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Hospice Worker Seeks Help for Suffering Dog

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A Berkley hospice worker is now caring for a patient a little too close to home: Her 11-year-old dog, who is suffering in pain, awaiting expensive treatment.

After constant urinating, pain, loss of interest in food and depleted energy, Abby the lab-border collie mix had a urinary tract exam and a tumor was discovered. Days later, two lesions were found on her liver.

Additional tests will soon reveal the status of the liver and if the tumor is cancerous.

After realizing the high cost to save her dog, owner Jessica is seeking help from the public.

“I, myself, am a hospice social worker and make a very modest income similar to a teacher. I don’t have the money to take care of all of these medical expenses and that is why I started a GoFundMe page for her,” Jessica says.

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A fundraising goal of $5,000 has been set to cover medical appointments, tests and treatment.

“My goal is to give my sweet Abby the best opportunity possible to have the best quality of life possible for the time that she has left in this world. I want her to have no pain and be happy.”

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Even though Jessica spends her days taking care of terminally ill patients, nothing could prepare her for dog’s sickness.

Jessica’s father died when she was just 15 and last year, her mother was diagnosed with cancer and died quickly after — leaving rescue dog Abby as her best friend to confide in.

“She’s so sensitive to other people’s emotions,” Jessica says.

“For me, this is an incredibly emotional and painful experience.”

To help save Abby, you can donate any amount on her GoFundMe page.

 

Dog Playing with Goat

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Looking for a new BFF for your dog? Just go to your local farm and check out the goats! Apparently they’re very friendly with dogs. In the hilarious dog video above,  a goat and dog chase each other around.

How To Mold Your Puppy Into Just The Dog You Want

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golden retreiver

When I talk of how to mold your puppy into just the dog you desire I am not talking about everyday dog training. Don’t get me wrong though, I am not saying that typical dog training has no place in turning your puppy into the well behaved canine citizen that I assume you desire. What we are about to discuss are important aspects you should be aware of concerning the young puppy. Okay let’s get on with it.

Choosing Your Most Compatible Puppy

So what do I mean when I say choosing your most compatible puppy? This simply means picking the puppy that best matches you, your personality and your lifestyle. Now it is well known and understood that the different dog breeds were bred to carry out different tasks and to that end they exhibit very different genetic or hereditary characteristics.
Thus taking the retriever dog breeds for example, as their name suggests they were bred for, among other things, to retrieve. This trait was honed and sharpened through selective breeding over time; this explains why dogs from this breed are ever so happy and willing to play catch.
Taking another dog breed group as an example, let us consider livestock herding dogs. As the name of the group obviously suggests, such dogs were selectively bred to herd livestock. In other words those individuals that excelled at herding livestock were bred amongst themselves (as well as outsiders to minimize the inherent problems with inbreeding) to accentuate the desired traits.

Thus it is not uncommon for such selectively bred herders in today’s urban environment to express their natural tendency to herd by rounding up the kids of their family in place of the livestock they were originally bred to herd. Right those are enough examples methinks.
Now back to the most compatible puppy issue. The thing that most people don’t take into account is that puppies from the same litter (just like kids from the same family) have widely different personalities and characters. And typically most people pick the puppy that rushes up to them first before its siblings under the presumption that it has chosen them and must be the one. Truth be told that puppy is simply the most boisterous, dominant and aggressive one. This may not be an issue when the puppy is small, but trust me, it will certainly blossom into one when the puppy matures (especially if it is from a large dog breed).

By Seven Weeks Old A Puppy Has Attained Its Adult Dog Personality & Character

But here’s the really great news. There’s a scientifically proven method to determine the personality and character of a puppy at just 7 weeks old. Yup! It is now well understood and accepted that by seven weeks old a puppy has already attained its adult dog character.
So in simple language what does this mean to you? Well it means that if you’re looking for a laidback dog from a particular breed you can choose that dog when it is still a puppy. I’m not going to go into details behind the procedure of puppy selection but suffice it to say it is very straightforward.
Puppy nutrition shouldn’t be overlooked and with so much controversy surrounding doggy diets finding the best dog food for puppies would be challenging. A good mix of dry kibble and some raw foods is a good starting point to ensure your puppy gets a balanced diet.

