For a number of potential reasons, your dog may experience persistent pain in his joints. Canine arthritis – also called degenerative joint disease (DJD) – may be mild or severe. In the latter case, it can be debilitating and prevent your pooch from moving around easily.
The condition is defined as a deterioration of cartilage. Cartilage [...]
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Canine Arthritis: Helping Your Pooch Cope With Aching Joints
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 [...]
A Longer Lasting Dog Treat
Dog Treats that Can Save your Sanity
Dog treats can be so much more than a quick snack for your pet. They can be used to encourage good behavior and entice your pet?s mind and curiosity. If you know the best kinds and the right way to present them, you can help your pet work out [...]
Brushing up on Dog Obedience
Brushing up on Obedience: Treat Reinforcement for your Dog
Everyone knows the saying, ?you can?t teach an old dog new tricks.? This is actually not accurate. Dog?s of all ages are anxious learners, provided you know how to communicate with them. On the other hand, an old dog can actually start to forget his old tricks [...]
Clicker Training With Treats
Clicker Training with Treats: Tips for Canine Success
There truly are no bad dogs. There are dogs that have been mistreated and dogs that have been misunderstood. This is why communication with your canine is vital to ensure a long, happy relationship together. Many people try to win their pet?s affection by offering toys and treats [...]
Dog Treat Discussion: What is Your Pet?s Favorites Treats
The pet industry has grown immensely in the past decades. People value their pets as family members and are willing to spend money on things to keep their pet happy and healthy. One of the biggest categories among canine supplies is that of dog treats. Although a discussion of every available brand would be much [...]
Alcohol and Pets: A Deadly Cocktail
The Effect of Alcohol on Pets
When I was a younger, and one might argue a stupider pet owner, I was at a friendly backyard gathering and had brought my dog. It was a burgers and beer bash, a nice neighborhood get-together. Because I had had a couple myself, I laughed at first when one of [...]
Canine Dental Concerns: Dog Treats To Enhance Your Dog?s Smile
One often overlooked aspect of canine health care is dental maintenance. Just like humans, dogs can develop painful cavities and suffer from tooth chipping and breaking. The sad part is your dog may have a hard time telling you what is wrong. Some veterinarians offer adult dog tooth cleaning, which every dog should be given [...]