Parasites The most common reason dog’s continuously lick, itch and scratch is fleas, ticks and mites, which is also an extremely problem to treat. Fleas can cause unnecessary discomfort for a dog as it a simple treatment to prevent them. If untreated, fleas can also cause anemia and tapeworms. With [...]

The soft coated wheaten terrier would be considered by most people to be “high maintenance”. This means that a lot of care should be given to it in order to maintain its stature. This statement also means that a lot of steps should be taken in order to care for [...]

The general appearance of the Affenpinscher is a balanced, wiry-haired terrier-like toy dog. The Affenpinscher is sturdy and compact with medium bone structure. The preferred height at the withers is 9 ½” to 11 1/2″. He has a square-like appearance. The head is in proportion to the body, carried confidently [...]

Canine heart disease is a very common condition. It is a very serious condition that usually proves to be fatal unless it is detected very early. Types There are two types of canine heart disease. One type occurs when the heart valves lose their ability to close effectively. This causes [...]

Close to 45 million American families own a pet dog. As a pet, dogs the number one most favorite pet and just behind them are cats and birds as the country’s preferred pet and companion. With the increasing number of families that choose to adopt a dog of varying breeds, [...]

Ever wonder why your dog has been becoming less active or yelping as it walked? A possible cause of that is Canine Arthritis. It was bad enough that it could happen to us people, now it’s happening to our pets as well. It’s happening now as you read this article, [...]

Being a member of your family and your friend, you need to keep your dog in healthy condition to enjoy his company. If you have general information about dog’s medication, you can take care of him easily. Many times vets recommend medicines for dogs which are primarily preventatives. Some are [...]

There are several dog breeds that have an inherent issue with tear staining. The most obvious ones are the white or light color dogs such as the Bichon breeds. Although they by no means are the only ones, the bichon breeds, being long-haired, non shedding breeds, tend to need daily [...]

Become the leader of your pack In the wild, dogs live in packs, the same social structure as wolves. There is always one leader of the pack or ‘alpha male’. It is this leader who always has the best pick of the food, always is the first to mate with [...]

Coton de Tulear dogs are an elegant rare breed. They are small but not toy sized. These dogs are largely unknown among the general population. They make lively companions that retain their puppy-like joy all of their lives. In French “cotton” means cotton. That is what their coat’s look like. [...]