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Archive for July, 2011

Fleas, ticks and other allergies can cause itching and discomfort to dogs. These parasites feed off the blood of humans and animals and the bites are intensely itchy. There are a number of warning signs to look out for. The dog is constantly scratching, biting his skin or shaking his ears. When noticing incessant scratching it is important to deal with the situation as soon as possible as hot spots   Read More ...

Dog Health

It may not be something that is easy to believe but ringworm can also affect pets. This disease like in humans is very common in dogs and cats. It is a fungal infection that is contagious and in a rare case can be transmitted from pets to humans. There are three different types of ringworm infections that can happen to pets and every breed of cat or dog is susceptible   Read More ...

Cat Health

  PETCO™ & the San Diego Padres Set World Record At “Dog Days of Summer” Event PETCO™, along with the San Diego Padres, are delighted to announce that they are now Guinness World Record Holders. They set the new record for having the most dogs present in a pet costume parade. The officials from Guinness World Records were present at the PETCO Park annual ‘Dog Days of Summer’ jamboree, along   Read More ...

Dogs

Nearly ¾, or 71% of dog owners aged between 18 and 24 have said that they rely on their PC more than their pet. According to the online poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of Computeractive magazine and the RSPCA, bytes are now important than barks. Young males class their PC’s as more of a constant companion than their dogs and some said it was only a matter of time   Read More ...

News

Cheap puppies can be purchased from bricks and mortar locations or online. No matter what they cost, make sure you ask about the health of the puppy. The puppy must be older than six weeks, and if you are buying online, make sure you have all the contact information for the site and you probably should even check for the legitimacy of the business through the better business bureau. Never   Read More ...

Dog Rescue

Could your magic mongrel make it as the Peak Village Mascot? A unique dog show is being held at Rowsley’s peak village shopping centre on the 31st of July in a bid to find the dream dog of Derbyshire. The aim of the show is to find a new mascot for the shopping centre and for each class that you enter your dog in the entrance fee is only £1,   Read More ...

Dog Fashion

The majority of people believe a cat with a fur ball is not that big of a deal, saying just clean up the mess and get on with it. Nevertheless if they become chronic, steps need to be taken to correct the problem or it could cause serious problems. Furballs can completely block the esophagus so your cat could have a problem with breathing as well as blocking the intestines   Read More ...

Cat Health