You need to study all the available options when choosing the right harness for your dog. Different harnesses work for different dogs so you need to choose wisely. Some harnesses come with a chest pad. This additional pad will be bulky, and you will assess whether your dog is comfortable with it. Harnesses can beContinue reading “Dog Harness: How To Help Your Dog Get Used To Harness”
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Use A Crate When Training Puppies
Before bringing in a new puppy, make sure that your house has been puppy-proofed first. You should put away stuff that you don’t want your puppy to touch or destroy. To puppy-proof the home, you can use a bitter spray or close off the room that you don’t want to be invaded. But before anythingContinue reading “Use A Crate When Training Puppies”
Diet Management Tips For Senior Dogs
As your dog gets older, you might want to look at his diet. He no longer needs to eat what he used to eat when he was younger. Take note of these recommendations: Add more fiber to your dog’s diet Decrease carbohydrates in the diet because the dog is no longer as active as heContinue reading “Diet Management Tips For Senior Dogs”
Can Human Bug Spray Be Used on Dogs?
Now that the weather is warmer, the small flies, gnats and other biting insects are coming out in full force and they’re probably bothering your canine friends. You may be wondering what you can do to help your dog keep these insects at a distance. A good rule of thumb is to always check bugContinue reading “Can Human Bug Spray Be Used on Dogs?”
Ear Infections in Dogs Like the Bichon Frise
Did you know that checking your dog’s ears on a routine basis is part of the overall health and wellness process? If you notice your Bichon Frise is scratching at his ears or shaking his head or even flapping his ears from side to side, call your vet to schedule an exam. Your Bichon couldContinue reading “Ear Infections in Dogs Like the Bichon Frise”
Litter Box Maintenance Tips: Keeping The Litter Box Clean And Odor-Free
Keeping the kitty litter box clean can help ensure that your cat will use it and feel less likely to do her business on your floor. Pet cats can also have preferred litter types. Using The Litter Type That Your Cat Likes One favorite kind of litter with tidy cat owners is the clumping varietyContinue reading “Litter Box Maintenance Tips: Keeping The Litter Box Clean And Odor-Free”
Declawing Alternatives: Keep Your Cat Away from the Old Favorites
Restrict your pet cat’s access to rooms where she is scratching inappropriately. Whenever possible, keep the doors to these rooms closed. In a bind, a couple of baby gates that are stacked together just might work. There are also electric pads that send a harmless jolt when they get stepped on. Place the pads preciselyContinue reading “Declawing Alternatives: Keep Your Cat Away from the Old Favorites”
Help Your Cat Have Fewer Hairballs
Unless you have a hairless cat, your feline friend will probably produce a few hairballs every now and then. It’s a perfectly normal part of life for your cat! That doesn’t make hairballs any more pleasant for you to experience, however, or to clean up. Have you ever wished there were ways to help FluffyContinue reading “Help Your Cat Have Fewer Hairballs”
Do Not Punish Your Pet Dog If He Has Panic Attacks
As with humans, being angry at an individual that is going through a panic episode will highly likely not fix the issue, and in a lot of cases, will only worsen the situation. Therefore, a shock collar, forcing your dog to lay down, spraying your dog with water, or even just yelling at him willContinue reading “Do Not Punish Your Pet Dog If He Has Panic Attacks”
On Spaying and Neutering Cats
Once cats reach puberty, pet owners face the dilemma of sterilizing their pets. If you do not intend to breed cats, you may your kittens spayed if it is female or neutered if it is male. Veterinarians recommend spaying or neutering kittens when they reach puberty, which occurs between 4 to 6 months. Past thisContinue reading “On Spaying and Neutering Cats”
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