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How To Train and Care For Your English Mastiff

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Click Here To Stop Your Dog’s Behavior Problems… Virtually Overnight!

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7 Things You Need to Know About Antifreeze

From Dogster: 7 Things You Need to Know About Antifreeze

Working at Dogster is like being one of the people who runs the dog park - the hilarious times are many and the lessons learned are valuable. But sadly enough, it’s not always just fun and games. Those days do roll around when you show up and one of the dog park regulars is not there.

Last week, there wasn’t just one dog who didn’t show up to play. There were three. Dogster dogs Jake, Joey, and Nari had to be put to sleep last week, after having ingested antifreeze.

It is said that antifreeze is responsible for the poisoning of over 10,000 dogs and cats every year. The toxic ingredient to blame is ethylene glycol, a substance that is found not only in antifreeze, but in radiator coolant, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid, and other automotive liquids. Its sweet-smelling and tasting properties make it attractive to pets, and it doesn’t take much to cause damage. One to two teaspoons can poison a cat, three tablespoons can kill a medium-sized dog. Read the whole story here

Are You Ready For Heartworm & Flea Season?

I just did my 2 dogs, are you doing yours?

And Then The Day Starts

I love my morning coffee, watching the hummingbirds, my 2 dogs sleeping at my feet.  And then, the day starts!