Training your dog to come when called is not only a behavior issue, It’s a safety issue. For instance, if your dog slips out the front door and races down across the yard, you must be able to get him to stop and come back before he runs into the street. Bear in mind that the […]
Critter Joe’s LED Collars and Leashes and other LED Products The key to spring and summer nights when out with your dog on a trail, dog park or busy streets is BE SEEN! Critter Joe’s brand LED Collars and Leashes do just that when out and about when the sun goes down. LED Collars and […]
What is a Savannah cat? It may come as a surprise to learn that the Savannah cat is a hybrid breed, composed of the crossing of a domestic cat (usually a Siamese cat) and a wild African cat, the Serval. While all domestic cat breeds originated with African wild cats, the vast majority of them […]
A Bit More On Kennel Cough If your dog seems to be coughing a lot or making choking sounds, he may have a case of canine infectious tracheobronchitis, more commonly known as kennel cough. Believe it or not, as awful as the choking, hacking noises sound, most episodes of kennel cough are not serious and […]
A Bit More On Barking Working out how to stop your dog from barking can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Dogs love to bark. It’s a perfectly natural thing for your dog to do, just as it’s normal for us humans to speak. It’s when our dogs bark excessively that it becomes a problem […]
Are you ready to choose the right dog for you? Bringing a new dog into your life is a major decision. First, make sure you are ready for a dog before you start the process. It is also essential that you understand the cost of dog ownership. If you have decided that the […]
Double coated dogs refer to the animals that, like Huskies, have two layers of fur. The first, or undercoat, are the fine, fluffy hairs that are short and crimp (closest to the skin). It’s the fur that sheds; light and soft. This layer is excellent at trapping air and insulating the dog. Essentially […]
How To Stop Your Dog’s Diarrhea Fast Every dog suffers from diarrhea at some point in his life. This can be a distressing – and messy – problem for both of you, but it doesn’t have to be! Holistic veterinarian and Dogs Naturally Magazine author, Lisa Brienen, shares some natural solutions for this common problem. […]
List of more Foods Not to Feed Your Dog Here’s an alphabetized list of foods that are unsafe and unfit for canine consumption, many of which are toxic for dogs. We’ll be updating it and adding foods as we learn more. The ones in red italics are especially dangerous and often poisonous for canines. And be […]
A few more tips: Start early with your dog as a puppy! Grown dogs can learn to become comfortable with dog teeth cleaning, but make things easier for yourself by working with your dog as a puppy. How to pick the right tooth paste for your dog This is very important. Do NOT use regular […]