Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

If you would like to adopt a small dog with a big dog attitude, then the Dandie Dinmont Terrier might be the best choice for you. In case you are wondering where the breed gets its name from, you should learn about Dandie Dinmont, the funny character of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Guy Mannering, a farmer who owned six wonderful Dandie dogs, and who, in real life, was known as James Davidson, the father of the breed for more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

They dig, scratch and occasionally chew them. Dogs are really active and can sometimes injure themselves. The most common problems that dogs are confronted with are paw problems. We are talking about cracked pads, cuts, tears and even perpetual chewing, for more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Every year, the American Kennel Club analyses its registration statistics in order to establish which dog breed is the most popular one. This year’s list has a few surprises, with old favorites also returning, and a clear trend emerging: bigger is better. Large dog breeds are moving up the ranks, becoming increasingly popular in the past few years. Read on to find out which dog breed is America’s favorite ...Read More...

The Rhodesian Ridgeback may not be suited for everyone who wants to own a dog, but if you are sure that you can connect to this type of breed and take proper care of it, this can be the perfect companion for you. For more information visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

cats can sometimes give you sneezing, tickly throat, red eyes and other nasty symptoms. But even if you have an allergy to cats, it does not mean you will have to stay away from these purring, furry pets. Here are some simple facts that will make your encounter with any feline more bearable and, why not, enjoyable: for more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org under Pet Tips ...Read More...

Cushing’s disease (also called hyperadrenocorticism) is characterized by the overproduction of the hormone called cortisol. This hormone is produced by the adrenal gland, and is released by the body when the dog is stressed. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

The recommended age for neutering your dog is sometime between 6 and 9 months of age – any later than that, and he will have already started to develop certain behaviors. If you neuter an older dog, they may still do some of the things they did before out of pure force of habit, and teaching them not to can be difficult. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Here's a short list of some of the most popular small animals for people who aren't cat or dog people. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Especially for people owning big dogs, getting them into the tub for a bath may be challenging, causing a lot of trouble and headaches – and arm ache, probably. This is why finding a good groomer will be very helpful in the process of cleaning your dog and making him look fluffed and gorgeous, using very safe methods. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Puppies need vaccines just like humans, do. It’s not just puppies that need vaccines, but also kittens and other young and furry animals. These help prevent diseases and other conditions that the pup might get otherwise. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...