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  • Exploring The Nutrition Needs Of A Younger Dog

    Young dogs are a fun addition to any household. They have a joy and a high energy level any toddler would be jealous of, but with this energy comes specific nutritional needs. It is essential to not feed a puppy the wrong food because incorrect amounts of necessary nutrients can lead to health problems and stunted growth. By feeding them the precise amount of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients puppies will be able to grow up to be healthy adults.
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  • Avoid Matting With Your Long-Haired Dachshund's Coat With 3 Grooming Tips

    If you're the owner of a long hair dachshund, you may be curious about what you can do to prevent their coat from matting. Matted hair left alone can lead to being uncomfortable for your dog, along with it leading to it being difficult to brush and even being painful for your dog. In order for you to avoid your dachshund's coat from matting, you'll want to look into what kind of grooming can be done.
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  • Helping Your Arthritic Cat To Be Comfortable Without Medication

    Your aging cat has pain and inflammation in their joints. They have difficulty jumping up onto the sofa to be on your lap some days, because of the pain. Your veterinarian has recommended medication that can ease the inflammation and joint stiffness, but giving a cat a pill can be stressful for both you and your cat. Here are some other ways that you can help your feline companion to be comfortable in spite of their arthritis.
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  • Dishing Up Dinner: Choosing The Best Bowls For Your Cat's Health

    If you have never given much thought to your cat's food and water bowls, you may want to start. The material, size, shape and type of dish can make a difference when it comes to her health, comfort and contentment. Paper or Plastic? Material Does Matter The material from which your cat's food bowls are made can have effect her skin. Plastic pet bowls are popular. They are inexpensive and come in a rainbow of color choices to coordinate nicely with your cat's luxurious coat and match her other belongings.
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  • 4 Things To Consider Before Adding Guinea Pigs To Your Family

    If you'd like to add a small animal to your home, guinea pigs may have caught your eye during research. While guinea pigs are fantastic pets, there are a few things that busy families with small children should consider before bringing guinea pigs into the home. Guinea Pigs are Fragile While guinea pigs are among the larger of the rodent species regularly kept as pets, they're still just as fragile as hamsters, mice, and gerbils.
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  • Is Your Child Ready For A Puppy?

    If you are considering getting a puppy for your child, you want to make sure they are going to be ready to have one. There are a lot of considerations you should think about before you go and bring home a new puppy. This article will provide you with information on deciding whether or not your child is ready and steps you should take to make the transition of having a new puppy an easy one.
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  • 3 Things Potbellied Pig Owners Need To Know About Broken Bones

    Broken bones are a big problem for potbellied pigs. Breaks in the bones of the legs or back are common, so potbellied pig owners need to be aware of these injuries. Here are three things potbellied pig owners need to know about broken bones. What are the signs of broken bones? Lameness is a sign that your pig may have a broken bone. Lameness refers to diminished function or an abnormal gait.
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  • 3 Fantastic Reasons To Adopt A Pet

    If you're in the market for a pet, one of the best things you could possibly do is adopt your potential animal. There are numerous ways to go about bringing a pet into your household, including pet stores and through breeders; none of those methods are quite as humane as adoption, though. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will learn a few of the reasons why this is the case.
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  • 4 Ways To Pamper Your Pet

    If you're celebrating a landmark in your pet's life, like their birthday, then it might be time that you pampered them a bit. Figuring out what to do for your pet that is both special and something that they will enjoy can be difficult. Luckily, this brief article will give you a few ideas. Included here are just a few ways to pamper your pet. Pet Spas Pet spas are mainly tailored towards dogs and cats, and offer your animals a number of grooming amenities.
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  • 4 Things Hedgehog Owners Need to Know About Pet Obesity

    Hedgehogs can become dangerously overweight, just like people can. Here are four things hedgehog owners need to know about obesity. How much should hedgehogs weigh? Typical adult hedgehogs weigh between 350 and 450 grams (12 and 16 ounces). However, due to differing body types, hedgehogs can still be healthy outside of this range. The healthy weight range for hedgehogs is 220 to 1,000 grams (8 to 35 ounces), depending on their build.
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