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    First Aid: What to Do if your Dog’s Heart Stops Beating

    First Aid: What to Do if your Dog’s Heart Stops Beating

    The steps for performing CPR on a dog at home are described below. Step 1: Check for a Heartbeat If your dog is not breathing, he or she may still have a heartbeat. It is important to be absolutely certain that your dog’s heart is not beating before performing cardiopulmonary...

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    Saying Goodbye to Darwin, our Furry CEO

    Saying Goodbye to Darwin, our Furry CEO

    While this situation is personal and very difficult to write about – it has taken us 3 weeks to even find the words – we feel that we owe it to the Actijoy community of dog lovers to discuss his passing.  Actijoy was started 2 years when our human CEO,...

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    Pet First Aid: What to Do if your Dog Stops Breathing

    Pet First Aid: What to Do if your Dog Stops Breathing

    Here, the steps for performing artificial respiration on a dog are discussed.  Assess the Situation As soon as you discover that your dog is unresponsive, calmly assess the situation. Ask a friend or family member to immediately call the veterinarian (or an emergency clinic if it is after hours), in...

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    DIY Pet First Kit Essentials

    DIY Pet First Kit Essentials

    Every dog parent should have a Dog First Aid Kit at home and in a car. You don't have to buy one; you can easily put it together at home. Store it in a waterproof box in a strategic location and check its content regularly. Don't waste valuable time running...

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    Pet First Aid: What to Do if Your Dog Eats Something Poisonous

    Pet First Aid: What to Do if Your Dog Eats Something Poisonous

    Common Poisons The most common canine poisons include the following: Human Food (chocolate, candy, xylitol, garlic, etc.) Antifreeze Medication (dog or human) Mouse/Rat Poison Household Products (i.e. bleach, fire logs, cleaners) Plants (tulips, daffodils, rhododendrons, sago palm) Fertilizer Symptoms of Poisoning The symptoms of pet poisoning can vary, depending on...

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    Symptoms Your Dog is Having a Heart Attack

    Symptoms Your Dog is Having a Heart Attack

    What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction) occurs when blood is unable to reach the muscles of the heart. When the heart is deprived of blood, it does not receive necessary oxygen or nutrients. In turn, the heart muscle dies, which affects how...

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    The Average Price of a Dog Walker in the US

    The Average Price of a Dog Walker in the US

    In the United States, more than half of all household pets are overweight or obese.  One reason so many dogs are overweight is lack of exercise. Many pet owners simply do not have the time or energy to properly exercise their pets.  For these dog owners, hiring a dog walker...