Dog lovers and owners everywhere are often faced with the issue of how to get rid of fleas! When your beloved pooch gets infested with fleas it can be an agonizing experience for both the owner and pet. There can be some dangerous side-effects of some well known dog flea products. The chemicals used in some of the nationally available household name products and major popular brands may be poisoning our pets and damaging our own family?s health at the same time. So the question remains, how to get rid of fleas safely? Our local pet food store sells an assortment of flea collars, flea powders and flea shampoo including Frontline for fleas. Even though the staff are knowledgeable and great, it is still difficult to know which product to use and almost impossible to know all of the active components of these dog flea products.

Preventing dental disease in dogs is important, and prevention must be started at an early age by dog owners. Dental disease is given priority in the health schedule of the dog nowadays because of the association of dental issues with other systemic diseases in dogs. Antibiotics need to be given in the initial stage of [...]

Sometimes you want to avoid medicating your dog if possible. There are some easy home remedies you can safely use. If a solution you hear does not sound safe it is better to consult a vet first. The following can all be used safely on your dog. Ticks or fleas Make a paste of orange [...]

Following is a list of the top diseases experienced in dogs. Many are easily prevented with immunizations. Those that don’t have preventive shots can often be avoided with proper care. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on all shots and make it a point to know the causes of these disorders in order to give [...]

We know the benefits of fiber in our own diet, but is their any benefits of fiber in a dog’s diet? Fiber was considered filler and bulk in year’s past, but today, the nutritional value of fiber in a dog’s diet is finally being realized. What exactly is fiber? It is a part of carbohydrates. [...]

Introduction – The Anatomy of the Canine Ear

Diarrhea in dogs is a common occurrence. Though diarrhea and dogs is not always threatening to dogs health, the dog owner should know when to consult the veterinarian.

Transferring to a new home with your pet can be difficult but it’s nothing to be scared of. Below are some hints to aid you.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the safety and effectiveness of the ingredients of dog food. In most cases, a new dog food does not need preapproval by the FDA for a dog food company to be able to start selling the dog food.

Puppy Instruction: Housebreaking is a matter of you keeping track of your dog around the house and looking for hints they may need to go out and potty.

An electric dog fence has two components. The invisible dog fence in buried along the dog’s boundary. The dog wears a collar that delivers a shock when the dog gets too close to the buried electric fence.

It is a stressful time when you dog is the reason why your neighbors are unhappy. When people are pushed to their limits with a barking dog. This often leads to complaints and neighbors will try and have your dog taken away from you, just to give them a little peace. This is nothing more stressful than your dog causing problems in your neighborhood.

A big number of people travel by air every day. People fly for numerous reasons. Some are making a business trip, others are going to friends or family, a handful is taking a vacation while the remainder is taking a cross country journey.

The loss of a pet can be devastating, especially when that pet has been with your family for many years. There is no better way to memorialize your pet than to have his remains cremated and placed into a photo pet urn, or have him buried and display your love with a photo documentary of his life that marks his final resting place.