Dog Care

• Adoption What to expect from your new dog when adopting
  
  Adoption: What to expect from your new dog when adopting When considering the birth rates among animals, it is not hard to understand why animal shelters are always filled with animals waiting to be...
• What is the Difference between AKC and RBDA
  
  What is all the hype about our dogs belonging to a certain club? Many pet owners do not even belong to a club. Dog owners, who take pride in their pets, will generally...
• Animal Assisted Therapy Can it help you
  
  Animal Assisted Therapy: Can it help you? The term animal assisted therapy is to be distinguished from the more familiar practice of animal assisted activities, which refers generally to...
• Biologically Appropriate Raw Food
  
  Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. Many health conscious veterinarians are huge advocates for this diet which can completely replace commercially prepared dog food.
• Basic Care and Maintenance for your Pups Teeth
  
  Basic Care and Maintenance for your pups teeth. Many dog owners do not realize the importance of caring for their dog's teeth. As dogs age, the need for dental care increases. The best way to...
• Breed Clubs What Are They and Why Should You Join
  
  Dog Breed Clubs. What are they and why should you join? Breed clubs are national or regional organizations dedicated to specific breeds of dogs. They exist as a repository of knowledge that both the novice...
• How To Keep Your Dog Cool in the Hot Summer Sun
  
  Keeping your dog cool in the summer sun when it is typically a time of great family fun and activity. The days are long and warm, the kids are on vacation, and the sun worshipers are...
• Did you just eat that things found in your home that can kill your dog
  
  Did you just eat that? 10 things found in your home that can kill your dog Dogs are very curious animals and as omnivores and natural scavengers, can get into and eat just about anything. However,...
• Tips for Keeping Your Dog Fit and Trim
  
  Here's tips for keeping your dog fit and trim Just as with humans, one of the biggest health problems today for dogs is obesity. Many owners think their pudgy dogs...
• Your Dog FAQ
  
  Your dog FAQ. Here are the answers to just some of the questions most commonly asked by dog owners..
• How To Keep Your Dogs Coat Looking At Its Best
  
  Dogs, unlike cats, don not sit and groom themselves by the hour. Actually, most dogs could not care less about their appearance and...
• How to Choose a Veterinarian
  
  Thinking about choosing a veterinarian for your new dog? Where do you start? Usually, when picking a veterinarian, we thumb through the phone book until we find one close...
• What is Microchipping and how can it ensure that your pet is always yours
  
  What is Microchipping and how can it ensure that your pet is always yours? Each year, more than 10 million pets are lost. It can easily happen, no matter how much we all try to prevent it. When...
• Recognizing Symptoms Of Emergency In Your Dog
  
  For many of us, when our dogs are ill, it is often quite difficult to know whether or not their condition warrants a trip to the emergency room. In an...
• Raw Meat vs Dog Food
  
  Raw Meat vs. Dog Food: The market is full of commercial diets, and you/ve heard that some people feed...
• How To Keep Your Dog Warm In Winter
  
  How to keep their dog warm during the cold winter is a big concern. Luckily for them, there are many ways...
• Teaching Your Children to Care for Their New Dog
  
  If you have a child, you've probably heard those familiar words, Can we keep him?” Dog’s aren’t just a man’s best friend anymore;...
• How To Get Rid Of Fleas On Your Dog
  
  All dog owners are familiar with the problems caused by fleas. Fleas are very small wingless insects, brownish red in color, and have sharp mouths by which they obtain blood from their canine hosts...
• Why and When Should Your Pet be Getting Vaccinations
  
  Vaccinations for dogs are very important for the dog's continued health. Your dog should be properly vaccinated against certain diseases at certain times to help protect him and other animals he may come in to contact with..
• What to expect when your dog is expecting
  
  Are you getting ready for your dog to have puppies? Having a litter of pups sounds like a lot of fun, but there is much work involved. Here are some tips on...