You would be surprised what a puppy can find in the home. A puppy is a baby crawling on the floor and if something is there, your puppy will find it. The trouble is many of these things are dangerous to the puppy, so you have to find those things [...]
A lot of dog owners disregard kennel cough. The reason for this is because of the fact that the disease can possibly heal on its own. But this is such a very big risk to take. Dogs suffering from kennel cough need medical care and attention. Kennel cough could get [...]
Instantly recognizable as the unofficial mascot of firehouses, the Dalmatian is a medium sized breed with the familiar white with black spotted coat. Dalmatians are not born with a spotted coat; they are born completely white and the spots develop later. Experts disagree on the origins of the Dalmatian, but [...]
Dog coughing can occur for many different reasons, some of them serious and others minor. Your dog can cough if he drinks water too fast, or he can cough due to lung or heart conditions. Other common causes include parasites, allergies, and distemper. This article will take a look at [...]
Senior dog health is something that you should be concerned about, especially if you own an older dog. A senior dog’s needs are different from that of younger dogs, and its energy level is much lower, too. As a dog owner, you’re going to have to be more careful about [...]
There are many different dog breeds and each breed will vary in regards to hair coat and which method is best for the care of that breed’s coat. Shorthaired dogs should be brushed and longhaired dogs need to be carefully combed and then brushed to bring out additional luster to [...]
Chocolate contains theobromine, a naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean; theobromine increases urination and affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle. While amounts vary by type of chocolate, it’s the theobromine that is poisonous to dogs. The danger from chocolate consumption vary on the size [...]
The boxer is a dignified and yet playful dog. Often wary of strangers, they inspire incredible loyalty among those who have had one. This easy to maintain, smooth coated dog loves his people. He is highly trainable and wants to please, and like many active breeds is best kept busy [...]
If caring for your dog has become difficult because of weakness, here are some suggestions for strengthening your physical resources: 1. When it comes time for your dog to visit the veterinarian, investigate mobile veterinarians who will come to your house to see your pet. Mobile veterinarians are especially helpful [...]
I would be on drugs. There would be no doubt about it. If I was in high school today some guidance counselor would have suggested and strongly recommended that I be put me on some type of drug therapy to get through high school. You see, I barely, and I [...]