Top Tips For Pitbull Owners Guest Writer: D E Bradley Pitbull ownership can be a roller coaster ride with unexpected obstacles and plenty of high points – but those high points only come along if you are a committed, responsible and realistic owner. This means acknowledging the middle ground. Not all pitbulls are aggressive monsters, … Read more
Does your Dog Deserve a Second Chance if He has Bitten you Once? Decoding the Pooch’s Biting Behavior Dogs are man’s best friend, but there are times when they feel offended by certain practices followed by us which results in their biting behavior. The question is whether, as a dog owner, does your dog deserve … Read more
What to do After Being Bitten by a Vicious Dog Guest Writer: Lizzie Weakley They may be our best buddies, but dogs are still animals that can attack. Dogs bite people all the time across the country. Many people fail to realize that they have legal rights for a dog bite. On average, one out … Read more
Easy Home Cooked Dog Food In a Slow Cooker It can be hard enough having to cook for yourself some nights, let alone your pooch! But the benefits of easy home cooked dog food are staggering. The issue of where dog food meat is sourced from should be a primary concern to animal lovers. In … Read more
Pick a Pooch: Tips on Breed Choices When Getting a New Puppy Guest Writer: Dixie Somers Congratulations on your decision to get a new puppy! Dogs provide so much for humans: unconditional love, companionship, exercise, health benefits, and endless amounts of joy. Now you’re faced with the difficult choice among the many different breeds out … Read more
How Dogs Improve Your Health Has it ever occurred to you that keeping a dog at home is not just a momentary bliss but a permanent health regimen? A few licks and tail-wagging from your pet can surprisingly change your mood right then and there, and it makes everything a whole lot better, even with … Read more
Adopting a Shelter Pet I guess you could say that it all started a long time ago. I grew up around dogs but we were always a family that went to breeders to get our new companions. I had always been intrigued by mixed breed dogs, mutts, but we just never had one. Now, there’s … Read more
Canine Osteosarcoma This infographic shares some of the startling facts and figures behind canine osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a devastating disease for which there is currently no cure. This visual display was created through a partnership between the Morris Animal Foundation and Orvis to spread awareness and grow support for further research efforts in hopes of … Read more
The Most Dangerous Diseases For Dogs If you take a little time to think about what might be endangering our canine companions, these beloved four-legged friends of ours are suffering from a growing epidemic. It’s not just rabies, heartworm, fleas or ticks that’s causing them the majority of their pain and suffering, it’s actually being … Read more
Diabetes in Cats and Dogs on the Rise It will come as no surprise to many pet owners that their furry friends are getting fatter, but it may shock you once you realize that a recent study revealed that cases of diabetes in cats and dogs has risen over 900% in just five years. The … Read more