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Dog Care

Don’t Let Your Dogs Roam the Streets

by Jacqueline on November 17, 2009

ShareDuh!
That’s what you’re probably saying out loud right now.
Who allows their dog to roam the streets? Well let me tell you a little story…
I just moved into a new pet-friendly apartment community because as many of you know I had a dog-hating neighbor. The pet-deposit was bearable and there were a lot of well-behaved and [...]

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Seven Simple Dog Care Tips

by Jacqueline on June 10, 2009

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1. When taking your dogs to the dog park pack a portable water bowl. You can find them at any local pet store. Don’t have the money? No problem, take a plastic container.
2. When taking your dogs to the dog park bring a small lounge chair, blanket and book and sit under a tree. Relax [...]

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Bad Dog Food Ingredients

by Jacqueline on May 18, 2009

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You’re sitting at the dinner table and Fido sits in front of you, staring at you with those sparkling brown eyes while he gives you the sad face. So what do you do? You either tell him no and to stop begging or you give in and slip him a piece of your chicken.
If you [...]

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How to Care for Your Dog on a Budget

by Jacqueline on May 5, 2009

Just face it, the economy is bad and some of us have lost our jobs and it’s gotten to the point were I’ve heard of dog owners giving their dogs away due to the recession. Like us humans, whether the economy is good or bad our health always comes first. But how do you care for your dog without breaking bank? Easy, just read below for some ideas on how to care for your dog on a budget.

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NUTRO Pet Food Recall

by Jacqueline on April 22, 2009

ShareLast night while checking my twitter account @thehousedog I saw a tweet about consumeraffairs.com reporting that the FDA was investigating NUTRO pet food. I was shocked to say the least, especially since all my dogs eat NUTRO Max and I recommend that brand to dog owners.
However, thanks to the great folks at Nutro ( Twitter: [...]

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To spay/neuter or not to spay/neuter?

by Jacqueline on October 19, 2008

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I have always been up in the air on the subject of spaying and neutering dogs. My two girls are not spayed but Chavez is neutered. He was showing a lot of behavioral problems and our Vet recommended that we neuter him, even though he was already two years old and were told that it [...]

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Pro’s & Con’s of Spaying and Neutering

by Jacqueline on October 19, 2008

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1. Reduce the overpopulation of dogs, especially homeless dogs
2. Reduces the small risk of uterine, cervical, ovarian tumors
3. Reduces the small risk of testicular cancer and non- cancerous prostate disorders.
4. Prevents stains and messes associated with a bitch in heat.
5. Can greatly reduce Mammary tumors in female dogs
6. Prevents unwanted litters
7. Does not affect a [...]

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