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You often hear people say that dogs and their owners are very much alike. When you see someone walking their dog, you can sometimes be surprised at how much they resemble their dog. But do dogs and their owners really resemble each other? Several studies have shown that owners do indeed resemble their dogs. Character […]
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First you have to distinguish coughing from other sounds you pet could make. Sneezing and snoring are easy to distinguish. Reverse sneezing is a sound a dog makes when the soft palate is in the wrong position, it is an inspirational sound. Coughing Coughing can be one big cough, for instance if the dog drank […]
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Planning to move to Spain for more than 3 months involves preparation for your pets also. We will explain what you need to do for your dog. To enter Spain your dog will need a microchip; registered to you and you will need this paper of registration, a European passport and a rabies vaccination done […]
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Fleas are always around, whether on the animals or in your house or in the environment. Cold temperatures – below the 0 ºC – might kill the eggs and pupae in the environment, but in your house the temperature will never be that low. A flea can produce hundreds of eggs that do not attach […]
Adopt a dog
If you would like to have a dog, you can choose between adopting a dog from the shelter or you can go to a breeder dog. There are many dogs in the shelter that are looking for an owner. Adoption dogs Most adoptable dogs in a shelter are usually dogs that have been given up […]
Dog breeders
The question of which are ‘better’, male or female dogs, is a subject that has yet to be studied scientifically. But most dog owners (lovers) have definite opinions based on their own experience. Some believe the male dog is more affectionate and easier to train, while the female dog is more aggressive and protective of […]
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Leishmaniosis is a tropical disease that affects mainly dogs in Europe, Africa, Asia, and South and Central America. The “sand fly” (phlebotombus) sucks blood from a dog infected with leishmania, transforms them into infectious amastigotes and injects them into a healthy dog. Then two things can happen: 1. The dog has a good immune system […]
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Puppy diarrhea can be caused by: 1. Stress Due to huge changes in a short period of time when the puppy leaves his mother and siblings and arrives into a new environment. After a couple of days the pup will settle. Make sure he drinks and eats . It is also important the pup gets […]
Dog hotels
Where do I leave my dog on holiday? A dog hotel or pet boarding facility is the solution if you cannot leave your dog with family or friends. Of course, it is always best to stay with your dog. But there might be situations where you cannot look after your dog yourself. Fortunately, dog hotels […]
Dog breeders
Dogs can vary enormously in size. The largest dog breeds can weigh over 80 kilograms. The largest breeds of dog include the Saint Bernard, the English Mastiff, and the Great Dane ( also known as the German Mastiff or Deutsche Dogge). The smallest dogs weigh less than 5 kilograms. Well-known examples are the Chihuahua, the […]