Your favorite canine companion can suffer from a variety of skin problems. Most are easily treated. Some are difficult to cure. In the previous article we looked at 3 specific types of skin problems: atropic allergies, fleas and ticks and bacterial and yeast infections. In this article we will examine ear infections and mites.

Ear Infec…

You may have seen the dog steps that help pets climb on various furniture
such as the sofa or your bed, perhaps you even have one. What many people do
not realize is the pet steps can make great exercise uses…

None of us want to eat off the floor. Did you ever think that your dog may
prefer to eat with their food a bit higher? It’s possible that you will find it
an easier job for both you and your best friend.

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Diabetes can affect the lifestyle of any human or pet that has contracted this disease. Often pet owners are receiving the information and preventative steps for diabetes care for their canine family friend when they are young adults or full grown dogs. Pet owners have the ability to combat this disease for their pet and themselves by providing a healthy diet or in…

Our canine companions often suffer from the same health deficiencies humans suffer from with old age. The progression of the years often causes extensive damage to the joints and bones resulting in the condition called arthritis. Many pet owners believe this condition is gradual yet it is a long standing fact that arthritis can be detect…

Taking responsibility for another life, whether it is a human or a pet is a big task that should not be taken lightly. Pet owners realize the seriousness of this decision and often count their pets as their family members because of the emotional bond they create with this pet. Some individuals are not stable to own a pet or care for another life…

General dog grooming is essential to the good health and well-being of your dog. General dog grooming involves regularly combing and brushing the coat and fur of your dog. It also involves bathing your dog, trimming its nails as well as checking and taking care of its eyes, ears and mouth. If you take the time to train a dog while it is young for dog grooming, t…

Alsatian is just another name used for the common term German Shepherd. This dog breed was intended to guard the herding sheep against any wolf or bear attacks. “Captain Max” von Stephanitz is the person responsible for breeding this type of dog back in the 1899s. He was the proud owner of the first German Shepherd called Horand von Grafrath from which all other German …

It is an undeniable fact that your dogs are prone to getting fleas at one time as he often goes out of the house to play or go to the bathroom. These fleas can reside out in the yard and would love to jump on your dogs and live on them once they get a chance.

Fleas multiply really fast and when your dog gets fleas, there is a big possibility of your house getting infested…

The Basset Hound has been around since the 1500’s and is still regarded as of the best if not the last of the historic scent dogs. The larger bodied Basset hounds received their size after being bred with Bloodhounds. This breed is known for its hunting abilities, pristine sense of smell, and endurance.
These hounds from Ardennes came to Britain during 1066 and were …

King Henry III favored the majesty of the Bichon Frise breed before the AKC recognized this breed as in the Non-Sporting Group in 1972. The Bichon Frise’s actually comes from the Mediterranean when the Barbet breed was mixed with a white lap dog smaller in size. Often this breed is known for its great companionship and loyalty.
Many owners of the Bic…

The Chihuahua is a popular dog in the toy breed category that has a mysterious place of organ. It is thought the Chihuahua was owned by the Aztecs in the fifth century A.D. often because they were found in the ruins of the palace of Emperor Montezuma in 1850. This breed is known to have come from Mexico and was first shown in the United States in 1890 b…