But you don’t give your dog toxins! Or do you? You probably do without even knowing it. Do you make your own dog food or use commercial dog food? If you use commercial dog food, then there is a good chance you are feeding your dog toxins. There are some [...]
These days, the development of successful hand-rearing methods has made it so much easier to raise orphaned or abandoned puppies. Dog owners who enjoy a high degree of success raising newborn pups pay careful attention to the three following principles: Giving a suitable environment; feeding a nutritionally complete formula; and [...]
Dog urine odor can be a huge problem for some pet owners. The highly objectionable odor can overtake even the toughest noses. The reason the odor becomes so strong is clear. Dogs tend to urinate in the same spot repeatedly. Cleaning up the urine often isn’t enough to deter the [...]
The Schipperke is a little sailor dog that originated in Belgium. This small dog has a sturdy and compact body, has no tail with a face that has a fox-like quality to it. He is an active, spirited, courageous breed that is an excellent guard dog, gets along well with [...]
Moose on the hit comedy TV show “Frasier” is a Jack Russell Terrier. While the human cast of Frasier has remained unchanged, the Jack Russell Terrier, “Moose”, has actually been replaced by his son Enzo. On Thursday June 22, 2006, Moose died of old age at the Los Angeles home [...]
Don’t>Many dog owners think human food is perfectly safe for their pets, but there are many dangers with feeding dogs our food. Much of human food can cause illness, disease, or even death to our beloved pets. Below are just a few examples: Chocolate: Chocolate contains theobromine which is particularly [...]
The Cavalier King Charles has a coat of soft, gently-waving, never curly longish hair that is silky. There should be a profuse mane extending down in the front of the chest. There should also be thick feathering on the ears and feet, and well up the back of the legs. [...]
Taking your pet to the veterinarians’ office can be an adventure all on its own. There are so many sights, sounds, smells and other sensations that your pet can easily become quite excited or agitated to the point that control is difficult. Multiply this by the ever rotating average of [...]
What are the best dog food ingredients? Can dogs eat eggs, vegetables, and fruits, and is it healthy? What about commercial dog foods? This article will go over some of the common, healthy and energizing dog food ingredients, as well as some general guidelines about feeding your dog. Before we [...]
Just as people suffer from hay fever in the spring and fall, pets can get inhalant allergies, called atopy. Atopy is a common disease, affecting 10% to 15% of dogs. The age of onset varies form 6 months to 12 years, with 70% of affected dogs showing clinical signs between [...]