We all know about latchkey kids – kids who wear the house key on a chain around their necks safely hidden under their clothing. They use the key to let themselves in when they come home from school because there is no one home to let them in. What about [...]
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 [...]
The Jack Russell terrier is a medium-maintenance breed. This is a dog that tests your limits. You must be able to be firm and kind to it. If you tend toward being the doting type of pet owner, the Jack is not for you.You will benefit greatly learning how to [...]
Very often you would come across a dog eating a bug, or some kind of morsel. No telling how many different kinds of bacteria such morsels are harboring. A dog is known to eat food wrappers, aluminum foil, tinsel seem to be enjoyed by dogs. Such dietary indiscretions often lead [...]
Whether we’re relaxing on the lake or traveling on vacation it’s important to take precautions for our pets. Jimmie Jo Emmons, Office Manager of St. Francis’ Pet Hospital offers some important tips for pet owners. For outside pets she suggests providing plenty of fresh water and shade. For those who [...]
Many people want to become good dog breeders. Dog breeding and doing it properly is an expensive hobby. There is the picking up of a good bitch, waiting for her to become old enough before breeding, choosing the best dog for her to mate with, and undertaking all the health [...]
Picture of giant dogs will surely appear in one’s mind when talking about Great Danes. But they are not only known as large dogs. Another distinctive characteristic of Great Danes is their cropped ears. Ear cropping began centuries ago as a preventive measure. Yes, you read it right. Ears were [...]
This article will discuss grooming for your new puppy or dog. Grooming your pet should begin when they are puppies as this will help them become accustomed to being touched all over their bodies while they are standing still or lying on their stomach or side. If you adopt an [...]
There are three types of canine diabetes. They include mellitus, insipidus, and gestational. The most common form is diabetes mellitus. Let’s take a look at these three forms of dog diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus Canine diabetes mellitus is a condition in which your dog’s body is either insensitive to insulin or [...]
The standard Poodle is a highly intelligent, proud and good natured dog. They are good watch dogs and are generally good with other pets and other dogs. They are usually good with older children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. They do need [...]