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Children play with dogs, talk to and laugh with them, walk with them, do their homework with them and even share their strongest feelings and deepest secrets with them. Dogs love children unconditionally and never yell at or punish them for not doing their homework or chores or for not cleaning their bedroom. Kids and [...]
Adopting a pet from a local animal shelter or rescue organization is a most fulfilling experience. It is one of those stand-still moments that remains etched in your memory forever. That pleading get-me-out-of-here face you can’t resist. And the feel-good emotions you wear out the door – after all, you just saved a life. Let’s [...]
In cryptorchidism a testicle is retained in the abdomen or in the abdominal ring between the layers of muscle through which it normally descends. In adult dogs surgery is recommended as for best treatment. Retained testicles may cause undependable dispositions in dogs and a significant percentage become cancerous. The operation for testicles retained in the [...]
Retinal problems are usually hereditary and are found very commonly in our purebred as well as mongrel dogs. Retinal dysplasia is anyretinal developmental defect. Although excellent screening of young dog has been done by breed clubs with the help of veterinary ophthalmologists, the problem is all too frequent. This is because there are a lot [...]
It is accurate to say that canine dermatology is not an exact science..Even when we are aware of a cause of a problem it is not alwayspossible to effect a cure. Skin problems into three general categories: external, internal, and externally caused internal prob-lems, such as inhalant or food allergies. One of the first observations [...]
There are many things to consider when choosing a dog trainer. Taking a class should be not only educational but fun. It is important to find an effective trainer and anyone shopping for such a service look carefully at what they are getting. There are no certification or standards required to become a dog trainer. [...]
There is a common misconception among some pet owners that dogs and cats cannot co-exist together within a house. While there are some breeds of dogs that do not naturally interact well with other pets most breeds of …