Posted on: March 1, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds – News-Daily.com

– Average pet insurance cost for 5.5-year dog: $48.94 – Average pet insurance cost for 18-month dog: $39.00 – Average pet insurance cost for 6-month puppy: $39.00 – Life expectancy of dog breed: 10-16 years – Typical height: 8-11 inches – Typical weight: 9-16 pounds – Temperament: outgoing, affectionate, playful, charming Shih Tzu literally translates to “lion dog,” and with the breed’s long, flowing manes of silky hair, it’s not…

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Posted on: February 28, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Does Pet Insurance Cover MRI Scans?

To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Sometimes our dogs need veterinary testing to help diagnose and treat a condition. Unfortunately, this can be unsettling and expensive if you’re unprepared for a hefty bill. You’re not only anxious about your dog’s health, but you’re now worried about how you’ll pay for the vet expenses. Find out when pet insurance covers…

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Posted on: February 27, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Meet Red [ADOPTABLE]

Dog’s name and age:  Red, 14 years Story: I’m available for adoption through Muttville. If good things come in small packages, then Red is the goodest of things. You might gaze down at this tiny creature’s large cloudy eyes and think she can see right into your soul. But no, she can’t see anything at all. Despite this, Red seems to get around just fine! Possibly by echo-location-she does look…

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Posted on: February 27, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Meet Sampson

Dog’s name and age:  Sampson, 11 years Nicknames: Sambo, Sampy  Adoption Story:Sampson was given to his person by his landlord. They fell in love the first time we met. Scratches, treats, toys and hiking are his favorite things. He loves everyone he meets, even cats!

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Posted on: February 27, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

One person, two dogs killed in Colorado avalanche – Rockdale Newton Citizen

A group of people snowshoeing near Marble, Colorado triggered an avalanche that killed one person and two dogs, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). “Three of the people and both dogs moved to a road that cut mid-slope along the side of a steep gully. They triggered an avalanche and the moving snow pushed them down into the gully,” according to CAIC. Two of the people were partially…

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Posted on: February 27, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Food Toppers Dehydrated Sprinkles $7.99 (2.5 oz.) All dogs, even the picky eaters, will enjoy the taste (and smell) of these topper sprinkles made of dehydrated liver or blood, and even antler. You can pick the protein source too that includes duck, elk, pork, beef, chicken and turkey. The ingredients are sourced from 100% pasture-raised, humanely-raised animals by small family farmers. Great sources of iron, protein, vitamins and nutrients. A…

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Posted on: February 27, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Helping Paws: Shepherds, cattle dogs and a basset hound – Lake County News

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Animal Care has a number of new dogs arriving in its kennels this week. Dogs available for adoption this week include mixes of Anatolian shepherd, Australian cattle dog, basset hound, German shepherd, Great Pyrenees, Rhodesian ridgeback, Shar-Pei, shepherd, pit bull and Weimaraner. Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given…

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Posted on: February 25, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Dogs grieve when a friend dies, study finds – NBC News

Dogs may need a little help from their human friends to get over the death of another dog, according to a new study. A survey of dog owners in Italy reported that 86 percent of them saw negative changes in the behavior of a surviving dog after the death of a companion dog in the same household — among other things, the surviving dog typically sought more attention, ate less…

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Posted on: February 25, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Royal Canin Dog DNA Test Reviews: Is This Vet Test Better Than At-Home Tests?

To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. If you want to know which breeds make up your one-of-a-kind pup and if she’s at risk for developing genetic health problems, you have several options. One test that many veterinarians offer is the Royal Canin Genetic Health Analysis test. (Yes, this is the same premium pet food company, if you were wondering.)…

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Posted on: February 25, 2022 Posted by: Petsynse Comments: 0

Dogs Feel Grief When Canine Companion Dies – WebMD

After one dog died, behavior changes were common among the surviving dogs, the team found, with only about 13% of owners seeing no changes in habits. For example, attention-seeking shot up among two-thirds of surviving dogs, while 57% started to play less often. Overall activity levels dropped among 46% of dogs, with roughly a third tending to sleep more, eat less and/or be more fearful. Three in 10 dogs barked…

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