Basically, dogs have different skin types than humans. The PH level of a dog’s skin is higher than a human’s. That is why you need to choose the right shampoo with the appropriate ingredients. This article discusses whether it’s safe or not to use human shampoo on dogs, and answers frequently asked questions by dog … Read more
Creative Canine Fitness In recent times, new forms of doggie exercise have become popular. Whether your four legged friend prefers surfing or running, agility or swimming, there is now an exercise routine for every dog! Exercising your dog allows you to build trust between you as well as being excellent for their health. Exercise has … Read more
What Can You Do to Safely Help if Your Dog is in Pain? Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney To many animal lovers, pets can almost be like a child. You strive to take the best possible care of your pet, and you always try to make sure he or she is happy. The problem with animals, … Read more
Working German Shepherd Dogs This is my beautiful boy, Baymax. He is nine months old, and a lovable handful. He came into my life suddenly and with a vigor, I was not quite prepared for when he was just six weeks old. He was (and is) like no other dog I’ve ever had. So, I … Read more
Training a New Dog Ideas on How to Get the Kids Involved Getting a new pet is exciting for the entire family. Everyone wants to be a part of the pup’s new life and getting him settled in. However, when training a new dog, it can be difficult for kids, particularly younger kids, to feel … Read more
6 Tips for Keeping a Well Behaved Dog Dogs may make great pets, however a dog that isn’t well-behaved can cause a lot of problems. While a good UT personal injury attorney will be able to help you if you or someone you know has been injured by a dog, it’s best to keep your … Read more
Why Won’t My Dog Eat? Guest Writer: Neil Kilgore Few things can be more distressing for a dog owner then when your pup refuses to eat. Typically, a loss of appetite signifies that something is wrong, which can cause an overprotective puppy parent to panic. In much the same way as humans, there are a … Read more
Hot Vehicle Good Samaritan Laws When the topic of state-level animal advocacy arises, the numbers speak for themselves. In 22 states it is illegal to leave an animal in a hot car. Anyone found guilty of doing so can be charged with a misdemeanor, fined, and serve up to six months in jail. Of course, … Read more
Bladder Stone Removal from Raven Last month I received an email from a reader of Animal Bliss named Marty. He had recently seen an article on my blog about a bladder stone removal from another dog. His dog, Raven, was suffering from a very large bladder stone and he was unsure whether he wanted to … Read more
Choosing a Dog for Your Children Dogs make wonderful companions. They can be especially good if you have children. Numerous studies show that having a dog in the home while your children are growing up benefits them greatly. They have a stronger immune system, are more confident, and usually grow up into caring and thoughtful … Read more