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By Juliana Weiss-Roessler - Do you think you know everything about our canine companions? Think again! Check out these 10 surprising facts about dogs. 1. Your dog is as smart as a 2-year-old toddler.There’s a reason your tot and your pup get along so well: they speak the same language. Or at least, they likely understand roughly the same number of words and gestures — 250!  2. Dogs and cats both slurp water the same way.This may be hard to believe since dogs are such messy drinkers, but just like cats, our canine friends bend the tip of their tongue...

Puppies: lively, active bundles of cute! Always on the go and looking for something to do while exploring their world. Then the odd period of rest and deep sleep. Puppies struggle with stairs for a reason – they shouldn’t be climbing them! Please carry your puppy up and down stairs while they are young. Because puppies are so busy, many owners think that it’s impossible to provide too much exercise. Many think that its okay tire them out with exercise to the point that they no longer want to run around and play. Some peace in the house! Most people...

A Puppy is generally a ball of fun-filled energy. It is exactly this that makes them vulnerable to injury.  Let’s take a look at the top two factors that put them at risk: #1: Growth  Your puppy’s skeleton is made up of 320+ bones (+1 for the boys) and some bones have as many as five (5) growth plates. The more ridges/planes and different dimensions, the more growth plates.  The best examples are the large, flat bones of the skull, shoulder blades and pelvis and the multi-dimensional vertebrae. This means that over 700+ growth plates must develop / mature and close perfectly in order for your puppy to...

It’s wonderful how our pets are living longer!  Thanks to better medical treatments, diagnostic tools and advanced nutrition our pets are healthier and happier for longer . With longer lives come more cases of dental diseases unfortunately. In fact, some of the severe medical problems reported in veterinary hospitals are dental problems.  We are responsible to ensure our pets have good dental health. Puppies have 28 baby teeth that erupt as early as four weeks of age. Then the 42 adult teeth make their appearance from around four months of age. Kittens have 26 baby teeth at three weeks young and...

When you love your pet like we all do, there is one day of the year that rises above the rest; the day your pet entered your life! Whether it’s an official birthday or a “Gotcha Day,” it’s a big life milestone to celebrate! Here are nine ways to make the most out of your pet’s special day. 9 Ideas for Your Cat or Dog’s Birthday Party or Gotcha Day 1. Plan a photoshoot:  Your pet only has one birthday a year, so make sure to capture the moment. Hire a professional photographer or call a friend with a nice...