The American Water Spaniel is small in size and can be raised in an apartment as long as he has the opportunity for plenty of exercise. Better quarters for this dog would include a properly fenced in exercise area. This is a hunting dog but she will adapt to apartment [...]

Dog not urinating? Since the urine is full of toxins, releasing them is essential to health and longevity. If your dog is having problems, there are a number of possible causes. In this article, you will learn what to look for and what to do when your dog seems to [...]

Grooming an important part of your chow chows health. Start grooming your dog as soon as you take him home and don’t worry even if he is as young as eight weeks. Chow Chows may encounter many types of diseases if they are not groomed properly. Basically grooming activities consists [...]

Since March 16, more than 5,600 pet food items have been recalled after it was discovered that the chemical melamine, found in imported wheat gluten, rice gluten and corn gluten, has been making thousands of pets sick. 4,867 pets (2,527 cats and 2,365 dogs) have been reported (by owners) as [...]

The Irish Water Spaniel is not an apartment dog because of her size and exercise requirements. Acreage or a properly fenced in yard are best for her. If she can get access to a place to swim occasionally, she will be a happier dog. She can be aggressive with other [...]

German shepherds live a very active life. Most of the time, it pays for a dog to have his doggone days to be filled with gourmet meals! Here are some german shepherd dog food recipes that your dog will truly love. Recipe>Ingredients: 2.5 kilograms of beef (grounded) 1.25 kilograms of [...]

Your dog, by default, is an excellent dog. Any hang ups he may have are easily overlooked because, as its owner, you understand him. Eventually, you realize that just like all other dog owners in the neighborhood you tend to jump on the discipline bandwagon when it comes to the [...]

Your new puppy is a bundle and energy and for the most part a lot of fun, that is until you find your favourite shoe all chewed up in the corner or your children really can claim that the dog ate their homework. A puppy chewing is a natural part [...]

While dogs and cats can get along fine, things don’t always work out the way we’d like. Care must be taken to introduce a cat to a dog in the best way possible, especially if you’re adopting a kitten. The important thing to remember about dogs is that they have [...]

Here’s the thing about dogs. First, they forage for food – just like many animals. Second, they’ll eat just about anything, including feces. Because of these two traits, dogs are very prone to developing worms – worms which can make them sick and even kill them. This includes heartworms, hookworms, [...]