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Understanding dog behavior is important before reaching any conclusions about the reasons behind certain types of behavior.

Many humans feel offended at certain things and resort to aggression, dogs also respond similarly. Certain foods are not adapted to humans, there are many foods that should not be fed to dogs, but like humans, natural remedies are a safe and healthy alternative.

If you continue feeding your dog a diet that irritate your system, it will be required to demonstrate their anger at their behavior. Persistent feeding an inadequate diet, ultimately leads to aggressive dog behavior. Natural remedies for pets can help with digestion problems, but not the best solution. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently there are 701 different breeds of dogs worldwide.

According to various reports and investigations, the most intelligent dog breeds are Border Collie, Poodle and Golden Retriever. Even for those who have a dog of any other race, and even crosses sure your dog is smarter.

Dogs, like humans, dream.

They have a very important sense of smell, several times more powerful than humans, and perceive smells 100 times better than us. Read the rest of this entry »

For the pet is healthy and fit, you must exercise regularly. However, avoid the hours of the day gets warmer, as the dog tends to pass them sleeping. Also, like people, dogs suffer injuries, strains, sprains, so you have to control your physical activity and ensure that not overdo exercise or perform hazardous activities.

Exercise is necessary to allow the dog to express normal canine behaviors, such as exploring, follow tracks odorous, etc.. You can also use this time to improve training and strengthen relations pet-owner. Read the rest of this entry »

Overall, both cats and dogs need to be dewormed and vaccinated. The immunization schedule will be established by your veterinarian to be the annual doses for most animal vaccines in adults and pups will vary according to each protocol.

As a general rule and in the absence of disease symptoms should go at least once a year to the vet.

It is important that this visit is revised to read the microchip of the animal and do a complete scan of the animal. Take note of the recommendations of the veterinarian. Read the rest of this entry »

Bitches can have their first heat between 6 and 10 months of age. Cats can have several cycles in a row and jealousy are influenced by environmental temperature and sunlight.

Vaginal bleeding is a normal occurrence in dogs and occurs in the first phase of the cycle. This phase lasts 10 days on average but can vary from 3 days to 3 weeks. At this stage males are attracted, but females are still receptive.

When a cat is in heat is restless, going from one side to another, just eat, she rubs against the floor and meows constantly. When the cat is ready to mate will be conducted several times, usually with several other cats. Read the rest of this entry »

Dogs are social animals and hierarchical: this means they need from puppy know and accept their “place” in the family and outside it (in the park, in the presence of strangers at home, in the usual places such as pitch veterinary clinic in the homes of relatives, etc. ..)

There is a critical period in the development of behavior called “period of sensitization” ranging from 3 to 10 weeks, during which the puppy must assimilate everything that happens in their environment. The socialization of the animal does better accept other animals, both its own species and others, and habituation enables them to cope with environmental stimuli to be found throughout his life. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom: Experts do not agree with regard to the frequency in which you must perform the bathrooms. In general this should not be less than once a month. Some authors suggest should be done when needed, for example when the hair is dirty. Although cats are generally less tolerant than dogs with the bath is possible that the kitten will accept and get used to it. Special gels are recommended for pets.

Brushing: The best way to keep your health without altering their skin is daily brushing.

Ears should be cleaned with gauze. There are specific products, they lie in the ear canal and massage the area, proceeding then to cleaned with gauze. Read the rest of this entry »

Ownership of a pet in our home involves a number of responsibilities for their care and attention that must be met. Below are a series of recommendations on these issues:

- CHOOSE THE PET AND THE COMING HOME

The first thing you have to ask is if you are willing to adopt an animal and if you. This must be willing to devote part of his time to the new pet, be patient and persevering, share some of his free time with the animal and how to act firmly to their possible behavior.

To make living with the dog is their best is essential to take into account the specific characteristics of each race and provide adequate care during the first weeks.

The accessories must be purchased before arrival dela new animal house is a bed, food and water bowls, accessories like belt and collar for dogs and plastic bucket for sand deposition in the case of cats. Should be available in a cosmetic bag containing combs, brushes, wet cleaning tollitas eyes and ears and a nail clipper tongs. Read the rest of this entry »

Bones for Dogs: The big question feed

All associate the image of a dog on a bone. There are owners who choose to give them and others do not. But really, it’s good that your dog chew? For your pet biting a bone is a few minutes of fun, but do not forget that these can be very harmful to your dog because they cause constipation, especially if they are natural.

Should be rejected in any case, to award the leftovers of our own food to the dog. If we decide to give him a bone, you have to opt for the knee or pipe, which are typically found in cooked food. They are usually hard and large, impossible to break its teeth. This way we avoid possible problems of obstruction and perforation of the lungs. Read the rest of this entry »

The teeth of dogs, true allies

The muscles and ligaments of the jaws are strengthened thanks to the daily meals, but the true protagonists of the process are the teeth. They occupy a very important because they are specialized instruments in the crushing mouth from food, and its shape and strength vary according to function.

- In the front are incisors, which are sharp teeth whose mission is to cut and separate the food. There are four incisors on the top and four on the bottom. The above are a little more advanced than the lower. With this arrangement, the effect of their work is similar to scissors. Read the rest of this entry »