Practical Dosing of Vitamin E

Vitamin E is the most commonly used antioxidant, essentially the body’s own preservative. It is not a vitamin whose benefits should be visibly noticeable in a dog, but rather it is intended to extend the lifespan.

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What is good food for a dog?

Different types of dry food are bought for the dog time and time again. Either the food doesn’t suit the dog at all, the number and size of poop bags aren’t enough during a walk, or acquaintances and strangers in the Facebook world condemn the food as low-quality. At some point, people start asking for a recommendation for a good brand of dry food.

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Dog Tick Scarves: And a Bit About Mosquito Scarves

Mosquito and tick repellents are big business. But adding a repellanin dogs clothing, like scarves is close to wasting money for dog owners.

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Why Does a Dog Eat Grass?

A dog is a carnivore that, as a relative of the wolf, should eat grazing animals. Yet dogs also graze, and couch grass is desirable. In early spring, our horses were deeply offended when the terrier nibbled on the first sprouted green grass right under their noses.

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Russell Terriers Are Growing and Eating Less All the Time

We have a litter of Russell puppies. I wonder if they're already close to 7 weeks old - I'm incredibly bad at remembering the age of dogs. I'm not exactly…

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Why Does a Dog Eat Snow or Ice?

The dog eats snow and ice for two reasons: either due to thirst or because it's fun. When a dog is outside, cold weather, or generally cool air, dries out…

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“How Can You Possibly Let Go of Those”

The most common question that new owners, who are captivated by their puppies, ask the breeder is: How can you give up the puppies? The answer, at least from more experienced breeders, if they are honest, is easily. In fact, most look forward to the handover day like the rising sun.

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The Growth of a Dog’s Coat

Dog coat growth, or the weakness of growth, not to mention the nuisance and problems of shedding, are constant topics of discussion for dog owners. The change from winter to summer coat is known, even to some extent how a dog’s hair grows and changes, but still, many myths are associated with the subject.

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