Cat Breed Profile: Savannah Cats

The Savannah cats are a beautiful mix of the genetic components of the African wild cats that are medium in size and domestic cats. So what makes these felines interesting? Can they make great family pets? If you enjoy an active lifestyle and prefer doing several fun activities to just laying around your comfortable couch,Continue reading “Cat Breed Profile: Savannah Cats”

Aristocratic Doberman Pinschers

Tracing their roots back in the late 1800s in Germany, the Doberman Pinscher primarily served as guards. Although it’s not really clear who their ancestors are, many believe that Dobermans may be a mix of the Rottweiler, German Pinscher, and Black-and-Tan Terrier breeds. Dobermans are distinguished by their athletic build, regal appearance, and sleek coats.Continue reading “Aristocratic Doberman Pinschers”

Do Malamutes Make Excellent Watchdogs?

Malamutes treat everyone as friends, so they usually don’t make an excellent watchdog. Aside from their size, which can make an intruder think twice, they offer no other benefits of protection for the house. The best environment to keep an Alaskan Malamute is a place that offers a lot of opportunities to do some body-stimulatingContinue reading “Do Malamutes Make Excellent Watchdogs?”

Plucking Your Dog’s Ears

It has been believed that the dog’s ears should be hair-free in the past. It was believed to be a critical part of grooming the dogs. However, recent evidence shows that plucking can be detrimental to the health of dogs. Studies show that ear plucking may not be necessary for healthy ears. The reason forContinue reading “Plucking Your Dog’s Ears”

Are You Having Problems With Your Dog’s Gassiness ?

Dogs are known to pass gas from time to time; they do it excessively at times. But if your dog seems to be doing it a lot, you might want to look at the underlying causes. Several factors contribute to the dog being gassy. One factor is that the dog might have inhaled air duringContinue reading “Are You Having Problems With Your Dog’s Gassiness ?”

Skin Infections In Dogs

The skin is the outer covering of the body. It is made of soft, flexible tissues that cover the body.  The skin has three main functions: sensation, regulation, and protection. The skin of dogs contains beneficial microorganisms that are regular inhabitants of the skin. These are natural flora. On the other hand, when a canine’sContinue reading “Skin Infections In Dogs”

Caring for a dog in her senior years

You have a dog in your life who is finally entering into her senior years. How can you offer her the care she deserves at this stage of life? Your pet needs you to be aware of the fact that there are a lot of new and different ways to tend to her needs, butContinue reading “Caring for a dog in her senior years”

Why your cat needs several types of toys

Your cat needs to be able to play with some toys whenever she wants to have some fun and you want to make sure she has what she needs to make the most of this time so she can really enjoy herself. To make this happen, you will need several different toy options to offerContinue reading “Why your cat needs several types of toys”

Why it’s important to check over your pet’s paws

You have a pet in your life who needs your help to keep her paws in great shape. Why is it so important to check over this area of your pet’s body? There are few places that see as much wear and tear as your pet’s paws, so it stands to reason that they willContinue reading “Why it’s important to check over your pet’s paws”

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