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Be happy and healthy: Have a dog in your life
It is said that here in Bend, Oregon we have one of the highest per capita dog populations in the world with 49% of Central Oregon residents owning a dog. With that being said, Bend must be one of...
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Tickborne diseases: Important facts and follow-up care advice
The good news is that ticks are not permanent residents on your dog or cat. The bad news is, they are patiently waiting to jump off a branch or blade of grass and onto a warm blooded dog or cat...
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Camping with your pet: Take a common sense approach
Summer is here in Central Oregon, with families planning picnics, barbeques, and family camping trips. When preparing for a camping trip with your dog, here are a few common sense...
View ArticleEssentials for a healthy pet: Exercise, rest, and grooming (Photos)
Good nutrition is a key element for improving your pet's health, but it takes a few more essentials to maintain good health over a longer period of time. Dr...
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School's out for summer: Dog safety tips for children
Summer is here in Bend, and many families will be traveling in Central Oregon and out of state as well. This is the perfect time to review safety tips with your children about being a...
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Dog bathing tips: Help your dog enjoy getting clean
Every pet owner needs to understand the importance of keeping their dog clean. It's one of the key elements of keeping your dog healthy. With summer here, and a lot of outdoor activities going on,...
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Walkin' the dog: Tips to make it enjoyable for both of you (Photos)
With summer here in Bend, it's the perfect time to get out on a walk with your dog. It's healthy for both of you, and when you keep a few simple tips in mind...
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Moving into a new home: Tips to make it easier for your pet
With their children out of school, many Central Oregonian families will be making a move this summer, and there are a few important things to consider when relocating with a pet. It's very stressful...
View ArticleHuman medicines that will work for your pets (Photos)
With summer here, many Central Oregon families will be taking vacations with their pets. A first-aid kit is usually packed for an emergency, and veterinarians will recommend that you have a separate...
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Choosing the right breed of dog for your family (Photos)
Summer is often the time of year that a family will consider picking out a new dog. The children are out of school, and many adults will have vacation time coming at work. The single biggest mistake...
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Bee stings: First aid tips to help your pet recover quickly
Summer can bring many outdoor activities for your pet here in Central Oregon, and a big part of being out in the great outdoors is coping with the many insects, such as mosquitoes ...
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Your older dog: Monitor with a healthy dog check list (Photos)
Simply put, older dogs can enjoy many years of active life when owners pay close attention to their changing health needs. Jean Callahan in her great resource book, "Your Older Dog", advises us to...
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Tips for choosing a healthy parakeet for your family (Photos)
It's been estimated that 6.4 million households in the United States enjoy a pet bird. One of the most popular birds is the inquisitive and charming parakeet. Experts say it'...
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The shocking fact about commercial pet food
When it comes to understanding what is actually in the commercial pet food we buy, labels are vague in showing the actual ingredients. Hidden hazards lurk in this processed food. Those hidden hazards...
View ArticlePet obesity: Help your pet stay at a healthy weight (Photos)
Veterinarians estimate that three in every five dogs are overweight in America. That makes obesity the number one nutritional disease. Many dog owners "love their pets to death" by feeding them too...
View ArticleThinking like a dog: Learn to understand your pet's natural instincts (Photos)
It is said that the dog's mind is very similar to our own in many ways, so it's easy to understand how it thinks. Dr. Bruce Fogle, in his great reference book, "Natural Dog...
View ArticleThe five top reasons to make homemade dog biscuits (Photos)
If you have ever thought of making homemade dog biscuits, now is the perfect time to try it. Recipes are everywhere, and your dog will be a great audience for anything you bake. Soft or crunchy, your...
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Training tip to help your dog's separation anxiety
Here in Bend, many families have puppies or adult dogs that misbehave at home while they are away at work or activities. They might dig in the backyard, chew on the legs of furniture, or rip up...
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Kennel cough: Symptoms and treatment tips
Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis. Also known as kennel cough, this is a very common upper respiratory infection that dogs pick up from each other when stressed and in close contact with one...
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Dog daycare: Important questions and advice
Here in Bend, and all over the United States, the dog daycare businesses are growing. They seem to offer our dogs playmates for social fun, and activities for mental stimulation. These are things it's...
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