What do they mean by fillers? Used in low quality, cheap commercial dog foods, fillers are basically put in the dog's "food" to save the manufacturer money, not to increase nutritional values....

Do you dread walking your dog? Does your dog walk you around the block? Does your dog almost choke himself in his eagerness to sniff the rose bushes? Do you secretly feel out of control? Well pe...

Arthritis is a common problem in dogs. It is recognised by symptoms such as the pet going stiff-legged after exercise, showing reluctance in going up or down the stairs or playing, and finding i...

The systems in animals are accustomed to raw food and use it effectively for maintaining good health and well-being. In this way, in the wild animals live long and healthy lives. However, in our...

I always refer to my old office job as 'when I had a real job', because although dog walking is hard work, it has given me such an amazing life. Spending my days with four legged creatures inste...

All dog lovers want the best for their companion, and starting with proper nutrition you will give your pet the basis for a long healthy life. There is no one best dog food on the market today, ...

Tips for Overweight DogsAn overweight dog does not look healthy, and this only occurs because of overfeeding, not because they choose this lifestyle. It is only through overfeeding that we make ...

Training Your Silky Dog: It is essential to have a dog that knows how to follow the right rules and how to live around your house. To achieve this, dog training must be considered. Most peop...

Home Parvo treatment for your dog is a perfectly practical and effective option, compared to the usual approach of having your dog treated at the animal hospital, even though you may meet consid...

You can find dogs everywhere. There are so many dogs out there that are left without a home and end up being displaced at a shelter for several reasons. If you are seriously thinking about helping...

As our dogs get older we may notice clouding in their eyes, and a tendency to bump into things. In this article you can discover what cataracts are, and what you can do to help after your vet ha...

Here are a few helpful tips to keep your dog safe and reduce his stress, fear and anxiety if you are taking him out and about on Halloween. With all the commotion of excited little ones and extr...

You may have heard, or even witnessed, dog obedience via a unique and intelligent method, clicker training. A clicker is a small plastic box with a metal strip that makes a crisp click when you ...

Making natural home made dog food at first thought may seem like a lot of work in today's stressed out busy world. In actuality it is easy to do once you get into the routine. You can make your ...

When we need a service performed (on anything), the first port of call is usually the Yellow Pages (or their equivalent). Pick up the book and find someone who is close to you. Right? But would ...

If you are lucky enough to get a 7-week-old puppy, there is no excuse for any bad habits to develop over his lifetime. Puppies learn INSTANTLY when they are that young, and if you use the proper...

A dog or a puppy normally passes through the stage when they bite or chew on anything they can get their young teeth on. This is very similar to a human baby's teething stage, or on the oral sta...

Are you familiar with dog bed designs and materials used to fabricate a quality bed for your dog?Designer Dog Beds: Okay we've all heard of designer dog products - from diamond studded collars t...

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching! While you're busy decorating and preparing your home for guests, here are a few important tips to keep your dog safe this season.The Christmas TreeTi...

You hit the pet shop on a mission - to find the perfect tough dog toy for your new pooch. So, you hit the dog chew toy aisle, only to find thousands of different choices. Big ones, little ones, ...

There is more to the crate than meets the eye. It provides a safe haven for your puppy and frees up time for you to go about your daily chores without worrying for the security of your new pup. Th...

I deliberated about writing this article as I find it hard to talk or write about the loss of a pet in the past and I know how emotionally difficult it is for us to make that final call. Writing ...

You may well be assuming that Spot is just getting old when you see him getting a bit stiff and possibly limping. However, if your Spot is a large to giant sized dog breed he may well be suffering...

Knowing dog first aid skills are very important, just as with humans and knowing what to do in the event of an emergency may mean the difference between life and death for your dog. Dog emergencie...

If you've decided to bring your puppy home, that's just the first step. You need to get your house ready for him. You're going to have lots to do around the house. After all, puppies are not so di...

~ The Border Collie Road Test ~ Origin – The Border Collie is considered as one of the oldest breeds. The Border Collie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. He...