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Noise-cancelling doghouse keeps your canine calm

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Ford has developed a new type of kennel that reduces noise caused by fireworks. The doghouse keeps your dog happy when fireworks start. Ford Motor Company has built a noise house to keep noise low during fireworks and other noisy or stressful events. The elegant dog house has an automatic gate that allows your dog to access it when necessary and helps reduce the noise of fireworks. There is also ample insulation to help reduce the explosions, which can reach 120 decibels, the threshold for humans to experience pain. Because dogs ears are about four times more sensitive than our ears, you can understand the difficulties you have to experience. It looks so good that even humans will want to sleep in it In addition, Ford also uses noise cancellation technology used in their cars. The technology is common in headphones and has been developed for pilots and aircraft helicopters to eliminate the monotonous drone of engines on long flights. Ford has recently used cars to reduce the...

Chinese Dog Cloning Company is CLONING movie star

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A celebrity dog which has appeared in many Chinese films has been cloned so it’s 'mini-me' can continue entertaining fans in the country when the famous dog dies. The nine-year-old mongrel 'Juice', or "Guozhi" in Mandarin, is a famous animal star on the silver screen, working alongside Chinese A-listers like Huang Bo and earning up to six figures for each film he stars in. When the one-foot-tall dog grows older his illustrious career peaks, the dog owner has decided to have the animal genetically replicated to be able to preserve its talent to act and carried forward by its copy 'Little Juice', according to Sinogen, the company that made the cloning service. A mongrel stray adopted from the streets, cannot reproduce as he was neutralized from an early age. "Juice himself is a piece of the intellectual property with social influence," said his owner,  He Jun, a Beijing-based animal trainer. To achieve this, he went to Sinogene, the first bio...

Puppies Are Absolutely Beautiful

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Puppies are absolutely adorable and having pups to take care of at home is a good choice. The loyalty that dogs show their owners goes beyond what people can offer. This is perhaps the best reason why a lot of people love taking care of animals at home. If you want an animal that's conventional totally cute, then puppies will be a good pet choice. Dogs' are a man's best friend. This statement is absolutely true. Nobody hates small pups because they are really cute and fun to be with. Getting puppies is not a problem as to the reason that one can easily do so without even breaking a sweat. However, taking care of them is the hard part. Having pets requires some responsibilities from pet owners. Different places where you can get pups from include animal shelters, rescue organizations, pet stores, and from classified ads. Getting puppies from an animal shelter means that they will be transferred to another shelter, which is your home. In getting pups from animal shelter...

Technology and Dog Health Care

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Caring for your dog's health not only requires giving it healthy food and regular grooming it. It involves keeping your dog healthy and fit, which can be ensured by frequent visits to the vet for necessary medication or for a routine check-up. Regular visits to the vet ensure that your dog's health is being constantly monitored to prevent any future health problems which could possibly lead to severe disease or even untimely death. Early diagnosis of any health problem is the key to successfully curing it. Hence, a dog's health care program plays a very important role. An ounce of prevention is better than cure The saying "An ounce of prevention is better than cure" also applies to a dog's lifetime. Surely, you would not want to see your dog suffer from any illness. Dog health care does not only include check-ups but laboratories, too, such as blood test, x-rays, and dental care. This way, serious sickness can be prevented through early detection. Dog'...

Dog Wheelchairs

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As the popular saying goes, "necessity is the mother of all invention." This was perhaps what dog owners were thinking when they first made their rolling contraptions for their ailing or aging dogs. Perhaps as a final attempt to hold off their beloved pets' deteriorating health, whether it's paralysis, joint pains, or some other ailment that often comes with aging canines, dog owners slowly found their way to constructing a mobility aid that came in the form of a wheeled device. When your pet dog can no longer walk or move around freely, it becomes a disaster. Sometimes, dogs also get a sore back just like humans. But there is nothing to worry. There is something called dog wheelchairs that were created to enable handicapped and paralyzed dogs to recuperate and reclaim their mobility. A wheelchair can completely transform your dog's life and grant it the independence that is so badly needed. The most common type of dog wheelchairs is the rear wheel carts. In thi...

