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Dogs + Mosquitoes = Heartworm Disease: Heartworm Prevention Is Cheaper & Easier Than Heartworm Treatment!

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Did you know that your dog can still get deadly heartworms even if your dog is on a monthly preventative? It's true. Unfortunately, certain strains of heartworms are able to resist current heartworm medications. This appears to be true mostly -- but not exclusively -- in the south. So, if you happen to live in the southern part of the United States, be sure to talk with your veterinarian about the best options for you and your dog. If you're like me, even if you don't live in the … [Read more...]

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Microchip Dog Facts – Have You Microchipped Your Dog AND Registered The Chip Yet?

Millions of pets are lost (or stolen) every year. Plus, natural disasters -- like fires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes -- can easily catch you off-guard when they take place right in your own backyard. Even a car accident could send your dog scampering in a strange environment. The truth is your dog can get away from you very quickly due to a number of different circumstances.  Since most lost dogs end up in shelters where they are either adopted or euthanized, it's incredibly … [Read more...]

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Most Popular Dog Breeds ~ Where Does Your Dog Rank?

What do Poodles, Golden Retrievers and Maltese have in common? Answer: All 3 dog breeds are in the top 25 of the AKC's dog registration statistics. There is one dog breed that has been number 1 all 4 years that are charted.  Can you guess which breed it is? See where your dog ranks. (Data is shown from 1999 to the present.)   … [Read more...]

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Can Dogs Watch TV? Dog Eyesight Compared To Human Eyesight

Most dog owners will tell you that their dog watches television with them.  In fact, according to the American Kennel Club,  87% of pet owners say that their pets watch TV. To an extent, they are correct.  However, a dog eyesight is very different than human eyesight, so what your dog is actually "seeing" is quite different from what you're seeing on the TV screen.   … [Read more...]

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Interesting Dog & People Similarities

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It's amazing how many dog & people similarities really do exist. That's right, for many of the things that we do as humans, there's an equivalent behavior in the dog world. For example, do you like getting a back massage?  Most humans do. Just the same, dogs love to have their bellies rubbed. A dog getting a belly rub is like us getting a back massage.  I know I enjoy getting a back massage, and my dogs love having their bellies rubbed.     … [Read more...]

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2 Lists: Human Foods That Are Safe For Dogs & People Foods That Are Not Safe For Dogs

Do you feed your dog human food? If you do, just know that there are several foods that are dangerous for dogs. Even if you don't feed your dog human food, you still need to be aware of which foods are dangerous -- just in case your dog gets ahold of some human foods when you're not looking. Besides, you never know when your dog might find some food scraps on the sidewalk while out on a walk or somewhere else when you're out in public together.Here are 2 lists that every dog owner … [Read more...]

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How Dogs Communicate – Learn To Read Your Dog’s Body Language

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Dogs communicate with us in their very own way.  For example, most people know that when a dog has his ears back he is telling you to stay away.  There are several different signs that dogs give us to let us know what they are thinking.  Learning what your dog is trying to say is not a science.  You simply have to pay attention to your dog's very subtle signs and cues.  Here are a few dog signs to watch for if you want to learn to speak dog: Tail Wagging: slow … [Read more...]

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Dog Costs: The True Cost Of Owning A Dog & How To Save On Vet Care

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Did you know that owning a dog costs about $1000 for the first year alone? Then, it costs about $500 each year after that -- and that's just for the basics! According to a report I saw on the news this morning (on my local FOX news channel in Nashville), there are a number of ways that you can save money when you own a dog. Here are a few...   … [Read more...]

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How To Find A Pet-Friendly Apartment Or House For Rent

I wrote about the finding pet-friendly housing before. Now, I've found a few more helpful resources for dog owners who are looking for an affordable house or apartment to rent. Plus, some tips for persuading a landlord to accept your pet. … [Read more...]

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Funny Dog Tax Write-Offs

Thinking of writing off your dog as a tax deduction? Dogs play such an important role in families these days, and many of us feel like our dog is "a dependent" -- much like a child. The fact remains, most of us cannot deduct our dogs or any expenses associated with them on our IRS tax returns. Fortunately, however, U.S. Rep Thaddeus McCotter from Michigan is trying to change that by making some dog expenses tax-deductible!   If the Happy Act (Humanity and Pets Partnered … [Read more...]

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