When Should You Pick Up Your Puppy?

 

Although you should pick out your puppy at seven weeks after carefully assessing the one that is most compatible with your personality a good breeder would recommend that you pick up your puppy when it is at least 8 weeks old. How come?

Well, the reason why a puppy should not be prematurely separated from its mother and litter mates is because before then it would not have learned sufficient social skills and language comprehension from both its mother and interaction with its litter mates that would allow it to function as a wholesome well rounded canine individual later on.
One of the consequences of premature separation from mum and litter mates is that when that puppy matures into a grown dog he/she will be incapable of playing with both humans and fellow dogs without inflicting damage! Why? Because as a puppy he/she never learned how to interact with his siblings in play where he would have mastered the skill of bite pressure and force restraint, thus preventing serious injury during play as an adult dog.

Jealous Dogs: Sibling Rivalry

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If you have two or more dogs, you can probably relate to all the situations above! When one dog gets attention, the other is not happy. In the hilarious video above, dogs vie for their owner’s affection above anyone else.

Funny Dumb Dogs: Compilation

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Just like humans, dogs have their dumb moments, too! If you love seeing hilarious dog fails that will make you LOL, watch the video above!

Dog Poops on Woman While Driving

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All of our dogs have accidents. But we bet (and hope) your dog hasn’t had an accident like the one in the video above. This dog can’t hold it anymore and decides to turn his behind to his owner and poop right in her lap as she drives. Luckily, she caught it all on camera so we can sit back and have a good laugh.



Little Dog FURIOUS at Middle Finger

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Whoever you give the middle finger to, don’t give it to this little pup!

In the video above, a dog gets mad when his owner jokingly gives him the middle finger. The tiny dog starts growling and attacking the finger, presumably saying, “No! You fuck off!”



Why It Is Vital To Have A Feeding Schedule In Your Dog’s Diet?

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feed dogs food

What is in your dog’s diet is incredibly important. The overall health of your dog is dependent on them being fed the best dog food. Are you aware that your dog should be following a feeding schedule?

The time that your dog eats is just as important as what they are eating. Just as humans do, your dog’s needs to eat on a regular schedule. Meals and snacks that are nutritious should be well monitored as part of your dog’s diet. Being able to space out their mealtimes as well as snacks on a well-timed feeding schedule is a great idea.

Now depending on the age of your dog and their health, you are going to need to come up with a feeding schedule that will be supportive of their nutritional needs. You will find that older dogs may only require one mealtime however they may enjoy their mealtimes being split up during the day. You will also find that if you have a senior dog they will rarely vary from their schedule though their needs could end up changing over time.

If you have a puppy you are going to see that they are going to require more feedings during the day. If your puppy is still nursing it should be able to nurse on demand. When you begin to alter their diet from milk to regular dog food you are going to need to offer meals four to five times per day. As soon as your puppy has been acclimated to its new diet you can then reduce the amount of time that you feed them to around three times per day.

When you are feeding your dog, you should offer them their meal at regular times in the day. The specific time for your dog to eat will all depend on your specific schedule. You should avoid any dramatic deviations in your dog’s feeding schedule. You want to stick to a regular feeding schedule for presenting your dog with their food. You should not be at all surprised if your dog begins to be a little excitable a short time before they get fed as their meal is quite important to them.

You also need to keep into account the treats that you feed your dog each day as they will quickly become part of their daily activities. If they get a treat in the morning every day they will begin to anticipate its arrival.

Making certain to establish a feeding schedule is essential to keeping your dog’s diet on the right track. It will be simpler than you think to get into a schedule. A regular feeding schedule will also help you to begin to anticipate when they will need to go outside to use the bathroom. When you are housebreaking a dog, you will want to be able to have an idea of when they need to go outside. If you are setting up a regular feeding schedule you will find that it will make it simpler to be able to do this. It will also assist you in eliminating stress in your dog’s life as they will be used to a regular schedule.

So when you think about what you feed your dog food you need to not only be mindful of what you feed them but when you feed them as well. Your dog will appreciate their feedings on a regular schedule.