How to Find a Good Dog Trainer and Obedience Class
A good dog training class is a worthwhile investment in the future of your life with your dog. The time and money you spend on a class or two are a small fraction of what you will spend over your dog’s lifetime, and they will no doubt save you time, money, and more than a […]
Giving Pets as Gifts: Think Twice
For the holidays or a birthday, it can be tempting to give a cute, cuddly pet as a gift. Yet along with the precious purr that won’t quit or the fluffy tail that never stops wagging, there comes a commitment to another life for the next 10, 15, even 20 years. No one wants to […]
8 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays
As you prepare for the holidays, it’s easy to forget about the small things that can cause a real danger to dogs and cats. By taking a little time to ensure your home is ready for a pet-friendly holiday, you can evade possible tragedy or large vet bills. Here are 8 tips: 1. Secure […]
10 Symptoms In Older Dogs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Struggling to decide whether the changes in your senior’s are just normal aging or a more serious senior problem? Many dog owners will ignore the warning signs of an an easily treatable disease because they seem like normal aging. It’s an understandable mistake, but when your dog enters “senior-stage” at just six years old, you […]
What to Expect When Your Dog Starts Getting Older
What is “old age” for dogs? The old classic “one human year equals seven dog years” is an easy way to calculate and relate to your dog’s age, but isn’t the most accurate. Large breed dogs (i.e. Great Danes) are considered a senior at 6 or 7 years of age, whereas small breeds (i.e. toy […]
Behavior Changes in Aging Dogs
As they age, our dogs often suffer a decline in functioning. Their memory, their ability to learn, their awareness and their senses of sight and hearing can all deteriorate. This deterioration can cause disturbances in their sleep-wake cycles, making them restless at night but sleepy during the day. It can increase their activity level (resulting, […]
Rare Human Syndrome May Explain Why Dogs are So Friendly
When it comes to sheer friendliness, few humans can match the average dog. But people with Williams syndrome may come close, their unusual genetics granting them a puppyish zeal for social interaction. Now, scientists have found that extreme friendliness in both species may share common genetic roots. A friendly condition Williams syndrome, also known as […]
Why Do Cats and Dogs Love a Good Head Scratch?
Why do some cats and dogs practically melt with joy when they get a good head scratch? The answer is different for Fluffy than it is for Fido, although they do share a few reasons for why they sink into complete bliss whenever their furry little heads are massaged. For instance, petting a cat or […]
7 Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool During Hot Weather
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets, but there are a number of steps that owners can take to keep their pets safe when temperatures climb. Just this week, 14 dogs were found dead in a truck in Ohio after the vehicle’s air conditioning unit failed, according to the South Bend Tribune. The dogs’ handler […]
Do Dogs Sweat?
On a hot summer day or after strenuous exercise, most pups let their tongues hang out of their mouths as they huff and puff or they lie outstretched on the cool floor. It’s not uncommon for dogs to pant after a long run, but do they also sweat? Dogs pant as a means of evaporative […]