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		<title>Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kids will always be fascinated with animals, and that makes them prone from being attacked if they are not careful. Even if the animals around you are mostly domesticated such as cats and dogs, this does not automatically make your children safe. In the United States alone, around 2 million dog bites occur every year.Many homes in America are raising dogs as pets, and it is natural that you children be delighted in hugging, petting, and playing with their pets. However, many kids grow up believi...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kids will always be fascinated with animals, and that makes them prone from being attacked if they are not careful. Even if the animals around you are mostly domesticated such as cats and dogs, this does not automatically make your children safe. In the United States alone, around 2 million dog bites occur every year.
Many homes in America are raising dogs as pets, and it is natural that you children be delighted i... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/training-socialization/keeping-kids-safe-around-dogs/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Irish Setter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Irish Setter is also popularly known as the Red Setter. It is a breed of gundog that originated from Ireland in the 19th Century and has since become a popular showdog. It was primarily bred as a pointer used by hunters to look for upland game. Breed OriginsThe Irish Setter was developed in Ireland during the 1700's. It was believed to be a blend of the Old Spanish Pointer, setting spaniels and early Scottish terriers. The early Irish Setters had white and red spots on their coats which, aft...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Irish Setter is also popularly known as the Red Setter. It is a breed of gundog that originated from Ireland in the 19th Century and has since become a popular showdog. It was primarily bred as a pointer used by hunters to look for upland game. 
Breed Origins
The Irish Setter was developed in Ireland during the 1700&#8217;s. It was believed to be a blend of the Old Spanish Pointer, setting spaniels and early Sc... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/dog-breeds/irish-setter/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Prevent Heartworm Infection</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dog Health & Behavior]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The heartworm problem is rampant in many parts of North America and is also found in Central and Eastern United States of America. This canine disease damages the heart, the lungs and its arteries caused by a microscopic heartworm that grows into a more than a foot in length parasite.Infection from this sickness can only be diagnosed through blood testing. Animals infected by this sort of health problem may be very hard to cure. Still, the best solution with this disease at this point in time is...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The heartworm problem is rampant in many parts of North America and is also found in Central and Eastern United States of America. This canine disease damages the heart, the lungs and its arteries caused by a microscopic heartworm that grows into a more than a foot in length parasite.
Infection from this sickness can only be diagnosed through blood testing. Animals infected by this sort of health problem may be ver... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/health-behavior-dogs/how-to-prevent-heartworm-infection/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why Do Dogs Bury Bones?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seeing dogs burying bones beneath the ground has been a very rampant site world wide. It has been a behavior that many notice and at times lead us to think why do dogs do such action when they are well fed? For some, it is because of greed yet again it might be due to some other factors. Hoarding or catching is the process wherein animals get food for them and store it somewhere they feel safe for them to divulge on it at the right time. The behavior of hiding something or rather food are very m...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Seeing dogs burying bones beneath the ground has been a very rampant site world wide. It has been a behavior that many notice and at times lead us to think why do dogs do such action when they are well fed? For some, it is because of greed yet again it might be due to some other factors. 
Hoarding or catching is the process wherein animals get food for them and store it somewhere they feel safe for them to divulge ... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/health-behavior-dogs/why-do-dogs-bury-bones/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Trim a Dog&#8217;s Toenails</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like us dogs do need some nail trimming as well. Be reminded that trimming for them is not just a matter of grooming as this affects its health big time. Untrimmed nails can cause different types of health problems of which broken nails is most rampant and is very much painful. So then, by the time you hear that clicking sound coming from the floor you already know what to do. The ease in trimming your dog's nail depends on how well it is accustomed to it. You may notice that some dogs does...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just like us dogs do need some nail trimming as well. Be reminded that trimming for them is not just a matter of grooming as this affects its health big time. Untrimmed nails can cause different types of health problems of which broken nails is most rampant and is very much painful. So then, by the time you hear that clicking sound coming from the floor you already know what to do. 
