For all pet owners, regular monitoring and “examinations” of
your pet will give you a better idea of the animal’s overall
health and prove as good “quality” time for both you and your
pet. Also, this may help you catch a problem in the early phases
and certainly before it becomes life threatening.
The list of things you can […]
Be A Good Dog Owner
Before making the decision about buying a new dog, here are some points you should consider :
1. Is someone at home for most of the day ?
A dog, especially a puppy, should not be left on its own for more than a few hours at a time. If you are out […]
The Bulldog was classified as a breed as far back as medieval times. Developed in Great Britain for its tenacity and power to attack and kill bulls in the arena, it has subsequently evolved, through selective breeding, in to the affectionate and loyal dog loved by so many owners today.
The American Kennel Club has classified […]
This small, spunky dog breed is famous for coining the phrase Yo quiero Taco Bell. Who doesn’t remember the commercials in which the Chihuahua expressed his love for Taco Bell food? Tiny and energetic, the Chihuahua typically weighs between 2-6 lbs and is 6 inches to 9 inches in height. They are one of the […]
The Shih Tzu breed was originally a dog of the Chinese people. Believe it or not, they were at once considered royalty to this culture. Kept inside as the palace pet; the Shih Tzu was highly valuable. Still today, this special breed carries itself in a high manner. The Shih Tzu prances with their heads […]
Dear Mr. Katz:
I recently received your book on training and listened to the bonus tapes.
Although I found numerous ideas for other training and problem areas in the book, I did not find anything helpful to me in the main complaint area I still have with my dog. He is a 5 month old boxer/shepherd mix […]
presented by David the Dogman
As an ardent reader of the Collins Dog Photoguide I came across this article, which I feel, might be of interest to readers.
Traffic Accidents
A traffic accident is probably the most common cause of serious injury to a cat or dog. Always approach the animal with caution, it may react aggressively […]
Allergies in pets(mostly dogs and cats) are diagnosed far more frequently these days than in the past. This
is probably due to a combination of factors - more pets being
taken to vets, better diagnostic tools, an increased allergen load in the environment, and
probably indiscriminate breeding.
Any animal can be allergic to any substance or […]
The Belgian Sheepdog is one of four sheepdogs originating in Belgium. It is also known as the Belgian Groenendael (Grow-en-en-doll ) or Chien de Berger Belge. In some countries they are all considered one breed. The AKC recognizes three of the four breeds including the Belgian Groenendael. These four breeds are […]
Dog flu, a highly contagious and sometimes deadly canine disease has been detected in a number of states and may be spreading around the country.
Researchers reported that the mysterious dog flu is an influenza strain that jumped from horses to dogs.
The dog flu is highly similar to the equine flu that’s been in […]