Every year, thousands of domestic pets and wild life lose their lives to the ravaging effects of pesticide poisoning. Most pet lovers also enjoy gardening and the great outdoors. Little do they know what caustic ingredients are in the pesticides that are ...

The reddish/brownish marks on the inside corner just below the eyes of our dogs we all know as tear stains. You see them most often on light-colored fur, which makes the tear stains more visible. As the name “tear stains” suggests, they are caused by ...

Owning Boxer dogs, or any other dog breeds, requires a lot of responsibilities, patience and love. The moment you decided to take home a new puppy means that you are well aware of the responsibilities intertwined to a dog owner. But knowing the responsibi...

Boxer dogs are popular dogs, right? From the day they were first exhibited, Boxer dogs amazingly gained the hearts of many dog lovers. With over 33,000 new dog registrations, they placed sixth most popular breed of dog in the United States based on the 20...

Hay fever is one of the most common forms of allergies. It affects millions of people every summer. People who suffer from these seasonal allergies are generally allergic to pollen. Symptoms usually begin to appear in the early spring when the leaves s...

The comforting purr of your cat at the end of a hectic day at work can be one of the most soothing sounds in the world. All those of you who own a cat know that it is an independent creature by nature and yet it can be an integral part of your family. The...

There are dog beds galore Of all shapes and kinds But of all these selections My dog still chooses mine. There are luxury dog beds And designer dog beds Large dog beds and small. And over the years yes, my friend, We have tried them all. It star...

If you have ever been on the receiving end of a large paw with long nails sliding down your leg, arm or chest you know the importance of good grooming of a dogs’ nails! It is especially important with a large breed dog, to have a good nail care regime...

There seemed to be a time when a dog was a dog. Oh, how times have changed! As a child growing up on a farm we always had a dog. he slept outside on a pile of straw or in a dog house of sorts. He never had a bubble bath or a designer bed. He chased...

There is no question that the relationship between people and animals is a dynamic one. Having worked with a therapy dog for a while now I have seen the dramatic effects a pet can have, reducing blood pressure, releasing endorphins that make us feel warm ...

I often cringe when I see little kids begging parents to take the cute little puppy home from the pet store. Selecting a pet to come into your family should be a decision you don’t enter into lightly or on the spur of the moment. You really need to cons...

Who can resist a smile when confronted with a puppy! You have to love the preciousness of them, all soft and cuddly. I even think puppy breath is adorable! But one thing some people fail to take in to consideration when acquiring a new puppy is that, th...

Human beings have been living with their dogs since the time we first began to domesticate wild wolves. They are our companions, our protectors, and - thanks to our ongoing partnership - our dogs are living longer. Improved diet, vaccinations and veterina...

If someone were to compile a top 10 list of guard dogs, the English Mastiff would without a shadow of doubt be, in the top three The look of this dog alone guarantees that anyone who stumbled across him would certainly think twice about getting too close...

There are many things you need to know before you adopt a new pet. The dissimilarities in behavior and traits among dog types can be matched up to uniqueness in people. Discovering the right match between the dog breed and the holder or family is the key ...