If you are a responsible dog owner then you should consider that your dog may dislike certain food types and he might be vulnerable to developing some allergies from these toxic foods. The health and safety of your canine companion should be a priority for you. A dog will need to receive a daily dose of nutrients which will give him the necessary energy to play, keep the…

The Labrador retriever was created in the 1800 by fishermen crossbreeding the St. John Dogs with other breeds to create the perfect swimming dog. Used as hunting dogs because of their webbed feet that help them swim and keen ability to capture prey, this breed was established as its own breed in 1917. The breed seen today is close related to the Labrado…

Diabetes can affect the lifestyle of any human or pet that has contracted this disease. Often pet owners are receiving the information and preventative steps for diabetes care for their canine family friend when they are young adults or full grown dogs. Pet owners have the ability to combat this disease for their pet and themselves by providing a healthy diet or in…

Our canine companions often suffer from the same health deficiencies humans suffer from with old age. The progression of the years often causes extensive damage to the joints and bones resulting in the condition called arthritis. Many pet owners believe this condition is gradual yet it is a long standing fact that arthritis can be detect…

Taking responsibility for another life, whether it is a human or a pet is a big task that should not be taken lightly. Pet owners realize the seriousness of this decision and often count their pets as their family members because of the emotional bond they create with this pet. Some individuals are not stable to own a pet or care for another life…

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…

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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You may have seen the dog steps that help pets climb on various furniture
such as the sofa or your bed, perhaps you even have one. What many people do
not realize is the pet steps can make great exercise uses…

General dog grooming is essential to the good health and well-being of your dog. General dog grooming involves regularly combing and brushing the coat and fur of your dog. It also involves bathing your dog, trimming its nails as well as checking and taking care of its eyes, ears and mouth. If you take the time to train a dog while it is young for dog grooming, t…

You have probably seen and heard about many vicious dog attacks on the news or by word of mouth. Many questions have arisen from this as to whether certain breeds of dog are instinctively aggressive. Many feel that these “aggressive” dog kinds should be got rid of such as the Doberman Picher, the American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff and Rottweiler. …

Dogs that are reaching their senior years can be taught anything you want
them to learn. Although it may take a little more patience to teach them, it
can be done. Older dogs are slower than pups, but still…

When you get a new puppy, there are some people that aren’t sure about the
benefits of crate training. In fact, there are some people that consider this
cruel to the puppy, but the opposite is true, when…

Pet owners often fall for their dog’s begging, and this is especially true
when it comes to table scraps. The truth is that dogs love people
food. It is normal for dogs to beg for food at the table, and…

Most people think about dogs as loving and sweet creatures.  Most of
the time they are.  However, there are sometimes instances of aggressive
behavior.  This type of behavior can take many dog owners by…