Having a good knowledge of the breed of your dog, and what his optimum weight is for his age, will be a good foundation for making sure your dog stays fit, lithe and healthy. He should be getting regular exercise and space to run to work off those calories, and [...]
1The obvious advantages of getting an adult dog is that it eliminates the time (and frustration) associated with house breaking it. However, there are many other good reasons. -An adult dog had an established personality, so you can find one with a personality that matches yours. – An adult dog [...]
Yorkshire Terriers, according to Yorkshire Terrier information sources, originally came from Scotland and bred with native terriers. The founding father was named Huddersfield Ben. Yorkshire Terriers were originally bred to kill mice and rats. There are very few records of dog breeding from this time. Yorkshire terriers were originally bred [...]
Some people choose a particular dog breed because they like the way it looks. Appearance is only one of many factors you should consider. Here are some tips to help you find the right breed for you. Identify your needs and lifestyle before you start looking at puppies. Answering these [...]
Most dogs normally have a bowel movement at least once a day, if not two or three times due to their systems ability to process food and nutrients much faster than ours can. Many dog owners are surprised to learn that their pets suffer from similar health problems or ailments [...]
It can be a devastating and disgusting diagnosis when a Veterinarian tells you that your dog has Worms. Even worse, you may actually see the Worms coming out of your dog or in their stool, if they have Roundworms or Tapeworms. Trust me when I say that that can be [...]
There are two types of dogs in this category the ones that like water and the ones that don’t. In this article, we will be helping the pooches that need a little help getting there paws wet. Now as we start on our journey towards helping our canine friends overcome [...]
Most dog treats are not pure forms of nutrition. They are scraps of the less than savory left overs of the commercial farming industry. Why throw scraps away when you can sell them? And sell them for good money at that. Harnessing their economies of scale, pet food companies gather [...]
Even though dogs are very sociable creatures, introducing a new puppy or dog to the resident pup in charge, can be problematic at times. Not all dogs are receptive to having a new critter taking some of the attention away from them. You will need to prepare your house for [...]
Healthy dog nutrition sounds like an easy goal, but there are certain foods that you much watch. While dogs in the wild have a strong disposition, tamed pets are more susceptible to the harsh quality of some foods. Knowing which foods to avoid will help prevent your dog from unnecessary [...]