Shelter Adoption – Dog Adoption
When picking a dog at an animal shelter it is important to know that, just like people, animals are not perfect. Whether a dog is a $10,000 show dog, or a mixed breed that is “free to a good home”, both will have specific faults in either their bodies or emotional makeup. While it is necessary to pick a dog that seems to be in healthy and happy, no dog …
Rescue Dog Realities
If you are considering adopting an animal, there are several options. You can go to the facilities of the local human society. You can visit an animal shelter. You can also get in touch with a rescue group.
Rescue groups
Rescue groups consist of individuals devoted to rescuing dogs from abusive or otherwise situations. The members are usually volunteers. They work …
Fleas, Ticks and Mites, Dogs And Their Parasites
You will do your best to avoid it, but chances are your canine is going to run across the bane of his/her and your existence – parasites. The most common of these is the trio of fleas, ticks and mites. They all present special problems. Each also offers a varying degree of severity. For all of them preventive measures are the best way to combat…
My Dog Has Allergies? Really. Part 1
Your pet consists of muscle, bone, tissue, glands and other physical components comparable to yours. He or she can catch similar diseases. One of the growing recognizable health issues among dogs today is allergies. Your pet can be allergic, like you, to food, mould, dust bunnies and pollen. How your pet reacts, however, is different. The symptoms of canin…
No Place like Home – Picking a Crate
You live in a home much larger than is proportionally suitable for your dog. A crate provides your pet with a dog-sized home. It helps him or her to feel secure. It can also protect your dog from drafty rooms, inconsistent heating and cold floors. It is an ideal place to place your puppy, while you and he/she master the fine art of living together.
Cra…