All dogs need love in order to lead happy, healthy lives. Since most breeds of hypoallergenic dogs are smaller, they will need even more love. There are several ways that you can show your dog that you love them. Spending time together, exercising, giving them healthy, nutritious food, and treating the dog with respect are [...]

A dog’s diet affects every aspect of their health and well being. You undoubtedly want only the very best for your furry friend. When it comes to choosing the best for your dog’s diet, you have so many options available. It can be hard to determine which food will have the most positive effect on [...]

Dog behavior problems can start at a very young age and can quickly get out of control if not taken care of early on. The primary factor to a happy coexistence with your dog may be a few easy training sessions. On the other hand, if you really do not learn to put an end to certain behaviors, your life together could be quite stressful.

Home pet grooming can be an experience for both animal and owner. The activity stresses out some dogs and cats and they behave differently when they are getting a bath or having their nails clipped. They may snip or bite at the pet groomer even if they are the ones they love. A loving, docile [...]

Dogs bark because we humans want our dogs to bark. For years our domestication process and selective breeding has allowed our dogs to develop their barking abilities. Wolves don’t bark Barking was further developed in dogs in order to scare intruders or to help the master out (i.e. on farms to assist in gathering the [...]

Dogs are prone to ear infections because of the anatomy of their ears. They have a horizontal and a vertical component to them, so it is hard for anything in to drain out. Signs of an ear infection include excessive head shaking, yellow to brown oozing in the ears, or a yeast-like smell. Additional signs [...]

Whether you have recently been blessed with a new puppy in your home, or you are a seasoned dog handler, it is wise to speak with a veterinarian about the best diet for your dog. With so many ideas, diet plans, and dog food varieties on the market, how do you know where to start? [...]

We all love our pets, and in most cases they are considered a special part of the family. As a dog and cat owner myself I would do just about anything to ensure my pets are safe, healthy and happy. Unfortunately many dogs will suffer from some form of arthritis or joint pain. Don’t lose hope because there are several inexpensive and effective ways, including glucosamine for dogs, to alleviate and help prevent the onset of dog arthritis and joint pain.

Just what is Kennel Cough? It is an upper respiratory infection that is caused by certain bacteria and viruses. It may also be called “infectious tracheobronchitis”. It is usually contracted when animals and pets are confined, as they are when they are in kennels or veterinary offices. It is spread when animals are around other [...]

Any and all dogs can get heartworms, no matter where you live. Cats can too, but it is more common in dogs. Heartworms are a disease that causes actual worms to grow inside the major organs of the canine. The worms grow to be about seven to fourteen inches, and some organs can be home [...]

When we are growing up, our Mothers’ always tell us to make sure our ears are clean. This is because it is very easy for harmful bacteria to get into the ear canal. Dogs are really no different, and since they are usually outside a large portion of the day, may also have bugs or [...]

When you think about dogs, you usually picture in your mind a canine running around in the yard, and jumping up repeatedly to get the attention of its master. It is always a sad thing to imagine an animal that has to limp around, and needs help getting up the stairs, but these are some [...]

I just ask a question on what food dogs can’t eat and there was a long list, practically almost everything. I am planning to get a dog and want to know everything I can.

I have 5 dogs, and I have been feeding them Blue Buffalo canned dog foods along with Blue Buffalo dry foods. The food is rather expensive though, and I can no longer afford to pay so much for their food. I do not want to feed them a crappy low quality food with fillers and [...]

My dog is really picky about food and I notice when she eats cheap brand foods she starts scratching. What is the best dog food any one out there has used for a sensitive dog.