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 [...]
November 4, 2008
Boston Terrier Dog – Five Reasons To Get One
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 [...]
November 4, 2008
Are You Getting A New Dog?
October 8, 2008
What Every Dog Owner Ought to Know About Holiday Safety
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 [...]
September 30, 2008
Turning Feline Foes into Fido’s Friends
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 [...]
September 2, 2008
Dental Care Tips For Your Dog
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 [...]
August 6, 2008
How To Keep Your Dog Cool In The Hot Sun
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 [...]
July 20, 2008
Your Dog’s Water
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. [...]
June 29, 2008
Training Your Dog Not To Chase People, Bicycles, Joggers, Etc.
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 [...]
