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, [...]
Most dog owners don’t think about the need to brush a dogs teeth or consider the condition of their gums. Just like humans, dogs can develop problems with their teeth and therefore dental care is important for the overall health of a dog. Unlike humans, a dog uses their mouth [...]
Several heartworm treatments have been created in order to provide a cure for this particular kind of dangerous infection. However, more information campaign must be done in order to spread the word and further educate people (because it may also infect humans) as to what they can do to prevent [...]
The Chinese Crested was carried by sailors from Africa to China and nearly every other port of call. Fanciers are found everywhere; however the breed has never reached great popularity. It has been exhibited in circuses and carnivals as a freak. This little dog has many qualities that go unrecognized. [...]
Dogworms–What>There are five kinds of dogworms your k9 can get: heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. As a dog owner, you’ll want educated yourself so that you’ll be able to detect the warning signs–early. Early detection is vital because each type of dogworm will call for a form of medical [...]
The breed standard for the Boston Terrier is strict in their temperament as well as their looks. Boston Terriers were bred to be pets. Many solid-colored Boston Terriers are purebreds, but cannot show because of their color. Boston Terriers are disqualified from the show ring if they have a docked [...]
Two German Mastiff type dogs- the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer- were the Boxers’ ancestors and later, Bulldogs were added to this mix. Originally, these dogs were used for hunting and pulling carts and some were also cattle dogs. Because they easily learned tricks, some were used in the circus or [...]
Training your dog to heel is very important if you plan to take him out and about with you. It can be very fun to be out and about with your dog on all sorts of activities if he’s obedient and well trained. Being trained to heel will assure that [...]
You and your Toy Poodle is at the peak of your excitement playing fetch when suddenly, Fluffy yelps in pain, pulls his one leg off the ground and limps in agony. But after around ten agonizing minutes, he is back to normal and again on-the-go to play with you. This [...]
Corticosteroids are also a useful for controlling allergies by reducing the inflammation in your dog’s skin. Although it will weaken the immune system a bit, it is often necessary in order to treat the allergy. Some side effects are increased appetite and drinking, and higher chances of developing infections. It [...]