Because dogs are such kind and loveable creatures, they are often used in various type of therapy in order to help those who have met with unfortunate circumstances. A therapy dog can bring great relief to adults and kids alike just by their simple presence and contact. Even if they don’t do anything but allow [...]
Traveling With Your Dog ? Is It A Good Idea?
You love your dog and want to take him everywhere you go. Your dog seems to love it too. Dogs are always ready to hop in the car and take off on a new great adventure. However, is it really a good idea to travel with your pet or does it cause more problems than [...]
Your Dog and Food Allergies
Food allergies are as predominant in the canine world as they are in the human world. The trend towards natural and organic food is helping these dogs eat a safe nutritious diet. Allergies appear in many forms, some simple, some hidden and intense.
Wheat allergies are prominent and especially prevalent in some breeds. That one isn’t [...]
How to Choose the Perfect Dog
Dog is a person’s best friend, though popular sayings might lead you to think otherwise. Men, women and children can all benefit from the loving companionship of a furry canine family member. However, how exactly can you go about choosing the perfect dog for you? You may be thinking a dog is simply a dog [...]
How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
Dogs can develop dental problems just like we can. That’s why it is important to feed them a healthy diet and help them have good dental hygiene by giving them proper chew toys and brushing their teeth on a regular basis. If your dog does develop cavities, he won’t be able to tell you he [...]
Great Danes Are Nature’s Gentle Giants
Great Danes draw attention wherever they go due to their enormous size. However, these dogs have a tendency to be very gentle and are sensitive souls. They are among the world’s tallest dog breeds and a Great Dane is the record holder as the world’s tallest dog, standing over seven feet high when on his [...]
Fun Ways to Exercise Your Dog
All dogs need exercise and while taking your dog for long walks is one way to give them much needed exercise there are other ways that are more fun that will allow you to bond with your dog while giving them the exercise they need.
Fetch
Most dogs love playing fetch especially retrieving dogs such as Labrador [...]
Designer Bred Poodles
You will not find these designer crossbred dogs on many major kennel lists and they definitely will not show up in the American Kennel Club (AKC) registry however, they are still becoming quite popular. The poodle seems to be one of the most often used when creating these designer dogs. Part of the reason for [...]
The Burmese Cat
The first Burmese cat is well know and dates back to the 1930’s. Its name was Wong Mau. After a long breeding period of using the Siamese cat, the Burmese was established as a breed. Their are four recognized colors by Cat Fanciers Association, sable, champagne, blue and platinum.
Having been a dog lover all my [...]
Raising a Healthy Dog
Dogs are great companions and come in all shapes, sizes and breeds. These animals can live very long lives, sometimes up to 20 years! What makes it possible for a pet to live this long? The dog breed has a good deal to do with lifespan but adequate health care is the first step to [...]