Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

Although diseases affect all breeds of dogs, specific breeds are more prone to certain ailments than others, due to their physical structure, genetic make-up, and other factors. We will briefly describe some of the more common ...Read More...

Chinchillas make excellent pets. Unlike most other small animals, the chinchilla's lifespan is generally fifteen years long. That is great for anyone who really gets attached to their pet. Chinchillas are small, and can easily be kept in a ...Read More...

Lyme disease is most commonly treated with antibiotics; this is because the disease is caused by a bacterium that is often introduced to your pet through a bite from a tick carrying the disease. Antibiotics will need to be taken for a long period of time and in some cases may not be ...Read More...

When Rover was started to show the signs of aging, we were all concerned about his comfort. It seemed to us that he would have a hard time getting up in the morning. His legs would shake and wobble and he would ...Read More...

Your puppy's first visit to a dog groomer should be pleasant one. Here are some things you can do to make his first visit easier on everyone: ...Read More...

The Greyhound is classified as a sight hound, which means that his strongest sense is his sense of sight, these wonderful dogs’ ancestry dates back many centuries BC. In 1906, America began racing the Greyhound breed with an artificial lure (usually a rabbit) this was designed to attract ...Read More...

Mommy, Can I have a puppy? Please, please, I promise I will take care of it and look after it and everything all by myself"

Just what are you supposed to say to your kids when they ask you for a pet? It is definitely true that ...Read More...

Certain dog breeds will always enjoy steady popularity, the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular. There are also trends and fads in dog breeds which are similar to clothing and music fads. Certain breeds such as Dalmatians, Chihuahuas, and Jack Russells are "in style" for a while, ...Read More...

We can't say enough good things about the wonders of technology which now allow for microchipping your pets. Recently, there was a stray cat, which as in our neighborhood for several days. Rather than have him brought to the shelter and possibly never see his family again or ...Read More...

The following are methods used by several obedience training schools in the Central Florida area. Below we have compiled a list of tips which should help in properly training your dog to walk on a leash. ...Read More...