Genetic Time Bombs in Dog Breeds Selective Breeding There are two types of dog breeders: ones who promote their breed by selecting for quality and culling dogs with genetic abnormalities, and those who breed for money. Too many dogs are bred strictly for the outward appearance of the breed and, unfortunately, introduce genetic time bombs … Read more
Teaching Your Dog Who is Alpha Guest Author: Rachelle Wilber Dogs are loyal companions, and they rely on humans for food, shelter and affection. It is natural to see the human in a leadership role in the dog-human relationship; however, teaching your dog who is alpha is more accurately described as a relationship of cooperation … Read more
How to Improve Fido’s Bad Breath Guest Author: Brooke Chaplan Your dental hygienist will probably tell you that bad breath, or halitosis, is the result of odor-producing bacteria on the mouth and in the stomach. This is the same for both you and your dog. The major difference between the animal and its owner is … Read more
German Shepherd puppies are not only fluffy and adorable but are also very impressionable at this time. Similar to children, your puppy will take cues from you, favoring the behavior that you reward. This time is crucial for German Shepherds because they grow (quickly) and if not trained properly, can cause some issues for you … Read more
Classy Cat Furniture Design Ideas All cats have pizzazz, right? Some more than others. There are those that are satisfied sleeping in any old cardboard box, and then there are the hoity-toity ones that prefer higher class digs. (I can’t say I blame them.) For those finicky felines in your life, we offer you a … Read more
6 Simple Tips for Potty Training Your Puppy Guest Blogger: Julie Page Potty training your puppy doesn’t have to be the nightmare you may have imagined it to be. Bringing home a puppy is such a special and happy occasion, and there is no reason why this joy shouldn’t continue as you are house-training your … Read more
10 Pet Care Secrets Every Pet Owner Has To Know Guest Writer: Jeffery Keyes A lot of pet owners don’t take the time to get to know or understand their pets. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a turtle, these are all individuals with their own personalities and needs. In most instances, the personalities … Read more
Relocating Your Pets in a Move Guest Writer: Paisley Hansen Moving to a new place can be exciting. But relocating your pets in a move can also be quite stressful. This holds true for you and for your pets. But often pets can feel even more stressed out by a relocation because there is no … Read more
Huge Bladder Stone Removed From Dog This homeless dog was found to have an incredibly large bladder stone. It was the size of a bar of soap and took up the entire space in the bladder, blocking it completely. The pup would likely die if surgery was not performed. Problem was, being homeless, she had … Read more
5 Expensive Dog Breeds Being the owner of any dog isn’t a cheap pastime. There isn’t just the purchase price or an adoption fee for your dog, but also all of the one-off costs like collars, leads, bowls, and beds, plus the cost of food to consider. There are also precautionary routine treatments recommended several … Read more