Care

Dog Owner's Guide to Canine Care

// Taking care of your dog is a complex undertaking. There are so many things that you need to accomplish.Feeding. First, you need to make sure that you feed your dog the right type of food in right amounts. The most important food nutrients lik...

Hot Spots on Dogs - Ways to Give Them Relief

// Hot Spots on dogs, also commonly known to vets as acute moist dermatitis. Thick coat dogs (such as golden retrievers, German shepherds and Bernese dogs) are particularly prone to hot spots.Although we love our dogs' warm coats and enjoy snugg...

Different Dog Coats and Skin

// For any dog to learn a habit, trick or behaviour, it is best to teach them from a young age. Just like a baby, a puppy will retain more information and learn behaviours when they are introduced from a young age. Because of this, you should in...

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...

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 th...

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 l...

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 i...

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 househ...

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 own...

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.