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DANGERS TO CANINES

Read the Top Ten Household Dangers list by K. Wielandt, DVM.

Common foods you need to be aware of as dangers for dogs.

Household dangers lurk everywhere; be informed and keep your dog safe!

Gorilla Glue is a HUGE danger for pets! Please read this!

Read why I don't recommend clippering/shaving double coated dogs here.

CHOOSING A DOG/BREEDER

Think about your lifestyle when getting a dog.

Great things to consider when choosing a dog can be found at Canis Major.

More help from Canis Major in selecting the right dog.

Lots of info for you from Wonder Puppy.

One of my favorite sites, K9Web, is worth checking out.

Help in evaluating a breeder can be found here.

Early neurological stimulation done by a breeder can help assure mentally sound, confident puppies.

Animal Aid may have your next companion!

Petfinders has a customizable search.

Take the designer dog quiz; can YOU tell which is a shelter dog & which is "designer"?

HEALTH

Animal Poison Control Center: As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $60 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

Info on a Poison Safe Home can be found here. 

Learn some heartworm prevention strategies from Whole Dog Journal.

Is your dog snorting, wheezing, kind of like they can't catch their breath? It could be reverse sneezing.

Read this before blindly administering annual vaccinations (written by a vet).