How Pet's Dental Care Costs Millions

Did you know it costs pet owners millions of dollars in dental care. Most pet owners overlook their pet's teeth until it is too late. Dog's teeth are similar to humans. Although pets don't show pain from a cavity or other mouth problems, the infection usually shows up in other ways. That is how pet owners know they have teeth problems. One way to prevent dental problems is to brush your pet's teeth with a pet toothbrush and visit your vet for a checkup annually.

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Are Electric Dog Collars Humane?

Are you for or against electric dog collars? I recently read an article about this issue. It open my eyes to the fact that people want to control everything around them. Even their best friends. There are other ways to train your dog to stay in the yard then to shock him. I have a Jack Rat Terrier name Crackers that loves to sneak away, especially when my kids are outside with him. He has learned that running away isn't a good ideal.

This article speaks how untrained people are using these collars. They are doing more damage and even killing their dogs.
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Dogs Get Depressed Too!

Have you ever notice that sometimes your dog is not acting right. When we go on vacation, we leave your dog "Crackers" with the pet sitter. The pet sitter says that Crackers does not eat. I thought he just missed us, but it could be a sign of depression. Here are some signs: First, increased aggression, anxiousness, or restlessness. Second, lack of appetite or constipation. Third, disinterest in playing, moving more slowly than usual, sleeping more than usual, dramatic weight loss, drinking less water than normal and abnormal shedding. If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, you may need to take him/her to the vet for a check up.

This article was from Moderndog Spring issue.