Advances in veterinary medicine have led to increased longevity for pets, but special problems still crop up in older animals, especially dogs, either as a direct or indirect result of aging. An older dog may suffer from a variety of major and minor ailments that do not normally afflict younger pets. Among the most important […]
Shocking Diets & Dangerous Eating Habits That Could Literally Kill Your Dog
Once you see where your dog’s mouth has been – or what’s been in it – you may never want it kissing you again! Feces are high on the list of disgusting things dogs love. Horse dung and cat feces are absolute favorites. Rather than butt your head against the wall trying to change your […]
Dog Training – Why You Should Never Shout At Your Dog
If you have a new puppy in the house and are unclear about whether or not you should use yelling as a way to get him to stop doing something wrong or barking too much, then this article should clear up your confusion. If anything, you should learn the simple fact that yelling at your […]
Natural Dog Cures: 2 All-Natural Supplements Used To Combat Stress & Fleas
Melatonin: Used To Treat Your Dog’s Fear Of Thunderstorms Many dogs are scared of loud noises, specifically thunderstorms and other similar, unexpected sounds that rattles their ears. This is especially true for puppies. They are not used to hearing loud booming sounds and their ears are sharper and more sensitive than adult dog’s ears. Dealing […]
Dog Training – Use The Right Body Language So Your Dog Understands
Dogs are highly intelligent creatures and many pet owners do not give them enough credit when it comes to the way they can read and understand our body language. Some people have no idea that the body language that we display has a major impact on how well a dog will listen to us and […]
Luxated Patella: Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet Just For The Occasional Limp?
You are playing fetch with your 2 year old Chihuahua when all of a sudden, he cries in pain and you notice that he starts to limp with his lower back leg. He skips on the other three legs for about 2 to 5 strides and then starts to run normal again as if nothing […]
Pet Food Recall: Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Pet Food
Due to the recent pet food recall, millions of pet owners are left feeling daunted and bewildered as to why this incident happened. So many dogs and cats were left sick and worse yet, many more died. And since most pet owners depend on commercial pet food to feed their dogs, they are now skeptical […]
Dog Training – Teaching Your Dog The Basic Command Of “Come Here”
Dog training does not have to be complicated, nor does it take enormous amounts of time to teach your pet the basics. Speaking of basics, we all want our dogs to come to us when called. There are many ways to go about this dog training procedure, below is perhaps the easiest way. The following […]
Luxated Patella: Is Your Dog Suffering From This Debilitating Condition?
If you think that your dog is suffering from a luxated patella or a slipped kneecap, the best thing to do is take him to the vet as soon as you can. Although a slipped kneecap may not seem like a serious condition to your young dog, it is a progressive disorder and can be […]
Dog Training: How To Make Dog Training A Family Affair (Part 4)
Play these family-oriented games to help your dog master good manners and basic commands. And please be sure to supervise all play that involves children. “Thank You, Take It” This game will teach your dog to willingly release objects from its mouth when asked. Any object you start teaching this with should be large enough […]
