Cheri Wilson
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Aug 01
Bully Breeds
Canine Breed Discrimination – III What Are Bully Breeds? Several breeds of dogs are commonly referred to as pit-bull types or bully breeds. Primarily, these are the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT, also called a Pit Bull), the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff), the Bull Terrier (BT), the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier and the American Bulldog. …
Jul 25
Underdog to Wonderdog – The Story of Delilah
Canine Breed Discrimination – II Underdog to Wonderdog – The Story of Delilah Delilah is a beautiful 6 ½ year old (approximately) American Bulldog Staffordshire Terrier mix. She is a type of mixed breed dogs that are commonly called Pit Bulls, and they have been the brunt of unfair and unfortunate breed discrimination for …
Jul 18
Canine Breed Discrimination -History and Overview
Canine Breed Discrimination – I History and Overview – Demonizing Dogs by Their Breed *This is the first article in a series about Canine Breed Discrimination Various breeds of dogs have been demonized, or feared, since newspapers became more popular after the Civil War. First it was the Blood Hounds of Uncle Tom’s Cabin that …
Jul 11
Traveling With Your Dog
Traveling With Your Dog Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun for everyone if you plan carefully. Here are some trip tips to make traveling with your dog an enjoyable experience. Before The Trip 1. Make sure your pet is physically able to travel. If your pet is older, if it …
Jul 04
Caring for Your Pet Canary
How to Care for Your Pet Canary This morning as I was putting fresh water in the birdbath in my backyard, I thought back to things in my childhood that had to do with pets and animals, and how those experiences brought about a love and respect for living creatures. When I was a little …
Jun 27
Hot Weather Pet Care
How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in the Heat Summertime is a time for fun, vacationing, and relaxing in the sun, but it also brings potential health issues and danger for your pets. When the temperature rises, you need to take extra precautions to ensure that your dog is comfortable and safe …
Jun 20
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Pet
Non-Toxic, Natural Remedies for Treatment of Fleas on Dogs and Cats There are two methods of eradicating and preventing fleas on your pet and in your home, the natural way and the chemical way. I prefer to always try the natural way in most everything I encounter as I have sensitivities to chemicals that affect …
Jun 13
Dehydration in Dogs and Cats
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Dehydration in Dogs and Cats Dehydration in dogs and cats is a common, potentially life-threatening condition. It is the result of an excessive loss of fluid or inadequate intake of both water and electrolytes from your pet’s body that is needed to perform basic metabolic functions. Dehydration causes a …
Jun 06
The Runaway Dog
How to Deal with a Dog that Runs Away To paraphrase words from a famous song by Mr. Springsteen, some dogs are “born to run”. It’s helpful to remember that dogs’ living ancestors, wolves, roam naturally. For them, roaming is a natural behavior that involves scouting, hunting, exploration, and discovery. If you often find your …
May 30
Foods That Are Harmful To Your Pets
Foods to Avoid Feeding to Your Pets Pets are a part of our family, so it’s only natural that we want to share our food with them. There are some foods, however, that can cause health issues in our furry babies. If you suspect that your pet has eaten any of the following foods, please …
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