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Pomeranians are a good choice if you like spirited, playful, and intelligent animals. They keep a watchful eye on everything around them, and they will not back down to a challenge despite their tiny size. Weighing in at only 5 to 7 lbs with a height of under a foot, they are cute little fur […]
Sometimes, dogs need a little help to get from beleaguered, depressing and dark conditions to get to their forever homes. Luckily, there are people like Greg Mahle to help them out. Mahle, a lifelong dog rescuer, has spent the last decade searching for homes for rescue dogs in Putnam, Connecticut and elsewhere. His overall strategy […]
“Peee-yew!” Is this a constant refrain in your house every time your dog climbs on your chest for a kiss? I mean, you love your little guy, but sometimes it can seem like while you were gone, your dog escaped, found a nearby river, and gorged itself on days-dead trout before returning home – with […]
Pet doors are such an amazing invention, offering convenience to you and your pet. Whether it may be you have to work late or you get caught at a doctor’s appointment or you’re sick. There are many pros to installing pet doors, not only for you but for your pet. However, before purchasing a pet […]
You might have wondered what would possess your dog to eat something like grass. The reasons are not as simple as you might expect. Here are some of the most common yet surprising reasons you favorite pooch may be indulging in the green stuff. Quick Navigation Inadequate Nutrition Can Play a Big Role When It […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]