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  • Top Tips for a Happy & Safe Summer With Your Dog

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Tuesday June 18th, 2013 at 02:30 PM

    This weekend my dogs and I shared our first BBQ of the year- a sure sign that Summer is upon us! For dogs, the long, hot summer days can be much less appealing than they are for their owners, so here are a few quick and simple tips to ensure that you and your dog have the best Summer possible!

    Plenty of water

    Keeping your dog hydrated is incredibly important- they should always have easy access to clean and fresh water. The easiest time to forget this is when you are out and about with your...

  • 5 Ways To Make Your Car Dog Friendly

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Tuesday June 18th, 2013 at 09:52 AM

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    When it comes to pet ownership, the chances are high that you wish to take your dog on trips in your car. However, it is essential to prepare your car,whether its aLand Roveror a small city beetle,for canine guests. The information below may help you take the right steps to ensure that your human passengers and your pets can be secure.

    1. Provide a Blanket

    It is important to use a blanket for your dog when you go on trips of any distance. A dog should feel comfortable and happy as he or she...

  • Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Friday June 14th, 2013 at 01:55 PM

    Do you prefer cats or dogs? One of the most historic and complicated questions when it comes to buying a pet for your family and your home, and there are many things to consider. Both animals are very different physically as well as emotionally, and if youre thinking about getting either one or even both you must consider how your own personality may clash with theirs. There are many reasons why people prefer cats rather than dogs, but that doesnt mean that dogs make boring pets cats are...

  • 5 Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Monday June 10th, 2013 at 05:51 PM

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    With summer on the doorstep, its time to start thinking about the safety of your pets, and everything starts with keeping them cool.

    Plenty of water

    The first and most important tip for keeping your pets cool during the summer is to ensure they have enough water. Just like people, pets tend to need more water when its hot. If your dog spends a lot of time outside, you might want to put ice cubes in his water bowl to help keep the water cool.

    Made in the shade

    If your dog or cat is an outside pet,...

  • The Link Between Your Dog’s Diet And Mood: Worth Sniffing Into

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Friday June 7th, 2013 at 07:44 PM

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    The average annual cost of feeding and caring for your dog or cat can run anywhere from $600 to $900 per year, according to the ASPCA. Yet if youre not feeding your dog the right kind of food, you are throwing your money away. The diet you feed your best friend may be negatively affecting his behavior.

    No dog owner wants to come home to an accident after making the effort of installing a pet door from petsafe.net, or spend a fortune on chews from Petco that could end up hurting them more than...

  • The Four Cornerstones of Care For A Fit And Healthy Cat

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Friday June 7th, 2013 at 10:21 AM

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    Cats may be a lower maintenance pet than a dog, in terms of walking and training, but it is still essential that they have their individual needs met in order to live a happy, healthy life. With the average cat living for 14 years, and many for much longer than that, you will want to provide them with the very best in terms of care.

    Environment

    Cats are intelligent and so need a mix of both a contented and a stimulating home life. Ensure that they have a comfortable bed, although they will...

  • Keep Your Dog Well-Behaved

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Thursday June 6th, 2013 at 02:00 PM

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    Having a disobedient dog can be incredibly hard-work. Some dogs bark incessantly while others get very aggressive and frighten visitors to the house or even the owners themselves. Training a dog from a young age is an ideal way to ensure any bad habits are overcome early on, rather than trying to force the dog out of them later on.

    Understand the disobedience

    Dogs can develop habits but they often behave in a particular way for a reason. For example, if they get very agitated and start barking...

  • The Top 5 Craziest World Records set by Dogs

    from Pet Hooligans

    on Tuesday June 4th, 2013 at 10:32 AM

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    Our dogs are an amazing bunch this much we already know. Whether its because they can lift their paw on command, or bring you a paper in the morning when the post arrives, its clear that there are some pretty clever canines out there.

    But some of our beloved dogs are beyond clever they are extraordinary. They perform feats that no one would have ever anticipated nor probably thought were possible.

    For these select few, we give World Records. From having an amazingly honed ability to carry...

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