http://www.artipot.com/authors/4708/kelly-marshall/ Latest articles by Kelly Marshall from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/477450/holistic-medicine-for-dogs-explained.htm As more and more people experience the vast benefits of holistic medicine sometimes coupled with a homeopathic approach when treating their common illnesses, the question often arises if whether or not this same vein of thinking will apply to their dogs as well Today complementary treatments, therapies, and holistic medicine for dogs are all now gaining more credence as pet... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:24:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477450/holistic-medicine-for-dogs-explained.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477448/natural-first-aid-for-your-pets.htm Of course we want to be prepared if our animals seem sick or unhappy, and one way to make sure that we are is to look into putting together a natural first aid kit Your pets are going to be as prone to accident or injury as the people in your household, with the only difference being that they cannot talk about it Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:17:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477448/natural-first-aid-for-your-pets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477443/treating-an-older-dog-with-arthritis.htm As your dog gets older, he is going to be prone to more and more health issues, just like a human, and as his owner, you need to be ready for them Not only is your dog gong to become fatigued more easily and perhaps more frail in general, you will find that there is a chance that he might start suffering arthritis as well Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:10:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477443/treating-an-older-dog-with-arthritis.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477440/dental-care-for-your-dog.htm When you want to make sure that your dog stays in good health throughout his life, you will find that you need to look into how to take care of his teeth Most people don't think much about the dental care of their dogs, but the truth of the matter is that when your dog gets no dental care, you will find that his general health and his digestive health are going to suffer... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:03:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477440/dental-care-for-your-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/477438/diabetes-in-young-dogs.htm Diabetes is a major concern no matter what gender, age, or even species you are In addition to more children being diagnosed as a diabetic, it is also being found that some dogs, and puppies alike, can suffer from the lack of insulin as well Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477438/diabetes-in-young-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476144/how-to-treat-dry-eye-in-dogs.htm As your dog ages, you want to make sure that you can keep him in the peak of health You know that this means monitoring his diet and keeping an eye on how easily he moves and his energy levels, but did you know that you should also take a look at his eyes Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476144/how-to-treat-dry-eye-in-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476142/treating-middle-and-inner-ear-infections-in-dogs.htm Anyone who has ever experienced a middle or inner ear infection knows the pain and uncomfortable feelings associated with it Now imagine not beginning able to communicate this pain with others Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:45:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476142/treating-middle-and-inner-ear-infections-in-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476139/dealing-with-tapeworms-in-dogs.htm Just as with people, man's best friend can suffer from a variety of sicknesses It is important to be able to recognize when your dog is sick and the symptoms that may be indicating a typical canine sickness Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:38:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476139/dealing-with-tapeworms-in-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476135/puppy-vaccinations.htm Your new, little puppy scampers playfully at your feet He romps around in the grass giving you insurmountable joy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:31:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476135/puppy-vaccinations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476131/dealing-with-hookworms-in-dogs.htm Many pet owners fear the word worms when they take their dog to the vet or their dog appears to be sick Many different types of worms exist in the world of canines Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:24:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476131/dealing-with-hookworms-in-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476129/looking-after-the-health-of-older-dogs.htm Whether you have raised your dog from a tiny puppy or you have recently adopted an older animal, you will find that as dogs get older, their needs change Just like people, their bodies are going to grow frailer and unless care is taken, their health can deteriorate a great deal and very quickly as well Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:17:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476129/looking-after-the-health-of-older-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476125/what-to-expect-as-your-dog-gets-older.htm Though you might still remember your dog as a bouncing happy puppy, the years have a way of passing and when you are in a place where your dog is older, you need to expect some changes Dogs age much like humans do and as they get older they are going to be showing it Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:10:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476125/what-to-expect-as-your-dog-gets-older.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476122/cancer-care-for-dogs.htm Cancer is one of the most dreaded illnesses which humans can suffer from However, it is not just humans who can be afflicted with this disease and many pet owners are surprised when they find out that their dog has cancer Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:03:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476122/cancer-care-for-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476119/how-to-prevent-and-control-leash-pulling.htm Whether you are training a puppy or an older dog that you have adopted, you will find that a big part of this is making sure that he does not pull on his leash while you are out walking A dog that pulls on their leash unexpectedly can suddenly take the leash out of your hand, and the resulting situation can be quite dangerous Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:59:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476119/how-to-prevent-and-control-leash-pulling.