I have a boxer who is 14 wks. old. He developed kennel cough from a dog next door about 4 wks. ago. I have taken him to the vet and he put him on antibiotics and cough medicine. He has finished the medicine but he continues to cough and he coughs up foamy mucous. Is [...]

It happens all around us, every hour of every day of every week. Thousands of helpless animals are ruthlessly beaten, starved, locked up by their owners. In some cases, neighbors or authorities witness these acts of hatred and can intervene to help the animal recover and find a new, real home. Many pets however are not this lucky, and often times, their only way out of such a living hell is death.

There are many scammers parading around the internet as puppy lovers trying to sell you puppies they do not possess. It is an utter shame that these scammers would take advantage of kind-hearted people searching for a new puppy to add to their family. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when searching [...]

To House Train Puppies you’ll need to have lot of patience as well as being consistent on your part as owner and trainer of your puppy. The main reason for wanting to train your puppy quickly is to prevent them from becoming monsters and peeing and pooping all over your house and in particular on [...]

If you’ve never owned a puppy before or have not owned one for a long time than introducing a puppy into your home can be a bit of shock to your established routine. A small puppy is a lively and curious small mammal that is learning all the time. It can get into scrapes that [...]

When you decide upon the breeder that you do trust, then you’ll have to start thinking regarding kind of puppy you need. This decision might take a lot of some time, since it can be many weeks or even few months or so before the correct litter is whelped – but it will surely be [...]

My dog is eleven months old and has not reached full size yet…..Should I wait until she is full grown to have her checked for hip dysplasia or can they detect it earlier than when the dog is fully developed? She’s am alaskan mal and they are prone to hip dysplasia, so of course it [...]

I’m currently thinking of a Miniature Goldendoodle, (Miniature Poodle mix with Golden Retriever) but I’m worry about the vet bills. They weigh around 45 pounds. I’m also VERY worried about Hip dysplasia. Thanks for answering!

Transporting your puppy over long or short distances requires more planning than most would think. There are certainly more steps to transporting a puppy via an airplane than by car however, both types of transport require some preparation ahead of time. If the puppy is to be transported to another state or country, there are [...]

The big day is here! You have chosen your puppy. Whether your puppy is coming from a shelter or a breeder, it really doesn’t matter right now. You have a precious young puppy coming to live with you and you need to get your home ready to receive him. Do you have everything you will [...]

I asked yahoo earlier about my dog drinking too much. After doing some of my own research, her symptoms are very similar with this disease. Anybody know about how much the tests should run? Any medications/diets offered or suggested for this disease? What are her chances of having a good life?

Before you bring a new puppy into your home, there will be much you need to do in order to make the house safe for him to live in. By this I mean things like making sure there are no exposed electrical cables your puppy may try to chew through, clearing away things such as [...]

Would a 265 lb mastiff have a greater chance of getting hip dysplasia than a 130 lb rottweiler? English mastiffs can get over 300 lbs and not be overweight. Do some research

You’ve just adopted the cutest, tiniest teacup Chihuahua puppy! You’ve brought him home and got him accustomed to his surroundings. And now it’s “housetraining a new puppy” time! Uh, oh! But, there’s one small problem. You’ve got to keep your puppy inside or that big ol’ dog next door will eat him for breakfast! Or [...]

My dog was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. I read online that a supplement of glucosamine and chondroitin could make a difference. I talked to the vet and he said it was okay, but he tried to sell me Cosequin, which costs $40. I was wondering if there’s a cheaper option? There are many store brands [...]