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May 30, 2010

Don’t Let Your Doggy Freeze This Winter!

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There’s nothing like feeling cozy and warm in a fuzzy and warm sweater, and fashsionable to boot.Your pet can be the height of fashion and the talk of the town in one of the small pet sweaters that are available today.Now our precious pets can be just as fashionable as their owners, with all the [...]


May 28, 2010

Heartworm Disease on the Rise in Both Dogs and Cats

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Each and every year, veterinarians brace for a disease that has plagued our pets for many years. However this affliction is easily preventable by using inexpensive and safe prescription drugs. Occurrences of Heartworms in both dogs and cats persist to escalate and also the expense for treatment of (when discovered early enough) is actually [...]


Apr 20, 2010

Signs Of Dog Kidney Failure

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Canine Kidney Failure causes a loss of approximately seventy percent of normal kidney function and it is these organs that act as the body’s filtration system. If these do not work properly, toxins and waste products slowly build up in the blood. This can lead to a variety of problems, and sadly, eventual [...]


Jun 20, 2009

Animals Key to Stopping Overpopulation

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Last week the Prescott Humane Society held a poodle dress fundraiser. There was fun, games, t-shirts, promotional pens or promotional pen for those interested. This is the fourth year of the fundraiser. The members of the society use the fundraiser to raise awareness about animal cruelty, responsible pet ownership, and to raise funds [...]


May 26, 2009

Barrel v. Jumping: The Different Styles of Riding.

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Riding horses will always be part of history. It has been around, in a way, since medieval times. It has evolved into a refined sporting activity. Riding horses will give you a few different paths. There is Rodeo style riding, that calls for barrel racing saddles. There is also jumping and horse shows, for which [...]


Apr 24, 2009

Koi nourishing: Tips On Hand Feeding Your Fish

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The Koi have little fear with us humans, and this serves as one of their best features. Once your pets sees you as the one who feeds them and the one who’s not going to harm them, they are likely to eat right out of your hand (provided with the proper training). The reality is [...]


Apr 20, 2009

What You Need To Know About Roundworm and Gun Dogs

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Roundworm and Gun Dogs
Heartworm, or roundworm, is very serious can affect all types of bird dogs. With gun dogs, working dogs, and other outdoor dogs, you must be especially concerned because they are more susceptible to heartworm. The worse case scenario is that an affected dog can pass it on to humans, as well as [...]


Apr 3, 2009

Guidelines For Pet Air Travel

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Pet Air Travel
As a human, flying is sometimes one of the most nerve-wracking experiences, even when you know it is safe, efficient and generally very pleasant. If flying can be that troubling for humans, we can only imagine how tough it is on our pets. Consider pet air travel: both dogs and cats can be [...]


Mar 9, 2009

Florida Snakes

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The ecosystems of Florida include a huge variety of reptile species from alligators and turtles to snakes and lizards. Florida snakes are classified in forty species with highly varied habitats, Florida snakes make their abode in salt and fresh water wetlands, coastal mangroves and dry lands but they are equally present in residential areas. Six [...]


Mar 1, 2009

What Do I Do To Prepare For My Dogs Surgery Operation?

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Surgery is a serious ordeal even if it’s a minor one. No matter how minor, the process is not going to be as simple as you may think and it is necessary for your beloved pet’s sake that you come to grips with that! Being properly prepared will not only help things go somewhat smoothly [...]