You know this situation all too well – you look over at your dog, taking his usual afternoon nap, when you see him start to shiver and tremble. Like any good owner, your mind goes through a litany of possibilities; Oh, the dog’s fine, he’s just dreaming…or is there something wrong? Nah, he’s fine….OR IS […]
Best Dog Food for Chihuahuas (and Which to Avoid)Chihuahuas are awesome little dogs. They’re little fiery balls of energy that will love you as much as any other living creature on planet earth. However, because they are so busy, they also have some special dietary needs. As you’ll soon find out… That means that finding the […]
Seeing your dog itch, scratch, and bite at fleas is heartbreaking because you’ll naturally feel sympathy for him. If these behaviors are persistent, it could be enough to drive both of you up the wall. While these bugs can, well, bug us, they can be stopped in their tracks. Quick Navigation Fleas Can Be Tough […]
New research findings contribute even more conclusive evidence that early contact with dogs can help prevent asthma, according to a study conducted by JAMA Pediatrics. Before the JAMA Pediatrics, scientists knew that growing up on a farm significantly reduced a child’s chances of developing asthma, so many scientists have suspected that growing up around dogs […]
Quick Navigation Capnocytophaga canimorsus (Not Shown)Bartonella Henselae (Cat Scratch Disease)Campylobacter jejuniBrucella CanisChlamydophila psittaciLeptospira interrogansToxoplasma gondiiLymphocytic choriomeningitis Did you know that a couple of years ago, a rare strain of bacteria called Salmonella Cotham affected 160 people, causing them to vomit, have diarrhea, and fever? It reached a point where even sixty-one people were hospitalized. And […]
Fleas are tiny insects that live and feed on mammal’s blood. They do not have wing thus, cannot fly. They, however, move from host to host and lay a lot of eggs while doing so. They are a parasite and spread diseases like myxomatosis (in rabbits and rodents) and plagues. Generally, they have seen a […]
If you are a dog owner, chances are that from time to time you’ve taken your pet dog along for a ride out in your van whilst you go about your business. After all, it’s better than the poor dog being stuck at home alone, especially if you’re going to be a while. And anyway, […]
It\’s true. Man\’s best friend can be trained to become a cancer-sniffing master using his sensitive noses to detect cancerous fumes coming from infected cells. This sniffing is a noninvasive approach which could help diagnose a number of people. But, if our furry, four-legged friends have such powerful noses, why aren\’t they screening people for […]
Depression and anxiety are things that everyone experiences to some degree, from mild seasonal depression to major psychological issues that require slightly more help. However, it has been clinically proven that dog ownership substantially reduces stress, anxiety and depression symptoms. Here are some of the best dogs to help with this particularly important issue. Quick […]
I know I was pretty much at a loss when I got my first dog. I had absolutely no idea how to train her–or even where to start. I’ve learned a lot since then, and perhaps the most important thing is that every dog is different. Still, there are certainly a few best practices you can […]