The onset of a dog bite or attack brings harmful consequences to your family. If your dog bites someone, you may be forced to pay for injuries cause by the bite or even defend yourself against a lawsuit. Your property insurance bill may also increase which affects your household budget. Some neighborhoods have even drafted [...]
April 02 2009 | Dog & Puppy | No Comments »
I came across this very interesting article at ktnv.com called ‘Cat and dog food differences explained’, featuring the insights by pet nutritionist Hilary Watson.
Top Differences in Dog and Cat Food
Cats need more proteins than dogs: cat food contains > 30% protein, while dog food contains 20-25%.
Cats need taurine, an essential amino acid, [...]
February 22 2009 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
Some dog owners have a tendency to worry themselves over every little thing. Then there are those that don’t seem to worry enough, letting real symptoms affect their dogs without a second thought. It can be difficult to tell the difference between what is worth worrying over and what things are normal occurrences. The well [...]
February 14 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Elaine Mashburn
It’s very common to hear people speaking about experiences they have had trying to photograph
their pets. Many times you will hear of mini disasters where an animal will fall from some sort of make-
shift prop, or where a prop has fallen on the pet. Most often it is frustration you hear from [...]
February 02 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Love | No Comments »
Protein seems to be a foggy issue when it comes to our pet’s diets. There are vegetarian dog food diets, and there are some diets that are heavily meat-based. So, what kind of protein does your dog need?
And how much protein should they have in their daily diet? Here are a few facts about [...]
January 27 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
By Michael Webber
Dogs love to dig, let’s face it, it is a very natural and instinctual part of their makeup, and “it is a very enjoyable behavior for them” says Deborah L. Forthman, Ph.D. digging is something that dogs have been doing from the beginning, but there are ways to reduce the amount your dog [...]
January 19 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Martin Brock
There are numerous products that will kill adult fleas on your dog. However, they vary in the duration of their effects.
1. Flea shampoos, sprays, and powders. Most products will kill any fleas present on your dog at the time of application, but many have no lasting effect – your dog may have more [...]
January 17 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Health | No Comments »
By Robert Michael
More than half of the population allows their dogs to stay inside their houses sleeping on the couch or their owner’s bed. Others prefer their dogs stay outside in dog houses. If you would like to build a dog house for your pet the following tips should help you get started.
1. Consider your [...]
January 15 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care | No Comments »
When my daughter was younger, she could watch for hours in the window of the local cat hospital (aka pet shop, aka shelter). The cutest kittens would parade in front of her and she would be delighted.
But how much would a cute kitten or a cute puppy, parrot or fish cost to [...]
January 14 2009 | Bird and Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy | No Comments »
Feeding your dog requires your attention. For sure, you only want to give your pet the best possible care.
Each breed of dog needs to follow a certain diet to keep them strong and healthy. And so you need to provide healthy dog food recipes for them.
Here are good suggestions:
Boston’s Best Cream PieGreat poster [...]
January 13 2009 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition | No Comments »
The holidays are a time to create and share memories, laugh and eat great food; however, there are many hidden dangers that are lurking around your home that can cause serious injury or even death for your four legged family members. Here’s a list of some common holiday dangers to look out for:
Christmas Kitten
Jamie [...]
November 15 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy and Pet Safety | 1 Comment »
By Abhik Sarkar
If you are mulling over getting a Boston Terrier dog, but are unsure if it is the best choice for you and your family, then this article will expose five reasons to help make a decision.
While all too often dog lovers decide to get a breed based more on the look of the [...]
November 04 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
By Ken Charles
Think about it first.
1) Why do you want a dog? It may be that you have recently lost a dog to illness or old age and she has left a blank space that you need to fill. If your children are now grown up and moved away, it may be that you [...]
November 04 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
By Jennifer Koretsky
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching! While you’re busy decorating and preparing your home for guests, here are a few important tips to keep your dog safe this season.
The Christmas Tree
Tinsel, small ornaments, and ornament hooks are major choking hazards for dogs. It’s best to avoid tinsel altogether and keep small ornaments high [...]
October 08 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet & Child and Pet Care | No Comments »
By Amy Ammen
Properly introduced, dogs and cats usually end up being the most devoted of friends. On the other hand, on rare occasions, the combination can be deadly for the cat. So it’s not a decision to be made lightly.
Your dog’s breed should be a factor in weighing the possibilities. Even if your hyper dog [...]
September 30 2008 | Cat & Kitten and Dog & Puppy | No Comments »
Dental care is important responsibility for pet owners, but
too many owners are not familiar with the steps to maintaining the dental hygiene of their dog. Your dogs’ mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, and even though their natural defense systems are very effective, certain issues can spiral out of control if not recognized and [...]
September 02 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
Summer is generally the time to have fun with your family and enjoy many activities together. Days are usually longer than usual and the children are out on vacation. The downside to this fun is that summer also ushers in a season of heat stroke, sunburn and exhaustion. This can threaten your family as well [...]
August 06 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet & Child and Pet Health and Pet Safety | No Comments »
by Daniel Moore
Think that finding a good, high-quality dog food is important?
All of the beneficial ingredients that go into dog food will not help your dog if he it is not drinking enough water. Water is the body’s most important nutrient. Adult dogs’ bodies are 60% water, and a puppy’s is 84% water. Dogs [...]
July 20 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Food & Nutrition and Pet Health | No Comments »
When you bring home a new puppy, it can be difficult to not fret at every little cough, every little whimper, and every little whine. Puppies are like small children in that they are susceptible to so much, yet our minds seem to create even more of an issue with their health than what they [...]
July 05 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet Health | No Comments »
by Burt Cotton
Dogs by nature are predatory animals, and all predatory animals share the motivation to chase fleeing objects. While this may be a natural instinct, it is not appropriate when those fleeing objects are joggers, bicyclists or the mailman.
Training the dog not to chase people and bicycles is an important thing to do, and [...]
June 29 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
