Archive for the 'Health & Safety' Category
Suppose you have acquired a new dog and would like to take good care of it including grooming it. What equipment and supplies should you have? To answer this question, we first need to answer a preceding question. What does dog grooming entail? The five basic things you need to do for your dog, besides [...]
April 15th, 2010 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Most people are by now familiar with some of the benefits that fish oils have on our health. But they might not be aware that dogs can also benefit from a fish oil supplement as well. Breeders have known this little secret for a while now and often give their dogs oils of fishes supplement [...]
April 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Boston Terriers are adored by breed enthusiasts and general dog lovers alike, primarily because of their adorable little faces. Their eyes are bulgy and their snouts are short with a slightly upturned nose. They have a charming, goofy look to them at times. Most Boston Terrier owners were drawn in by these unique facial characteristics, [...]
July 9th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Even if your shar pei looks totally unlike any other dog, he will still encounter most of the bugs and critters that give other breeds a hard time. Let’s have a look at some of these top concerns.
The first thing we need to know is that the skin of a shar pei dog contains large [...]
June 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
When you’re a dog owner, especially one of a small or toy dog, you may come to a point where you realize something: Your dog may be that much cuter is had some clothes on. Well, hold on there for a second, because there are many opinions about getting clothes for your dog; and with [...]
May 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Bladder infection is one of the most common problems in pets such as dogs and cats. This kind of infection may bring along with it a number of symptoms which may or may not be readily visible to the attention of the pet owner. As a result, most pets suffer from the infection long enough [...]
May 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Who’s ready for a road trip?
You can bet Fido is!
Before you let Fido jump in the car, get prepared. Here’s a checklist to make sure your road trip will be enjoyable and safe for both of you.
Plan in advance:
Make sure your destination is a dog friendly place.
Make sure your dog’s tag information is up-to-date. This [...]
April 26th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
From ancient days till today dogs play a vital role in being a companion, guardian, protector and a best pal of man merely more than an animal. So it is must for us to maintain and care them in a proper way to enhance their life and service. There are several methods that are to [...]
April 17th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Urinary tract infection in dogs can be a recurring phenomenon and it might tire you to constantly take your dog to the vet. Consequently, you may wonder if a dog’s urinary tract infection can be treated with a homemade formula. Fortunately, a dog’s UTI can be treated from the comfort of home. Make sure, though, [...]
April 16th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
You must love your pawed little buddy more than anything else that you think he deserves his share of sweet dreams. Who says your dog does not have the right to sleep well too? It is important to establish a good sleeping habit for your dog as they are very active creatures while awake – [...]
March 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Along with pug and shih tzu, the Boston terrier is considered as brachycephalic dog – dog with short snout, tiny nostrils, long palates and narrow trachea. This made them sensitive to excessive heat as well as extremely cold weather. So if you happen to own a Boston terrier, the fact is clear that they are [...]
March 8th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Raising a dog is like raising a baby. Like our own children, they look up to us to give them food, shelter, and proper nourishment. As a responsible dog owner, it is our responsibility to give them the best care we can and to make sure they are given proper health care.
Like humans, dogs are [...]
February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Dogs make great pets – but they can be tough to control at certain times. In fact they are a small bit like children. You turn your back for just one instant and they are pouncing on food that is sitting out and beseeching for them to take it. Alas not all man solid food [...]
February 24th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
Arthritis is a condition best described as joint inflammation. While this is an accurate explanation if we were to drill down further we probably would consider it an inflammation of the synovial joints.
Synovial joints are located in many different part of the body and make it possible for both humans and dogs to move freely [...]
February 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments
It’s a fact that dogs and diarrhea seem to have their battles during the course of a dog’s life. For starters, dogs and diarrhea can be a challenge especially if the event happens often or the dog has chronic diarrhea. What are some of the causes of diarrhea that can be eliminated or treated to [...]
February 4th, 2009 | Posted in Health & Safety | No Comments