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4 Practical Advices to Protect your Pets from Skin Damage due to Excessive Sunlight

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  Generally, it has been observed that pets do pretty well when exposed to sunlight. But are you aware that pets under extensive exposure can also get skin cancer as they are susceptible to sun damage. Extreme sun exposure is extremely harmful and can lead to sunburn and skin cancer in your pets. Hairy pets are safe under sun exposure as they have hair to protect them from sun damage. But think about hairless pet breeds like Sphynx and Mexican dogs. They are highly susceptible to sunburn and skin cancer. In addition to this, it needs to be observed that pets with hair too are in danger to the sun’s harmful rays. There are certain body parts of pets that have little to no hair on them. These areas include belly, nose, lips, ears, and eyelids. Even if your pet has light skin and short or thin hair, it may lead to skin cancer if they spend most of their time outdoors. Let us look at some handy advices that will go a long way in ensuring that your pet is protected from skin damage due ...

5 Workable Tips on How to Live on a Budget with Dogs

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When you’re trying to stick to a fixed budget and make the ends meet, dog ownership can get quite expensive and eventually even become a true challenge. This is why it’s so important that you look out for cheap, healthy dog food. Helping your pets stay healthy by eating high-quality food while maintaining a tight budget is quite a cumbersome task. Here are a few tips to follow for saving your money. Diet For Your Dog Many owners go with BARF diet. BARF stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. Dogs didn’t evolve by not eating raw foods; they evolved eating raw foods. Keeping your pet on a BARF diet strengthens their immune system, improves their coat, gums, improves their teeth, breath, and reduces your vet bills because your pet are now receiving a more well-rounded diet. Homemade Dog Food Recipes You can always choose to make your own homemade dog food recipes. Many owners are going this route, especially after so many dogs died from tainted food in 2007. You can have a complete ...