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Can you give a dog pain medications?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that treat pain in dogs include carprofen, deracoxib, etodolac, firocoxib, meloxicam and tepoxalin, states WebMD. Drugs meant for humans, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are not appropriate for use in dogs because they may cause internal bleeding, organ damage and possibly death, warns petMD.\nOwners must follow their veterinarians' instructions for administering pain medications to their dogs to avoid unwanted effects, notes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If a dog exhibits behavioral changes, eats and drinks less, develops tarry stools, vomits..

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What are some traits of an Akita and Labrador mix?

Labrakitas are known for being excellent family dogs and have a very mild personality, which allows them to get along with children and other dogs extremely well. They are not very trusting of strangers but will not threaten or be aggressive toward those that they are not familiar with. Labrakitas are also very receptive to being trained and are able to retain their composure somewhat when surrounded by large groups of people or other dogs.\nThey are very enthusiastic in their play with other dogs and people and are generally very patient with small children as well. They are also very aware o..

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Which sand is best for cichlids?

It is important to wash the sand before adding it to the aquarium to remove any dust, debris or foreign material that may have become mixed with the sand. Do so by washing a small amount of sand in a large bucket until dust is no longer produced. This often takes several cycles of adding water and the pouring off the dust-laden water.

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What are some German Shepherd rescues operating in Illinois?

Founded in 1997, Central Illinois German Shepherd Dog Rescue specializes in pure-bred rescues and is located in Urbana. Chicagoland German Shepherd Rescue is located in Hines and does not accept owner-released dogs. German Shepherd Rescue Inc. is a state-licensed, no-kill shelter founded in 1996 and is located in Northbrook. Simply Shepherds is an all-volunteer German Shepherd foster-home group serving the south suburbs of Chicago. Shannon's Companions shelters German Shepherds and also helps owners in temporary need of dog food, supplies and immunizations.

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Where can you find a list of the top 20 puppy names for 2014?

Vetstreet.com is a site to which veterinarians contribute articles about pet health. Vetstreet gathered its list from its 969,517 records of puppies born in 2014. Rover.com is a dog-sitter matching website with a database of dog names from its dog sitters. Both websites listed Bella as the top female puppy name, with Rover.com noting that it had been the top name for three years in a row; Vetstreet.com claimed that it was the top name from 2006 to 2014. Both websites speculated that this could be due to the popularity of a book series with a main character named Bella. Both websites also liste..

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What is the closest dog to a wolf?

According to LiveScience, researchers believe that dogs were originally domesticated in Asia, eastern Europe and the Middle East. Although the exact length of time dogs have been domesticated is unknown, there is evidence that it may be as long as 33,000 years. Appearance is not a reliable indicator of genetic similarity, because some wolf-like breeds, such as huskies, are newer recreations of ancient breeds, and some very old breeds, such as the Pekingese, have been bred for different traits.

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How can you tell which kittens are long haired?

All kittens have only baby hair at birth, and they shed and regrow hair throughout kittenhood and adulthood. Kittens of long-haired breeds tend to have longer coats even as babies, and while it may seem as though the coat is getting shorter as the kitten matures, this is only because the kitten itself is growing proportionately larger. The coat becomes finer, silkier and tamer as the kitten grows, causing the hair to stay flatter and look shorter than it actually is.Himalayan and Persian cat breeds are known for having svelte, long coats even when they are young. The Himalayan cat breed has tr..

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Do dogs make better pets than cats?

For those who work often and are not home a lot, a cat might be the better choice, as cats typically require less attention. Cats are also great pets because they are easily entertained; string or a laser pointer often make great toys. According to Animal Planet, cats sleep a lot, they require less attention from their owner and are great at keeping away mice or insects.\nDogs are often perceptive, as they can pick up on your happiness or sadness. Dogs are also known to be very active, according to the Business Insider. They enjoy runs or walks and taking a dog out for these activities can pro..

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What are some small dog breed rescue organizations?

Small Paws Rescue Inc. is one of the largest breed rescues in the United States. Primarily a Bichon Frise rescue group, the group has rescued 10,000 Bichons in the country in the past 16 years. Small Paws Rescue posts adoptable pets on Petfinder.com and AdoptaPet.com. The sites provide information about the adoptable dogs as well as their current Small Paws Rescue chapter locations.\nFurkids Animal Rescue & Shelters is the largest rescue and no-kill organization in Georgia. The Furkids shelter is located at the Sandy Springs PETCO, though it also has a main shelter in Alpharetta, Georgia. The ..

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What are Mahlek Northern Inuit dogs?

The Northern Inuit dog is non-aggressive toward people or other animals. It has been a companion dog and a working dog for the Inuit people for thousands of years. Mahlek kennels suggests that the Inuit does not make a good guard dog due to its friendly nature. However, the Inuit has a great sense of smell, which makes this dog excel in search-and-rescue situations. The Inuit is often a chosen as a guide dog for the blind and hearing impaired due to its willingness to please.

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