Archive for January, 2009
Dog Nutrition: Preparing Proper Nutrition for the Senior Citizen Dog
When it comes to keeping pets, owners must be very careful about nutrition. If you have a dog, you have to ensure that your dog gets the best nutrition so that it lives healthy.
It is a big mistake to think that you can feed your dog anything under the sun. You have to take a [...]
Dog Disease: Kidney Dog Disease
When your best friend becomes old, it is prone to many more diseases than when it is young. Like in human beings, dogs also suffer from increased illnesses and organ malfunctioning with age. Once your dog reaches the age of eight years, one of the organs that have a high risk factor is the kidneys.
Statistics [...]
Pet Proof the House
We hope that the information that we have provided for you will help with making the house really a lot more safer for the new cat It will be time well spent in the long run so to speak:
(A) You must keep the household chemicals in a closed cabinet or closet, out of the reach [...]
Train Your Dog Well
All dog owners know how difficult it can be to train your dog, and although on one hand your favourite pet is keen to please you, on the other hand they do not always understand what it is that you want from them. This can I know at times be very frustrating, but before you [...]
Your New Puppy Must Haves For Your Dog
Now that you’ve decided to get a puppy or dog, the next few weeks will be busy and at times, more than a little bit crazy. That’s why it’s important to plan in advance for the arrival of your new pet. If possible, get as many necessities ready before your puppy comes home.
The Basics
Travel crate: [...]
Contribution Of The Diet To The Long Life Of Your Aged Dog
If you want your old dog to live for an even longer period, then you should work towards determining a nutritious, wholesome and natural diet for your dog. The diet should be free of artificial additions. Giving such a diet to your aged dog will lead to an overall improvement in the health of your [...]
How To Treat Hyperplasia In Older Male Dogs
Hyperplasia of the prostate gland refers to an enlargement of the gland due to an increase in the number of cells in the gland. Two out of three dogs suffer from this condition. However, only a small proportion of these dogs show any visible signs of abnormality. It is speculated that the condition is caused [...]
Dogs Training Tips: Bathing a Dog Can Be Fun
We tend to think one of two ways about bathing a dog. Some people think dogs don’t need to be bathed more than once a year or so, while others believe in bathing their dog every month.
While bathing is beneficial, it can cause problems if it is done too frequently.
Dogs have natural oils in their [...]
Stop Puppy Biting Now!
Are you struggling with a puppy that is a bit on the boisterous side and nips at your hands, arms, legs and anything that moves? I’ve been there! We’ve raised 3 puppies and even though they all have had different temperaments, they’ve each struggled with some form of puppy biting.
The first step to stop puppy [...]
Practical Tips If Your Dog Has Kennel Cough
Kennel cough is described as the inflammation of your pet’s respiratory system, more particularly the upper part of the lungs. Kennel cough is very common in dog centers, especially in crowded shelters.
This disease is airborne, meaning dogs living within the same area are at high risks of acquiring it. Kennel cough is a highly contagious [...]
