10 Reasons Why a Mixed-Breed Dog Is a Purr-fect Choice for a Pet

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What is a Mixed-breed dog? Mixed-breed dogs also affectionately called mutts or designer dogs are the pups born as a result of the mating of two non-purebreds. Purebreds are the dogs that have a pedigree, meaning they are registered and are the offspring of two purebreds of the same breed. That is why they have characteristic features, shapes, and colors …

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Anxiety and Stress in Cats: How to Recognize, Prevent and Reduce It

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Cats are pretty consistent animals that love their routine and will do anything to stick to it. That’s why, if you notice any changes in your pet’s behaviour, one possible reason behind it can be stress. You might be wondering what cats have to be stressed about, but humans perceive stress in a much different way. It actually takes very …

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Hives in Dogs-Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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When I brought Rose-a pocket pitbull-home, I had no idea about Hives and other allergic reactions. One evening, she began to play with the fresh flower bouquet I left on the table that afternoon, and within no time I saw these itchy red spots appearing all over her body. It was an alarming situation for me, but now I have …

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Best Guide to Food or Nutrition Needed for Dogs

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Long and healthy life is equally essential for pets as human. Therefore, to prevent fatal diseases like, diabetes, certain cancers, and other heart-related diseases in dogs, it is important to follow certain tips that exhibit the feeding directions of the pets. For all the pet lovers, it is essential to understand that the caloric need of every pet varies significantly, …

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Can I Give My Dog Probiotics?

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Probiotics literally stand for “for life.” They magically enhance your gastrointestinal health and, therefore, contribute to your improved overall wellness. Similarly, dog probiotics are utilized for nurturing and maintaining the dog’s GI health. In general, dogs have healthy microbes in the digestive tract already to support healthy digestion on a daily basis. There are millions of them in the GI …

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Ideas for Setting up a Tropical Fish Tank

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When setting up your first tropical fish tank, the simpler you can make it the better. Simple doesn’t have to mean boring either – there are plenty of low maintenance and low budget ideas around which can be used to create a stunning tropical aquarium. Check out this guide to looking after tropical fish from Aquacadabra. Opt for slow growing …

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5 Things to Take Into Account When Choosing a Cockapoo

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Choosing a new dog to join your family is a serious business, even if this move promises to bring you a lot of fun in the long run. Make the right choice and you will improve your life as well as that of your new furry friend. On the other hand, choosing your new pet poorly will have a damaging …

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Small Dogs and Big Personalities

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Small dogs or more popularly known as toy dog breeds or lap dogs are some of the cutest dogs you might ever lay eyes on in your lifetime. With their small sizes, you should not be deceived because everything may be small in these dogs but definitely not their personalities, making both their size and their energetic personality a truly …

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Ways to Tell if Your Dog’s Food Contains Fatty Acids

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Fatty acids are essential ingredients in your dog’s diet. Experts underline two types that are particularly important for your dog’s health. These are Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. At least, you need to ensure that the food you buy for your dog contains these acids. Dog food with omega fatty acids differs greatly from that which does not include them. …

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Cat Dictionary: The Meaning of Cat Gestures

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How fun is it if you can talk to your cat and vice versa? Now you can make sense of their puzzling behavior – like why they are being loud all of a sudden when there is absolutely nothing wrong in the house or why they keep trying to lick your face like you’re a giant piece of tuna. Guess …

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