I bet you love your dog. It’s not really a big surprise given that you’re probably online trying to find ways to improve your pet’s quality of life. If you enjoy taking care of your pets, then how about making money doing the very thing that you love? Dog grooming courses are becoming to be a popular and very lucrative… Read more »
Natural remedies for cleaning dog ears – and prevent dog ear infections. Head tilting, clumsiness, walking in circles or drooping eyes indicates infection of the inner ear that should be attended only by a veterinarian. But there are steps you can take yourself to lessen the likelihood of your dog suffering from ear infections. There are specific dog ear cleaning methods that will keep your dog’s ears infection-free. And some natural remedies for keeping ear infections under control.
You usually don’t need to be told when it’s time to give your dog a bath. If your dog is overdue for his shampoo, take matters into your own hands and follow these steps. Step 1: It might sound odd, but the best way to start a bath is with a walk. Seriously. A walk will tire your dog out… Read more »
Best Dog Crate for Travel Have you ever wanted to travel to a place further than your local grocery but don’t know how you can do that without upsetting your dog? I mean, you love your dog and all, but there are times when you want to go on a vacation but you don’t know how you can travel… Read more »
Parvo is a deadly disease. Do NOT attempt a home remedy for parvo if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. This article is about preventing parvo, as well as treating parvo, and its focus is on natural remedies (prevention and treatment). Do NOT use ANY of this article as advice. It is general information ONLY. Please, click on the… Read more »
One of the problems associated with dog beds, is that dog beds are often somewhat unsightly in our nice modern day homes and therefore we still find ourselves banning the dog to the basement or a utility room for the night; where we have hidden away their dog bed from the sight of visitors. But does this need to happen?
Rimadyl was once hailed as a wonder arthritis treatment for pets when it came on the market in 1997. By the turn of the century, due in large part to the aggressive marketing campaign by Pfizer, the manufacturer of Rimadyl, this drug had been prescribed for 5 million dogs.
And wouldn’t you think, therefore, that this drug had been thoroughly tested before being unleashed on no less than 5 million dogs?
Trimming your dog’s nails is one of those chores that absolutely have to be done, but we often put off because it’s perhaps not something we’re comfortable with.
The main reason many dog owners balk at trimming their dog’s nails is from a fear that they might hurt their dog in doing so. And it’s certainly possible to clip your dog’s nails too short and cause injury to your dog – the nail will bleed if you clip it too close to your dog’s paw.
Fleas can carry disease and other parasites, including tapeworm. And fleas are extremely irritating for your dog. They often cause intense itching, which in turn can cause your dog to damage his/her skin by vigorous scratching.
There are more pet boarding kennels in most cities than you expect. You see, pet boarding has become a bigger and bigger business. People are just now becoming aware of how much their pets are like them. Animals have emotional empathy, keen intellect, and even a well developed sense of self. Traditionally, pet kennels were only designed for extended trips. People would not board their pets for less than a day or two at a time, counting on the dogs or cats to be able to take care of themselves while their owners were gone. Today, however, there are more and more doggie day care places. These may be specialized pet day care facilities, or they may be integrated with the longer term pet boarding kennels.