Rose Lenk Although Pit Bulls have gained a bad reputation for their seemingly aggressive behavior, this breed can be the ideal pet for the right owner. Pit Bulls crave attention and are very loyal and loving toward people. Other dogs, on the other hand, tend to bring out the aggressive behavior of the Pit Bull. [...]

Samuel Murray Pets definitely help us live longer and healthier lives. This is especially true of the elderly and those of us who live alone. Pets make wonderful and faithful companions. They are always there for us. However, this relationship can become strained, and sometimes even be broken when someone in the household develops an [...]

Simon HarrisMany people don’t realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or another, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergies in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, food allergies, [...]

Are you worried that your dog is demonstrating a real health problem in his constant efforts to scratch his itchy skin? Does he scratch constantly, but with no sign of fleas, ticks, mange or other parasites? In some dogs, even a serious case of itching may not be related to parasites at all.

Is it your job to potty train a puppy, after you (or someone else) brought the adorable furball home? Potty training a puppy takes time and patience, there’s no doubt about it. There also has to be a method to your madness for that inexperienced little creature to understand what you want.

When it comes to dog training, there are some simple rules you can apply to make it a better experience for both you and your dog.

Rabies is an awful disease that affects mainly mammals — the kinds that bite, scratch and eat primarily meat. Although almost any mammal could get rabies, most of its victims are dogs, foxes, raccoons and bats. And humans can also get rabies.

Looking for ways to prevent ear problems in your dog? Do you know the proper way to clean a dog’s ears? It’s true that dog ears come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. But despite their varying appearance, all dog ears offer an excellent sense of hearing, and the procedure to clean them is the same.

The amount of exercise your dog requires depends on several things. One important factor is his type of breed. But his energy level and even his personality also affect his need for exercise. Although little breed research will give you a good idea of what your dog reqyires, he’ll also tell you himself.

Many of our dogs don’t get enough walking to burn off all of their doggy energy. When this happens, their vitality can come out in ways we consider destructive, such as incessant barking, chewing, becoming an escape artist or digging in the backyard.