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Do dogs have bad eyesight?

Photo Credit: mockstar via Compfight cc Have you ever wondered if a dog sees the world the same way as you? Perhaps you are under the firm belief that they can only see in monochrome? Well to tell you the truth, dogs do see the world differently to humans but not like...

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Be weary, the right medications matter for your pets

Photo Credit: rselph via Compfight cc We heard a story recently from the NZ Herald about a family's pet cat who almost died from medication poisoning. The unfortunate occurrence was associated with flea medication prescribed for dogs being administered to their cat,...

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A History of Famous Pets – Lassie

Photo Credit: tehzeta via Compfight cc Most people will probably first associate Lassie with the 1943 MGM classic film Lassie Come Home but she was actually the invention of Eric Knight in a short story which eventually expanded into a full length novel called Lassie...

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10 Great Animal Movies

Photo Credit: Mmm...Bacon! via Compfight cc Just like people, animals can be big movie stars that we care about. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great animal movies that kids and adults alike will love. There is something great about having an anthropomorphised animal on...

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How to train your dog to play games

Photo Credit: Darron Birgenheier via Compfight cc The great thing about dogs is that it is quite easy to train them to play games due to their incredibly social nature.  There are plenty of things that you can teach your pet which can be cute or interesting but the...

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How to deal with your cat shedding fur

Photo Credit: Tambako the Jaguar via Compfight cc Cats shed fur. If you own a cat - or several - then you are constantly reminded of this every day as you wade through the abundance of fur your beloved fluffy companion has shed. You love your fluffy kitty, but even...

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Japanese Spitz

  For our pet profile this week, we check out the Japanese Spitz. These dogs are quite intelligent, playful and friendly dogs. They waltz around the place with a plush coat as white as snow. This particular canine is generally described as having a 'big dog'...

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Be able to locate your pet at anytime with RSPCA’s TrakaPet

For any person who has owned a pet there is a time when you fear you may have lost them. You call and call them to come from their intricate hiding place in the yard/street/house... unfortunately they do not seem to appear! You freak out even more and start scouring...

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Dog Profile – Siberian Husky

Photo Credit: JSF539 via Compfight cc The Dog Profile we are looking at today is the gorgeous Siberian Husky! Background Originating from NorthEast Asia, Siberian Husky's were bred for centuries by Chikuri people to herd reindeer, pull sleds and be watchdogs. In the...

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Dog Saved by Mutts in Distress – CVH, Veterinary Services

Photo Credit: westkeasman69 via Compfight cc A heartwarming story  for today's post. We tell the 'tail' of a 10 month old German Shepherd called Sandy. Sandy was abandoned by his owners because of a crippling deformity in his front legs. His front legs had become...

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Dog ate my homework.. literally

Photo Credit: mr.l via Compfight cc Ever forgot to finish a school assignment on time and claimed your dog ate your homework? This excuse is the oldest trick in the book and probably nowadays your teacher would expect a better excuse then that! Although... what...

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