New Dog Owner Tips and Tricks
Adding a new family member changes the lives of the entire household. Many families seeking to add a new pet to their home consider their lifestyle, finances, and other household members before making this major decision. A pet should always be considered as a new family member due to the amount of love, joy and innocence that is portrayed by the pet. New dog o…
One of the big advantages to an elevated dog feeder is the fact that it will slow down eating. Large dogs especially, need to take it easy at meal time. Bloat is a potentially life threatening ailment and you can help avoid it by slowing down the dogs eating habits. Not always easy, granted, but it is possible.
None of us want to eat off the floor. Did you ever think that your dog may
prefer to eat with their food a bit higher? It’s possible that you will find it
an easier job for both you and your best friend.
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Five Common Skin Problems Affecting Your Pooch Part 2
Your favorite canine companion can suffer from a variety of skin problems. Most are easily treated. Some are difficult to cure. In the previous article we looked at 3 specific types of skin problems: atropic allergies, fleas and ticks and bacterial and yeast infections. In this article we will examine ear infections and mites.
Ear Infec…
House Dangers and Ways to Protect Your Dog
Dogs are omnivorous and they can eat almost anything laid in front of them. They are known to be a scavenger and it is incurable. For these reasons, you need to make sure that your pet will be safe from any harm and harmful substances that might cause toxicity to them. Being a dog owner, it is your responsibility to know that chocolate is bad for your do…
The Big Personality of the Small Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a popular dog in the toy breed category that has a mysterious place of organ. It is thought the Chihuahua was owned by the Aztecs in the fifth century A.D. often because they were found in the ruins of the palace of Emperor Montezuma in 1850. This breed is known to have come from Mexico and was first shown in the United States in 1890 b…
Barking Excessively (Part 5): How to Keep Your Dog from Barking with Tin Cans
The two quickest ways to efficiently train your pet so that he does not excessively bark is to use a water gun, discussed previously in the easy three-step plan, and by using tin cans.
The first method may actually hinder you as some dogs like being sprinkled with water gun. You can’t determine which breed of dog will …
Many households now have a dog as part of the family, as we become a world
of dog lovers we need to ensure that we look after them properly. All dogs will
need some form of training to ensure they know how to…
Choosing the Right Dog Food: Tips and Tricks
Providing the proper dietary needs for our family friend is a major goal for any pet owner seeking to prolong their pet’s life. Often the nutritional balance of the pet will affect their lives in such ways as health and even cause illnesses that could have been avoided. Ensuring that your family friend has the proper nutrition can be solved in a matte…
Things that go bump in the night are fairly common. That sudden loud clap of thunder that wakes us from a sound sleep can also get your dog to jump higher than it ever has before and be in the bed with you. Perhaps as the thunder rolls in, your dog heads under the bed or to a corner in the house that isn’t usually inhabited. Not uncommon at all.
Owning a dog is a huge commitment you need ensure that you look after your
dog well and this takes several different elements. Not only do you need to
ensure that your dog has food and water but also exercise…
Taking Your Senior Dog For A Walk
If your dog has reached it golden years, they may not be able to be as active as they were in their youth. Even if your older dog may be a little slower they still need activity. Don’t let them sleep away their last few years of life. They still want to play as long as their owner does too.
Benefits
Maintaining your dogs exercise regiment will keep them ac…
Oops! What to Do When Your Dog Stains The Carpet (1)
The day our new puppy, Cocoa, came to live with us was quite an exciting one!
Our new Cocker Spaniel ran all over the house exploring everything she could, her tail wagging and her ears flapping. The kids were just as excited as she was as they ran around the house after her.
Friendly neighbors came over to meet her, showering her with …
Ticks can pose a serious health risk to your dog. If they attach to your dog’s skin they can cause irritation, pain and could pass on diseases. If your dog ends up with a tick it is very important that you remove it as soon as possible. Leaving the tick on your dog could increase the risk of infection. The problem is that many people do not know how to remove a tick or they do not know how to properly remove a tick.
If you own a dog then you will have to do some grooming to help keep your dog clean and to protect your dog’s health. If you have a dog with short hair then you will have fewer grooming duties than someone with a long haired dog.
These are nutrients that it is near impossible to over supplement, because
they are not stored I the body. Any amount of excess of these vitamins is
flushed out through the kidneys and removed every time…
Where it comes to having a dog for a pet many people do not
realize that your pet is more than just that, a pet. When you get a pet for
your family, that pet becomes more but then a dog, it becomes a part of…
Barking Excessively (Part 5): How to Keep Your Dog from Barking with Tin Cans
The two quickest ways to efficiently train your pet so that he does not excessively bark is to use a water gun, discussed previously in the easy three-step plan, and by using tin cans.
The first method may actually hinder you as some dogs like being sprinkled with water gun. You can’t determine which breed of dog will …
Dental care is important for dogs. Unfortunately, it is sometimes overlooked. Many dog owners just expect that there dogs will have bad breath and don’t brush their teeth often enough. Good dental hygiene is just as important to your dog’s health as proper exercise, grooming and nutrition.
Ear Cropping: What’s The Point? Part 2
When it comes to ear cropping, it can be a painful surgery. One reason for this kind of method is totally archaic. Too many times is the job botched because it is done by the breeder instead of a vet. Sometimes the ears won’t match, and/or may not heal correctly. They may even fail to stand as they should.
Sometimes as a puppy ages, ears that seemed n…