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Imagine that you’re planning on having some close friends over for dinner tonight. Directly after work, you drive to the grocery store to get the ingredients to make a delicious meal. You open the door to your home, grocery bags in hand, greet your dog, and that is when the smell hits you—dog urine. If this scenario sounds familiar, we feel your frustration! It is not easy to house-train a dog or puppy, especially when you need to leave the house for a few hours....

Congratulations! You’ve just welcomed a new puppy into the home. Now, what to name him? Chances are, you will want a name that suits your puppy’s breed. If you have a wirehaired pointing griffon, you have come to the right place. We have compiled a list of over 200 great names for your wirehaired pointing griffon, from food names to fictional character names to names based on their personality and appearance....

Buying your cat food from a supermarket is convenient, but not everything on offer is ideal. Some commercial cat food is processed and contains ingredients you’re probably not overly enthusiastic about. An alternative is to prepare your cat’s food, but it is time-consuming and complicated; not many people can whip up a nutritious meal for their cat every day without getting it wrong. So, the perfect compromise is fresh cat food delivered to you....

Housetraining is one of the most challenging times in raising a puppy, for both you and the puppy. While there’s no “fast track” to effective housetraining, you can help your new puppy (or older rescue dog) transition into a potty training routine with potty training sprays. These attractants help your puppy learn where it’s appropriate to eliminate, speeding up the learning process and teaching them to go outside. Check out our top picks for the bests potty training sprays for dogs, based on reviews from dog owners like you....

Rabbits are built to run and jump, with their powerful legs making it possible to outrun predators — or even cars. The average bunny can run 25 to 45 mph. And when you factor in their size, that would be like a human being able to run over 100 miles an hour! While your pet rabbit doesn’t have to worry about cars, they still need room to run and work off some of that legendary bunny energy....

Often, people will admire an animal and decide they want to keep it as a pet. Many times, this is not an ideal situation for the animal. This happens frequently with birds. Because they are beautiful and fascinating, birds are often trapped for sale in the exotic pet trade. This causes problems not only for the bird species itself but also disrupts the ecosystem from which the birds come. It is estimated that only 1 in 6 of the parrots captured in the wild for the pet trade survive the process....

While we are all familiar with chickens, their history is still widely unknown. Evidence suggests that the domesticated chickens that we know today originated in southeast Asia approximately 8,000–10,000 years ago. Before that, chickens were wild, roaming the jungles and foraging for food. Over 60 breeds of chickens today are descendants of the wild red junglefowl, native to southeast Asia. However, wild chicken ancestry dates back to the dinosaur age. Let’s take a look at this animal’s interesting history....

The Ardennes horse is a fairly large horse breed that originates from Ardennes, a region in Belgium. These horses have relatively heavy bones and are used primarily for draft work. In fact, they are considered to be one of the oldest breeds of draft horses in the world. While this breed’s bloodline likely stretches all the way back to Rome, they have changed somewhat over the years. They have been crossbred with several different breeds to make them bigger and stronger....

The Rottweiler is, traditionally, a working dog. It was used to pull heavily laden carts from hunters to butchers, and over the generations, they have continued to be used as a working breed. Today, they are more likely to be seen working as a police dog or guard dog, although cart pulling as a canine sport does attract Rotties and their owners. The breed is considered loving and loyal with family but can be withdrawn and even a little shy around strangers....

Border Collies and Australian Shepherds are both fantastic breeds of dogs that are full of energy and are well known for their intelligence and trainability. If you’re in the market for an active, smart pup, you may have found yourself torn between these two breeds. Although often compared to each other, these two breeds have notable differences between them, so it’s important to understand the differences when choosing between the two....

Owning a parakeet is a fun adventure. These outgoing little birds, also known as budgies, love to spend their day singing, talking, and simply enjoying life. One of the most popular species of parrot out there, the parakeet is smaller than its counterparts and also less expensive to own. Like other birds in the parrot family, parakeets have special dietary requirements to keep them happy and healthy. With the different foods you can offer your parakeet, you may be wondering if it’s safe for them to eat oranges....

Is your cat always waiting eagerly by the food bowl and dogging your steps in the kitchen? Does it seem like it’s got a ravenous appetite that won’t ever be sated? Or has your cat started losing weight no matter how much you feed it? Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Lorna Whittemore Veterinarian, MRCVS Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Lorna Whittemore Veterinarian, MRCVS The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research....

Rabbits are fun, loving fur balls that never fail to entertain their owners with their crazy antics. And when you have the pleasure of sharing your life with one of these touching little mammals, it is normal to wonder if it would be happier with a companion. The simple answer is yes because rabbits are incredibly social animals that need to live with their peers to thrive. However, a lone rabbit won’t necessarily be miserable....

Review Summary Our Final Verdict We give Fetch by The Dodo a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Coverage: 5/5 Pricing: 4/5 Reimbursements: 3.5/5 Benefits: 4/5 Get Your Quote TodayTreating a sick or injured pet is an agonizing experience that often results in a shocking veterinary bill. Although pet insurance was previously unavailable to pet owners, several insurers now provide policies at various premium, reimbursement, and deductible rates. Fetch by The Dodo, offers comprehensive coverage that other insurance companies lack....

The Bouvier des Flandres & Poodle Mix Height: 22-28 inches Weight: 50 -85 pounds Lifespan: 10-12 years Colors: Black, fawn, white, grey, brown and, tan Suitable for: Singles, families with children, house with a lot of space or yard Temperament: Protective, loyal, loving, gentle, and friendly The Flandoodle is a cross between a Bouvier des Flandres and a Poodle. This designer dog was originally bred in the United States. If you are looking for a large dog that’s active and engages in lots of fun activities outdoors, this dog breed is the perfect choice for you....

Height: 9–11 inches Weight: <8–12 pounds Lifespan: 8–13 years Colors: Brown, lilac, chocolate Suitable for: Households with a lot of attention to give, multi-species households Temperament: Loyal, outgoing, friendly, intelligent, playful, curious The Havana Brown is a stunning cat with its chocolate-colored coat and unique head shape. There’s more to this breed than just their beautiful appearance, though. Havana Browns are a charming and mischievous cat breed that bonds deeply with its human family members....

If you’re a reptile lover, owning a gecko can be a very rewarding experience. The leopard gecko is a colorful, docile small lizard that is easy to handle and fun to have. While they are easy enough for beginners because of their temperament, you will have to consider costs before you jump on the bandwagon. After all, you want a tank of happy, healthy pets with no sudden costs that creep up on you....

Fleas are an incredibly unpleasant parasite for any animal to deal with. But in the case of rabbits, fleas can cause especially dire conditions if left untreated. That’s why it’s so important to know how to tell if your rabbit has fleas – as well as how to get rid of them safely and effectively, without harming your rabbit’s health. In today’s article we’ll be covering the ins and outs of what to do when your rabbit has fleas....

It’s important that your dog knows how to stay in place when told. Not only will learning how to stay teach your dog obedience and discipline, but it will also help him learn to control his impulses to keep him safe. For example, if your dog were to slip out of his collar while out walking him, knowing how to stay in place could save his life as it could prevent him from getting into traffic....

Height: 25 – 27 inches Weight: 120 – 200 pounds Lifespan: 8 – 10 years Colors: Brindle and white, red and white Suitable for: Families with older children, singles experienced with dogs Temperament: Laid back, affectionate, loyal, quiet As one of the largest breeds, Saint Bernards seem bigger than life. The dogs are descendants of Asiatic Mastiffs used by the Romans as war animals, and they gained a mythical reputation from saving lives at the Swiss/Italian border of the Alps....