Antioxidants for Your Dog

Don’t look for or put your faith in a “silver bullet” antioxidant. It doesn’t exist. Rather, supplement your dog’s diet with a variety of foods that contain antioxidants, such as blueberries, herbs (basil is great) tomatoes, egg yolks, green tea or spinach. Feed these foods especially in times of increased physical stress for your dog; for example, when it’s fighting cancer or after extreme physical exertion. Don’t overfeed any one antioxidant. Balance and variety... [Read more]

3 Major Health Problems in Dogs

Life with your dog can be fun and exciting. There are times when this excitement can take a turn in the wrong direction. This is when your dog gets sick. There will be times in your dog’s life that he will become ill. It is for this reason that it is important that you are aware of some of the common health problems in dogs. There are the big three that you should be aware of when it comes to taking care of your dog. Heart Disease Heart disease is not just a serious health problem for humans. Dogs... [Read more]

Does Your Dog Make the Grade? – Six Basic Dog Obedience Commands You Should Know?

As your kids load up their back-packs and head off to school, you might take a minute to see if your dog makes the grade when it comes to these basic obedience commands. As an avid 4-H member in my youth, I was active in dog obedience training for my dogs (a 55 lb mutt and Cocker Spaniel). I had great fun spending time with my dogs and after the training, they were even more delightful to be around. Personally I highly recommend obedience training, especially for large dogs. Here are some of the basic... [Read more]

Grooming Tips for the Family Dog

Just as proper grooming is important for humans, so too ensuring that your dog remains healthy is part of the grooming experience.  Here are some grooming tips for the family dog. Depending upon the breed of the dog, that is, long-haired or short-haired, regular brushing should be part of the grooming routine.  This prevents the hairs from matting and ensures a continuous healthy coat.  Bathing a dog is usually performed on a monthly basis.  However, if you have a dog that lives outdoors, you may... [Read more]

Things to Look For When Deciding on a Dog Breed

There are certain things to look for when deciding on a dog breed.  Let’s examine what those things are. Choosing a breed that compliments you and your personality is one factor.  If you are choosing a dog as a family pet, ensuring the dog gets along with children is another.  Selecting a breed based on the type of group it falls into is another consideration.  For example, are you looking for a small dog, such as a Pekingese, Poodle, or Terrier?  Or perhaps you’re looking for a Bulldog,... [Read more]

Toy Dogs are the Hottest New Fashion Accessory

There is a hot new fashion accessory that is gracing the covers of many magazines today. This fashion accessory is a one size fits all. What is this great fashion accessory that you must have now? It is a toy dog in your arm. Toy dogs, often referred to as “Pocket Pets” have begun to be one of the most common fashion accessory that can be seen strolling down the street or nestled in the arm of her owner. Usually these great fashion accessories are seen in an even more fashionable tote bag.... [Read more]

Tips for Choosing the Right Diet for Dogs

If you were told that part of a dog’s diet should consist of spaghetti and meatballs (without the sauce), what would you think?  Would you be surprised to learn that it can be quite good for your dog?  Here are some tips for choosing the right diet for dogs. While more and more dog owners are choosing to prepare homemade meals for their pets, others opt for high premium foods.  Still, others simply feed their dogs whatever is on sale.  The only problem with commercial dog food is that there is... [Read more]

What Causes Worms in Dogs?

There are a variety of worms that cause illness in your dogs such as: heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms.  What causes worms in dogs? Let’s take a closer look. Hookworms are predominately found in dog feces.  If your dog eats these feces they can develop this condition.  Look for the following signs: loose stool or blood in the stool, the dog seems bloated, gas, has an unusual appetite, and his coat seems to be on the dull side. Roundworms come from dogs ingesting the... [Read more]

Tips to Help Your Dog Get Along with Other Pets

Let’s assume you have a Bichon Friz at home and have decided to adopt another one as a companion.  Here are some tips to help your dog get along with other pets. Before we get into the whys and wherefores, it is important to remember that any new member of the pet family will encounter a rigorous and sometimes jealous stance when a new pet arrives.  If you think about it, some children who are presented with a newborn baby tend to become upset because they have to compete for attention for the... [Read more]

Many Health Benefits of Pet Massage

Massage techniques are frequently performed on animals, including dogs, cats, and horses for therapeutic benefits after injury or as a preventive wellness program. The specific techniques used will depend upon the goal of the massage and the receptiveness of the animal. Any indications of pain in your pet must be assessed by a vet before performing massage techniques. The benefits of massage include reduced pain, increased joint mobility, improved circulation of oxygen-rich blood for tissue in healing... [Read more]

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