It was a quick pregnancy. I didn’t even know I was expecting. Now I am the proud father of a 2 millimeter shard of kidney stone. One minute I didn’t have a care in the world and the next thing I know, BAM! It hit me. I have never felt pain like that before, it [...]
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Paws & Pesticides – A Deadly Combination
For the sake of your pets and family, please stop using chemical pesticides.
Toxic pesticides are considered an active poison. They are extremely dangerous to your health, your pets health and our environment.
Every year, thousands of domestic pets and wild life lose their lives to the ravaging effects of pesticide poisoning. Most pet lovers also enjoy [...]
How to Select the Right Crate For Your Pooch
Most people who adopt a new puppy are aware of the benefits of crating. Canines are as much den animals as they are pack animals. They are instinctively comfortable within the confines of a small space if they perceive that space as their home. This is the reason many dogs will retreat to their crates [...]
Essential Factors to Maintaining Your Canine’s Health
The healthier your dog is, the happier he’ll be. Fortunately, by investing a little time and attention each day, you can help him maintain his health and ensure his happiness. Sadly, millions of owners neglect providing the care their pooches desperately need. Some owners are even unaware of these needs.
Below, we’ll provide a brief checklist [...]
The Five Keys to Being a Responsible Dog Owner
Along with the great rewards and joys of owning a dog, there’s also a great responsibility to consider, and certainly one that should not be taken lightly. All animals including the ever loyal canine need and deserve care, attention and love.
Here are the five keys to being a responsible pet owner with happy, healthy dogs:
1. [...]
9 Tips For Maintaining Your Dogs Health
The saying goes that a dog is man’s best friend. While this statement is true, you must also understand that you must also be your dogs best friend. Dogs have a variety of needs that must be met to keep them healthy and strong through out their lives. These needs are going to have to [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]