It is inevitable that you have to seek the services of a vet if you have even just one sorrowful eyed puppy, more so if you have a dozen adoring dogs and cats. The choice for a good and reliable veterinarian is critical because in his hands lay the health and life of your pets.
Choosing [...]
It is the black spotted appearance of the Dalmatian which makes it stand apart from the other dog breeds. The history of these black spots still remains a mystery. These dogs were first found in Western Yugoslavia but it is actually a breed which belongs to Europe. About a hundred and twenty years back the [...]
Animal-Assisted therapy, therapy that involves dogs, is used in many different settings in countries around the world. There is little scientific evidence on why dog therapy works so well with so many patients. However, more and more therapists are becoming aware of the benefits of involving dogs in the mental and physical recovery of patients. [...]
Generally dogs use their body to communicate. Given below are a few examples to help you know what your dog is trying to say.
When your dog wants to tell you that he wants to play, he will stoop down with his front legs elongated, will raise up with his head close to the ground.
If your [...]
Using a dog kennel can cut down on the time your pet dog or dogs stay leashed with the knowledge that they are away from harm and safe. The best advantage is that your pet dog is free to run around and exercise with enough room to satiate its energies and look around. A dog [...]
When your female dog has puppies, you are probably going to very proud, excited, and also maybe a bit worried. You want to be sure that you are doing everything you can to care for your dog and her puppies correctly, and if you are able to do so, you’ll be rewarded with a great [...]
One of the most commonly asked questions about dogs as pets is what you should feed them. This seems like an extremely easy to answer question, but it’s not. After all, what a dog should eat depends on the food, the age and activity level of the dog, the size of the dog and the [...]
Dog and puppies can get worms and parasites in so many ways. Luckily, most worms are species specific – meaning they can’t pass from a dog to humans or other types of pets. Very rarely, parasites can be passed from pet to owner, but routinely having the dog wormed can prevent most infections.
Your dog can [...]
Mast Cell Tumours (MCT) are a very common cancer seen in dogs. A mast cell is a special type of blood cell that is normally involved in the body’s response to allergens and inflammation. Sometime these cells can become cancerous and develop into mast cell tumors.
What may appear to be a simple skin wart, tag [...]
When we think about being good dog owners, of course we think about making sure that our dogs get plenty of food, shelter and love, and the problem that often occurs is that we don’t often think that they can get too much of any of that! The truth is that according to recent studies, [...]
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