If your dog’s whining because she needs to go outside, first of all you should give yourself – and her – a big pat on the back: it’s the sign of a genuinely well-trained dog. She needs to go badly enough to be whining about it, but she knows not [...]

In case of a precocious due to maternal abandonment or natural lactation impossibility, a bottle must be used. This form of bottle feeding a puppy must be exceptional and not prolonged more than necessary. Human bottles can be used for large breed puppies. For smaller puppies, it is best to check with [...]

Today, we know that the body can experience an allergic response to almost anything, including foods, drugs, and chemicals and your dog is no different than you are in that respect. In your dog, two systems are primarily affected by allergies: the skin and the gastrointestinal systems. The indicators of [...]

Dog breeding is not a simple job. If you are looking for ways that would help you in breeding happy and healthy puppies, then you have come across the right resource. Though dog breeding involves a lot of work and is an expensive job, it will only help if you [...]

With the commercial pet food industry being under the gun in recent times, it can be hard for any of us to believe that we will not be seeing more pet food recalls in the near future. The sad truth is that the dog food we buy in the stores [...]

The Yorkshire terrier was named for the place where it is believed to have originated from, Yorkshire, England. When they were originally bred they were much larger than they are today. The smaller size was achieved by selective breeding. They were originally bred to chase and kill small rodents like [...]

The Westminster Dog Show is a two-day extravaganza featuring more than 2,600 dogs and 165 breeds. You may be interested to know that the Westminster dog show is one of the oldest annual sporting events in the USA, second only to the Kentucky Derby. Today, the Westminster dog show is [...]

As dogs age, they become more prone to diseases, conditions and illnesses because their immune systems are not as effective as when they were young romping puppies. Arthritis is a common condition that affects humans, cats and dogs as they age. Arthritis may be defined as a condition in which [...]

Canine hives can be caused by certain vaccinations. To prevent another episode, you should make sure your dog’s history has a note of the allergic reaction to that vaccination. Canine hives can also be caused by certain foods your dog eats. If you switch dog food brands and your dog [...]

Macadamia nuts, Grapes or raisins, and raw onions should all be avoided as they can be toxic when ingested in large enough quantities. Chocolate and other caffeine products should also be avoided as it can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems. Puppies that are weaned can be [...]