With all of the media talk about this new and quite frightening Swine Flu that seems to have originated in Mexico, the fear of a pandemic is becoming more and more of a reality. Though the flu has not spread to many locations outside of Mexico, it is a threat as travelers bring the bug [...]
Taking care of your dog’s teeth is one of the simplest things you can do to ensure her a long, happy life. At its least serious stages, dental disease can cause bad breath, bleeding gums, and loose teeth. If it is not treated, it can lead to life-threatening infections of the heart, liver, and kidneys. [...]
Saving money is a trend that most Americans are trying to follow. Most people are cutting back on eating out, buying high priced electronic toys, going on vacations, as well as a great amount of other luxuries. One way to cut back on excess spending is to groom your dog or cat at home. Professional [...]
The most important rule for housebreaking your puppy is for everyone in the household to be on-board with the same training methods to avoid confusion. And remember that your puppy will no doubt have accidents along the way. Never scold her for an accident. By yelling or rubbing her nose in her own mess, she [...]
Some dog owners may not know this, but their four-legged companions are often talking to them. They obviously can’t use words (well most can’t), but they still have a way of expressing what they want. I didn’t realize this until I took my rambunctious cocker spaniel puppy to obedience school. As it turns out, the [...]
Fleas aren’t just an uncomfortable nuisance to your pets, they also carry disease and they can cause you problems as well. A fleas life cycle can last anywhere from two weeks to two years. Females lay about 1,000 eggs in their lifetime or about 30 to 50 eggs a day. That doesn’t seem like a [...]
You may have seen seeing eye dogs, military or police K9 units, guard dogs, and other “dogs with jobs” either on television or in your everyday life. But there is another type of working dog that doesn’t need to know any special tricks or have special talents: the therapy dog, a working dog with heart.
The following is a guest post by Candy and Ming at Reiki Fur Babies. Enjoy!
If you have ever had a pet then you will know just how much pleasure they can give you. Even if you’ve only been out of the house for a few short while, they will still greet you with genuine enthusiasm. [...]
We love them! They are a part of our family. Without your pet, the home would just not be the same. So, when they begin to weaken with age, are too small to reach certain heights or have pain based on an injury, your heart goes out to them. You begin to seek ways to [...]
Pet Gear Cocoa Easy Step III Pet Stairs (25.25″L X 16″W X 23″H; Brown)
Pet Gear Easy Step III Pet StairsEasy Step III gives your pet the freedom to access beds, couches and automobiles with ease and relieves you from any heavy lifting of your precious pet. Features larger landings, with the steps gently sloping upward [...]
