Mitral Valve Disease generally affects small breeds such as Dachshund, Beagle and Chihuahua. What is Mitral Valve Disease? Let us first define what mitral valve is. The heart has four chambers, the upper chamber called atria and the lower chamber called ventricles. It is also divided into right and left [...]
Before discussing the treatment of Cherry Eye in your Beagle dog, let us first define what Cherry Eye is. Cherry eye is another term used to describe nictitans gland prolapse. This eye condition is common to Beagles and other breeds such as Bulldog, Cocker Spaniel, Pekingese and Basset Hound. In [...]
Pomeranian dogs are what you are looking for if in case you want a small lap dog as a pet. Generally, this breed of dog have a bright personality and easy to get along with. However, they can be temperamental, commanding, and outgoing. That is why it is discouraged to [...]
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not an apartment dog. She needs plenty of room to exercise and having a body of water available for work and play is appreciated by her. She is a strong dog with a mind of her own so an experienced owner is a must. She [...]
Puppy Proof Your House Your puppy’s teething phase can be intense and frustrating. Puppies begin teething around 4 months of age. And they will chew obsessively until they’re around 7 months of age. Puppies chew to relieve pain and boredom. Here are some tips to help you both through this [...]
Some of you out there have seen the zany film, “Cats and Dogs.” It is perfect for a lot of laughs over stylized antics in the classic war of “cat vs dog” if you are in the mood for something completely silly and off the wall. But on a serious [...]
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel makes a good family pet. She likes to live indoors and will do well with frequent walks or a properly fenced in exercise area. Please keep in mind that she will suffer in extreme heat. She is highly intelligent and generally good with children and [...]
Aggression in dogs can be found in a variety of different behaviors and personality traits. Most dog owners only focus on the common aggressive dog behaviors such as barking, biting, growling etc… But it vital that you get to know your dog, that you can distinguish all types of dog [...]
The Alaskan Malamute might be a very poor choice for an apartment. They are large, intelligent dogs that need room to exercise and they can shed profusely. She is an Artic sled dog, bred for power, big muscles, deep chest and vigor. She has a thick, coarse coat, of course, [...]
Dogs like toys and they will make a toy, if you don’t give them one. They will chew sticks in the yard or furniture in the house. Your canine friend will race away with your slippers, shoes or a pillow. You can come home to find pillow stuffing scattered around [...]