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Any pet whether small, medium, large or extra-large in size, entirely depends on their owners for its daily comfort and protection from the many dangers outside, like wild animals, dog thieves, malicious neighbours, stray dogs and inclement weather such as wind, rain or snow. Make Your Dog’s Safety a Top Priority Dogs living outside the home need shelter and a comfortable place to sleep and feed. If there is no service area, garage or covered porch, the owner should arrange a small house for your pet. Having an outside area in the house, in which your dog can exercise…

Camping is much more enjoyable with your best friend, but there’s some things you need to think about before trekking with Fido or snuggling up to him in a tent under the stars. Keeping him safe is the first step toward a more successful camping trip. 1. Call Ahead to Ensure Campsite is Dog-Friendly Verify that the campground, national or state park that you’re going to allows dogs. Ask if there’s any rules that you should show about. For example: Does your dog need to be on a leash at all times? Does the leash need to be a specific…

Research has shown that behavior issues are now one of the primary reasons dogs (and cats) are taken to the local shelter or the dog pound. However, vets all around feel they do not get the opportunity to provide the best treatment. If your dog could intervene in their K-9 lives, many health issues would never have the chance to show its true colors. Although the dogs “true colors” need a bit more time to evaluate, most dog owners can see red flags early. Pet Stores as well as veterinarians have a place for puppy classes or know who does. That…

Humans are prescribed the antidepressant Trazodone. But is it safe for dogs too? In this post, we’ll cover what Trazodone is, what it’s used for and if it’s safe. What is Trazodone? Trazodone is a pharmaceutical medication prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders and alcohol dependence in humans. However, sometimes it can be prescribed to dogs for anxiety and behavioral problems. It’s sold under the brand names Oleptro® and Desyrel®. If your dog is suffering from anxiety or fearfulness, it may be because the chemicals in his brain are unbalanced. Trazodone for dogs helps to increase the serotonin levels…

Traveling to different countries around the world can be an excellent way to spend your free time. There are so many countries you can choose from for your next holiday destination. Reading various travel blogs or magazines will help you understand some of the best countries for your needs. One good country you can choose is Singapore. It is an island nation found south of Malaysia. Singapore has some of the top tourist sites like Universal Studios, sandy beaches, beautiful architecture and botanical gardens. You can also sample a variety of Singaporean cuisines at some of their hotels. You should…

One of the more problematic downsides of owning a dog is the inevitable burden of shedding hairs. Most dog owners will be very familiar with the constant struggle against finding loose hairs from your pooch all over furniture, the floor, clothes, and pretty much everywhere else! This guide should help you spend less time hoovering up loose pet hairs.  1. Diet Never neglect the importance of a good diet – this applies across all species. For dogs, a poor diet will not provide the nutrition needed to maintain a healthy coat of fur. Ensure that you provide your dog with…

Golden Retrievers are a great companion and hunting dogs. That’s why they’re one of the most popular dog breeds available today. They’re active, social, and have a great personality. Most dog owners find Golden Retrievers wonderful to work with as they can be trained easily and are naturally intelligent. But are Golden Retrievers good hunting dogs? The answer to this question is yes, they’re unquestionably great hunting dogs. Bread for Hunting   Golden Retrievers were used extensively as hunting dogs for a long time. In fact, that was their sole purpose until people started to recognize the true versatility…

When it comes to buying a gift for a “dog person”, many people turn to run of the mill bones, chewy toys, and dog accessories. DogFace offers a unique and out-of-the-box gift idea that is sure to bring a smile to the face of any dog lover. DogFace is owned and operated by artist and dog lover Paulina Connolly, and her passion is creating pop art prints based on none other than canines. Each of the prints she makes is created from scratch and is completely unique. No two customers have the same print! She often takes requests from clients…