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476111/estate-planning-for-your-dog.htm If you are a responsible dog owner, you might live in dread of the day when you will be unable to take care of your dog In some cases, disability can prevent you from caring for your animal, and in more severe cases, death might be the issue that you are concerned about Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:53:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476111/estate-planning-for-your-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464294/digestive-system-of-dogs.htm Dogs are primarily carnivorous creatures that have short and fast digestive tracts They do not eat like human beings, who are omnivores, and they certainly don't eat anything like cows or other herbivores Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:38:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464294/digestive-system-of-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464293/allergy-testing-and-immunotherapy.htm All dogs scratch themselves at times, but if you find that your animal scratches himself non-stop during the springtime, then the problem might be allergies The first thing you should do when you notice your dog scratching much more than usual is to give him a flea and tick bath Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:31:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464293/allergy-testing-and-immunotherapy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464292/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-allergies-in-dogs.htm We all know about people who are allergic to dogs, but what happens when it turns out that your dog is the one who is allergic The truth of the matter is that dogs can have allergies just the way that people do and that if your dog has one, it can make them miserable Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:24:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464292/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-allergies-in-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464291/hypersensitive-reactions-and-your-dog.htm When you are someone who is interested in keeping your dog healthy or if you have been concerned about your dog's health in general, you will find that you need to look into hypersensitive reactions It is important to remember that dogs, just like humans, can be allergic to different things, and that some of these allergies can be debilitating severe Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:17:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464291/hypersensitive-reactions-and-your-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464289/the-miniature-american-eskimo-dog.htm The Miniature American Eskimo dog has a beautiful appearance with its thick white coat This dog also has a dense and soft undercoat, which is common in Spitz breeds Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:10:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464289/the-miniature-american-eskimo-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464234/getting-to-know-the-akita.htm The Japanese Akita is thought to be descended from the dogs of a Japanese nobleman who was banished to the Akita prefecture during the 1600s Once there, the noblemen challenged the local landowners to a contest to see whose dogs could be the most successful hunting companions, and with his new breed of strong hunting dos, meant to hold dear, boar or bear at bay, he was the... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:31:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464234/getting-to-know-the-akita.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464233/lymphatic-system-of-dogs.htm The lymphatic system is responsible for the movement of lymph and for regulating and participating in many basic immune functions in the bodies of all mammals The system is present throughout the entire body and is composed of small glands known as lymph nodes, which are attached to one another by tiny vessels called lymphatics Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:25:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464233/lymphatic-system-of-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464232/getting-rid-of-the-need-for-boston-terrier-rescues.htm Whether you are someone who loves Boston terriers or you simply have a love of dogs in general, you will find that there is little that is more heartbreaking when one of these dogs needs to be re-homed The truth of the matter is that there are many different situations out there that could cause a completely blameless Boston terrier to need a new home Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:17:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464232/getting-rid-of-the-need-for-boston-terrier-rescues.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464231/the-combo-approach-to-feeding.htm Though children are told never to feed the dog from the dinner table in recent years veterinarians have begun to rethink this advice While they still recommend that you feed your pet commercial dry and canned foods, they now believe that a healthy alternative is to use a combination feeding method Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:10:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464231/the-combo-approach-to-feeding.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464230/caring-for-a-wheaten-terrier.htm There's a good reason why dogs are referred to as man's best friend, because the truth is, dogs are more likely to take care of us than we are of them Think about it Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:03:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464230/caring-for-a-wheaten-terrier.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462294/the-dirty-side-of-keeping-your-dog-healthy.htm So, you have brought that cute little puppy home, and you weren't really ready for the gross part of having a pet Your dog may be the joy of your life, but there are things you have to do to keep them healthy and clean - and doing it might get you dirty Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:31:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/462294/the-dirty-side-of-keeping-your-dog-healthy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462290/american-bloodlines-vs-german-bloodline-dogs.htm Whether you are thinking about breeding dogs yourself, or you are in a place where you are thinking about purchasing a purebred dog, it is definitely worth your time to look into the difference between German-bred dogs and dogs that come from American bloodlines There are many differences between the dogs that are registered in each country and the more you know about it,... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:24:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/462290/american-bloodlines-vs-german-bloodline-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462288/traveling-to-a-foreign-country-with-your-pet.htm Whether you'll be bringing your dog, cat, or other pet to another country permanently, or just on a visit, there are some things you'll need to know before you do it Get in touch with the embassy or consulate for that country to find out what kinds of requirements you have to meet, and check online to see if this information is posted anywhere on the Internet Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:17:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/462288/traveling-to-a-foreign-country-with-your-pet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462278/how-to-fit-a-prong-collar.htm Whether you are interested in moving forward and getting your dog the training that he or she needs, you may find that one of the best tools that you have available to you is going to be a prong collar A prong collar is essentially a set of interlaced links with dull spikes protruding from them Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:03:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/462278/how-to-fit-a-prong-collar.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/462275/what-is-mondioring.htm Mondioring, or otherwise known as Mondio Ring (World Ring) is an international dog sport focusing on protection activities Designed to combine the French Ring, the Belgian Ring, and other dog sport organizations into one sport that would allow competitors from any of the world's disciplines, this sport includes a series of exercises that the dog and his or her handler must... 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