No matter what kind of pet you have some sort of grooming is required. From poodles to Abyssinian’s, every animal needs grooming care to maintain health and happiness. The most basic of pet grooming starts with a simple wash followed by a brushing. More advanced steps yet equally necessary in many cases, include nail trimming … Read more
If you have had your Shih Tzu from the very beginning you will notice him getting older and as he slows down you must adjust his food and normal routine to suit his needs. You do not need to be a veterinarian to know that older pets need different nutrition and cannot bound along for … Read more
Symptoms in Dogs that Indicate Probiotics Could Help If you have owned a dog for even as little as a few months you may have already been alerted to the terrible sound of doggy-dry-heaving, and vomiting. Or the mess of sudden, unexpected diarrhea that trails through the house. The longer you have been a dog … Read more
It was 5:00 AM and Timmy would not stop barking. Timmy is a Jack Russell Terrier and belongs to my mother-in-law. We were watching him for the weekend and his barking was already driving me crazy. I rolled over in bed and informed my wife that Timmy would be learning the word “Quiet” today. Barking … Read more
Dog intussusception is a greatly painful condition for your dog to face and can be greatly confused with many other conditions because of the common symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting. In this article we will discuss the sometimes complex procedure and series of events that cause the dog intussusceptions and then what can be done … Read more
There are nearly as many dog and puppy training methods as there are dog trainers; but, there are some basic elements that all successful dog and puppy training methods have in common. Follow these tips when training your canine companion and you’ll be well on the road to having a well trained dog, who is … Read more
Why should you take time in grooming a dog? A pet cannot take care of itself without a human. New pet owners are often faced with worries on how they can survive handling their pets. Grooming is one of the issues that dog owners face. Dog grooming is considered a waste of time by some … Read more
Since it was close to ten when we arrived at Avila Beach this morning, John and Shadow waited graciously while I went to get my Latte; then we walked a half to three quarters of a mile or so down to San Luis Pier where dogs can race around sans leash all day. I’d been … Read more
Many people think that it doesn’t matter where a puppy comes from, but this could not be farther from the truth. Unfortunately, because people think that if they are not looking for a dog to show or dependable working dogs, that it is not important where the puppy lived before it got to their home. … Read more
“Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got himself into sticky situations…” So begins a story in the latest report from the ASPCA on foods that may be toxic to dogs. It turns out that Magoo got into the pantry and snagged himself about a pound of raisins. He ate the whole thing, … Read more