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Removing Ticks from your Collie

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Ticks are a nasty little arachnid pest that attach to your dog and can be very irritating and soar for your pet. They carry many different diseases that can be mildly dangerous to your dog and other members of your household. Some diseases take up to twenty four hours to pass on to their host [...]

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Ode to my Rescuer

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A Tribute to those who have adopted “Rescue Collies” My Master, My new Friend… I would’ve died that day if not for you. I would’ve given up on life if not for your kind eyes. I would’ve used my teeth to tear if not for your gentle hands. I would have left this life believing [...]

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Keeping Your Collie’s Coat Clean and Healthy

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by: Brock Lorber Your collie wears a coat of insulation, helping him stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. His coat holds essential oils close to his skin, and protects it from scrapes and scratches. The hollow hairs help him stay afloat so he can concentrate on swimming rather than treading. Without [...]

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Intro to Collie Grooming

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 Grooming a collie is one of the most important tasks you will undertake. You will find that with a couple hours of at home grooming work a week, your collie will maintain a beautiful, soft. luscious coat free of tangles and snarls. A professional groomer is really not needed if you dedicate yourself to the [...]

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Collie Flatulence – Caused by an Allergic Reaction?

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Author: Andy Machin One of the causes of collie flatulence (aka. dog poots, dog farts, breaking wind) could be that your pet collie has an allergic reaction to something which is causing or contributing to the gas attacks. If your collie’s flatulence is being brought on by an allergy it could well be due to [...]

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Collie Breed Profile

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Photo by Tsuacctnt Collies come in two different varieties, ‘smooth’ and ‘rough.’ Rough collies require much more grooming, but smoothes do need to be groomed regularly to keep their coats healthy. Collies have a double coat of hair, meaning there is a thick undercoat and an outer coat of thinner and flatter hair. A smooth [...]

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Dog Allergy – Treatment And Prevention

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by: Dermot Condell We know enough to care for our skin and keep dermatitis at bay. Just as in humans a dog allergy can be very painful and uncomfortable. A dog allergy can be extremely trying for both dog and owner. Unlike dogs, we look after our allergies, mainly because we are able to. It’s [...]

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Intro to Collie Health

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The Collie’s health is about in the middle of the various breeds with several fairly common inheritable diseases. Skin and eye problems, seizures, allergies, Dermatomyositis (DM),  Collie Nose, hypothyroidism, heart disease, bloat, and poor temperament (most often excessive shyness) are some common troubles. A Collie from a good breeder or rescuer should have been checked for [...]

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