The storybooks abound with tales of heroic pets, and the amazing deeds they performed to save their masters from danger, or protect innocent children from harm. The classic TV series Lassie featured the classic “heroic” family dog, seemingly saving disaster-prone Timmy from a new and...
You can find them almost anywhere near the seashore boardwalks. All you have to do is walk into a cramped little gift shop on the beach and you can find them, stuck in a 6″X 3″ carrying cage and nothing else. If you havent looked there, all you have to do is look in the nearest...
As a potential hermit crab owner, you might be wondering if there is a limit to the number of hermit crabs you can have in a certain amount of space. This is something I first wondered when I started keeping hermit crabs as pets. There is no really easy way to answer that question with exact...
Heres How You Can Stop Your Dog From Pulling On The Leash During Walks
Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the...
In our increasingly stressful world more and more people are looking to natural herbal products to relieve stress and lead a healthy life. But only few realize that those same herbal products can also be used in animal care. In fact, there is a whole range of natural products that have...
Hepatitis, a disease of the liver that is seen in several animals, including humans, is caused by a viral infection. Canine hepatitis is caused by the virus designated CAV-1 which is seen only in dogs. Humans and other animals are not at risk to contract hepatitis from the CAV-1...
You may not expect Jillian Michaels, one of the personal trainers on NBC’s hit series “The Biggest Loser,” to have an obesity problem in her own household. But her chubby Chihuahua, Baxter, is one of a rapidly growing number of America’s portly pets that are tipping the...
Dogs, like children, are part of the family. But no matter what the dog’s temperament, families with young children should take some important safety precautions.
For the children’s safety and the dog’s, it’s crucial that they learn how to play nicely with each...
Help Keep The Pet Population Under Control, And Your Cat Healthy – Neuter Your Kitten
If you, or a family member, received a kitten as a Christmas present there are many things you need to think about.
It is essential that you take the time to really consider whether or not...
Heartworms In Dogs What They Are & What To Do
Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dogs heart, normally free-floating in the right ventricle and nearby blood vessels. The...
One of the most devastating parasites which may threaten your Pit Bull is the heartworm. These nasty creatures can linger in your pet for years before dealing a death blow to your Pit Bull. Heartworms are treatable, but it is best to use a protective stance rather than wait for infection to...
While none of the following problems are by any means exclusive to small dogs, they do present extra challenges for small dogs and their owners.
Teeth and Gum Problems
Many small dogs have a tendency to develop teeth and gum problems which lead to tooth loss, because they are often...