Exercise can be mundane and boring. For some, venturing to the local gym to workout isn’t enough encouragement. A four-legged fitness buddy may be exactly what you need to get off the couch and out the door. Here are seven ways to get exercise with your dog that will make you both happy.
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Whether they be feathered, scaled, furry or gilled, the relationships we develop with our pets is one of love and companionship. When it’s time to say goodbye, helping your child prepare for the inevitable can be heartbreaking. Here are a few tips to help them cope with the loss of a beloved pet… 1. […]
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A dog park is one of the most popular places to go with your pooch to let him run and socialize, but if this is your first time visiting an off leash dog park, there are a few things you need to know before you walk through the gate. It’s not just about following the […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have revealed that a dog recently spread the pneumonic plague to four Americans. It’s the first time that’s ever happened in the United States. The dog, a two-year-old pit bull from rural Colorado, reportedly developed a fever in June 2014. Symptoms included rigid jaw, excessive drooling, and […]
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You might love your cute-as-can-be kitten or your dear doggy to the ends of the earth, but did you know that pets carry diseases that can be transferred to humans? That’s right, while Hammy hamster, Polly the parrot, and Sibyl the snake may provide good companionship and unconditional love on one hand—they can also be […]
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Here’s more proof than the dog really is man’s best friend: according to a new study, dogs really can read and understand human emotions. The study, which was carried out by researchers in Vienna, Austria, found that dogs can distinguish between different emotions—like anger and happiness—by looking at the human face. But there’s a catch: […]
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