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Home Remedies for Fatty Tumors in Dogs
Fatty tumors, or lipomas, frequently occur in dogs eight years and older. While the tumors are benign, they often look like malignant mast cell tumors so should be diagnosed by a vet. Surgical removal is an option if a fatty tumor is either interfering with your dog's movement or is in danger of bec
Tick Medications for Dogs
We love our dogs.dog image by Erg??n ?--zsoy from Fotolia.comOur pets are important to us, and keeping them healthy and happy is a priority. Tick and flea infestations are easily remedied, but it is important to follow your veterinarian's advice. Your dog's doctor will prescribe...
Quality Food for Your Bulldog
Bulldogs are mainly family dogs that are comfortable lying in the house all day long and occasionally joining in a game. Their lifestyle means that they are prone to obesity if overfed; they also suffer from allergies and may suffer from food intolerance. For these reasons it is important that when
Puppy Training - Train Your Dog at Home
The chronicle of training a puppy is not easy but difficult to a great extent. This is the general assertion of the dog owners. But to many others the concept of training a puppy at home can be simple if some precautionary measures are taken. It is true that the arrival of a puppy enchants the membe
Golden Retriever Training Tips - Basic Commands And How To Use Them
Helpful tips for obedience training your Golden Retriever. An overview of the basic commands and useful tips for implementing them.
Vitamins for Dogs for Healthy Skin & Coats
Vitamin supplements can help your dog maintain healthy skin and hair.The dog image by Beausoir from Fotolia.comVitamins are as important for dogs as they are for people. While most dog foods contain some vitamins, supplements may also be necessary. Vitamin and mineral supplements can help...
Skin Conditions of Newborn Puppies
Newborn puppies require a lot of work. They need to be fed, socialized, kept clean and warm and have preventative health care. The skin of a newborn puppy is delicate and subject to mange or warts.
8 Vital Steps to Making the Healthiest Dog Food
More and more people are making the healthiest dog food at home because of the pet food recalls that occurred a few years ago.Many dog owners have lost confidence in the dog food companies.If you really want to make the healthiest dog food, it's best to make it yourself using recipes, and you a
Fatal Safety Errors in Golden Retriever Ownership
Owning a golden retriever can be a great and rewarding experience, but there are precautions you should take to keep your golden retriever safe. Fix your home so you avoid any common safety hazards for your golden retriever.
Feed My Dog: 7 Effective Rules for Feeding My Dog Correctly
The article tries to provide new dog owners with information on how to feed dogs correctly. A proper diet is the first step for having a healthy dog. The article describes several basic rules dog owners need to consider when feeding their dogs.
Reflective Dog Harnesses - Protection and Safety
When you have an extra mischievous pup or an adventurous doggie at home whose favorite pastime is to run away and explore various parts of your neighborhood and who has a particular penchant for hiding inside the gardens and shrubbery of city parks, you need to pay a lot of importance to dog harness
Labrador Dogs - The Perfect Dog For a Companion
The Labrador dog is one of the most popular breeds of dogs owned by people as pets. They are loyal and affectionate, patient and loving and they make excellent pets. They love children. They are highly intelligent, willing and eager to please and love people. They love to play, especially in water a
Siberian Husky Tricks
Perhaps best known for their role as sled dogs, Siberian huskies were bred to pull loads in Arctic temperatures. Siberian huskies are independent and energetic. When they are bored, some huskies can become destructive. If your husky has mastered the basic obedience commands, continuing its training
How to Install a 55-Gallon Fish Tank in a Wall
An aquarium can take up a lot of space in a room. To save space, set it into a wall. Built-in aquariums also add a sense of mystery and create a living painting to grace the wall. An additional advantage is that you can hide all the nuts and bolts that aquariums require in another room. Of course, y
How to Train a Papillon Puppy - Use the Right Mindset When Training Your Papillon Dog
Papillons can be fiercely possessive of their owners, so firm, but gentle authority must be exerted by the family. If socialized with cats at a young age, they make excellent companions for feline members of the household.
Liquid Glucosamine & Omega Fatty Acids for Dogs
Liquid Glucosamine and Omega Fatty Acids are nutritional supplements you can give your dog as he ages. They contain vital nutrition that is needed for senior dogs to remain healthy, active and mobile.
How to Use a Silent Dog Whistle
Silent dog whistles are an effective way to get your dog's attention when you don't want to scream or make a lot of noise. The idea behind the silent dog whistle is the emission of a very high frequency sound that is audible to dogs but silent to humans. This means that when you blow the whistle you
Dealing With An Overweight Dog
It's estimated that around 40 percent of the dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Most of those dogs are overweight simply because their owners are feeding them too much food and the dogs don't get enough exercise.
How to Use Rescue Remedy Before Competition
Rescue Remedy is a commercially sold homeopathic stress relief compound that was created by Edward Bach in the 1930s. It comes in liquid, spray, cream, gel and lozenge form. Using Rescue Remedy before a competition can help calm show nerves and allow you to focus on your performance.
Tips For Training Older Dogs
People think that it is better to train a puppy than training older dog. They have this belief at the back of their minds that it is easier to teach younger pets than older ones.