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My 4 Tips for Owning a Dog and Living with it Successfully

My 4 Tips for Owning a Dog and Living with it Successfully Having a dog is one of the best things you can do for your life. They are extremely loyal, intelligent, and loving animals that will make you feel happy and excited, and give you the best kind of company every day. If you have been thinking about getting a dog for yourself but are not sure if it’s the right decision, read on to find out more about owning a dog from my perspective. You don’t need to own a dog just because everyone has one. You need to own one because you have thought this through and know it’s what you want in your life. Dogs are wonderful but they come with responsibility - especially if you plan on bringing them home with you! Here’s my take on owning a dog… There are different types of dogs out there. Which one should you get? It’s best to get a dog that matches your lifestyle and fits your living conditions. Certain breeds can be more suitable for families, some love being around children, whereas others are...
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How many parasites are there on dogs

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 How many parasites are there on dogs Introduction When I first got my dog, I thought he was going to be this cute, clean animal. Turns out, dogs are not actually that clean at all. They have a lot of parasites. A lot! There is some good news though: While having a parasite can be very bad for your dog and their health, the treatments for them aren't too expensive or difficult. Mites Mites are arthropods and are not insects. They live on the skin of dogs, and cause itching, hair loss, and infection to your pet. Mites can be found on a variety of animals such as cats, dogs, chickens and even humans. There are two types of mites which affect dogs: external (skin) mites; or internal (digestive tract) mites that feed off the dog’s blood supply from its intestine. Photo by Jayden Burdick on pexels External Mange or Scabies in Dogs – Sarcoptic mange is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mite species that burrow under the epidermis layer of skin causing intense itching around their burrows resul...
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