How to Check a Dog for Ticks
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Turmeric and Coconut Dog Treat Recipe
1 ¾ cup garbanzo bean flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tbsp turmeric powder 1 tsp ground black pepper ¾ cup boiled and mashed pumpkin or sweet potato,Usually my Sunday afternoons are spent making dog treats from scratch. On one particular weekend, I felt compelled to come up with a tasty dog treat recipe that uses some unique ingredients and tastes delicious. Of course, these simple treats are also healthy for dogs. Desiccated coconut has a light texture, which is perfect for baking. It has a rich nuttiness and it tastes juicy when your dog bites into the treats. The turmeric plant—a member of the ginger family—originates in Southeast Asia. It’s an ingredient you might be familiar with in curry dishes. But aside from being food flavouring, many believe that turmeric also has health benefits for our dogs. These treats are also gluten free, which is perfect for a dog with gluten sensitivities.
Dog Food With Omega Fatty Acids
As with your own diet, focusing on good fats and avoiding less-than-desirable ones is a smart goal for finding high-quality dog food. The right fats can work in many ways to heal your pup’s vital tissues and cells; they also play a role in fighting illness and disease, as well as safeguarding the body’s systems and enhancing his coat and skin. “The best kinds of fats to look for in pet food, dog treats or supplements are omega fatty acids,” explains Dr. Stephanie Liff, DVM, medical director of Pure Paws Vet Care in New York City. Most dog foods have omega-3 and -6 essential fatty acids in them, but some are of better quality than others. Check out our list to get recommendations for the best dog food with omega-3 fatty acids.
All of the Supplies You Need for a Fish Tank: A Complete Guide
Setting up a new freshwater fish tank can be exciting, and the possibilities for creating a beautiful aquatic ecosystem in your home or office are nearly endless. Don’t let the myriad options for aquarium supplies overwhelm or discourage you. Navigating the prospects can be confusing, but the whole process is much simpler once you know the basics. This checklist will help make sure you have all the necessary supplies for a fish tank.
Puppy Grooming Guide: How and When To Groom a Puppy
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Can Dogs Eat Peaches?
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10 Surefire Ways to Avoid Dog Poop Pickup
April Fool’s! Of course there’s no excuse for not picking up your dog’s poop (as much as we all wish there was). So take a moment to stock up on your favorite dog poop bags, and send this satirical story to your favorite dog parent for a good laugh on April Fool’s Day. No one likes to pick up dog poop—especially if your pup is any bigger than a Pug. And yet, we do it. Every. Single. Day. They poop, you bag; everyone knows their job. Dog parents have long been shamed into picking up poop, carefully maneuvering the dog poop bags to make sure no part of our hand is left uncovered. And we’re not only expected to pick it up, but also to walk around with it until we find a garbage can, which most of the time, doesn’t come soon enough. Quite honestly, it’s an unpleasant experience and a hazard to the senses. Friends and fellow dog parents, your days of poop retrieval, transport and disposal end today! Read on to find out how to dodge poop pick-up now and forever.
Dog Breeds with the Best Sense of Smell
The Bloodhound is one of the oldest dogs that hunt by scent. Its work with law enforcement has been so accurate that evidence trailed by a Bloodhound has been accepted in courts of law.,When it comes to our dogs, there are a lot of talents they have that we might consider, well, pretty impressive. (The ability to love us unconditionally, no matter how many times we may get angry when they poop on the carpet as we’re housetraining them, is definitely one of them.) Another super power that’s high up on that list is their awesome sense of smell. Of course it’s true that some breeds are more well-known for their sniffers than others. We checked in with the American Kennel Club to find out – which breeds are known for having the best sense of smell? Some of the answers might surprise you …
Beware the Lure of the ‘Easter Bunny’
By Vladimir Negron Easter often evokes a sense of family tradition. These traditions may include such things as bonnets, brightly colored eggs, beribboned baskets, and chocolate bunnies. But what if your child asks you for a live bunny rabbit? Before you go out and buy an “Easter bunny,” consider the responsibility of caring for a rabbit. To eliminate the common misconceptions of rabbit care and behavior, petMD’s Vladimir Negron spoke with Heather Dean, community outreach spokesperson for MakeMineChocolate.org, a campaign led by the Columbus House Rabbit Society (CHRS), a non-profit organization devoted to finding permanent, loving homes for abandoned rabbits and educating the public’s understanding of rabbits as companion animals. Here’s what she had to say: People think that rabbits live two or three years. The reality is that rabbits can live 10, 11, 12 years. So if your child is 10 [when you get the rabbit], the bunny will still be alive when they go off to college. And then the question becomes, “Who will take care of the bunny for that long?” Rabbits are not cuddly. Rabbits are prey animals, so they have a strong fight or flight instinct. This is why they get scared when you pick them up too quickly. Therefore, kids may inadvertently sprain a rabbit’s leg or even break its spine if they try to pick it up forcefully. Rabbits certainly look cuddly, but they prefer petting over holding and handling. It’s not OK to leave the rabbit in a confined space, like a cage, for long periods. They usually do well if given at least four hours of exercise a day. In fact, most of the rabbits that [the CHRS] has adopted out to families don’t even require a cage because they are litter box trained. If you properly bunny-proof your home — cover the cords, protect the furniture — they can be free roaming. If you opt to keep your rabbit in a cage, get one your bunny can spread out in. The space that [the CHRS] recommends is four by four feet. The key, however, is to provide it with plenty of exercise outside the cage and interaction with the family. Rabbits require routine checkups along with spaying or neutering. It helps prevent or eliminate some behavior problems that can creep up, like urine spraying and aggressiveness, most of which is caused by hormones. Typically, these behavior problems begin when the rabbit reaches sexual maturity, usually between three and six months. A domestic rabbit cannot be expected to fend for itself in the wild. You are basically giving the rabbit a death sentence if you set it free in your backyard or in a park. Unfortunately, rabbits are the third most euthanized animal in U.S. animal shelters, right after dogs and cats. And in about three months animal shelters around the country will be bombarded by rabbits that people just don’t want anymore. “Easter may not be the best time to purchase a rabbit,” says Dean. “Do your research before getting a rabbit, and really talk to your family and make sure it’s clear who is taking care of the rabbit … because rabbits are not an appropriate pets for kids and they are high maintenance.” And what if your child asks you for a chick or a duckling instead of a rabbit? Cute as they may be when they are babies, they will grow up. Chickens and ducks are even harder to find homes for than rabbits, and to meet the demand during Easter, hatcheries and farms often increase the normal output of chicks and ducklings, increasing the stress on the animals and making them more prone to disease. One such disease, Salmonellosis, causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain in humans, especially in the elderly and young children. To many, springtime represents a renewal of life. Be certain that you are not sacrificing the life of an innocent creature for a little Easter joy this year. Image: Thinkstock
Horse-ology: A Beginner’s Guide to Horse Care and Terms
Between their neighs and whinnies, pinned ears and nickers, sometimes it seems like horses have their own language. As you get get to know horse breeds, horse colors and general horse terminology, you will realize it really is its own language. Check out our beginner’s guide to horse terms below to start speaking like an equestrian in no time!
