Panting is normal behavior for dogs. However, excessive heavy panting and irregularities in their normal breathing patterns may indicate — often serious — dog health problems. Therefore, it is important to know the signs for when, and ideally why, your dog is hyperventilating.
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Your dog’s health is always to keep in mind, especially when living in a city. Dogs will be exposed to different things compared to living in the suburbs. Here are a few veterinarian-approved tips for keeping your dog healthy while living in the big city.
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Our pets bring us so much joy throughout the year, and the holidays are the perfect opportunity to show them the proper appreciation. Give your pet a special treatment this holiday season with one of these delightful gift ideas.
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Setting aside time to play with your dog is critical for your pet’s health. An active lifestyle provides significant benefits that contribute to a pet’s overall well-being. Playing with your pet on a consistent basis is extremely important if you leave your dog home alone for extended periods of time.
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Raw dog food has gotten a lot of attention these days. With trends towards organic, natural and being overall more health-conscious, pet owners are seeking the same wholesome nutrition in their dog’s diet. However, an increasing body of research is leading scientists to caution against the use of raw canine food. It turns out that it may be far more harmful than beneficial.
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Now that COVID-19 restrictions are starting to lift throughout the United States, many people are itching to start traveling again. A recent study by Mars Petcare indicates that about 60% of pet owners want to bring their pets along when they travel in 2021.
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Monday, April 26th was an exciting day for rescue animals in Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1816 into law. House Bill 1816 is affectionately referred to as Cali’s Law, after the Governor’s own rescue dog.
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As the old saying goes, “No two snowflakes are the same.” The same applies to canine breeds, at least on the surface. Diversity in the animal kingdom is one of its greatest treasures. However, while the numerous breeds of canines’ feline friends still generally look the same, dogs can look so different from one another that they barely register as the same species. To the uninitiated, it is the snowflake principle in practice.
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For years dogs have been used for their exceptional sense of smell to locate drugs, weapons and explosives. Now science is honing in on that skill to sniff out Covid-19.
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We spend so much time and money trying to take good, proper care of our pets. We take them to the veterinarian; we make sure they’re getting the best food. As owners, we try to see the world through our pets’ eyes to help us understand them better. But have you ever stopped to think about whether dogs can see colors like us humans?
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There are few things that leave you with more of a warm and fuzzy feeling than sharing a new, wriggly puppy or tiny kitten — or any other pet — with someone for Christmas. The sheer joy and excitement on their face is enough to tell you that you made the right decision in getting your friend or loved one a pet . . . or did you? It’s a sad reality that your local veterinarian often sees pets brought to shelters or abandoned after the glitter of the holidays is worn off. Here...
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Seeing pet movies is always a plus for families who have a furry friend nearby to cozy up and watch with them. Since we’re sort of stuck inside, the team decided to put together some favorites that you can watch right now on Netflix. We think our list will give you all the feels and soothing fix to that doggie movie itch.
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