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Collie Breed Traits and Health

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Photo by Tsuacctnt Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for his intelligence and deep affection for the family. Appearance – The Collie descended from dogs used for herding and this trait is still strong in them. The Collie is a wonderful dog for [...]

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Household Toxins for Your Collie to Avoid

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Collies are curious animals, and like most dogs, they like to explore their world by chewing. Sometimes, a collie grows into such a permanent habit of chewing anything in their way – a habit which may prove hazardous.  A collie owner must train their collie to stop chewing anything that comes on their way and also [...]

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Home Remedies for Fleas

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There’s no doubt. Fleas can be the bane of a dog’s (and dog owner’s) existence. The little critters are pretty amazing. They’ve got six tiny legs and no wings, yet they can leap tall dogs in a single bound. Scientists have identified nearly 2,000 species of fleas, but ironically, it’s Ctenocephalides felis — the cat [...]

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Homemade Collie Dog Food

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Has the recent spate of dog food recalls gotten you paranoid about what actually goes into your best buddy’s furry body?  Do you know what by-products are?  Ever heard of 4D meat that is used in dog food?  Wondering how to make homemade dog food so you can say goodbye forever to commercial, and often [...]

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How Often is a Female Collie in Heat / Season?

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You should consider your female collie to be “in season” for 21 days: 7 days coming into heat, 7 days in heat, 7 days going out.   Conception is most likely during the middle 7 days – but remember, Mother Nature doesn’t always follow the rules. Confine your pet for the entire 3 weeks, especially if it’s [...]

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4D Quality Meat Ingredients in Dog Food

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Fromm 203/365

During a recent article, I spoke of 4-D meats and their use in dog food. Here is a good article, used with permission from the greyhound protection league, that describes 4-D meat in greater detail. Fromm 203/365 by anneh632 FROM A FORMER TRACK VETERINARIAN: “When cattle die, regardless of what infectious or contagious disease, the carcasses [...]

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Ivermectin Toxicity in Collies

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For many years, veterinarians knew a certain pharmaceutical used to eliminate internal parasites in animals was very toxic to a subpopulation of collies. What they didn’t know was why… Click here to read this article on Ivermectin Toxicity in Collies, posted by the Washington State University Border Collies (Barron’s Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals)The border collie [...]

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