Christmas Health Tips for Dogs

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First of all, have a great Christmas with the family & friends and try not to overdo it! I understand this is easier said than done and most of us feel guilty come January. Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog, the holidays may very well be a stressful time for him. While it is true that your dog doesn't need to worry about buying presents or traveling in bad weather, the excitement of the holiday can definitely be contagious, as can the stress! To make sure that your dog stays healthy and happy even during the most fervent of the Christmas cheer, you'll find that there are definitely steps that you need to take. First, let's make sure that your dog's environment is healthy. The tinsel and fancy ribbons that are so popular can be a real choking hazard for your animals. Dogs and cats both love to chase string and having something dangling around can be an invitation to disaster. Similarly, make sure that you keep an eye on the string that is used to tie t...

What You Need to Know about Dog Growling

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Growling is a behavior that comes naturally to dogs. Some types of dog growling are appropriate and can be safely ignored. For example, some dogs growl while they play. The dog's whole body is wriggling and the pitch of the growl rapidly rises and falls. This "play growling" can be ignored because it's only meant as play. One of the most common times for a dog to growl is when he is approached by an unfamiliar person or animal. This growl typically communicates the desire to be left alone and if the person obeys and moves away, the dog usually stops the behavior and is satisfied. It is important for people to understand this form of canine communication, especially people with small children. If someone continues to move closer to a growling dog, this may increase his anticipation and cause more adverse actions. A dog in this situation may bark, snaps, and possibly bite the person approaching him if his growls are ignored. How Should You React to Your Dog's Grow...

Special Dog Gifts for Dog Lovers

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We are approaching the holiday season and it is always a fun challenge to find the right gift for our furry buddies. They are small and furry members of our family. When it comes to holidays and gift giving, purchasing dog gifts is a natural part of the shopping plan. Dogs can get bored just as easily as children do and they can take out their boredom in destructive ways such as chewing, scratching or digging. Give your smallest family member a new treat now and then to spark their interest and liven their day. You'll have a happy pet that won't act out as often. Chewy Things Every dog loves to gnaw on things, so it's a good idea to provide your dog with a variety of chewy objects with which he can spend his day. Rawhide chew bones are a popular choice, but larger dogs can go through them quickly, eating them like beef jerky. Some commercial pet supply companies make almost indestructible chew toys that dogs love to chase and gnaw on, making them a great choice for ...

Causes and Treatment OF Blood in Dog Urine

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It can be an  horrible sight a Seeing blood in dog urine, to say the least. The first thought that comes to mind is what's wrong with my dog? Is my dog going to die? Well, if you take proper and fast action, things can look a little better. Conditions that cause blood in dog urine are as follows: In older male dogs, a prostate gland can cause blood in dog urine due to an infection of the prostate or prostate cancer. An infection of the uterus in females especially if she recently whelped a litter of puppies. Also, Kidney disease or canine renal disease, and urinary tract infection coupled with a bladder infection and or bladder stones. The possibility exists that your dog might have gotten into a fight with another dog and was slammed to the ground causing internal injuries and internal bleeding. This can be a very serious matter in that internal organs might have been damaged. Or, he might have been hit by a vehicle. Get your dog to the vet immediately. Your dog could hav...

George HW Bush's service dog Sully pays touching last tribute

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The Labrador, who was a service dog for President George HW Bush, has been pictured resting next to his coffin, in an impressive tribute. Mr Bush, who served as the 41st president of the United States between 1989 and 1993, died Friday at the age of 94. Sully the dog travels with the coffin on the trip from Texas to Washington and returns this week. The body is due to lie in the state this week before a day of national mourning. The coffin is being flown from Texas to DC on board Air Force One - temporarily renamed Special Air Mission 41, in homage to the late president, and then returned on Wednesday, with Sully accompanying the body all the time. Sully is named after the airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in 2009, saving all the 155 passengers and crew on board. The dog was assigned earlier this year as a service dog to Mr. Bush who used a wheelchair in his later years. A highly trained dog, Sully can perform a num...