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How to Pick Your Dog's Name

How to Pick Your Dog's Name

Choosing the right name for your male dog is a very important decision. You should choose his name well because you and your dog will be companions for a long time to come. The name you choose for your dog reflects not only on you, but also your dog, and your relationship with him. ...Read More...
Medical records and traveling with your pet

Medical records and traveling with your pet

When we think about our pets, we generally think in terms of toys, food, and treats. However, pets, just like people have important documentation that is necessary for their health and well-being. ...Read More...
CPR For Dogs

CPR For Dogs

Everyone who has ever attended a CPR class should be familiar with the basics of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The first thing you check is that the patient has a clear airway, next you check to see if your patient is breathing, check the patient for a heartbeat and, if the patient ...Read More...
Canine Arthritis

Canine Arthritis

Arthritis in dogs is just as common as it is in people. The type of arthritis associated with dogs is known as osteoarthritis which is often caused by the degradation of the cartilage which resides within a joint. ...Read More...
German Shepherds

German Shepherds

Most people love large, protective and loving dogs which is why there are a lot of german shepherd breeders.

The German Shepherd is often called an Alsatian, mainly because that's where they originated in ...Read More...
Smokers Put Pets at Risk

Smokers Put Pets at Risk

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts have recently discovered that pets, just like humans are affected by second-hand smoke. Cats who live with a smoker are twice as likely to get feline lymphoma than ...Read More...
The Chihuahua

The Chihuahua

Chihuahuas only need occasional grooming with a rubber brush, whereas long coated Chihuahuas should be groomed normally with a brush and comb. Eye drops may need to be administered to prevent tear stains ...Read More...
Basic dog grooming tips

Basic dog grooming tips

Brushing your dogs coat will stimulate oils in your pets skin & help to keep it moist & healthy. Brushing will also prevent matting of your dogs coat. Brushing is also a great way to show your dog how much you love him. Brushing also ...Read More...
Poodles

Poodles

If you are searching for a dog who is loyal, very eager to please & extremely intelligent, then a poodle may be the breed for you. Not to mention that poodles are agile, easily trained & very beautiful. Poodles have very thick and fluffy coats & require ...Read More...
Dogs and Heartworms

Dogs and Heartworms

It is amazing how many people remain confused about heartworms and the possible effects that a heartworm can have on your dog. First let’s take a look at what heartworms are and how your dog can easily become infected. Heartworms are transmitted by ...Read More...