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Shampoos for Dogs With Dry Skin
Your dog may have dry skin due to allergies, cold weather, sensitive skin or underlying medical conditions. Whatever the reason, you should choose an appropriate shampoo. There are formulas available to help keep him comfortable.
Causes of Cushing's Disease In Dogs
There are various causes of Cushing's disease in dogs. Cushing's disease is related to a hormonal imbalance of the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located near your dog's kidneys. Cushing's disease affects an estimated 100,000 dogs a year in the United States. It is a seri
Three Crucial Steps to Figure Out How to Stop a Dog Barking
Even if it's impractical to try and get your puppy to stop barking, period, it isn't impossible to teach your dog to halt all unwarranted barking that she may be showing. There are plenty of ways that a dog owner can instruct his or her dog to reduce the undesirable woofing and acquire pea
Bone and Joint Problems in Dogs and What Can Be Done About Them
As dogs age they regularly develop bone and joint problems that can impact their happiness and mobility. Make sure you're well prepared for maintaining your dog's health so they can live a longer and healthier life while retaining their mobility. Read on to find out a lot more.
How to Determine Your Dog's Coat Type
Dog coats come in two types - single and double. The coat type determines how you should groom, trim, and wash your dog's coat, so it's essential to know which type your dog has. Follow these steps to find out quickly and easily.
Are Dogs Color Blind?
Many people wonder whether dogs can see the world in colors or if they see things the same way that we humans see the world. You may have been told that dogs see things in black and white but that's not correct. In fact, dogs do see in colors but they are color blind. Confused? Here's the
Home Remedy If a Dog Eats Rat Poison
Rat poison is a tempting snack and many dogs will stop at nothing to get it. Unfortunately, rat poison can have deadly consequences for your dog and requires fast action to treat.
How to Take Care of an Orphaned Three Week-Old Puppy
The most important part of caring for an orphaned puppy is simulating the environment in which nature intended it to mature. Puppies need the warmth, bathing and nourishment of a mother, as well as the motor stimulation and social education from interaction with littermates. At three weeks old, most
How to Run a Steeplechase Agility Course
Steeplechase agility courses are a fast-paced race against the clock for both dog and handler. The steeplechase course is a two-round competition based on a basic jumpers-style course, with at least two spread hurdles, a long jump, weave poles and the A-frame with either the A-frame or weave poles b
Considerations Before Choosing A Dog
The best guarantee for a happy life with your dog is to be prepared on what is coming up to you. In this article I am trying to show the main things to consider before choosing a dog.
Buy a Dog Bed - Size and Material Filler - Quality Issues to Consider
When you are looking to buy a dog bed, the price will vary according to a number of factors. Assuming you have already narrowed the bed type you are going to buy, based on your dog's sleeping style, then there are two main factors influencing price. Size and material.
No Sweeping Breed Statements in Dog Obedience Training
In your dog training travels, you've likely stumbled upon breed specific training programs, for training German shepherd, terrier training, and Labrador training. These dog training programs effectively play into the predicted traits of all of these breeds; however, it's important to under
Man's Best Friend - Preventative Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dog Owners
Has your dog relieved itself on your carpet or rug? Here are perhaps some of the reasons why the family pet might have committed the egregious crime and, better yet, some tips on how to prevent such accidents in the first place...
Top Tips For Drying Dogs
After bathing an animal you'll need to begin the drying process. A lot of water can and should be removed by towel drying the dog or cat before moving them out of the bath. If you're bathing a dog, this should keep them from getting you too wet when they decide to shake - which they are al
How to Potty Train Your Puppy During Cold Weather
Oh joys of parenthood -- puppy parenthood, that is. Your new puppy leaves a mess for you to clean up each time you leave the house. You know you need to house-train it, but your pup seems to have a stubborn streak and won't go outside in the cold. Its most recent mess came on a snowy night after ref
10 Questions You Must Ask a German Shepherd Breeder
Find a good and reputable German Shepherd breeder can be extremely difficult. This is made increasingly difficult as breeders enter the market for the money not for the love of the dog breed. This article provides the essential questions you must ask a breeder before you buy a dog from them.
Sure-Fire Tips For Puppy Proofing Your Backyard
As a dog owner, we try to do our very best to make sure they are eating the best quality food for optimum health and wellness. We take our dogs for long walks and jogs and spend hours of physical activity to keep them happy both physically and mentally. Routine vet checks and vaccines to ward away s
Choosing a Suitable Dog - One that Fits Your Lifestyle
Choosing a suitable Dog? Large or small - active or couch potato - longhaired or short- with the myriad of options out there, how in the world do you pick the right dog?Will a large dog be best - or a small one? Do you have children? Do you have other pets? Choosing a suitable dog raises so many que
The Necessity Of Gates When You Have A Pet
If you are reading this article, chances are that you have a pet (and very likely a dog) that you're thinking you need to contain to a space, or perhaps you're thinking about getting a dog and want to prepare beforehand. You most probably will need a pet gate for your dog, and here's