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How to Make Fido and Fifi the Perfect Pet

Hello Pet Owners! My name is Rachel and I love animals, dogs in particular. Do you have questions about training your dog? Getting frustrated with your dogs bad behavior? I will be very glad to answer...

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What should I remember when training a dog?

In training your dog you have to be fair, you have to be firm and you have to be consistent. It is no good letting the animal indulge in a certain type of behavior today (for example jumping up at you, or...

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How much exercise does my dog need?

Obviously this will depend upon the size and breed of dog, and its age and state of health. What is important is that a dog receives at least some exercise each day rather than a marathon session...

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Do all breeds of dogs need grooming?

Yes, all breeds will benefit from frequent grooming, preferably daily, but at least twice a week. For all but the long-haired breeds (which need particular attention to prevent matting occurring) ten minutes...

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What signs indicate good health in a dog?

The healthy dog should appear alert and interested in what is happening in its immediate vicinity, moving its eyes and ears in response to movements and sounds. It should be eager to exercise and play and to...

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Should a healthy dog have a wet nose

This certainly seems to be the case with most normal healthy dogs. However, there is no evidence that the skin on the nose contains any special moisture-producing glands. The moisture on the nose seems to...

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My dog keeps shaking his head. Is there anything wrong with him?

Yes, almost certainly the external ear canal of one or both of his ears is severely inflamed, a condition known as otitis externa but popularly referred to as 'canker'. (Incidentally, canker has nothing to do...

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Are the diseases of dogs similar to those of humans?

Well of course the organs of the dog are essentially the same, and serve the same purposes, as in humans and because they are likely to be damaged in similar ways (by micro-organisms, parasites, trauma,...

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How can I minimize the chance of catching a disease from my dog?

The basic methods for controlling the spread of zoonoses to man are the same as for controlling the spread of disease between dogs, though, with the exception of vaccination against rabies, immunization is...

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Can my dog pass on any diseases to me?

Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to man are known as zoonoses. Comparatively few of these are spread by the dog, although they do include some that can be extremely important, especially in...

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