The ease in trimming your dog&#8... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/dog-care/how-to-trim-a-dogs-toenails/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Taking Your Puppy to the Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Walking your puppy is a great way of dog exercise. It also avoids idleness and obesity often seen in house dogs that do not have an active lifestyle. Dog walking is also recommended to get your puppy socializing with other dogs. However, there are precautions that you should take heed before doing so.Avoid busy parks at first - Off-leash parks (where pet dogs are allowed to play without a leash) as well as very busy public parks are not the best place to bring your puppy. The activity level in t...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Walking your puppy is a great way of dog exercise. It also avoids idleness and obesity often seen in house dogs that do not have an active lifestyle. Dog walking is also recommended to get your puppy socializing with other dogs. However, there are precautions that you should take heed before doing so.
Avoid busy parks at first - Off-leash parks (where pet dogs are allowed to play without a leash) as well as very bu... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/new-dog-owner/taking-your-puppy-to-the-park/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Teaching Your Dog to Swim</title>
		<link>http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/health-behavior-dogs/teaching-your-dog-to-swim/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have watched television shows that feature dogs that know how to swim. However, in reality, not all dogs can swim. Before teaching your dog how to swim, you need to make sure if your dog's breed is capable of swimming. Also you need to follow these instructions.Swim with your dog first - You do not just throw the dog to the water and check if it can dog paddle. The best way to train your dog to swim is to go out in a pool or lake where you can enter the water with it. Your dog would feel...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[You may have watched television shows that feature dogs that know how to swim. However, in reality, not all dogs can swim. Before teaching your dog how to swim, you need to make sure if your dog&#8217;s breed is capable of swimming. Also you need to follow these instructions.
Swim with your dog first &#8211; You do not just throw the dog to the water and check if it can dog paddle. The best way to train your dog to... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/health-behavior-dogs/teaching-your-dog-to-swim/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>First Visit to The Veterinarian</title>
		<link>http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/dog-care/first-visit-to-the-veterinarian/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most fascinating, loving action that a pet owner cam give to its darling animal is to have his or her pet be subject to the regular, timely health care that it can get from its veterinarian. The life of our pet depends on its health care.Prevention is at all times better than cure. Veterinarians can determine the state of the puppies health. It is in this way for the owner to know if the dog is having some problems. Nevertheless, do pond on the following guidelines before actually sending yo...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The most fascinating, loving action that a pet owner cam give to its darling animal is to have his or her pet be subject to the regular, timely health care that it can get from its veterinarian. The life of our pet depends on its health care.
Prevention is at all times better than cure. Veterinarians can determine the state of the puppies health. It is in this way for the owner to know if the dog is having some pro... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/dog-care/first-visit-to-the-veterinarian/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Do Dogs Feel Love?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["Learning to know somebody intimately is often the beginnings of dislike, sometimes even of contempt. Among humans, love often does not survive a growing acquaintance, but in a dog, love seems to grow with acquaintance, to get stronger, deeper. Even when fully acquainted with all our weaknesses, our treachery, our unkindness, the dog seems to love strongly - and this love is returned by most dog-loving humans. We, too, seem to love our dogs the more we get to know them. The bond grows between us...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Learning to know somebody intimately is often the beginnings of dislike, sometimes even of contempt. Among humans, love often does not survive a growing acquaintance, but in a dog, love seems to grow with acquaintance, to get stronger, deeper. Even when fully acquainted with all our weaknesses, our treachery, our unkindness, the dog seems to love strongly &#8211; and this love is returned by most dog-loving h... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/dog-care/do-dogs-feel-love/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stopping a Dog from Chewing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most pets come to a point wherein they are on the extreme zone for chewing things especially the young ones. Slippers, toys or anything that may be reached by a dog is subject for chewing. How do we manage this situation? The following are helpful guidelines in managing your pet's chewing problem.Baby-proofing the HouseGive your pet something to chew and carry away with them. Have a specific, reachable place for these chew able matters in your house. Take off all matters that your dog can easily...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Most pets come to a point wherein they are on the extreme zone for chewing things especially the young ones. Slippers, toys or anything that may be reached by a dog is subject for chewing. How do we manage this situation? The following are helpful guidelines in managing your pet&#8217;s chewing problem.
Baby-proofing the House
Give your pet something to chew and carry away with them. Have a specific, reachable plac... <div class="readmorecontent"><a class="readmore" href="http://www.opets.com/pets/dogs/health-behavior-dogs/stopping-a-dog-from-chewing/">Read More &raquo;</a></div><div style="clear:both;">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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