Your furry friend also can become hypersensitive to the things around them. Leaving dog allergies untreated can lead to pain and discomfort. Caring for a dog is like caring for another human being. As a pet owner, you have to pay extra attention to your dog’s environment, nutrition, and daily activities to ensure that they […]
This January, the AKC recognized one country’s (the Netherlands) favorite little dog: the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. The name, pronounced “Netherlands-e Coy-ker-hond-tsje” translates roughly to “decoy dog.” What does that mean? We’re about to tell you. 1. “Decoy dog” refers to the specific job the Kooikerhondje was bred for. Working from enclosures called “eendenkoois” that were built along […]
Providing food and shelter to your dog is not enough for its care. It would be best if you took a lot of things into consideration when you own a dog. It would help if you took a lot of things into account to make sure your dog stays hale and hearty and enjoys a […]
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Bandit the jail dog is finally getting his forever home. The inmate handlers, program volunteers, and deputies who know Bandit think this is the one that’s finally going to stick. Bandit has been adopted and returned to the Gwinnett County Jail Dogs program four times — but now it looks like he will […]
Research suggests dog ownership may improve heart health, decrease depression, and even help you live longer. Dogs have been man’s best friend for at least the past 15,000 years. Science now shows that this symbiotic relationship has been as beneficial for humans as their canine companions. Benefits of dog ownership include familial ties, a reduce […]
The Right Way to Clean Your Dog’s Ears, According to a Veterinarian JMICHLGETTY IMAGES Just as humans need to know when and how to clean our own ears for effective grooming, we need to do the same for our dogs’ ears to promote good health and comfort. This is particularly true for breeds […]
Willie Williams is a disabled Vietnam War Veteran who lives with his dog, Diamond, at Freedom’s Path on the Chillicothe VA Medical Center campus in Ohio. Recently, the 73-year-old veteran received a threatening anonymous letter that asked him to move out. The letter said: “Willie, it’s time for you and your dog to go. You […]
Our dogs can get into things they aren’t supposed to get into or do things they aren’t supposed to do. And when we catch them in the act, our first reaction is to be disappointed or mad. But that doesn’t last long when we see those faces… ? Source: Viva Frei/YouTube Those sweet faces have […]
Dogs come in many varieties and some of these are more outgoing than others. If you like to come home and you want to be able to unwind, you are going to want one of the calmer breeds that is going to want to be a part of your lifestyle. There are many out there […]
October 12 is the annual date of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. It was also the day in 2011 that Peggy Frezon chose to release her book Dieting with My Dog. Peggy Frezon has shared her weight loss experience with her dog and decided to write about their joined path in becoming healthier. Dieting with […]
