Hypoallergenic dogs are preferred by many people who are susceptible to allergens. However, such breeds require special care. Here are some tips on the care of the hypoallergenic dog.
It's hard to watch your dog suffer with a burned paw, but trips to the vet are costly. Fortunately for both you and your pet, there are many home remedies available to ease your dog's pain and speed up the healing process.
The chances a dog will become irritated by exposure to poison oak are minimal. Dog hair generally acts a barrier against the toxins in poison oak and other poisonous plants. If a dog comes in contact with poison oak via the nose, paws or any area without fur, however, immediate treatment is necessar
Many people have this idea that teaching your dog a bit of discipline can take up a lot of time as well as an expensive endeavor. It certainly does require on to be as patient as possible, and you'll need to be a bit creative if you want things to work out.
Psychologists and psychiatrists may argue indefinitely as to where to draw the line between neurotic and psychotic behaviors, and it is no doubt difficult to discern symptomatic differences at that common junction; but, when one focuses upon the outside extremes of each condition, the differences be
Due to the large size of their eyes, Cavaliers are prone to infections. Find out how to prevent your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from getting eye infections...
Make dog kibble taste better by adding healthful ingredients that are already in the kitchen. Dogs get tired of eating the same old meal all the time: kibble. It doesn't have to be that way. Remember to always feed the dog high quality food. Never feed it things that are bad for humans such as sugar
Dog breast cancer can be developed just as easily as humans, but in animals this is called mammary cancer. It is now known as the number one natural cause of death in older animals. Animal owners however, can help detect tumors before they are irreversible and deadly.
Bichons are wonderful dogs. They are fun, social, playful creatures who will give you years of love and fun. But they also come with a few quirks and breed specific issues that must be taken into consideration. Any prospective owner should research basic bichon information topics, which are discusse
There are many ways to control your dog aggression.The easiest and the fastest way is to learn how to use the psychological method of dog aggression control. Psychology works with dogs more than any other animals. You can only use psychology for animals that has passion and love for things around th
Walking your Yorkie is a great way for you and him to get exercise. But more importantly walking your terrier will improve his overall health and well being. By walking your Yorkie you'll be helping him stay in shape and you won't have to worry about him getting fat or lazy which could lea
As most people know, dogs make excellent pets and companions and give their owners many years of company and pleasure. In return, it is up to us as the owners to provide our pets with the best quality of life possible. One thing that is essential for all dogs to have a good quality of life is regula
Dogs are intelligent animals and require metal stimulation to keep from getting bored. A bored dog is much more likely to misbehave or be destructive. If you're taking care of a dog, it's a great idea to play with it, as this will help build respect and communication between the two of you.
Dobermans are highly intelligent and elegant dogs. American Bulldogs are medium sized dogs with a stocky and muscular body and a rather quirky appearance but don't let that fool you, these dogs make excellent guard dogs. Most of the negative misconceptions surrounding these dogs are due to inex
This is an article about how to teach your dog to go to the bathroom. Of course you have noticed that when it had already passed like 10 or 20 minutes after your dog eats, it wants to go to the bathroom, and we are going to tell you that you are right.
Double-coated dogs have a soft, thick undercoat of hair, with longer, coarser, outer guard hairs. The undercoat generally sheds heavily twice a year as the seasons change, and often hair comes out in large tufts. While all dogs require grooming to maintain health and hygiene, double-coated dogs requ
Dogs, no matter the breed, have proven time and again that they have the innate ability to establish and understand communication with humans through signs, letters, figures, word-commands, gesticulations and many more. When one sees a trained dog in action, one cannot but wonder whether dogs are no
Because they have delightful personalities, over sized ears and a light, fluffy coat, a Papillon is one of the most distinctive of all dog breeds. The breed takes its name, "Papillon," from the French word meaning "butterfly."