As you would expect from humans, dogs tend to cough for many different reasons. In fact, the underlying causes of dog cough are too diverse to describe comprehensively but some of the more common factors known to cause dog cough include internal parasites, heartworm, distemper, fungal infections, allergies, tuberculosis, and [...]
Despite your best effort in caring for your Great Dane, chances of vet visits always exist. Sickness isn’t the only reason why you should take your pet to a veterinarian. Vaccination is important to prevent your dog from contracting various diseases. And who do you think you need to see [...]
When it comes to a pet you can own that can enhance your life, there are few out there that can match up to the domectic dog. Dogs can become effective work animals such as in herding situations or as seeing eye dogs. They can assist us in outdoor recreation [...]
The way I discovered the material covered in Veterinary Secrets Revealed was by learning from many people. I read books-hundreds of books. I went to seminars and conferences, and still do. I consulted with holistic specialists- Homeopaths, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Massage therapists, Chinese Medicine practitioners and Herbalists. I tried these remedies [...]
Boston Terriers are the top dog breed in many different respects. Bostons–or BTs–as many Boston owners often refer to them, are considered on-top for a variety of reasons: ** They’re tops in playfulness. ** They’re tops in eating. ** They’re tops in snoring. ** They’re tops in passing gas and [...]
Though there are several techniques to train a dog, all of them can be categorized by the way they address behavioral issues. Thus, there are two main categories: techniques based on learning theories and techniques based on canine ethology. The former category focuses on behavior modification, usually disregarding typical and [...]
Choosing the right breed of dog is not an easy task considering that there are hundreds of dog breeds. It is possible to follow a few obvious rules and narrow down your choice while selecting dog breeds. It is not advisable to go only for looks or aesthetically pleasing breeds [...]
I have to be honest at the outset here. I never thought I could warm to a small Westie ie. I always preferred the larger type of Dog. However since I was outvoted by my 2 sons and my wife, we obtained our Westie puppy called Pepper at the age [...]
One common Rottweiler health problem is shedding so know that before you get a Rottweiler. Two other common Rottweiler health problems are gas from a bad diet and bone disease. Rottweiler health problems can arise from not enough exercise. Part of the responsibility of owning a Rottweiler is becoming familiar [...]
It’s often been said that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s. That’s never been proven, but the fact remains that dogs put their mouths places humans would never dare to (or be able to, for that matter). Dogs don’t think twice about sifting through garbage, digging in the [...]