by Lindsay Stordahl on November 9th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post from Heartworm-Medicine.info, a site that offers heartworm pills at an affordable price and with no prescription. Many more dog owners choose to give their dogs heartworm treatment. Whether this is because of the rise in mosquito numbers or a more widespread concern over the effects of adult heartworms on dogs, more people are choosing to treat against this problem. Running a successful we ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 5th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post by Kathleen Chamberlin. Kathleen is the author of “Marcy Mary: The Memoirs of a Dachshund-American Princess, The Early Years.” The book is about the adventures of a dachshund puppy adopted by a suburban family. You can learn more about Kathleen and her book at http://marcymary.com. The loss of a loved one is traumatic, a time when many of us call upon our faith. Pets are loved ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 2nd, 2009
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My current foster dog is a tan Pomeranian mix I named Elli. I can’t tell you how cute and sweet she is. She wants to be with me at all times, and she will be a great companion for the right person. Elli gets along with my mutt Ace, and she does not bother my cats. She knows sit, shake and comes when called. She also seems to be housebroken. No dog is perfect, though, including Elli. Her main issue right now is ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 29th, 2009
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I’ve always heard people are less likely to adopt black dogs. True or not, there are an awful lot of black dogs lingering a bit longer in shelters and rescue programs. Maybe it’s our obsession with finding that “perfect” family dog that most closely resembles a golden retriever. My last dog was a golden, and when I set out to look for my next dog, I did not have a black mutt in mind. I thought ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 24th, 2009
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How to kennel train a dog: First, bait the kennel with a very naughty cat. Next, allow the dog to smell the bait … If you are going to use a kennel at all with your dog, consistent kennel training is important. Most dogs have at least some anxiety when kenneled. This was the case recently when my mutt Ace spent the night at a relative’s house who reported that Ace cried, paced and yipped until 2 a.m. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 19th, 2009
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I took a close look at some popular brands of dog food to find out the ingredients. I am not a vet or a nutritionist, but I can read. If you are reading this blog you should be able to read the ingredients in your dog’s food. Take a look, and let me know what you find out. The first two ingredients in a healthy dog food should be high-quality proteins, according to Michelle Smith, owner of Natural Pet Center i ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 16th, 2009
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I’ve always fed my mutt and two cats dry food. They’ve eaten a few brands over the years, sometimes natural food, sometimes not. I feed them dry food for convenience sake – convenience in buying it, storing it and preparing it. It’s consistent. It’s easy. It’s relatively cheap. After my recent interview with Michelle from Natural Pet Center in Fargo, I thought I’d use some of ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 13th, 2009
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The best dog food is made from human-grade ingredients with high-quality animal proteins, whole grains, vegetables and is naturally preserved, according to Michelle Smith, owner of Natural Pet Center of Fargo since 2005. Natural Pet Center of Fargo does not sell dog food brands that include by-products, corn, fillers or chemical preservatives, according to its web site. If Michelle can provide the tools for people to ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 11th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post from Abbey of Danes Down Under. Abbey is a social worker in the drug and alcohol management industry. She has clinical depression (also known as unipolar or major depression) and owns two great danes and one Maltese. Clinical depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Individuals with clinical depression ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 9th, 2009
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It is disrespectful when a dog bounds all over my car assuming he has the right to sit shotgun, in my lap and anywhere else he pleases. Most people don’t seem to mind where their dogs sit in the car. If you are one of those people, I encourage you to change your mind. My dog is never allowed in the front seat. Here’s why: 1. I’d like to keep at least the front half of my car fairly clean and less sm ...