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4 Steps to Caring For Your Puppy
If you have a puppy or are thinking about getting one it is important to know how to care for your puppy. The result of good puppy care is a healthy, well adjusted and well behaved dog.
Learn About the PetSafe Fence and Select the Right One For Your Dog!
You can get an indoor and outdoor PetSafe fence, and you can get an outdoor fence which is either wireless or uses a wire. The first decision is a very straightforward one, and that is to decide if you want an indoor or outdoor fence.
What Causes Acid in Dog Urine?
A general assumption about dog urine is that it contains acid. Dog urine may be acidic, but it does not specifically contain acid. Acidic dog urine is a common concern because it may cause brown spots on green lawns. Understanding the chemical makeup of a dog's waste will lead to a better understand
Understanding Canine Urinary Tract Infection
Understanding the development and mechanics of canine urinary tract infection is a great help, both for helping the suffering animal, but also for learning how to prevent new infections from developing. Cure is almost always possible, and even prevention of dog urinary tract infection is not only po
Tips For Bringing Home a New Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy can be overwhelming for the whole family. Find out the secrets to make it less stressful.
What Causes Excessive Canine Shedding?
It is normal for a dog to shed. This is a seasonal occurrence. However, when excessive shedding occurs, or if shedding occurs when it is not supposed to, there may be cause for concern. Excessive hair loss in dogs is a sign of one of the many health problems. These can be mild or life-threatening. I
Canine Influenza
Until such time as a vaccine is developed for canine influenza, a strong immune system will be your dog's best defense against infection. For those of you who would like to be prepared, get a bottle of Pet Vaccinosis Nosode drops. These drops will help detox the negative aspects of all vaccines
Can My Dog Get Flu?
In todays society with flu pandemics and such grabbing so much of the spotlight, it is easy for us to overlook the fact that our dogs can also contract a version of flu.
A Tale of Puppies and Waffles
What child wouldn't dream of visiting a waffle farm? Pure innocents and sticky sweet goodness run wild through their imaginations. Good news! They actually exist.
Train Your Dog - Train Obedience With Your Dog
Have you ever come across an owner of a dog especially after two or three days of having the new pet in his/her residence?You will find that the concerned individual is always in a jubilant mood due to the new member of the family. But this may appear to be a temporary affair and all may vanish once
Dog Summer Safety: Don't Forget the Water!
Don't forget how thirsty your four-legged pet also gets during the summer months! Please keep in mind the following points for a safe & healthy summer!
Making the Healthiest Dog Food With a Busy Schedule
We're all busy. And we all want the best diet for our dogs to lengthen their lives, to keep them healthy and thriving. But if you do your own cooking you can add things like broth, meat, fresh vegetables and yes, fruits.
A Real Man's Dog
I had almost everything I needed that a single guy would want. I had my Harley motorcycle, I had my plasma TV, I had my Ford truck...I needed a big burly dog to ride shotgun in my truck. Every man should have "man's best friend". So, determined to add the last piece of the puzzle to m
Pet Toenail Care
Caring for your pet's toenails may be one of the most important things you do for him. Our pets rarely get the opportunity to wear their nails down as they would out in the wild. Keeping their toenails in good shape will prevent painful foot conditions.
Insanity For Pets?
He's a very good boy, my dog, he often comes and gives me affection, kisses and tail wags, big happy dog smiles and even jumps up on the couch and lays like a lion, wrapping his body around my neck like a stole to give me kisses or try to steal a bite of my mid day snack. My dog is a goofy dog
How to Protect Furniture When a Dog Is in Heat
Female dogs that are not spayed come into heat for the first time between 5 and 24 months of age, according to Holly Nash, DVM, MS from the Veterinary Services Department of Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. Heat cycles last about 21 to 28 days, and the female will bleed some or most of that time. Most fema
Natural Cures for Hot Spots in Dogs
Excessive licking can cause hot spots and infection.dog image by Erg??n ?¨Czsoy from Fotolia.comHot spots are surface skin infections and can be extremely painful and uncomfortable for dogs. These hot spots can start by a dog itching and biting at a bug bite or sore. While dog owners can...
Jack Russell Training Using Crates
Let's consider the dog's natural instinct to make or look for a den. To these four-legged creatures, the den is their haven where they are safe and comfortable regardless of the weather condition.
4 Tips for Choosing a Dog Kennel
Whether you live in the country or you have a nice home in the suburbs a dog kennel provides a safe way to contain your companion while you are not at home. Before you go out and choose a kennel there are a few things you should know. The following article covers three of the more important things t
How to Make a Cuff & Collar Shoulder Sling
There are three kinds of slings, which support and immobilize an injured part of the body to relieve pain and promote healing. Large arm slings are used for rib fractures and forearm fractures. Triangular slings are used with fractured collar bones and other shoulder injuries. Collar and cuff slings