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Aromatherapy for Pets

A dog's nose not only dominates his face, but his brain as well. In fact, the canine brain has 40 times more of his brain devoted to his sense of smell than humans do! With that kind of ability it's no wonder we train dogs to search for drugs, lo...

Dog Skin Conditions - Diagnose And End The Distress

Dog skin conditions are caused by many factors. One such problem is allergies. In dogs, allergies usually manifest as troubling skin problems, while in human beings they are expressed through respiratory problems. An allergy is a result of the sy...

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction - Dementia Signs and Increasing Quality of Life

Dementia is a disease common in older humans, but did you know that dogs can have some of the same problems as they age? Canine cognitive dysfunction can be one of the hardest issues for a pet parent to adjust to as it often affects a dog's life ...

Dog Safety for Children

Children and dogs are often an awesome combination. However, to keep everyone secure, there are certain rules to follow to dog-proof your kids and kid-proof your dog! The main thing to take into consideration when children and dogs interact is th...

Pet Obesity Is Out Of Control

FROM BEANBAG-SHAPED dogs to cats with profiles like footballs and rabbits with double-double chins, pet obesity is out of control. One recent study revealed that almost two thirds of dogs are carrying extra weight. I know from my own household ...

5 Tips to Help Your Dog Live Longer

Because trained vets and dog-based websites are constantly promoting items like complicated supplements or handmade dog food, it can be very hard to find the best, correct advice. Losing a dog is always a very traumatic experience for the owners ...

Dogs and Halloween

Most children cannot wait for Halloween to come around once a year. However this is probably one time too many for your pets since it can be a very scary and hazardous time for them. Keep listening to learn why this is.

First of all, there will likely be all sorts of snacks and candies around the house during Halloween, especially chocolate. Unfortunately, chocolate is one of the most toxic substances for dogs. You certainly would not want your dog to develop serious health consequences just because you accidentally left a bag of chocolates lying around.

Halloween Safety Tips for Your Puppy or Dog

Nearly everyone loves Halloween! The closer it gets, the more the excitement level rises. Kids get to dress up like adults and adults get a chance to act like they are 8-year olds again! It may sound silly, but quite a few dog owners take a certa...

What's the One Nutrient a Dog Simply Cannot Live Very Long Without?

Alright, let's play a quick game, shall we? Here's the question...What's the one nutrient a dog simply cannot live very long without?A nutrient so important... so vital... absolutely no dog could survive lacking it for more than a few days... rig...

Does Your Dog Have Fleas? - Use Natural Products To Kill Fleas

If you see your dog biting and scratching its skin, then it's highly likely that your dog does have fleas. Fleas breed prolifically and especially in warm weather, so you need to act fast if you don't want to be overrun! Sometimes a professional ...