Clothes For Dogs? Dogs do not need to wear clothes, right? Wrong. Clothing for dogs is just as appropriate for dogs as it is for people. Many of the dogs that we employ as pets these days are not native to the climates that we keep them in. To further [...]

Hyperplasia of the prostate gland refers to an enlargement of the gland due to an increase in the number of cells in the gland. Two out of three dogs suffer from this condition. However, only a small proportion of these dogs show any visible signs of abnormality. It is speculated [...]

The Curly-Coated Retriever is not an apartment dog. She needs at the minimum, a properly fenced in enclosure to romp and burn off her energy. Ideally, she should have access to recreational water occasionally because she lives to swim and fetch. She is generally good with older children. She makes [...]

Infectious canine hepatitis is a highly contagious disease. The virus that causes this disease can cause damage to your dog’s liver as well as other organs. If treatment isn’t sought quickly, the disease is usually fatal. Puppies are especially susceptible to life-threatening complications. Cause As mentioned earlier, hepatitis in dogs [...]

France is recognized as the official origin of Poodles. Poodles came from a nearly extinct French water dog, the Barbet and most likely the Hungarian Water Hound. It is believed that the name “Poodle” comes from the German word “Pudel,” which means one who plays in water. At first, Poodles [...]

I am not even going to start hounding you on the millions of animals euthanized each year in shelters or that die on the streets. No one ever thinks this could happen to a litter they breed. I am going to tell you what makes a responsible breeder and the [...]

If one is in search for dogs that are easy to own, boxer dogs will definitely be included in the list. Boxer is one among a number of short-haired breeds that shed a little. With boxer dogs, you will seldom experience the fuss bathing a dog brings since they do [...]

Here are 3 essential steps to teaching your dog basic social and pack etiquette, helping them to become better pets and good canine citizens. You need to practice the steps given here for at least 10 minutes each day to help your dog master them. Stay consistent, even if you [...]

When your Weimaraner exhibits mild to severe scratching and has irritated skin, then he is probably infested with external parasites. Infestation of external parasites such as fleas, ticks or mites causes discomfort to many dogs such as your Weimaraner. It can even cause serious skin problems or even carry disease. [...]

You are a dog lover and a responsible pet owner. You know today is the whelping day of your bitch and you make yourself available for this event. You know well that preparation for the whelping day is a very important task. So, you make the supplies available and ready [...]