Small dog syndrome — why you need to take control!

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Before I even start writing about this I need to point this out: Regardless of a dog’s size, all dogs should be treated equally. We have a tendency to view small dogs as needing us more than a larger dog. We see things that small dogs do as cute, but if a big dog did the same thing, we would consider the dog’s actions as aggressive. A dog who growls at another dog, a cat or a person is saying they are the dominant dog. Growling is also a sign…

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Reasons why you should give your dog turmeric

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Turmeric (Curcumin or Kurkuma) should not be confused with “turmeric root,” a colloquial name for the plant commonly known as Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), which is in the Ranunculaceae, or buttercup family and is a popular herbal remedy in its own right. Goldenseal can be toxic if overused, whereas few adverse effects have been recorded regarding the frequent consumption of turmeric. It is important to note that turmeric is a binding agent and one of the best remedies for diarrhea. It can cause constipation as well as dehydration so be sure…

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Why does my dog sneeze?

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A dog can sneeze for a variety of reasons. The culprits? Allergies Environmental irritants Anatomical abnormalities Upper respiratory diseases, or Cancer Dogs have hay fever-type symptoms due to pollens. Environmental irritants such as dust or a foreign body in the nasal passage will cause sneezing in an effort to dislodge it.  Accompanied by nasal discharge can cause him to sneeze. Some dogs have an anatomical condition of the back of the pharynx that can cause a reverse sneeze. The dog will act as if it has something caught in its nose,…

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Feeding Raw Food 101

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It was not until 2 years ago when I started looking into switching my dogs to a natural, raw diet. Nadya suffered from severe allergies which were getting worse each year. Itching, secondary infections, tearing eyes….poor baby had to suffer through this from March until about end of September, every year. We tried everything, and as always, the vet wanted us to give her antibiotics whenever she acquired secondary infections, which made the whole situation worse. What saved her was a dog owner at a dog park, who told me about the raw food and…

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Your dog has motion sickness. Here is the natural solution…

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  PET MD offers following holistic solution: Ginger is a holistic treatment that can be used for nausea. It can be found in pill form (in health food stores), or even in cookie form. Ginger snaps and pills reportedly calm a nervous stomach when given about 30 minutes to an hour before travel. Consult with your veterinarian before feeding ginger to your dog in any form, to be sure that there are no indications that the ginger would be harmful to your dog, and to make sure that you are giving your…

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Editor’s Note: Tis’ the season

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Dear readers, Only one day left until December then it’s the start of the holiday shopping rush. I’ve already started to see the stores here in my area get busier and busier with frantic holiday shoppers. While I normally love this time of year, it’s the actual prep work that can really frazzle a normally pulled-together person like myself. While we may be too busy or overwhelmed to notice it ourselves, our dogs can see how stressed out we get this time of year. And being the compassionate creatures that they are,…

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Dogs get stressed during the holidays and here are ways to prevent it

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  There are two sides of our most celebrated holiday season of the year. One that is so happy, so relaxed, so idyllic with chestnuts roasting on an open fire; peace on earth; good will, angels singing. The other side with last minute shopping, late nights wrapping gifts and mailing cards, standing in lines, working overtime or a second job to cover the added expenses, relatives coming from everywhere. Which one do you think is most likely reality? I love the holidays, but reality is, even if you enjoy hustle,…

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Is food aggression in a dog acceptable?

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Food aggression is not acceptable and should be corrected immediately. Most trainers recommend following training: 1. Do not put the dogs food in his bowl, sprinkle it on the floor. This forces the food away as the dog eats, making sure the dog does not eat too much too fast. It also takes the dog longer to eat. The longer it takes him to eat without someone disturbing him, the more likely he is to learn that his food isn’t going to be taken from him. 2. Make doggie meatballs.…

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