Health Care

Dog Park Etiquette

Being a new pet dog owner or if it is the first time you are going to take your pet to a dog park, you may be curious regarding good manners and etiquette at doggie parks. Below is a list of a few key rules regarding etiquette and good manners in dog parks so thatContinue reading “Dog Park Etiquette”

Relocating Kittens And The Mother Cat

Try encouraging the mother cat to relocate from the current area by enticing her with kitty treats. A spoonful of tuna in a can or a small piece of chicken that is cooked might just work. You will want to have her move away from her spot without having to scare or shoo her away.Continue reading “Relocating Kittens And The Mother Cat”

Grooming Tips For A Short-Haired JRT

Maintain the smooth coat of your Jack Russell terrier (or JRT) by brushing its hair regularly. Even short hair coats are prone to accumulating dirt and dust. Here are other grooming tips to follow: Make it a routine to brush the dog’s hair once a week. You get rid of the loose fur and cleanContinue reading “Grooming Tips For A Short-Haired JRT”

Caring For Elderly Dogs

As time passes, your pet will start to encounter one or perhaps more issues related to age. Some of these are declining visual acuity, reduced mobility, and hearing loss. Issues with different organs could also happen like heart conditions or kidney diseases. The ideal way to detect problems early is by determining a profile whileContinue reading “Caring For Elderly Dogs”

Find Out Why Chihuahuas Are Perceived To Be Aggressive

Chihuahuas have the reputation of being aggressive because of their personality. But the truth is a Chihuahua is only guarding himself and his human. So don’t be surprised if a Chihuahua will bark and snap at a stranger if he feels threatened. Chihuahua’s guard dog behavior will be a problem if he is in aContinue reading “Find Out Why Chihuahuas Are Perceived To Be Aggressive”

Separation Anxiety And Your Dog

When a dog has separation anxiety, he begins to panic when his owner is about to leave. The dog also shows panic attacks and destructive behavior once he is alone in the house. This anxiety is destructive for the pet and owner. Even if you enroll your dog in obedience training, he will continue toContinue reading “Separation Anxiety And Your Dog”

What Are Cats Afraid Of?

Cats could also be scared of certain things. Other than balloons and cucumbers, the following items could also scare your pet cat: Vacuum cleaner You may have witnessed your pet dog scamper away each time you use your vacuum cleaner. This same thing also happens to cats.The vacuum noise seems to be scaring pets away so theyContinue reading “What Are Cats Afraid Of?”

Can I Catch an Illness from My Dog?

If there’s one thing that’s been on people’s minds lately, it’s disease and how it spreads. You may be left wondering: can I catch an illness from my dog? The answer is yes, there are diseases—known as zoonotic diseases—that can be transmitted from a dog to a human, or vice versa. Examples include leptospirosis, giardiasis,Continue reading “Can I Catch an Illness from My Dog?”

Possible Signs of Gingivitis in Dogs Like the German Shepherd

Bad breath can be an early sign of gingivitis and other gum related diseases in dogs. For instance, if your German Shepherd has bad breath, give your vet a call to set up a routine appointment. Bad breath can mean a lot of things for your German Shepherd’s health and should be looked into rightContinue reading “Possible Signs of Gingivitis in Dogs Like the German Shepherd”

Prepping Your Dog for Parties

Hosting parties and celebrating special occasions at home with friends and relatives is exciting and enjoyable. However, that may not be the case for our pets. For some dogs, parties can be a source of stress and anxiety because of the new faces, noise, and disruptions in daily routine. When our pets are stressed, weContinue reading “Prepping Your Dog for Parties”