Dog toys are things that provide entertainment and keep your dogs busy all day long. These are simple yet very efficient tools that help develop the ability of dogs in properly obeying the command of their masters. Though it is not that necessary, dogs still need dog toys. It is important for it gives a…
Most Dogs will Eat Droppings Almost without exception when a dog eats his own waste matter or indeed that of another animal, the owner is appalled and revolted, thinking perhaps that he has a perverted dog on his hands! The correct term for this practice is coprophagia and not only is it common, it is…
I could hear my Mom’s voice: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Easy for her, she was on her way to becoming a Catholic nun before she met my Pop on a beach in Connecticut. She is hard wired to always be nice. Anyhow… I was sitting at…
You’re Probably Just Dreaming Whether your dog is the most perfect specimen of his breed or not, training him for the show ring can be a challenging task. If you’ve decided to enter your dog in dog shows, you need to have more than a just a house dog that conforms to breed standards. You’ll…
Just like human females, your dog has a pregnancy schedule, and a uterine calendar that can pinpoint which pregnancy stage she is in according to her body’s symptoms. In a dog’s first pregnancy stage, when she is in the first two weeks of since copulation, the dog’s nipples start to enlarge. When you notice this…
In many ways canine pregnancy is not that different from human pregnancy, although it is somewhat shorter, averaging sixty-three days. A dog’s diet, as well as their consumption of medicine needs to be monitored during pregnancy, just like a woman’s should be, and you may notice changes in your dog’s emotions and social behavior. She…
It’s not exactly known how many dogs have arthritis, but the figure could be as high as 20%. With 63 million domestic dogs in the U.S., it is is estimated by veterinarians that up to 20% of dogs over 1 year of age have arthritis. That’s over 12 million dogs. No wonder dog owners get…
Every dog is different and finding exactly what works for your dog is key to a healthy lifestyle for your pet. Rule 1 A dog should be fed by the same person at every feeding. This rule is not nearly as important where a couple of house pets are being fed by several members of…
Most of us do not pay much attention when our dogs scratches it ears or belly as we think that it is just relieving an itch, just like how we do. If your dog is scratching and licking itself most of the time, it may be suffering from some allergy that can be caused by…
Dogs are considered to be like best friends to many pet owners. These pet owners might not even think about the quality of the food that they serve their dogs. Many pet owners are confused by the health issues that their dogs face. A lot of times the owners have no idea why the health…