Archive: July, 2010

You Can Groom Your K9 At Home

There is no reason why you can’t groom your dog at home. This will allow you to save the money you would otherwise spend on a groomer. Perhaps you could spend it on a new toy for your dog or a special treat for them!

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8 Common K9 Illnesses

Dogs are hardy creatures. If they are given the basic necessities of life such as a nutritious diet, good parasite control and regular vaccinations to prevent disease, they usually remain in good health. However, sometimes things go wrong and they do become unwell, and need veterinary care.

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Has Your K9 Been Poisoned?

When a dog becomes ill with symptoms of poisoning, their owners tend to look for someone to blame. Although there are occasions where dogs are deliberately poisoned, it’s more likely that their exposure is accidental. Their curious nature leads them to eat things they shouldn’t, particularly if they taste good!

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Chronic K9 Vomiting

Vomiting is one of the most common reasons for a dog to visit their veterinarian. It is usually associated with irritation or inflammation of your dog’s stomach and small intestine, and has many causes.

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6 Useful Home Remedies

Before modern veterinary medicine, dogs were treated with home remedies for any illnesses or injuries. These home remedies are still used today, and in many cases they are just as effective today as they were in the past.

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Why You Need Privacy

It’s not about having something to hide it’s about having something to keep.

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6 Items To Properly Groom Your K9

Here are the six tools you will need to do a good job of taking care of your dog’s coat. Don’t forget to look for injuries while your’re at it.

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What To Do When Your K9 Vomits

Dogs can vomit for many different reasons. They may have eaten something that didn’t agree with them, or they may have a mild infection in their gastro-intestinal tract.

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Home Remedies For Your K9’s Skin Problems

Many dogs suffer from itchy and inflamed skin, and it can really affect their quality of life.

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Treating A K9 Knee Injury

Stifle (or knee) injuries are a common occurrence in dogs, particularly if they are very active. Depending on the type of injury, it can take weeks or months for them to recover.

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4 Common Causes Of K9 Cough

Coughing is one of the most common reasons for a dog to visit their veterinarian. It’s distressing for them, and it is worrying for their owner.

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Caring For A Retired Combat Dog

Life in a combat zone is stressful for our soldiers. They are far from their home and loved ones, and their lives are at risk every day.

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