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Why Are Dogs Man's Best Friend? 14,000 Years of Companionship

When humans emerged from the evolutionary process, they were greeted with a wag of the tail and a lick on the face. It seems that way sometimes. The truth behind man's best friend.

95 comments    pets dogs dog
Great Danes.  The one on the left has natural ears, and the one on the right has cropped ears.  (Photo by Ron Kimball)89

Should You Crop and/or Dock Your Dog?

A look at the pros and cons, the laws, and the ethics of cosmetic modification in dogs.

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Bloodwork for dogs on Phenobarbital

  If your dog was recently diagnosed with seizures, very likely your veterinarian has requested to put him on Phenobarbital. Phenobarbital is a very effective anti-seizure medication belonging to the...

0 comments    blood work liver failure
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Blue Heeler Dogs -Aggressive Behavior Normally Caused by Love or ill Treatment

If you have ever seen a Blue Heeler work, you would know they throw their whole heart and soul into everything they do. They would die trying to do the job their master asks of them, before giving up. ...

41 comments    dog protective working dogs
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Symptoms and Causes of Addison Disease in Dogs

Addison disease dogs develop vague symptoms Addison disease, also medically referred to as hypoadrenocorticism, is an endocrine disorder affecting dogs that derives from a shortage in the production of...

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The Catahoula Bulldog

The Catahoula Bulldog has been around for close to 100 years.It was origionated by farmers and hunters who wanted the strength of the American Bulldog and the intelligence and savy of the Catahoula leopard...

6 comments    family pets dogs
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Natural Way Dog Food - Lassie Lamb and Rice Review

Natural Way Dog Food - Lassie Lamb Rice Rating Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy Gluten - Plus 1 point...

5 comments    healthy pet foods
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The Origins Of The Chow Chow

Over 2000 or 3,000 years ago, the Chow Chow dog breed first came into existence. It is recognized as the most ancient breed in the world, dating farther back than the 11th century in China. In fact, historians...

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Breed Characteristics for the AKC Dog Groups

Whether you want a purebred or a mix breed, knowing the breed characteristics can help you find the right dog for you because even with mix breeds, you can usually guess at least one or two of the breeds in a...

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Livestock Guardian Animals

Large predators such as wolves, bears, and cougars are one sign of a healthy ecosystem and their presence in a region has the potential to bring millions of dollars of revenue from tourism and other...

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