Easy Ways to Crate Train a New Puppy
Housebreaking a new puppy is a major undertaking, and it is something that requires a lot of patience. It also takes a lot of time, and many people do not have enough time to keep track of a...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Buying a Pet and Adopting a Pet
Adopting a pet and buying a pet are two simple terms related to ways a person can acquire a new pet, but many people find these terms confusing. Generally speaking the short answer is that adoption is...
View ArticleHow Much Dog Food Should I Feed My Dog?
Dog owners often wonder how much dog food their dog needs to eat, and how often to feed their dog. Dogs are different than cats, while a cat will usually regulate its eating a dog will tend to overeat...
View ArticleCan Pets Have Leftover Turkey?
Several years ago I was working at an SPCA and we always closed adoptions over Christmas. One year we made an exception for a wheelchair bound man and his wife. They assured us the kitten they wanted...
View ArticleAre Herbal Remedies Safe for Dogs?
We visit our local health foods store fairly frequently, mainly because I enjoy the sesame seed and honey treats they sell there (that I can’t find elsewhere). While looking for some cold-pressed oils...
View ArticleMy Dog’s Nose is Dry
A lot of dog owners mistakenly think they can diagnose a health problem in their dog by the condition of their dog’s nose. This is not true. But, what does a dry nose on a dog mean? A dog’s nose can be...
View ArticleAbout Getting Rid of an Unwanted Dog
This article is for people who have a pet dog of their own and cannot keep it. If you have found a lost dog please call your local SPCA, or Humane Society and report the dog so that its owner can...
View ArticleThings to Know Before Breeding Your Dog
If you own a female dog you may be wondering about breeding her and what is involved. Breeding a dog is not just a simple matter of putting a male and female dog together and seeing what kind of...
View ArticleWho is Responsible for Pets Hurt or Killed by Cars?
Have you ever hit a person’s pet with your car? Have you ever had your own pet run over? Who is responsible for any veterinarian bills when a pet is hit by a car? Pets that are not kept safely in...
View ArticleSigns that a Dog is About to Give Birth
In a dog, the act of giving birth, or having puppies, is called whelping. Everyone who breeds their dog should be well prepared for when their dog whelps, but sometimes knowing exactly when this will...
View ArticleAre Rescued Pets Good Pets?
To begin we must understand that a rescued pet is one that is adopted from an animal shelter, not one that was purchased in a pet store. Also keeping a stray pet is not always a “rescue” in some cases...
View ArticleHow to Know if a Dog Has Rabies
Rabies is a deadly virus spread by saliva. In China some people have contracted rabies by eating dog meat, but generally the only way it is spread is if saliva of an infected animal enters the blood...
View ArticleSigns That a Dog is Pregnant
There is a lot to know before breeding your dog, one of these things is how to determine if your dog is pregnant or not. Every dog, every dog pregnancy, can be different; some dogs will show signs of...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Dog to Eat Slower
There are many reasons to make sure your dog eats slowly. If your dog eats too fast can get an upset stomach, or bloat (a fatal problem), for this reason many dog owners want to slow down their dogs...
View ArticleWhat Do Volunteers Do to Help Rescued Dogs
This article is especially for helping people who wish to get their start as volunteers with dog rescues. First you need to be aware that most rescues do not take people under a set age, but children...
View ArticleWhat to Look For in a Dog Groomer
Generally a puppy’s first trip to the groomer is at 12 weeks of age, so you need to find a good dog groomer before then if your pup is of a breed that needs to be groomed regularly. Finding a good dog...
View ArticlePets are a Luxury Item
This is my opinion in regards to the question “Are Pets a Luxury?“ I have based my ideas here on owning pets, working at an animal shelter and with simple logic surrounding my knowledge of pets and...
View ArticleHow to Remove Tear Stains from a Dog’s Eyes
If your dog has tear stains you not only need to clean them up, you should also try to find out the cause of the staining, and treat the problem. You may find not just one cause, but several, are...
View ArticleAbout Dominance in Dogs
The understanding of dominance and submission is a natural thing born into all canines. The goal of any dog is to find its place in the pack. In the natural canine world a puppy often follows its...
View ArticleThe Birthing Process in Dogs
How to Prepare for the Birth of Puppies If you have bred your dog you should have funding available for emergencies, such as a Cesarean section (which are common in the dogs with larger heads, known as...
View Article
