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Ever wondered what your pups neck size is and how it compares to other pooches? There are many reasons why you might want to know your dog's Neck & Weight... find out the most common reasons here!

Hey everybody! We're here again with some top tips that we found from the best sources all over the world! Today we'll be going in-depth on how to keep fleas out your home, get ready you might be surprised at a few of them! This time most of the information will come from Fetch, a great source for info on how to keep your pets in tip-top shape. Like any pet owner, you want to keep fleas and ticks from irritating your pet and infiltrating your home! Infestations are frustrating, often demoralising and can be dangerous while taking weeks even months to get back some control. However, by taking some precautionary measures, you can stop an infestation them even getting a hold in the first place. Here are four steps you can implement...

Summer Is Here! So we need to know how quickly hotter, longer days affect our lovable pooches and the effects of heatstroke in dogs or overheating in dogs, especially in a closed car (even when the temperatures are low)! It Can Happen in An Instant On an 85 degree day it takes only 10 minutes for the interior of the vehicle to climb to 102 degrees.  In a ½ hour the temperature rises to 120 degrees.  These temperatures cause overheating and heat stroke in a very short time. Why Do Dogs Pant?  Dogs pant to release heat, they cannot sweat to take advantage of the evaporative cooling system that sweating provides human beings. If your dog’s body temperature gets to 106 degrees or higher heatstroke may occur. What are the Consequences of Dehydration & Overheating...

Hey Guys! We're here trying to spread better information and make the lives better of pet owners and pets all across the world. This information is free and readily available, but we do our best to compile the essential steps to keeping your pet & the household all Happy Chappies. Today we're discussing best practices for spaying & neutering. Today most of the information we're referring to will be cited from the incredible charity the ASPCA. What Is Spaying & Neutering, & Why Do It? Spaying & neutering is the 'removal of an animal's reproductive organ' (Wiki).  By doing this your pet, you’ll help control the pet homelessness crisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats being euthanized in the United States...

Losing a pet is every pet owners worst nightmare. The thought of never seeing our furry family member ever again is enough to send shivers down the neck of even the most stoic of owners. However, there are certain things you can do to keep your pets safe and reduce the likelihood that they’ll become lost or stolen. This is what the Animal Humane Society recommends as the best ways to prevent losing your pet: Your Pet Should Wear a Collar with ID tags at all times. Include an up-to-date phone number where you can be reached. ID tags are available at each AHS facility. We have a great selection of Custom Collars Here. Have your Pet Microchipped. Mandatory in many countries across...