According to recent statistics 40,000 pets are killed in fires annually, most of them in residential fires. It is also reported that over 1000 fires a year are accidentally started by a pet. Here are a few tips to protect your dogs in the event of a fire in your home, and for preventing them from starting one.   Tips for Preventing Your Pet from Starting a Fire Safe-proofing stoves & ovens: Make sure stove...

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Canine CPR CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is the process of breathing life back into an unconscious individual. CPR preserves brain function until proper blood circulation and breathing can be restored. The signs that indicate the need for CPR include unconsciousness, lack of arousal, lack of physical movement, or eye blinking. These symptoms can occur from drowning, choking, electrical shock, or a number of other situations. The key to canine CPR is remembering the ABCs:    Airway,...

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Veterinarians are warning dog owners that the mild winter and early spring could put dogs at greater risk of diseases such as heartworm and Lyme disease. To avoid the risk of infections, vets are advising dog owners to start their preventative regimines earlier and to regularly inspect and groom their dogs. Although ticks, mosquitos, fleas and other pests are around every year, this year they are out in greater force. The warmer temperatures have brought...

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With time the life has got busier then ever before. We are always out of time and even can't spend quality time with our family. Work has become our first priority. Due to our preoccupied life it has become really difficult for us to find time for our pets. This ignorance often leads to poor health of pets and to higher extent can result in their death.   Although, we are living in machine age,...

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Many dogs enjoy poking their heads out of a car windows to feel the wind. It sure is cute, but leaving a pet loose in your car can be both a danger to you and your pet. Just as with small children, dogs need to be safely restrained in a vehicle to avoid distractions to the driver and minimize possible injury to the dog and other passengers in the car. If a dog becomes a...

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Are you prepared to take care of your dog in the event of an emergency? When a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or flood, strikes where we live, we have little or no way of predicting, or controlling the situation. All we can do is try to prepare for emergencies as best as we can. Collecting a few extra items to include in a Disaster Kit will help you care for your dog. Here...

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  Coyotes are a common wildlife species throughout North America. The coyote (Canis latrans) is a member of the dog family and has adapted well our urban landscapes and appears to be equally comfortable living in city suburbs as they do out in the wilderness. They have a home range territory of about 20 square kilometers (8 square miles) and can be spotted anytime of the day but are most active at night when they...

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http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news%2Flocal%2Feast_bay&id=8455776 Don't ever leave your dog(s) unattended! 

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  The forecast calls for a cold winter this year. As the temperatures drop, winter and holiday preparations get underway. The car is winterized, decorations get put up and outdoor play in the snow begins. But often even the most well-looked after dogs can fall victim to injuries from our winter preparations and from the harsh weather. So here are some simple tips (or helpful reminders) to keeping your dogs healthy and safe during the...

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Canine CPR CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is the process of breathing life back into an unconscious individual. CPR preserves brain function until proper blood circulation and breathing can be restored. The signs that indicate the need for CPR include unconsciousness, lack of arousal, lack of physical movement, or eye blinking. These symptoms can occur from drowning, choking, electrical shock, or a number of other situations. The key to canine CPR is remembering the ABCs:    Airway,...

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According to recent statistics 40,000 pets are killed in fires annually, most of them in residential fires. It is also reported that over 1000 fires a year are accidentally started by a pet. Here are a few tips to protect your dogs in the event of a fire in your home, and for preventing them from starting one.   Tips for Preventing Your Pet from Starting a Fire Safe-proofing stoves & ovens: Make sure stove...

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I love Spring and Summer. It's the best time to be outdoors. I thought I'd post a few tips for the possible new dog owners out there on caring for our dogs in spring summer weather, although many tips are simple common sense. Everyone's comments and more tips are welcome from everyone. Does your dog have its recent shots and boosters?   Boosters and shots for parvovirus, rabies (all those squirrels, racoons, bats out there),...

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