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		<title>A Nutritious Diet is Required for a Dog’s Good Health</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you decide to bring in a dog home, it becomes your headache to take care of his eating habits. Most vegetarians would want their pet dogs to follow a vegetarian dog diet which may not turn out to be healthy for them. Nature has decided that dogs are omnivorous animals, and going against nature is never easy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After adopting a four-legged companion for yourself at home, it is for you to decide what he is going to have as his food because you own him now. If you follow a strict vegetarian diet, do you think a <strong>vegetarian dog diet </strong>would be sufficient enough for your dog?</p>
<p>If you ponder over, the dogs living in the wild kill smaller animals for their flesh. If it does not get an acceptable fare, it will have grains and vegetables too. But meat is an integral part of a dog’s diet.</p>
<p>If you look inside the mouth of your dog, the tearing and grinding surfaces are present which indicates that it is an omnivorous animal. Biologically they are capable of eating meat and plants too. Making them follow a strict <strong>vegetarian dog diet </strong>can be tough, but not impossible.</p>
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<p><span id="more-26"></span>One can provide only vegetables and grains to their dog, but this type of diet is not advised by animal experts. To make sure the dog stays healthy, all the nutrients need to be supplied to its body in proper amounts. A <strong>vegetarian dog diet </strong>will not succeed in providing all the nutrients to a dog as it does to us.</p>
<p>A diet is regarded as healthy if it is able to provide you with good energy and health, not just for survival purpose. The dogs which are provided vegetarian food only show signs of fall in the quality of their health compared to the ones provided with meat along with vegetables in their diet.</p>
<p>Protein is very essential for proper functioning of a dog’s body. This nutrient is found in animal bones and tissues, and also in the manufactured diets.</p>
<p>A dog’s body requires 22 different amino acids out of which only 12 are produced by its body. The diet is responsible for providing the rest 10 amino acids. A <strong>vegetarian dog diet </strong>is not capable enough to provide all these amino acids which are required.</p>
<p>When you think of bringing a change in your diet, you consult a physician. In the same way ask the professionals about the benefits and disadvantages of following a strict <strong>vegetarian dog diet</strong> for your pet. According to your lifestyle, they might prescribe you with supplements which you can add to your dog’s food to provide him with the required nutrients. They might give you other options as per the situation demands; you just need to follow them.</p>
<p>Nature shows that dogs are omnivorous, and a <strong>vegetarian dog diet </strong>is not proper for the health of your dog. Every essential nutrients and amino acids are required to keep the dog healthy. Supplements may help, but may cause side-effects too. You love your pet and would like him to grow strong and healthy by deciding upon the right diet for him.</p>
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		<title>Natural Holistic Dog Food – the Need of a Healthy Dog</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are really concerned about your pet’s health, then it’s better if you use some natural food instead of the commercial food for your pet’s diet. The natural holistic dog food is found to contain all the basic requirements that would make your dog live healthier and with a pleasing attitude. Not only does this food makes your dog feel satisfied, but also keeps him away from certain diseases.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being a dog owner, it’s your responsibility that you look after the health of your pet. Today, we find very few of the pet animals to die of an old age. Instead, it can be easily noticed that most of the dogs die because of certain diseases like cancer and lungs infection. <strong>It is really shocking!! </strong></p>
<p>The main reason behind, why so many pets are found unhealthy and disease &#8211; infected, is the poor source of protein in their diet. If you think that all the pet food manufacturers, prepare their product, keeping your pet’s interest in mind, then believe me, “It is not the case.” In fact you will be really stunned to know that for increasing the protein source of their product, many of the manufacturers even use by-products like intestine, bones together with chemical preservatives and grains, which are generally very difficult to digest.</p>
<p><span id="more-19"></span>It is very clear, that once your pet starts getting some protein-rich food in his diet, he will be healthier than before. One way of providing them the needed proteins, is to give him natural holistic dog food. This special dog food contains fresh and natural ingredients, which ensures that your canine is being provided with a highly nutritional diet. Pet parents feel more satisfied giving this natural holistic dog food to their dingo. The source of protein in this kind of natural food is chicken and fish meal together with a mixture of apple, spinach, carrot, egg, celery, and many more.</p>
<p>It’s important that any artificial or colored flavor in not added to your pet’s food. The natural holistic dog food contains no corn gluten or wheat gluten, and this can very beneficial for your dog to consume. Feeding this holistic food, does not just mean treating the hunger of your dog, it also keeps him in control against different problems like skin ailments, ticks, joint problems, intestinal problems and many more. The pets are an important part of our family, and so it’s necessary that we look after the diet, he is consuming. The natural holistic dog food is found to be very rich in vitamin E and C. These vitamins are similarly important to our pet’s health as it is to us. They help them strengthen their bones and have a glowing skin.</p>
<p>Providing your dog, the food which he can easily digest is the best thing you can do for maintaining his good health. Moreover, if that food supplies the required amount of protein in your pet’s body, it is better than anything. Doctors suggest that a natural holistic dog food is very much beneficial and will surely increase the life of your pet. So, if you think you really love your pet, and would do anything that will help him become healthier then start using this special food in your pet’s diet. It will definitely work.</p>
