Could your cat's eyes offer information about its moods?
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Select your new dog with your lifestyle and living situation in mind. In addition to your new family member's personality, consider its temperament, size, and coat as well. Some breeds have traits that may be objectionable in certain circumstances, such as hyper excitability or a tendency to bark. Your veterinarian is a valuable resource and should be consulted before you acquire a pet of any kind.
Breed Selection
There are two types of dogs--purebred and mixed breed. The 124 recognized breeds are grouped into seven categories: hound, working, terrier, toy, sporting, non-sporting, and herding. There are thousands of mixed-breed combinations. Each purebred or mixed-breed dog has a unique personality. Dogs originally bred for a specific purpose tend to retain these characteristics. These dogs may require additional training and patience. Selecting a specific breed does not guarantee a particular behavior, but choosing offspring from animals with desirable temperaments does increase one's chances of getting the best pet. Mixed breeds can be as beautiful, intelligent, loving, and companionable as purebreds.Veterinarians, breed-specific books (usually available at libraries and pet stores), and dog shows are excellent sources of information about individual breed characteristics and needs.
Friend or Protector?
Most dogs, even tiny ones, bark when strangers approach their home or yard. This bark is usually enough to deter intruders. A pet should not be trained as an attack dog. Attack-trained dogs require special handling and knowledge to prevent accidental injury to people, including members of your own family.
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What Your Cat's Eyes Can Tell You
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The Best Dog Breed for Your Personality and Lifestyle
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If you're looking for a dog breed that has the temperament to match yours, these tips will help you find a great match in your new pet.
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Signs That Your Cat is Experiencing Pain
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Holiday Pet Safety Tips
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Breed Specific Rescue Groups
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Many dog owners admire the unique looks and personalities of purebreds, but also worry about the fate of millions of pets euthanized each year. What many people don't realize is that there are specific breed rescue organizations for almost every breed of dog, placing dogs in need to new homes. Dogs aren't
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Does Your Dog Have a Sleep Disorder?
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Can Pets Get Food Poisoning?
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Could Your Cat Have a Neurological Disorder?
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How to Make Your Rescue Pet Feel Comfortable in Your Home
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Planning to welcome a new dog? These suggestions will help your rescue pet adjust to a new home.
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Health Problems Common in Large Dogs
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Does Your Pet Have an Abscess?
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The Do’s and Don'ts of Pet Summer Safety
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The Most Common Vaccinations for Your Cat and Dog
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Preparing for Your Kitten’s Developmental Milestones
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Need to hone in on your kitten knowledge? Check out the milestones your new pet will reach during its first year.
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What Is Ataxia in Dogs?
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Fish
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If you’re thinking of getting a pet fish, you should know that your veterinarian has a lot of good advice about pet ownership. Fish can be very rewarding as pets, and you just may be surprised about how much fish actually interact with their owners. Here’s more valuable information about choosing
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