Every year around the time of the Westminster Dog Show, the debate of adopting dogs from shelters versus purchasing one through a breeder is brought up. Each side has their argument, but for somebody looking to bring a dog into their life for the first time, it’s a question that [...]
It is common for your dog to sneeze occasionally. Excessive dog sneezing is usually the result of foreign objects, infections, allergies, or tumors. Some of these conditions are easy to treat, while others can be more serious. Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of canine [...]
While every dog is an individual, a few age-related maladies seem to strike many of them. You should of course discuss how they affect your dog – and the best approach to treating them – with your veterinarian, but knowing a little bit about what you’re dealing with before you [...]
Aggression in dogs does, and will continue to raise controversy in the ongoing ‘nature’ vs ‘nurture’ argument among dog owners and critics alike. Many people have misconceptions about what breeds aggressive and what ones aren’t. As a general rule, aggressive dog breeds are behave instinctually, using aggression as a means [...]
Lets face it, dogs love to chew things. They’ve got a mouth full of teeth and they’re not afraid to use them. Dogs, by nature, have a desire to chew. They use chewing as a way of passing the time, or for just plain fun. They also use it as [...]
A canine UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) is one of the most common health problems in dogs. Caused by an imbalance in the pH of the urine which allows bacteria to grow and proliferate, a UTI can be painful, cause permanent scarring and even threaten your dog’s life. In this article, [...]
Canine Liver Disease Explained My dog has liver disease! What does it mean? Is my pet going to die? Canine liver disease covers any medical disorder of the liver. The liver removes poisons and other toxins from the bloodstream. The liver can function even if 75% to 80% of the [...]
Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different – an important distinction when you’re trying to figure out just what your dog is [...]
The addition of a Yorkie to your household is a great decision, however with it comes with an added baggage of responsibility. Most people have the opinion that dogs make them feel better, laugh a lot, and in general, brighten up a home. Plus, they are can make great watchdogs, [...]
1-Frequent Exercise Keeping a dog locked in the house or in a crate isn’t going to allow him to explore his natural instincts. It’s important to get outside for the bathroom necessities but also to sniff and see and get used to other people, dogs and normal outside activity for [...]