor and between couch cushions could cause intestinal blockages and potentially serious illness. Instruct each family member to pick up their belongings and secure them safely out of puppy’s reach. The...
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Picking the Right Flea Medicine For Your Dog

Your furry friend needs more than love, shelter, and food. Keeping them flea-free is on top of dog owners’ manual; they are not just nasty and disgusting, they can also pose harm to your canine’s health. Are you looking for preventive flea medicine or looking for cure for your flea-suffering dog? Where should you go? Flea medicine comes in many forms from chemical-filled collars, pills to ointments. All of them labeled and marketed as “ most effective”, “most trusted”, and “ fast result”. It will surely make you dizzy. With more and more options available, it can be hard to pick. What brand should you use and what should be the right dosage? Do not risk with some trial and error when it comes to looking for a medicine for your dog suffering from fleas. You best option is to seek medical help from your trusted veterinarian. Your Vet is...
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Dog Couch: The Best of the Best

Everyone loves dog videos. They are almost always cute. The reason behind this? Dogs are almost always cute even when they are slobbering, hey we didn’t say they couldn’t be disgusting at the same time. Want a way to make your dog even cute at home? Dog couches provide you a way to make your dog comfortable and cute at the same time. Dog couches are literally what they sound like, coaches for dogs. BioMedic Modern Pet Sofa Bed Can be found on Amazon here. This dog couch featured on Wayfair.com comes in multiple different colors and fabrics. The fabrics include denim, faux leather, microfiber, and vinyl. Each fabric comes in a variety of colors from the basics such as black and green to designs such as camouflage and leopard print. This dog bed is very modern in its design and is available in six different sizes from extra-small to...
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Celebrating Your Dog’s First Year with Your Family: 5 Birthday Tips and Ideas

Vanilla cupcakes topped with chocolate paw prints. That’s one dog-themed dessert we had for our (people) guests at our beagles’ birthday party. The time will come for you too when your dog’s birthday arrives. Will you celebrate? It’s a personal choice. But if you’ve thought of hosting a first birthday party for your dog… or celebrating your adopted dog’s first year with your family… or if the idea is new to you but intrigues you, then, these tips and ideas can help. They’ll help you plan for, and prepare a memorable doggy birthday party. My tips come from hosting our beagle, Rocky’s 10th birthday. Although it was his 10th birthday, it was our first “official” doggy birthday party. Here are five tips and ideas for planning your first doggy birthday party: 1) Pick a calendar date. Spring, summer and autumn are ideal seasons to host a dog birthday party (so your...
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The Perfect Liver Cake Recipe for Your Dog

Around the world people are starting to think about eating healthier diets. It was only so long before people started to think about their pet’s diets too. Liver cake for your dog is a great option when looking to have your dog eat healthy. Your dog will absolutely love it especially since dogs have an affinity for liver. Because dogs love liver it also comes in handy as a treat when looking to train your dog. It should be noted though that dogs stomachs cannot handle liver by itself. Now that we have waved the benefits of live cake for dogs in your face you are probably wondering how do you make it? You may also be wondering what kind of liver to get. Well pay attention and we will help answer some of your questions. A word of warning before undergoing the project of baking liver cakes for your...
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Starting Off On The Right Paw: 13 Types of Dog Food

You have found your new forever dog, a puppy or perhaps a mature dog needing a good home.  I would like to encourage a whole new set of supplies just for your new family member.  One of the very first considerations is the type of food you will be feeding your new dog.  A brief look at the grocery store may suggest dry dog food or wet canned food, simple choice right? There are actually thirteen variations of food that you may choose from.  For many, cost may be limiting in which one you end up choosing.  I would like to run through the list from worst to best options. 13.  Table scraps from human food, with no order or consistency.  This can be raw or cooked foods from your meals and can lead to poor nutritional health for your dog. 12.  Semi-wet pouch food.  The preservatives used to keep...
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Why Muzzle Train? The Top Three Reasons You Should Use a Dog Muzzle

I know – you’ve got the best dog in the world and he doesn’t bite. So why should you bother to train him to wear a dog muzzle? Dog muzzles have been used for centuries. The obvious advantage is to decrease the risk of bites or liabilities when you have a dog that might bite. So isn’t this antiquated gadget pretty useless today? I intend to convince you that not only are dog muzzles still useful in today’s world, but that every dog needs to know how to wear one comfortably and that EVERY dog owner should learn how to teach his dog to do things that are a little uncomfortable at first. Here are the top three reasons for teaching your dog to wear a muzzle: 1. The MOST IMPORTANT reason of all – you should be a competent enough trainer that you don’t have to force a dog...
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Is Cephalexin Safe For Dogs?

The internet is rife with conflicting opinions as to the safety of Cephalexin use in dogs. Some websites have branded the drug dangerous to pets because of the potential side effects. So is this common antibiotic safe for your dog? The answer is: Maybe yes, maybe no. Cephalexin is not a veterinary developed drug, so it is widely available on the human market. It is typically prescribed in 250 mg or 500 mg capsules. It is also available in a 250 mg tablet that can potentially be split into halves or fourths for smaller children or pets. These pills are not scored and have a thick outer coating so cutting the pills into smaller doses does not guarantee even distribution of the drug throughout the pieces. The therapeutic uses of Cephalexin in dogs are similar to those in humans. Urinary tract infections and wounds/ infections of the skin top the...
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List of Dog Proof Cat Litter Box That Actually Work

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There are a lot of great dog proof litter boxes out there. Typically the best option for those looking to keep those pesky pooches out of the kitty litter will want to find a top entry litter box. There are several other options out there though that are side entry with a smaller hole or something similar. They tend to be a touch more expensive though. How will you know which one to get though if there are so many on the market? We are going to list some of the best dog proof litter box available and talk a little bit about them so that you can make an informed decision. Let’s keep those pooches from making your kitty litter a mess. CLEVERCAT TOP ENTRY LITTERBOX Clevercat has come up with a great option to keep your dog out of the litter box. This top entry litter box has...
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A Pouch for Your Pooch? Buying a Dog Carrier

A lot’s been written about the benefits of a dog carrier backpack. We’ve seen the evolution from teaching your dogs to heel, to taking them into the supermarket (surreptitiously), to carrying them in baby strollers, to carrying them on your back. Why would a person want to carry a dog like a baby? Besides the obvious reasons of wanting to have your furry companion with you 24/7 for the sheer joy of unconditional love, let’s look at some other possible benefits of a dog carrier or a dog backpack. 1. Your lame dog. If you’ve ever had the experience of caring for a lame dog, you know what it is to suffer disappointment or even heartbreak. I’ll never forget when my dog Bailey started to lose the use of his back legs. He had been a victim of abuse and neglect, and after he served in a court case as...
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