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 Linda Chaé
Pet products may be hazardous to your pets
There are few events more distressing than the injury or death of a pet. Psychologists have likened it to the death of a family member. After the recent pet food contamination that killed some pets and made many others sick, worldwide attention focused on making [...]
January 29 2009 | Pet Care and Pet Health and Pet Safety | 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 »
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 »
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 »
Why does my veterinarian always want to run expensive blood tests?
Making an accurate diagnosis can be very difficult without them. There is a wealth of information veterinarians can learn from the blood panels that pet owners would not be able to communicate. Symptoms for one illness may overlap with symptoms of another ailment that require [...]
September 10 2008 | Pet Health | 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 Caroline Kent
If you’re a dog lover like me, you’ve probably taken dozens of pictures of your beloved dogs or puppies.
And where are those cute dog pictures now? Are they stashed away in a drawer or shoebox, gathering dust?
Don’t let those adorable pictures of your dogs stay hidden away and be forgotten! There are [...]
June 09 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Love | No Comments »
by Niall Cinneide
A pet relies on its owner to look after it. Sometimes a veterinarian is too far away when your puppy needs immediate attention. Would you be able to administer basic first aid if you needed to?
It is up to you to be able to administer the first aid that your pet needs when [...]
May 24 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Safety | No Comments »
by Jack Russell
Everyone is surely going to get excited when trying to adopt a dog. Truly a man’s best friend, you can rely on your pet dog in giving you company, cuddling up together and some can even guard your house. You need to review your personal lifestyle and needs when adopting a dog. [...]
May 18 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
Veterinary care can be one of the most expensive things about having a dog these days, and while most pet owners know how important proper medical care is, dogs have a tendency to mask their medical problems until they are full-blown. Not only does this create a threat to the very existence of your four-legged [...]
May 10 2008 | Pet Care and Pet Health | No Comments »
Continuation of part 3 of the article by Phil Donahoe:
Continued from part 2 we continue our dog training examination of the causes dog aggression and what can be done to prevent and fix these dog training problems.
All dogs have different handling thresholds. Some dogs like lots of cuddles, and are perfectly content to be hugged, [...]
May 02 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Phil Donahoe
Continued from part 1, this dog training article is dealing with dog aggression. Lets continue now and talk more about dog socialization.
How can I socialize my dog so that he doesn’t develop a fear of strangers?
Socializing your dog is pretty easy to do – it’s more of a general effort than a specific [...]
April 30 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Care and Pet Training | No Comments »
By Phil Donahoe
A dog is an instinctively aggressive creature. In the wild, aggression came in very handy: dogs needed aggression to hunt, to defend themselves from other creatures, and to defend resources such as food, a place to sleep, and a mate. Selective breeding over the centuries has minimized and refined this trait significantly, but [...]
April 28 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
by Boyd
Labradors are one of the most well known and most popular choices for dog lovers across the nation. A Labrador puppy that is trained well will be a loyal and playful friend as well as a dependable hunter (if it is a retriever) for its owner. When choosing a Labrador, there are [...]
April 27 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
by Joann Henry
Dogs are naturally primitive creatures. Thankfully, they adapt easily and can be trained with little effort, making it possible to share our homes with our favorite four-legged friends and still maintain our standards of order and cleanliness. Teaching your puppy to behave properly is a huge responsibility and may seem much more daunting [...]
April 10 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Pet Training | No Comments »
by Gerry Ronson
Training should be for both a lab and poodle since they are mixed. You should be able to combine sport activity along with obedience. Labradors tend to be very energetic and without proper training they will continue to be disobedient because they would rather play. The poodle in them can [...]
April 04 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet | No Comments »
For any dog lover, having a healthy pup means the world. But what happens when your pup comes from a puppy broker who is unconcerned with the health issues that can plague a certain breed? Havanese puppies are quickly gaining in popularity around the world for both dog lovers and competitors alike. Havanese breeders are [...]
April 02 2008 | Dog & Puppy and Getting a Pet and Pet Care | No Comments »
