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My name is Danielle Sheffler and I love animals! I currently own and run http://petstrong.com and I maintain a blog: http://petstrong.com/blog - blogging everything pet related!

I have had many experiences with all different types of animals through my volunteer

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Beagle: 2 of 8
I am going to continue today profiling breeds, and my selection is a beagle. This isn't a dog with many misconceptions, but I don't think too much is known about this breed. My article today will go over general information about the breed, and hopefully give you knowledge you didn't have before! Physical Description: Height... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Heartworms in dogs: Symptoms and treatments: 1 of 4
Sadly, I have had a pet die of heartworms and I never really knew just what they were, or where they come from.do you? I want to share this information with you because I think it is very important. All dogs and cats should be taking heartworm medication (whether they are pills, shots, etc.) and this post today is going to g... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Contemplating the annual seal hunt in Canada: 1 of 4
This article may at times be difficult to read and I am not trying to be disgusting, but I am going to be honest about the ferocity and inhumaneness of what takes place. This year, sealers in Canada plan to slaughter around 275,000 baby seals. Around 95% (or higher) of the seals killed are less than 3 months old. Many of the... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Hamster health: Wet tail symptoms and treatments: 1 of 4
Most young children have had experience with hamsters as pets, and if you are a parent, you are probably thinking (or have thought) about getting your child a hamster. There is a disease known as "wet tail" that is very common in hamsters. This post today is going to go over the symptoms, treatments, and prevention for wet t... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Should you spay or neuter your pet?: 3 of 11
Whether you may think so or not, this is a very big decision to make in the life of your pet. There are many things to consider, so today I am just going to go over basic guidelines and give you advice to make an informed decision. Let's talk about getting your pet "fixed" first. There are many people all across the country ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Newfoundland: 2 of 7
When I was very little (probably about 5 or 6 years old), my parents bought a purebred Newfoundland and I can remember very clearly the day we went to pick him up. My parents had an old Bronco and the Newfie they bought was a couple years old. When we pulled up to the house and saw the huge black dog standing in the front ya... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Which is better: Purebred or mixed-breed: 5 of 17
It makes sense that this question would come up a lot in dog conversations and different people have different opinions as to which is the better choice. Today, I just want to let you know what the pros and cons of each are so you can make an educated decision. I'm going to go over purebred dogs first and then I will talk ab... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Why all dogs cannot be trained: 5 of 15
Contrary to the popular saying, the truth of the matter is you can teach an old dog new tricks. It may be an uphill battle, but you can do it! Many animals are dropped off at shelters every year and most of them will be put to sleep and never experience the joy of being a part of a happy, healthy household. Being the animal ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Tips for choosing a caregiver for your pets while you're away: 3 of 9
This is a very common dilemma most owners will face at some point. Whether you are leaving due to an emergency, or it is a vacation that has been planned months in advance, you still need to have a place to take your pet where he can feel safe. The first place that comes to mind is a kennel. A kennel can be a great place for... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Rabies in dogs: Symptoms and treatments: 1 of 3
Rabies is one of the most well known viruses among pets and it is very important to know the symptoms so it can be treated quickly and effectively. Preventing the virus and taking the necessary precautions against it could save your life and the life of your pet. I hope this post sheds more light on the subject and you are b... More..