Feeding a Guard dog to Minimize Waste
04/06/2006
Dogs are used as guards in military as well as in civilian occupations. Guard dogs may serve as a sentry, on patrol, shore watch, riot control or in security jobs such as at a mall. Regardless of where a dog is working as a guard dog they all have one common trait, their high degree [...]
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Fats and Carbs for Your Dog
04/06/2006
Finding the optimal feeding routine for your dog is about more than timing. It also includes what you will feed your dog. Here is a brief guideline of what would be acceptable to feed your dog.
Animal Fats: Many animal fats contain just as many calories as vegetable oils but only two contain the fatty acids [...]
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Giving Your Dog Liquid Medication
04/05/2006
If you are having a difficult time administering liquid medicine to your dog (as many people do) then these two methods may help you.
The first method is known as making a pouch and basically consists of pulling the dog’s lower lip down in order to make a little pouch where you will put the liquid. [...]
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Dalmatians – A History Lesson
04/05/2006
Since the 18th century there have been references to the Dalmatian. In the breeds’ first home where they were established is in the western Yugoslavian area (once a part of Austria) that is located near the Adriatic. The Dalmatian, however, were known throughout many parts of the world before they became known as a breed [...]
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Different Dogs need Different Diets
04/05/2006
Dogs have been used as companions for centuries, they also have been used for other purposes throughout history such as hunting, working and herding. This has led to a difference in the nutritional needs from dog to dog. For example, when I first started working at a desk job instead of out in the field [...]
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Affenpinscher Dog Breed Information
03/30/2006
The Affenpinscher is a little breed of dog with a lot of personality. They have a face that somewhat resembles a monkey, that is why they have their name (Affen is a German word for monkey) In the country where the breed originated it is often called Zwergaffenpinscher (Zwerg means dwarf) so you might say [...]
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First Aid Treatment for Your Dog
03/30/2006
As a responsible dog owner it is up to you to ensure the health and happiness of your dog. It is often a difficult thing to do because our dogs tend to be curious, yet smart and can get themselves into predicaments that can cause injury. If your dog should get sick or injured then [...]
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Canine Respiratory Disorders - Breathing Problems, Nasal Discharge or Gagging
03/29/2006
Respiratory disorders in your dog can be alarming at times and they should be treated as a potential problem. As I always tend to say, your dog can not tell you when something is wrong. Having breathing problems is a sign that something is not right and should be treated as such.
Sneezing / Nasal Discharge: [...]
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Canine Respiratory Disorders - Coughing, Snoring and Voice Changing
03/29/2006
If you are dealing with a respiratory disorder, or if you can talk to someone who suffers from one then you know that it is not a fun thing to endure. Your dog is unable to tell you when he has a problem but if you notice some of these things in your dog hopefully [...]
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Dealing with Mouth and Tooth Problems in a Dog
03/28/2006
One of the most difficult things about being a dog owner is that they aren’t able to tell you when something is wrong. This can be a problem, especially if what they are going through is painful and needs attention. If you’ve ever had a toothache then you can be sympathetic with your dog if [...]
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