Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

I am sure that just about everyone has heard the saying “you can't teach an old dog new tricks”, are they right? Yes and no, but let us try to explain. An older dog will take a lot more training and dedication from its owner than a younger dog will, this is because an older dogs mind is a lot more ...Read More...

Some of the common signs of hypothyroidism in dogs include weight gain, lethargy, condensed exercise tolerance and reduced coat quality. The disease affects nearly all body systems and as a result a vast amount of signs can ...Read More...

One of the things you may not be prepared for when adopting a new puppy is its unrelenting desire to chew on everything. More times than not this can be quite destructive depending on exactly how you handle the situation. ...Read More...

Obesity is no longer a growing problem for just the human population, overweight dogs—and just plain fat dogs--are becoming more common everyday. Obesity is a very common and treatable nutritional disorder in dogs. Just like people, dogs can get fat through over eating and lack of ...Read More...

Teaching your dog to obey simple commands is an important part of owning a pet . When your dog is properly trained, it makes it much easier to communicate with him and this will enhance your relationship. In addition to making your dog mind you, it may even save your pet from harm or danger ...Read More...

It is a fact that pets get lost more than they get stolen, but pet theft is quickly becoming more and more of a problem with pet owners. It pays to take a few simple and inexpensive precautions that may help prevent a tragedy. Some simple things such as tattooing all of your animals, and micro- ...Read More...

Pets and pet lovers alike will always enjoy a doggie gift basket. It's a unique gift that lets someone know that you realize how special their dog is. Your own furry friend will also be delighted with the treats and toys, should you decide to buy one for him. ...Read More...

Similar to a dog or horse whisperer, a Cat Whisperer is a person who understands and relates extremely well with cats. A Cat Whisperer has an unusual amount of success with cats. People often bring cats to the Whisperer’s home. This cat will adopt the whisperer. ...Read More...

The vast availability of medications online has placed an added pressure on society to moderate its own behavior responsibly. It has placed an even greater pressure on human beings who use the Internet to shop for pets who are entirely reliant on us for their wellbeing. ...Read More...

In an ideal situation, the top front teeth of a rabbit will slightly overlap the front bottom teeth. Since rabbit teeth are always growing, this positioning allows natural wearing to occur as the rabbit eats food and hay.< ...Read More...