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The Dog Owner’s Free Guide To The Best Dog Backpacks

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Dog backpacks provide a comfortable and convenient way of carrying your dog’s accessories during outdoor adventures.

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Hiking is one of the best ways of enjoying the outdoors. Whether it’s just a stroll, short walk, long hike, or strenuous workout, exploring the outdoors is a fantastic way to spend your day. What makes it even more fun is enjoying it alongside your furry friend.

However, the main challenge that comes with adventuring with a four-legged friend is carrying their supplies. It can be quite challenging when planning how to carry the extra gear your dog needs, as well as your supplies for the hike. This is where a good dog backpack comes into play.

Dog backpacks provide a comfortable and convenient way of carrying your dog’s accessories during outdoor adventures. Also, if you wish to share and spend time with your canine but are limited by their old injuries or stamina, you’ll want to consider a dog carrier to offload some of the weight.

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First Pet Food Recalls of 2021 – FDA Issues Pet Food Alert After 28 Dogs Reported Dead

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There couldn’t have been a worse start to 2021 for pet parents. In what is thought to be the first pet food recalls 2021, at least 28 dogs have died and eight others have fallen ill from toxin reportedly found in certain dog foods.

The food containing the toxin has been identified as certain Sportmix products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods. The products have been voluntarily recalled Midwestern Pet Foods.

In a statement, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said they and the Missouri Department of Agriculture are working with the manufacturer to determine whether more products contain high levels of the toxin. The FDA said the investigation is ongoing and the “scope of the recall may expand as new information becomes available.”

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What’s the Best Age to Adopt a Kitten?

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What’s the best age to adopt a kitten and bring home your little bundle of delight?

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With those big eyes and playful paws, kittens are irresistibly adorable tiny bundles of joy. And one thing’s for sure. Once one of these furry little balls of energy enters your life, things will never be the same again!

What’s more, it is always an absolute delight to watch them mature and grow up. Which brings me to the all important question: What’s the best age to adopt a kitten and bring home your little bundle of delight?

But first, a note of caution.

What we sometimes don’t realize, is that cute as it is, a kitten can be a lot of hard work. Kittens don’t come with an off-switch. At least not yet! And just like tiny babies, kittens need looking after.

At the very least, you will need to give kittens four feeds a day, and provide them with constant entertainment. And oh did I mention countless litter changes?

So, what’s the best age to adopt a kitten and bring home your irresistible bundle of joy?

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The Best Age to Neuter a Male Kitten

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Understanding why and when to neuter a male kitten.

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Is there a right age to neuter a male kitten? In order to prevent unwanted pregnancies, it’s recommended that cats are neutered at around four months old, after they have completed their primary vaccinations.

Some vets still recommend spaying at five or six months and it’s quite safe to neuter older cats.

But first, should we even neuter kittens at all?

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What’s the Best Age to Adopt a Puppy?

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There are many factors that go into deciding the “perfect” age to bring home your new puppy.

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Want to adopt a puppy? There are many factors that go into deciding the “perfect” age to bring home your new puppy. And to muddle the waters, opinions on the best age to adopt a dog vary too!

However, here is something most veterinarians and breeders seem to agree on. 7 to 8 weeks of age is the prime time for a puppy to meet its new family.

But first.

You need to pick the right pet. That’s right!

Before adopting a new pet, make sure that it is the right one for you and your family. Do some prior research about the specific needs of the animal before you make that move.

Don’t just get a puppy. You owe it to yourself and your pet to make sure you’re a right fit…for each other!

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