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<description><![CDATA[Nesta sec&ccedil;&atilde;o poder&aacute; obter toda a informa&ccedil;&atilde;o que precisa sobre o melhor amigo do Homem, o C&atilde;o! Consulte esta p&aacute;gina para descobrir respostas &agrave;s perguntas que pretende, ver o guia de ra&ccedil;as e as &uacute;ltimas informa&ccedil;&otilde;es sobre c&atilde;es...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dogs: The Dangers of Cold Weather]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=342</link>
<description><![CDATA[We tend to assume that dogs handle well with low temperatures since they are covered with fur. Actually, dogs can also feel cold and although the fur offer some protection, for some breeds, that is not enough.

There breeds selected to live in cold regions, but others are particularly affected by ...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[The Best and the Least Suited Dog Breeds for Children]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=340</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dogs are man&rsquo;s best friend, but not all are children&rsquo;s best friend. Here is a list of the best and worst choices of dog breeds for kids. But remember, dogs and children should only be together when a parent is supervising them.

The problem with children and dog compatibility is in dif...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-17T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[What’s your kind of dog? – Alternative Classification of dogs]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=338</link>
<description><![CDATA[To find out what&rsquo;s the best dog for you, you should analyze the animal&rsquo;s personality and needs. Although the major Kennels Associations have their own breed&rsquo;s classifications; based simply on them we can&rsquo;t choose the dog of our dreams. The groups are based in the dog&rsquo;s ...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-10T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Talking Smells]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=334</link>
<description><![CDATA[All dogs love an open window while they&rsquo;re in the car and if we don&rsquo;t open it, it&rsquo;s hard to ignore their requests to roll down the glass. Yet, if someone blows in their faces, they get upset. At first glance, these situations are similar, both related to wind on their faces, but so...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-10-27T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Control and Treatment of Dysplasia]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=333</link>
<description><![CDATA[Being a hereditary disease, the dysplasia could be eliminated, or at least see its incidence reduced, if dogs that presented this problem weren&rsquo;t used for breeding purposes. However, due to the strong incidence in larger and giant breeds and even in medium-sized ones, that would cause a signif...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-10-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Grow Up – Stages of Canine Development]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=330</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dogs don&rsquo;t grow at the same pace humans do, they need about two years to become fully adults, being the first year a very critical succession of stages in the dog&rsquo;s life. Owners should educate the dogs according to the development stage they&rsquo;re in. The only way to raise a well-adju...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-10-13T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Dogs and the Stress]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=328</link>
<description><![CDATA[Many times stress linked behaviors in dogs aren&rsquo;t noticed by their owners until it reaches the day, where the dog responds to an anxiety situation in one of these ways: flight or fight. A dog that hides under the bed or that shows aggressive towards the owner is a dog in stress.

Just like p...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-30T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Video advice on training your dog]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=322</link>
<description><![CDATA[Speaking at the 2007 EG conference, trainer Ian Dunbar asks us to see the world through the eyes of our beloved dogs. By knowing our pets' perspective, we can build their love and trust. It's a message that resonates well beyond the animal world
We may call dogs man's best friend, but according to ...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-09-10T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>By Ian Dunbar</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[vivapets Hall of Fame]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=319</link>
<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to switch off and indulge in the world of the glitterati, vivapets style. That means we&rsquo;ll be taking a look at some celebrity canines, past and present. Scooby Doo and Muttley missed the cut (we just didn't get to know&nbsp;the real them), so just who did make the grade in the ...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-08-18T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>The most famous dogs of all time...</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[POOPOD]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=318</link>
<description><![CDATA[The most exciting new dog accessory, Poopod, didn&rsquo;t cause a stink on Dragon&rsquo;s Den. Instead the unique and practical Poopod, which stars on the show on Monday 11th August 2008, made a positive statement for the pooparazzi. 
Invented by the Bell family from

