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”
Category Archives: Dog Care
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”
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”
Dogs and Horse Poop
Is your canine picking up new eating habits especially in the area of eating horse poop? You might want to talk with your vet to learn ways to discourage this new habit. In many cases, dogs will eat horse poop because of its taste and smell. But horse poop can be dangerous if you don’tContinue reading “Dogs and Horse Poop”
Protecting Your Dog From The Sun
If you are going to travel to sunny areas like the beach, then you will need to ensure that your pet dog is protected from the sun and heat. You will want your dog to have fun but you also do not want your pet to come home with his paws blistered or his nose sore. Continue reading “Protecting Your Dog From The Sun”
Dog Agility Training: Know Your Puppy’s Fears
You may not think about it much but your pet dog has mental blocks and fears. There are specific things that can naturally influence your dog making him uncomfortable or weary so you will have to assist him to overcome these. The most apparent one is fearing darkness. Some dogs have no problems finding themselvesContinue reading “Dog Agility Training: Know Your Puppy’s Fears”
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