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		<title>Dealing with A Hypoallergenic Dog – How to Brush and Groom</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you plan to own a hypoallergenic dog at home, you need to gain knowledge on how to brush and groom your dog properly. Professional grooming is preferred by those who can afford it. Grooming and brushing your dog at right times will keep him healthy and happy. There are tools and different types of brushing to chose from in the market according to the comfort of your dog.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Owning a hypoallergenic dog reduces allergy attacks undoubtedly, but the attention required to be given to these dogs increases because of their hair. Their undercoat is pretty thin and the hair is very short, just like humans. Thus shedding is very less but regular trimming of the hair is a necessity. For these breeds, <strong>grooming</strong> is essential every three to four months. If one cannot afford to pay for 3-4 <strong>grooming</strong> sessions a year, he or she should look for another breed of dog.</p>
<p>There are tools available in the market that help you in <strong>grooming</strong> your dog, but if you find it difficult to do so or your dog does not cooperate with you then you require a professional groomer. You can get a groomer for your dog from a pet store, online or from the phonebook. Getting a professional groomer is easy, but one who is good at it is difficult.</p>
<p><span id="more-3"></span>You should instruct the groomer about how much amount of hair is to be trimmed when you visit the groomer for the first time. After the <strong>grooming</strong> is done, check whether the cut is even or not and done as instructed by you. Check that the skin of the dog should not have suffered from any cuts during <strong>grooming</strong>. If you find the groomer to be a good one, continue with him or her, else look for a new one. The groomers clip the nails and trim the facial hair too for your dog.</p>
<p>To prevent the clumping of hair to the skin, you need to brush the hair of your dog regularly. This is done so that the dog does not feel uncomfortable and is secure from certain health issues. A <strong>grooming</strong> brush does not cost much and the groomer will recommend you the right type of brush for your breed of dog. Matting can occur if you brush against the direction of the hair; this should be avoided. The dog should enjoy when you are brushing him, and it takes only a few minutes of your time to properly brush your dog.</p>
<p>If by mistake the hair gets matted while brushing, the dog will need to take a bath to loosen up the knots. Pulling the tangled part may annoy your do, so be gentle. If the knot does not loosen after your efforts, wait for the next <strong>grooming</strong> session where the professional will cut the knot.</p>
<p>Brushing and <strong>grooming</strong> your pet dog is a way of showing your love and care towards him. Not many people can stay when dogs are around, but hypoallergenic dogs do not cause much allergy and allergic people find it safer to be around them. But one needs to take very good care of the skin of hypoallergenic dogs.</p>
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		<title>History of Dogs – Revealing the Relation Between a Wolf And a Dog</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of dogs is an interesting chapter, if you really wish to learn. According to most of the biologists and the recent studies, all the dogs are supposed to be the descendants of the grey wolves. However, some biologists do not agree with this. The similarity shown in the structure and habits of both these species, in this article will help you make it clear that the history of dogs is related to that of wolves.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking at the way, people adore their dogs nowadays, questions like “<strong>From when is this friendship going on?</strong>” or “<strong>What is the history of dogs?</strong>” can easily creep in your mind. The dogs are supposed to be the man’s best friend at home. So, it’s natural that he will be curious behind the history of his best friend’s originality.</p>
<p>Most of the biologists believe that probably all the dogs have descended from an animal named Tomarctus, who lived about 15 million years ago. With the ages, different breeds of dogs came into the world. However, the oldest known breed is the Saluki hunting dogs, which were used by the Egyptians. Many more breeds, claim to be the first real dog on Earth. Whatever the case exactly be, a recent study using mitochondrial DNA, suggests that the dogs and the wolves splitted into different species a million year ago. It is now probably accepted by most of the biologists that the dogs are definitely the descendants of the grey wolf.</p>
<p><span id="more-10"></span>The comparison regarding the skeletons and osseous system of them can really show the identity in the structure of these two beasts. Some of the real similarities between a wolf and a dog are shown below, which ensures that the history of dogS is very much connected to a wolf.</p>
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<li>Both      the wolf and the dog have thirteen pair of ribs in their body, in which      nine are true and four are false. Moreover, both of them have forty two      teeth, five front toes and four hind toes. It is quite hard to find any      dissimilarity between the appearances of both of them.</li>
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<li>Looking      at their habits, the natural voice of a wolf is a loud howl, but it seems      that he will learn to bark when restricted with dogs. Though he is      carnivorous, he will feed on green vegetables and sometimes on grass too.      The history of dogs reveal that they are too something like this.</li>
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<li>The      period of growth in both the species is found to be sixty – three days. It      is interesting to notice that there are about six to nine cubs in a wolf’s      family, and all of them are supposed to be blind for 21 days.</li>
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<li>The      size, shape, habit and coloration of most of the dogs are somehow found to      be similar to their native wolves. This cannot be a coincidence every      time. The history of dogs is definitely related to a wolf. These two      species show all the identical behavior as if they were all similar some      thousand years back.</li>
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<p>The similarity between the Indian dogs and the North American wolves is so closer that only the strength of the wolves looks to be the difference. Moreover, just the barking and howling cannot be considered as a difference, where we can say that the history of dogs is no where connected to a wolf. The aforesaid resemblance makes it clear that these two species have a past relation.</p>
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