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Vaccinations are a very important part of dog ownership. Your dog should be properly vaccinated against certain diseases at certain times to help protect him and other animals he may come in to contact with. The following is an explanation of vaccinations and why they should be given.

Are you looking for information on how to prevent dog ear problems? What is the proper way to clean dog ears? Dog ears come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes but despite the difference in the appearance of dog ears, they all share one thing in common; all dog ears have an excellent sense of hearing.

Dogs, unlike cats, don't sit and groom themselves by the hour. Actually, most dogs couldn't care less about their appearance and couldn't be happier than when they're rolling around the ground on something stinky they've found. Unfortunately for them, "essence of fido" isn't a favorite scent of humans and wading through bales of shedding dog hair left on the furniture is way overrated. So until our canine companions totally take over, they'll have to live with us grooming them and trying to keep their coats healthy and shiny looking.

A Labrador retriever's feet are susceptible to various injuries if it spends much time outdoors. The pads of the feet should be inspected after every vigorous run in thick brush for cuts, splinters, burrs, or embedded stones. For minor problems, a cleaning, using sterilized tweezers to remove any objects, and a mild antiseptic should be all that is needed. The dog should not be permitted any hard running until the cut is healed. Undiscovered minor irritations can quickly become infected and painful, causing the dog to favor the leg and limp.

Each year, more than 10 million pets are lost. It can easily happen, no matter how much we all try to prevent it. When your pet is lost and if they do not have a collar or their collar gets lost, it can be very difficult for them to find their way home. According to the American Humane Association, only about 17% of lost dogs and 2% of lost cats ever find their owners. Nearly 20 million pets are euthanized each year because their owners cannot be located. If your pet is microchipped, there is a much greater chance that they will return to you safely. Microchips will last for your pet's lifetime as there are no moving parts and nothing to replace.