Yarrow for Dogs and How To Safely Use It

by janie knetzer May 22, 2013
This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Herbs for Dogs

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Herbs for DogsIn this article, we’ll be checking out some of the benefits of yarrow for dogs and explore how you can safely use this treatment for your own pet. Yarrow is a perennial herb generally native to Europe and Asia, but it can be [...]

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The Heat is On: Seven Tips for Keeping Your Dog Cool

by janie knetzer May 20, 2013

The heat is coming for many parts of the country, so now’s as good a time as any to offer some suggestions about how to keep your dog cool in the summer. Dogs can get anything from sunburns to dehydration in the heat, so it’s absolutely essential that you keep your pet cool when the [...]

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Astragalus for Dogs and How to Use It Correctly

by janie knetzer May 17, 2013
This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Herbs for Dogs

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Herbs for DogsIn this article we’ll touch on the MANY benefits of astragalus for dogs and discuss how you can use it as a safe treatment option for your four-legged friend. Astragalus is actually a member of the pea family with divided leaves and small [...]

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Yellow Dock for Dogs and How to Safely Use It

by janie knetzer May 15, 2013
This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Herbs for Dogs

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Herbs for DogsIn this article, we’ll explore the benefits of yellow dock for dogs and check out how you can make use of this treatment for your own pet. Yellow dock is a vigorous perennial that grows up to five feet with leaves that grow [...]

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Dog Plastic Surgery – Pet Owners Going Too Far!

by janie knetzer May 13, 2013

In my day to day life of searching the Internet and other news sources for information to share with you about dogs, I’m rarely surprised anymore when I come across something stupid. But dog plastic surgery!  Yes, this is a real thing. I’ve covered a lot of moronic things here, but sometimes something comes along [...]

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Arnica for Dogs and How to Safely Use It

by janie knetzer May 10, 2013
This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Herbs for Dogs

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Herbs for DogsIn this article, we’ll explore the benefits of arnica for dogs and check out how you can make use of this treatment for your own pet. Arnica is actually a sunflower with bright yellow flowers and opposing leaves on the stem. Most arnicas [...]

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Yucca For Dogs and How To Safely Use It

by janie knetzer May 8, 2013
This entry is part 4 of 8 in the series Herbs for Dogs

This entry is part 4 of 8 in the series Herbs for DogsThis article will help you to understand the benefits of yucca for dogs and how you may be able to safely use for your own dog. It may sound silly, but yucca is actually quite beneficial for dogs with a number of possible [...]

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Researchers Close In On Why Big Dogs Die Younger

by janie knetzer May 6, 2013

There are always exceptions, but new research from the April issue of American Naturalist suggests that big dogs die younger. The reason for this is that they age quicker than dogs of other sizes. The study zeroed in on dogs because of the size variations in the species; there are many dogs on record, from [...]

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