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The Love Languages of Dogs
I have been working as a dog-walker for only a few months. I have always been a diehard dog fanatic, but through my work life, I've been introduced to a broader range of canine personalities than I even knew existed before. Growing up with a Golden Retriever mix, I became used to the idea that all dogs flipped out with glee at the mention of a W-A-L-K, died and went to Heaven (metaphorically speaking) at dinner time, and couldn't wait 'til the next time they got to lick your face.
By Lucas Brooks7 years ago in Petlife
10 Adorable Pet Calendars You Need to Buy
While people often cannot agree on many things these days, there are a few universal truths that transcend almost all conflicts. One such truth is that small, furry animals are adorable. Accordingly, it is nice to surround oneself with pets and images of these furry companions.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Petlife
What You Need to Know About Heartworm Disease
The heartworm disease is caused by the Dirofilaria immitis parasite, which is a roundworm found inside the lungs blood vessels and the heart. The disease is spread by mosquitoes. It specifically affects the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, eyes, and nervous system. The disease can cause death if not properly treated. Reservoir hosts of the heartworm disease can be either coyote, which is the major reservoir of the heartworms, or stray dogs, which have been infected by the heartworm disease.
By Gloria Lipson7 years ago in Petlife
Floppy-Eared Love
Dear Readers, I figured I would be a little lighter this time, so I decided to write about my baby girl Gremlin. Now that isn’t her real name, but I do call her that due to this face she gives me when she wants something from me (usually food or extra room on the bed).
By Abigail White7 years ago in Petlife
How Pets Can Benefit Children with Special Needs
The connections humans form with animals are truly amazing, inspiring, and unlike anything else. Pets play a comforting role in people’s lives as friends who can shape their companions’ personality, which is a reason many pet owners consider their cats and dogs as their children. Despite these valuable connections, pets are silent creatures who communicate in their own way—but having an affectionate creature who you don’t feel pressure to talk to and who isn’t going to judge you can help individuals, especially children, build better relationships with others.
By Ainsley Lawrence7 years ago in Petlife
Top 10 ESA Dog Breeds
Emotional support animals are a vital mental health treatment aid for many of us that are suffering from a range of conditions. This new form of therapy in the field of psychology is a huge advance in the treatment of mental health and has been an incredibly successful option for many. In this article, we get down to what every potential ESA owner wants to know—what are the ultimate breeds that make for the perfect ESAS? If you have been on the hunt for the perfect ESA for your lifestyle, or maybe just have a burning curiosity to see if your dog makes the top ten, then you've come to the right place. Keep reading to find out which dogs make the cut in the top 10 ESA dog breeds of all time!
By Emily Cline7 years ago in Petlife
Save Your Home
How soul destroying it can be to arrive home after work to find your beloved pet has chewed on furniture, carpets or some other part of the house. Expecting his excited welcome to be returned by his loving owner, poor Fido is met with scowls. However, it is not his fault.
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Petlife
Equipment Essentials when Traveling with Your Dog
Dog lovers rejoice! Today’s pet gear market offers a staggering variety of equipment, but we are here to narrow that down to essentials. So before buying anything, choose wisely the things will really come in handy in the future.
By Goran Kezić7 years ago in Petlife
Anti-Zoo Group Still Shopping for a Whale “Sanctuary” in Nova Scotia
If the Whale Sanctuary Project gets its way, then Nova Scotia could end up creating a double standard in the midst of a pending ban against the keeping of cetaceans in marine zoological facilities in Canada. The radical anti-zoo extremist group, which is led by activists Lori Marino, and Charles Vinick, plan to hold town meetings over a ten-day period to pick out a seaside town where they could shop for an area to serve as an “official” home to a beluga whale facility that would be marketed off as a “sanctuary.”
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
How to Understand What Your Dog Is Telling You
First and foremost, you should understand the behaviors and body language of your dog so that you can improve your relationship with him and meet his needs sufficiently. In order to do this, you have to regularly monitor your dog’s health by taking him to an experienced holistic veterinarian. In the following, let’s check out ways on how to understand what your dog is telling you when performing each of these actions.
By Jennifer Grachova7 years ago in Petlife