Darlington , The Poopod is a...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-08-07T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Poopod Didn’t Cause a Stink on Dragon’s Den</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Doggy Fashions!]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=316</link>
<description><![CDATA[It has become the up and coming trend to kit your canine companions out in the latest fashions, ranging from khaki parka coats to the most up-to-date sportswear.&nbsp; At present almost any form of clothing is available for dogs; in fact, are they becoming more fashionable then humans?&nbsp; 
&nbsp...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Rebecca White</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-29T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>What will your dog be wearing this season?</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Pet Friendly holidays]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=315</link>
<description><![CDATA[Going on holiday is supposed to be a relaxing experience. Time to kick back and enjoy pleasant weather, excellent food and surrounds while mixing it all with a change of scenery and a splash of sunshine. But if you&rsquo;ve got pets then sometimes a holiday can become a bit of a nightmare. You&rsquo...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Karla Pett</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-22T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>What to do with your pet when you go away</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Police Dogs - A day in the life of.......]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=311</link>
<description><![CDATA[My name is Kenai and I was born on 4th November 2003.
I was specially bred by Merseyside police to be a Police dog and when I was just 10 weeks old my new Dad came to pick me up and took me to my new home. It was great! I slept in a big cage in the house and there were two little people who played ...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Kate Kidger</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-05-23T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>A day in the life of a police dog</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Kennels, dogs and euros...]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=291</link>
<description><![CDATA[I am talking today about the overpopulated kennels belonging to Animal Protection Associations, and the problems associated with quite a good number of people that resort to these facilities. 
It is common knowledge (or maybe not) that the vast majority of the kennels belonging to Animal Protection...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vasco Valente: Hospital Veterinario Principal</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2003-08-14T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject> Kennels and Animal Protection Associations </dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[The dog’s neutering …]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=286</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dog&rsquo;s neutering is important not only for the population control but also for some other good reasons, like genetics improvement (preventing dogs carrying harmful genetic traits, such as the common&nbsp; hip dysplasia or epilepsy, from spreading them) and&nbsp; the positive effects that castra...]]></description>
<dc:creator>João Dias: Hospital Veterinário Principal</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2003-06-02T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>The life after…</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Puppies just don't make good Christmas gifts!]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=269</link>
<description><![CDATA[Unlike many people I await Christmas eagerly but I also fear some of the Season&rsquo;s fruits. Christmas time is magic and has lots of good things but has also some bad ones: the worse for those dealing with animals is the habit of people offering puppies as Christmas presents.
&nbsp;
Despite the...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Hospital Veterinário Principal</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2002-12-12T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject> Think well before giving someone a puppy as a present...</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Dietary regimens for your dog]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=126</link>
<description><![CDATA[There are three types of regimen that can be adopted for our dogs feeding:
&minus;&nbsp;Ad libitum (free-choice) 
&minus;&nbsp;Timed feeding method 
&minus;&nbsp;Portion control feeding.
&nbsp;
Each of these methods has pros and cons; the owner will know the method that is more adequate to his/...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2001-11-01T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Regimen types</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Bathing you dog]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=127</link>
<description><![CDATA[The task of bathing your dog is quite important because not only it will enhance the animals&acute; beauty but it will also help to avoid the proliferation of eventual parasites.
As to the bath frequency there isn&rsquo;t consensus amongst the specialists. From the various theories we may reach the...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2000-09-01T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>  Fresh and scented....</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Your dog’s vaccination and deworming]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=130</link>
<description><![CDATA[Purchasing a dog can be an extremely gratifying experience, but it implies some responsibility in which concerns our companion's health and welfare. As our canine friends cannot speak, we have to keep a close look on any change of their behaviour or habits to detect eventual signs of disease. To beg...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2000-08-02T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Prophilaxis</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Feeding your dog]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=122</link>
<description><![CDATA[We all know that a correct diet is the basis for a healthy life. &ldquo;Who are what you eat&rdquo; also applies to our canine friends. Our dogs belong to the sub-species Canis familiaris and to the Order Carnivora (same as the wolves, foxes, bears, raccoons, cats, badgers and an endless list of nic...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2000-07-01T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject> The balanced diet</dc:subject>
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