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 on the hunt for puppies for sale, newspaper in hand? This is an exciting time for you and your family — but do you feel confident knowing what to look for when choosing a puppy for sale? When it comes to choosing your longtime companion from that tumbling litter of fur balls, here’s [...]
How can you tell if your dog’s feeling a little under the weather? Is he ill, or just having an off day? What symptoms usually crop up when it comes to a genuine health problem in your dog? The better you learn your dog’s individual quirks and habits, the more easily you can tell if [...]
Caring for your dogs means feeding them properly. And as we all know, your dogs need appropriate ratios of vitamins and nutrients in order to stay healthy, lustrous and active. But even though that premium food you buy them probably gives them all the vitamins and nutrients they need, you don’t want to overlook the [...]
Dogs surely do make wonderful pets, showering you with almost unconditional love and affection. Not only do they give you this gift directly, more than one study has shown that simply owning a dog can lower your blood pressure (though we admit they can also raise it, at least briefly!). But what kind of dog [...]
Debbie Ray Just say the word cancer, and any of a host of scary thoughts will pop in your mind — and with good reason. Cancer is one of the most common of diseases among pets, and its rates increase as the pet ages. In dogs, the frequency of getting cancer is equivalent to a [...]
Are you getting ready to hit the road, and planning to take along your friendly Fido? Then you’ll need to find some dog-friendly hotels or motels that understand “dogs are people, too.” In the past, this has been more than a bit of a hassle, but fortunately today’s World Wide Web serves up all the [...]
It isn’t a comment on your fitness as an owner if your dog dashes out of the house and into the street, although it is extremely stressful. That’s simply what dogs do; it’s dog nature. And even the best-trained dog is someday bound to see something so interesting, he’ll forget everything in the world except [...]