DOGS | The latest information and tips on how to train and socialize dogs so that they can become part of your family with ease.
The practice of yoga is over 5,000 years old, and this mind-body experience continues to become more and more popular every year. Known as a “healing art,” yoga helps people decrease stress in their lives and find inner peace, in addition to physical benefits such as muscular, circulatory, bone, joint and respiratory strengthening. Dog parents…
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There are some crucial pointers to keep in mind to help ensure a safe and enjoyable journey with your dog.
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One summer morning, the Nielson family went for a hike with their active cocker spaniel Milo. It wasn’t unusual for Milo to run the length of his leash, sniff his way off the trail into various shrubberies, and uncover every hidden stick he could find. But on this day, Milo’s adventures resulted in an injury.…
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Looking after your dog’s health and wellbeing is a very rewarding part of your companionship.
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Rickettsia – a bacterial infection in blood cells that spreads to dogs through tick bites In Part One, we learned about another parasitic risk to our beloved canine friends from ticks – Rickettsia, a bacterial disease that spreads through tick bites. In part two, we bring you information on signs to watch for, disease treatments,…
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Watch Out for this Tick-Transmitted Disease of Dogs As a pet parent, you probably know how annoying ticks can be to your beloved pooch and you’ve probably thought a lot about flea and tick prevention. As we’ve discovered in previous articles on this same topic, in addition to making your dog itchy and uncomfortable, ticks…
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Did you know that keeping your dog strong and fit through physical activity can actually lengthen his or her lifespan? Just like humans, your dog receives tremendous benefits from regular exercise. Importantly, obesity is on the rise among dogs and this presents many negative consequences such as diabetes mellitus, an increased risk for some cancers,…
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Children are often naturally attracted to dogs and can benefit in many ways from living with a pet. Taking care of a pet can teach responsibility, empathy and even enhance a child’s self-esteem. However, a match is not guaranteed from the beginning. Children need to learn proper behaviour around dogs and not all dogs have…
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Like all ticks, the Brown Dog Tick is a parasite. To survive, it must consume a blood-meal from a host.
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Dog owners know that walking is good for our dogs. The exercise is good for them, as is the mental stimulation they get from being outside and smelling the neighbour’s mailbox, or that certain shrub they just can’t seem to stay away from. Of course, the exercise is also good for us, physically and mentally.…
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Recreational time, or “play time,” is good for you. It helps to alleviate stress, reduce depression, keep you intellectually engaged, and overall, it makes you feel good. The same is also true for your dog. In fact, incorporating various forms of games and play into your dog’s daily routine is vital to helping him develop…
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When your precious puppy jumps excitedly to greet you or zooms around the room, rolls over on his or her back for a belly rub, or wags his or her tail eagerly, there’s little doubt that your dog is happy! These are obvious signs of a happy dog, and even though your dog cannot tell…
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Looking after your dog’s health and wellbeing is a very rewarding part of your companionship.
5 MIN READ
Rickettsia – a bacterial infection in blood cells that spreads to dogs through tick bites In Part One, we learned about another parasitic risk to our beloved canine friends from ticks – Rickettsia, a bacterial disease that spreads through tick bites. In part two, we bring you information on signs to watch for, disease treatments,…
3 MIN READ
Watch Out for this Tick-Transmitted Disease of Dogs As a pet parent, you probably know how annoying ticks can be to your beloved pooch and you’ve probably thought a lot about flea and tick prevention. As we’ve discovered in previous articles on this same topic, in addition to making your dog itchy and uncomfortable, ticks…
5 MIN READ
Did you know that keeping your dog strong and fit through physical activity can actually lengthen his or her lifespan? Just like humans, your dog receives tremendous benefits from regular exercise. Importantly, obesity is on the rise among dogs and this presents many negative consequences such as diabetes mellitus, an increased risk for some cancers,…
5 MIN READ
Children are often naturally attracted to dogs and can benefit in many ways from living with a pet. Taking care of a pet can teach responsibility, empathy and even enhance a child’s self-esteem. However, a match is not guaranteed from the beginning. Children need to learn proper behaviour around dogs and not all dogs have…
2 MIN READ
Like all ticks, the Brown Dog Tick is a parasite. To survive, it must consume a blood-meal from a host.
5 MIN READ
