The search for an indestructible dog bed can get pretty frustrating for owners who have dogs who love to chew. When you do finally find something that's durable enough to justify spending a few dollars on your dog, they're often uncomfortable for your dog and they end up letting it sit unused in the corner while they jump on your sofa or use the floor to relax.The advancement in fabric materials have given modern dog owners a variety of...more
Dog owners would occasionally witness the pet throwing up. The retching sound being made by a vomiting dog can make an owner vault as often times the pet would choose to upchuck the contents of the stomach on the carpet. What is even more disconcerting is the fact that most of the time there will be two mounds to clean up. Why can't the dog do it in one heap?Considering the dietary indiscretion of our four legged friends, it would not be...more
One of the best pieces of advice anyone can have about removing ticks from dogs is to not let the problem get tho that point. This means treating your canine friend with a product meant to keep fleas and ticks from attaching themselves to them in the first place. Most of these products are a topical solution that's applied to your animals coat and spreads over your pet's entire body via the dogs natural skin oils. This is a 100% effective way to rid yourself of fleas, ticks and their eggs forever. Getting ticks offIf you haven't pretreated your dog and find yourself having to get rid of ticks for the first time, look below for things you should do and shouldn't do when removing these pests.Don'tsPlease don't feed excessive amounts of garlic to your dog. Not only is garlic merely an old wives tale -- there is a chance your dog will have a fatal reaction to it (dogs are sensitive to garlic).Tweezers aren't an effective tool for removing ticks from dogs, so don't use them. You may feel squeamish about handling the tick with your fingers, but it will be much safer for your dog and you can handle the ticks in a more delicate manner. If you burst the tick while it's attached to your dog...more
The Dog Walker By: Brodie Ellis About the Author 4 Paws in the park is owned by Brodie Ellis. Originally from the Cotswolds in England, i naturally grew up surrounded by animals of all shapes and sizes. I am and have always been a huge animal lover and nothing makes me happier than a content and happy animal. I have two dogs...more
Quite a few dog owners are surprised to hear that dog training hand signals can be much more effective that verbal commands in most instances. There is an excellent reason for this that really boils down to a dog's inherit wildness, back when they were wolves: A dog's ears aren't really used for communication. If you watch wolves in nature you'll...more
If you own your home, one of the things you can add to the list of lifes certainties, right behind death and taxes, is clogged pipes. And if youve had multiple experiences with this plumbing problem, you may have considered buying a drain snake, otherwise known as a plumbers auger, to help you clear clogs on your own without calling in a plumbing contractor.Drain snakes can be very useful additions to your homes drain cleaning toolbox, although there are various factors youll want to weigh when trying to make the decision as to whether to use a drain snake on a particular clog or call your licensed plumbers for help. In addition, you should always try drain cleaning solutions before using a drain snake. First, see if you can unclog the pipe just where it meets your sink or tub. Make sure the screen covering the drain pipe is clear, then lift it out and use a thin wire to scrape up any hair or other clogs that might be lurking just underneath. The next step is to use hot water. Its not only one of the best offenses against clogs, but should also be first in your line of defense. You should regularly clean out your pipes with hot water. Boil a teakettle, or a spaghetti pot, full of...more
Rescue dogs are normally classified as either being tracking and trailing animals or air scenting animals. Each will have their unique advantages (and specific search and rescue dog training) based on the rescue situation at hand. For instance, a...more
Next to cancer; bloat in dogs is the second leading cause of death in dogs. Most symptoms can be hard to narrow down such as: general restlessness, lack of appetite, reduced bowel movements, dry-heaving (dog tries to vomit, but can't), hunched...more
Colitis in dogs can best be described as very similar to what people experience with over-active bowel syndrome. Bacterial and viral infections, various diseases, allergens and colon problems -- can all cause dog colitis. Bacterial and Viral...more
How many times have you created completely wrong choices by making unnecessary purchase? Should you buy something you don't know much about, you get disappointed. Pet stores commonly market various kinds of hamsters. If you're planning to have a...more
Pest birds can be a real nuisance, even if they don't "attack" your property in huge flocks. One by one, they poop on your patio, your boat, or your pool and spa, and before you know it, you're faced with a big annoying clean up job.For property and...more
When you adopt a dog, it becomes part of the family. He will depend on you just as your children do for proper nutrition. Its pretty easy to just buy a bag of dog food; however is it the best thing for him to eat? Dog food manufacturers claim that...more