I think it is safe to say that we have all witnessed a frustrated dog owner hanging on for dear life as their out of control dog jumps and pulls to get at a passing dog. We have also had to listen to the excuses for the bad behaviour. "My dog only barks at little dogs. I'm sorry I just don't know why he does that." There is a simple answer. The dog has never been properly socialized.What should the dog owner have done? The first step is to make...more
As you're probably already aware, owning a dog takes a huge amount of commitment lasting their entire lifetime. It is well documented that owning a dog brings many benefits such as reducing the amount of stress in your life, and it is common sense that owning a dog encourages you to get out and exercise. Although there are plenty of positives to owning a dog, you mustn't forget that the ownership of a dog requires considerable amounts of...more
Dogs in their later stages of life are more predisposed to arthritis. There are several types of arthritis that a dog can suffer from. These include osteochondrosis, degenerative joint disease, kneecap dislocation, dysplasia of the hip, elbow or knee, hytertrophic and wrist arthritis, and the stifled joint knee. The dog's way of showing you he/she is suffering from arthritis is via limping, inactivity or resistance to be moved or cuddled. Etogesic and Deramaxx are two pet products that can reduce or relieve the dog of the effects of arthritis; the key word here is relief. This is because arthritis has no cure and so neither Deramaxx nor Etogesic will heal your dog of arthritis.Etogesic is a renowned drug that deals effectively with arthritis especially the Osteoarthritis type. Osteoarthritis is especially found in obese/overweight dogs and in older dogs too. Osteoarthritis comes about when there is new bone growth around the movable joint area and thus the abrasion that results ends up in the deterioration of the smooth cartilage that protects the ends of the bones. The unanticipated growth of the extended bone can come about after your dog has suffered injury or trauma in his/her...more
The reward of raising a golden retriever is seeing that cute cuddly, furry, little creature grow up into an adult dog. Being a parent to a golden retriever the, pride of seeing your little furry friend grow up to be a well trained adult retriever is priceless. As a puppy, golden retriever is indeed a ball of a nonstop fun. As a parent to a golden...more
Golden Retriever owners would be delighted to know that dogs of this breed practically live to please. As part of their general disposition, they are calm, obedient, and very eager to make their masters happy. In addition to this, Golden Retrievers are what some would consider eager problem solvers. The minute you attempt to teach them something,...more
In today's article we'll take a look at the 5 top considerations to make before bbringing your pet ferret home. So before you bring your ferret home here's five things you need to know 1). Have the right home for themFirst you must choose a home for your ferret. Keep in mind this is the place your ferret will spend most of their time so it should be a comfortable, safe place with enough room for your ferret to run around in. Make sure there are no gaps in the different levels because this may catch your ferret and hurt it. The cage should always have soft bedding, so that your ferret is comfortable and does not hurt itself. Plastic bottom cages are easy to clean; metal bottoms rust and look dingy after multiple washings. It is important if you buy plastic coated metal that your ferret is not chewing the coating off because this can cause intestinal blockages. Make sure the cage has multi layers, and large doors. Again we don't want the little fellows getting stuck! 2). A happy home needs a happy bedWhere will they sleep? You see a great home isn't a great home without somewhere to sleep. You also need to purchase a sleeping sacks and hammocks. The more areas your ferret has to...more
It is important to note that guard dogs and watch dogs are not necessarily the same. Depending on what you are looking for, you may want to choose a watch dog over a guard dog, and vice versa.- Watch Dogs - Watch dogs are known to bark loudly...more
Opus feeders are more than just bird feeders. With their wonderful and practical designs, you'll truly have something you can fix your eyes on.Nowadays, more and more people are getting attached to this habit. But, who could blame them? You know how...more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a small breed which has beautiful long, shiny and lustrous coat, especially when properly groomed. Special attention is required weekly or even daily if you have the time. Left for long periods can leave their coat...more
Even though you and your family may have a great first aid kit, it probably isn't going to be of any use when your pet gets hurt. Your pet is going to need to have his own first aid kit if an emergency should happen to arise.Before you can find a...more
The canine gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the basis for a dog's physical health and vitality. A complex microbial population identified as the gut microbiota or gut flora involves several hundred distinct varieties of microorganism. The advancement...more
Who can resist an adorable kitten? But before you fall head over heels, here are a few things for you to consider before you bring your new companion home.Breed And Background InfoYou now have many choices to make, from mixed to pure breeds and where...more