To determine the amount of dog food to begin with when you start feeding a growing puppy, apply the following steps:

Step 1: Find a dog nutrition chart (use your browser just type in dog nutrition chart) and determine the number of calories per pound of body weight your puppy Read the rest of this entry »

So you’ve decided it’s time your family had a dog. Your kids have bugged you for months and after seeing how happy your neighbors seem with their wonderful pet you’ve given in and you’re ready to go dog shopping. Perhaps you had a dog as a child, so you know how much fun Read the rest of this entry »

It’s a familiar sight to every pet owner who has sat down to a meal with their dog in the room: Your furry friend scoots as close to the table as he can get. His big, pitiful eyes stare longingly - first at you, then at your plate. Read the rest of this entry »

Most dog owners whose pets are household family members consider it an inconvenience to evaluate dog food. Most rely on the usual dog biscuit recipe. They usually feed only one or two dogs, never weigh them, and rarely keep any records on them at all. Many base their selection Read the rest of this entry »

It can be a devastating and disgusting diagnosis when a Veterinarian tells you that your dog has Worms. Even worse, you may actually see the Worms coming out of your dog or in their stool, if they have Roundworms or Tapeworms. Trust me when I say that that can be a nearly traumatic Read the rest of this entry »

Importance of Regular Home Dog Ear Care

Routine home dog ear care is very important to the health of your dog. Performed between your regular checkups with the veterinarian, it will help keep your dog’s ears healthy and pain free. If you see signs of trouble you may be able to head them off before they require an extra visit to the vet. Excessive wax, foul odor, redness, constant scratching, Read the rest of this entry »

The American Eskimo Dog is loving, alert, beautiful, agile, highly intelligent, friendly, social, curious and strong. She makes an excellent protective watch dog but is not threatening or aggressive. It has a white or cream straight outer coat, with dense undercoat. Read the rest of this entry »

The head collar has become an increasingly popular dog training tool in the past couple of years. Two of the most well known brands of head collar on the market are the Gentle Leader and the Halti, but there are many other brands that incorporate the basic head collar concept.

Many people find the Gentle Leader easier to fit that the Halti, and in addition the Gentle Leader is designed to fasten around the dog’s neck. The advantage of this design is that even if the dog is somehow able to wriggle out of the muzzle, Read the rest of this entry »

The passing away of your dog is a sad time for all pet owners and a moment we all would like to avoid altogether although it is a natural process of losing a good friend or family member there are options that can make dealing with the situation better.

It is certainly can be a big shock to you when you find out your pet has passed away and the first reaction could be that of denial. Denial is a common occurrence when dealing with loss or finding out when someone your love has passed away Read the rest of this entry »

The American Cocker Spaniel was bred from the English Cocker Spaniel and is smaller than its English cousin. A Cocker Spaniel will average about 14 ½ to 15 ½ inches in height and 15 to 40 pounds in weight and will live 12 to 15 years. Cocker Spaniels have long silky coats that need Read the rest of this entry »