Overview Getting a new puppy means you’ve got a bit of work ahead of you. Feeding and training your puppy are two very important aspects of puppy care that will help them become happy, healthy, and well adjusted adult dogs. Feeding Feeding a puppy is different than feeding an adult dog. Special considerations need to […]
1 Overview 2 Chewing 3 Biting 4 Jumping Overview Training young dogs is a very important activity. An untrained dog will usually develop a number of problem behaviours that will become more and more difficult to eliminate. In order to prevent chewing, jumping, biting or other problem behaviours, you’ll want to start training early; use […]
Overview Not only is dog sterilization an excellent method of controlling the pet population, it is also necessary to maintain the overall health of your dog. The obvious benefit, from a human’s perspective, of sterilizing your dog is it will help prevent dogs from breeding and stray puppies being born, it prevents difficult dog behaviour […]
1 Overview 2 When to Start Grooming 3 Grooming for Long Coats 4 Dogs with Short Coats (Non-Shedding Dogs) Overview Dog grooming is an important aspect of owning a dog. While some breeds, like terriers, have relatively minor grooming requirements, there are some dogs whose grooming will be tedious and time consuming. Usually, dogs with […]
Overview Although most dogs are friendly, loving pets it is vitally important to remember that certain breeds are incredibly strong and may become aggressive. Even a friendly, playful pet can be dangerous with children. Take the example of a pit bull raised in a loving family with children. If left alone, the pit bull might […]
Signs and Symptoms While West Nile Virus most commonly affects birds, it can also infect humans and other animals, including dogs. Generally, however, dogs do not seem to be particularly susceptible to this disease, as their immune systems are able to effectively fight off the virus. Yet, to be safe, it’s always a good idea […]
Dog Vitamins (Canine Supplements) Signs and Symptoms In order to be healthy, all dogs require exercise and proper nutrition. A healthy, balanced diet can go a long way toward ensuring health and happiness for your pet. However, just as with humans, a proper diet may not always be enough to ensure optimal nutrition. Generally, vitamins […]
Dog Tick-Transmitted Diseases Signs and Symptoms Even though ticks are tiny little insects, they pose a serious health risk to our canine companions. This is because dogs, like humans, are prone to contracting a variety of tick-borne diseases. The term tick-transmitted disease refers to a number of different illnesses that can be passed on to […]
Signs and Symptoms When we think of rabies, we often conjure up the picture of a ferocious dog with a foaming mouth. With its name derived from the Latin word for madness or fury, this disease has been around for thousands of years and still poses a significant threat to both animals and humans. In […]
