The Pet Food Ingredient Game
Pet food slogans such as organic, human grade, holistic and natural may increase sales, but miss the point. If pet health is the objective, a totally new approach is needed.
Thursday, 25th May 2006
Doggy Dinner: Choosing a Quality Dog Food
With slick advertising, colorful bags, and multiple aisles of different brands, choosing the right food for your dog can be a confusing and daunting task. However, a number of key factors that contribute to making the right decision can be found right on the dog food label!
Thursday, 25th May 2006
Dog Sicknesses Symptoms and Diagnosis
The downside of dog ownership is that communication can sometimes be a guessing game.This is particularly true when your dog is not feeling well.
Tuesday, 23rd May 2006
Four Common Skin Problems in Dogs
Dogs are susceptible to various skin problems -- which can be frustrating for owners who want to see Fido comfortable and happy. Does your dog have a skin problem, and if so, how do you fix it?
Saturday, 20th May 2006
How to Help a Dog Suffering With Arthritis
Getting old is 'ruff' for us all, dogs included. We experience all kinds of aches and pains and so do our pets. How can we help them deal with old age, and, arthritis in particular? This simple article explains a few basic things that we can do to help comfort them through this difficult time.
Thursday, 18th May 2006
Safety Tips For Traveling With Dogs
Many people get nervous when they have to travel with their pets, but traveling with your dog can be a very rewarding experience for both of you.
Monday, 15th May 2006
5 Tips for Easier Vet Visits
Taking your pet to the veterinarians’ office can be an adventure all on its own. There are so many sights, sounds, smells and other sensations that your pet can easily become quite excited or agitated to the point that control is difficult.
Wednesday, 10th May 2006
An Overview of the Debarking Debate
One of the most controversial subjects in the field of dog training is the question of debarking surgery. Debarking surgery is a procedure designed to minimize the volume of a dog\'s bark.
Tuesday, 9th May 2006
6 Common Dog Emergencies
Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency?
Tuesday, 11th April 2006
Fur Isn't Such a Good Sunscreen
You might think the most important bit of dog health advice would be to let your furry loved on spend all day enjoying the outdoors. But you'd only be half-right. You know we must protect our children and ourselves and from the sun. But do you know that leading canine health experts now say that the most important dog health advice they can give is to protect your dog from the sun, too?
Monday, 10th April 2006
What You Should Know About Dog Health Care
Our dogs are now, more than ever, a very important part of our families. We care for them as we care for ourselves. That includes taking a greater interest in our dogs' health care. In response, there have been many advances in dog health care in recent years.
Monday, 10th April 2006
Should You Buy Dog Health Insurance?
Should you seriously consider buying a dog health insurance policy? Yes, you should.
Sunday, 9th April 2006
How To Handle Puppy Teething Troubles
When most people bring home their cute new puppies, the furthest thing from their minds is the stressful time of teething. Just as with babies teething, puppies will want to chew on everything they can get their mouth on. This can lead to total destruction of your belongings, but there are tried and true ways to help prevent this from happening, and help you and your pup get through the teething period with ease.
Sunday, 9th April 2006
How To Keep Your Dog Healthy And Fit
Just as with humans, one of the biggest health problems today for dogs is obesity. Many owners think their pudgy dogs are adorable, when in fact they are extremely unhealthy. Overweight dogs can develop the same kinds of problems that overweight humans can, such as diabetes mellitus, which can be very tricky to treat. Obesity can also reduce your dog’s life expectancy.
Saturday, 8th April 2006
How To Recognize A Dog Emergency
For many of us, when our dogs are ill, it is often quite difficult to know whether or not their condition warrants a trip to the emergency room.
Friday, 7th April 2006