What is a Hairball? Due to cats being able to take care of most of their grooming needs we sometimes forget about cat hairballs, you will inevitably experience the terrible sounds and sights associated with one of their many hairballs. […]
Health & Care
Top 10 Household Items Poisonous to Dogs
Dogs are curious by nature and have the tendency to get into things around the house when they have the opportunity to or are bored. Many products that you would consider safe around your family may be actually be extremely […]
How to Give Your Dog a Bath
How to Give Your Dog a Bath; Giving a dog a bath is not always easy. Even the dog that is eager to jump in a puddle, pool or any other body of water he may not been as okay […]
10 Tips to Keep Dogs Healthy and Safe
10 Tips to Keep Dogs Healthy and Safe; 1. Avoid Extreme Temperatures Environments with extreme hot or cold temperature can be dangerous for your dog. Dogs in hot climates can become sunburnt, dehydrated, or they can even suffer a stroke. […]
Giving a Cat a Bath
Cats and water go together like tuna fish and peanut butter, the combinations just do not mix. However, giving a cat a bath may be necessary is some situations even though most of the time they do an adequate job […]
Dog Obesity Causes Health Risks
If your pooch has packed on some extra pounds of body fat, he or she may be at risk for becoming obese and Dog Obesity Causes Health Risks. A nutritional disease, obesity in dogs is the result of the accumulation […]
Siberian Husky Eye and Hip Issues
The Siberian Husky is classified as a generally healthy breed of dog with a life expectancy between 10 and 12 years. Like all breeds however, Siberian Huskies are predisposed to certain health problems that could have an affect on their […]
Top 10 Common Health Problems in Dogs
1. Canine Distemper A highly contagious disease that affects dogs is known as canine distemper. It is a virus that can be spread through direct or indirect contact and through the air. It initially starts in the infected dog’s tonsils […]
Health Concerns for the German Shepherd
German Shepherds remain to be one of America’s most popular breeds. They are known for their intense loyalty to their humans and their potential to be superb working dogs, but they are not known for having the cleanest bill of health. […]
The Benefits of Exercising for Dogs
Exercise is important not only for humans but also for their canine companions. Variables like age, breed and health should be taken into account when determining just how much daily exercise is adequate to sustain a healthy lifestyle, but generally […]
Health Concerns for Pugs
Health Concerns for Pugs, Pugs are considered to be a dogs with a longer longevity than most other breeds. On average, Pugs can live to be between 12 to 15-years-old and most usually face minimal health concerns throughout their lifetime. […]
Hilary Swank Hosts Thanksgiving Day Dog-a-Thon
For many people, the evening of Thanksgiving is a time devoted to resting and feeling slightly miserable from eating far too many holiday goodies. Actress Hilary Swank however has chosen this time to host a television special dedicated to rescue […]