Move over pure-bred and designer dogs and make room for the rare breed Xoloitzcuintli or Xoloitzcuintle. The Mexican Hairless breed or Xoloitzcuintli was showcased at the 2007 World Dog Show in Mexico City. Although accepted in the American Kennel Clubs (AKC) Foundation Stock Service for rare breeds, the Xoloitzcuintli or [...]

Heartworms are parasites that live mainly in heart muscle of dogs, even if there is an increasing incidence of parasite that is found in other animals, including cats, wolves, foxes, skunks and ferrets. They can grow until they reach the length of fourteen inches. A single heartworm could kill because [...]

Pet GPSare the latest solution for missing pets. More than 2 million pets are lost or stolen in the US every year. With advancing technologies, different solutions have emerged over time for the prevention and recovery of these pets. Identifying marks developed into tags and finally microchips. Microchips are circuits [...]

The flights are reserved, the bags packed and the kids are finally ready! But just as you’re rushing out the door, you run into Fido with those big, sad puppy eyes. Oh NO, what about Fido? When planning vacation and holiday getaways, our pets are often a forgotten, last-minute detail. [...]

Dogs can develop a number of disorders that reflect similar conditions found in humans. One of these is diabetes, which can be classified in one of two categories – diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mellitus is caused by a deficiency in the production of insulin, a vital hormone that [...]

Tapeworms in dogs are parasites that invade the intestinal tract. Once there, they attach themselves to the inner walls of the intestine. Unlike hookworms, they don’t suck blood. However, they can be transmitted to humans, so dogs should be treated as quickly as possible. You may be wondering how dog [...]

This is one of those underground subjects that everybody sort of knows about and ignores. It just is not a “conversational” topic. As humans, we just can not accept the practice of fecal eating. All sorts of imagery pops up. In fact, you are doing it yourself right now. And [...]

Buying discount dog toys can be one of the best decisions you will ever make for your dog and yourself. Some may still think that the toys with the highest price tags are always the best choices. There are however some good reasons why you can settle for toys with [...]

Lots of people feel anxious when they’re alone for long periods of time. But you may not realize that dogs feel the same way sometimes, too! If you come home from being away to find your dog has torn up furniture, soiled the floor, or you get a report from [...]

The Rhodesian Ridgeback can live in an apartment if given sufficient long walks. They do best with a properly fenced in enclosure. This breed needs to be extensively socialized early if it is to get along with other pets and dogs. They may not get along with children, especially young [...]