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Pets that are aging or have experienced trauma often become arthritic. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t exercise. Symptoms of arthritis can be a stiff gait, difficulty getting up from a prone position, lameness, swollen joints, pain, loss of joint flexibility, hesitation running, jumping, climbing stairs. Pain can be treated with medication, although long-term use […]
Dogs in the Military
Dogs have been used in warfare since ancient times. In 628 BC, the Lydians deployed a battalion of fighting dogs and in 525 BC Cambyses II used huge fighting dogs against Egyptian spearmen and archers. The Romans trained dogs specifically for battle and equipped them with armor. During the Medieval period, royalty gave each other […]
Keeping Your Pet’s Food Safe
In order to avoid parasites and spoilage to enter your pet’s food which can cause illness and/or disease to you and your pets, the FDA has some suggestions about keeping food safe. With all the recalls of pet foods due to the presence of salmonella or other problems, it’s a good idea to follow these […]