Do I Smooch My Puppy or Not?
To kiss or not to kiss, that is the question. While we all love our pets as actual living, breathing family members the old adage that our dog’s mouths are cleaner than ours is no longer holding up as true. A team of researchers collected dental plaque from 66 dogs...
Mange and Dogs
Mange is a parasitic disease found on a dog’s skin. There are some mites that are normal for a dog but a lot that are not. If any mites proliferate it can cause skin infections and sever problems. Mange Causes Microscopic mites that are oval shaped and light...
Dogs and Parvovirus
This life threatening illness is very contagious. This is a virus that attacks a dog’s body dividing the cells and attacks the white blood cells in the dog. If a young puppy is infected it can cause permanent damage to the puppy’s heart. The virus can also attack the...
Puppy House Training
When house training a puppy it is important to have patience, consistency, and be sure to give the puppy positive reinforcement. A puppy owner must teach the puppy but also build a loving relationship with the puppy. The ideal time for a puppy to finish...
March 15–21 is National Poison Prevention Week
Accidental poisonings in the home are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. This week you can raise your awareness and take action to protect yourself and your family (human and animal) from poison-related accidents. The Poison Prevention Week...
New Puppy Comes Home
In order to keep bringing home a new puppy a joyous day, preparations should be made before the day comes. If the first day is tightly scheduled then it will cause smooth sailing. Preparations to Make Before Bringing Home the Puppy The very first and important...
Choosing a Healthy Puppy
To ensure the puppy is strong enough and old enough to maintain good health, it is important to make sure the puppy is at least eight to twelve weeks old. At this point in the puppy’s life, the puppy should have already gotten the first round of vaccines. There should...
How to Choose A New Purebred Puppy
The first step to adding another family member is to decide which breed matches a family the best. These decisions should be based on the temperament and traits of each breed. Research and keeping a family’s own traits in mind is best. Finding a Breeder The...
Dogs and Worms
It is possible for worms to cause other health complications in a dog. In this article there are different types of worms with a little information described. Roundworms These types of worms can be spread in exposure to a dog’s feces. The most dangerous type of...
The Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline Leukemia also known as FeLV, is the leading cause of death in cats. Normally after a cat is diagnosed they lose their battle after an average of three years. This virus suppresses the cat’s immune system. So infections in the cats diagnosed with this can be...
March 1–7 is National Pet Sitters Week!
The first week in March has been declared National Pet Sitters Week. This is a time to raise awareness of the important role that pet sitters play in the lives of owners and pets alike. These trustworthy, dependable, and caring men and women deserve recognition for...
How to Hydrate Your Cat
All of us, out cats included, should probably be drinking more water. Proper hydration keeps us all healthy. In cats, proper hydration encourages healthy circulation and digestion and the successful absorption of vitamins and minerals. Dehydration can be caused by a...
The Secret Lives of Dogs
If you love your dog, you are not alone. There are over 78 million owned dogs in the U.S. An astonishing 78 percent of these dog owners reportedly count their canines as one of the family. We love our friendly, furry counterparts. Period. And we are constantly trying...
Dogs and Seizures
A dog can have a seizure without any official warning. The dog may be doing a normal activity and the only sign will be that the dog’s eyes start rolling around in every direction or closing followed by a fall. The dog will probably start kicking in a running or...
How to Choose a Dog Breed
They can do a number of things like lower blood pressure and reduce chances of depression. It is important to match a dog with the right person with keeping the personality of both owner and dog in mind. The dog should also mesh well with the entire family. A dog...
Dogs and Kennel Cough
If a dog has kennel cough he may continuously keep making noises that sound like he’s choking also known as canine infectious Tracheobronchitis, kennel cough sounds a lot worse than it is. It is normally very minor and very treatable. Kennel Cough Description...
Winter Feeding for Wild Birds
As the temperatures turn cold and the weather gets a little more blustery, the bird populations in our area begin to change. Migratory birds head farther south while new birds from the north might be settling in, calling this a good enough and warm enough spot to...
February 14 is National Pet Theft Awareness Day
Pet theft is a very real threat that can affect any pet owner who does not take precautions to protect their pets. Years ago, when my husband was a kid, his family purchased a new puppy. They happily brought him home and got him settled in his new environment. They...