Best 12 Grooming Tips for your Family Dog...

Just as proper grooming is important for humans, so too ensuring that your dog remains healthy is part of the grooming experience. Here are the best 12 grooming tips for your family dog. * Depending upon the breed of the dog, that is, long-haired or short-haired, regular brushing should be part of the grooming routine. This prevents the hairs from matting and ensures a continuous healthy coat. * Bathing a dog is usually...

Dog Toys: Do’s & Don’ts...

The best dog toys are ones that are not harmful to the dog, but gives him or her hours of fun. Here are some do’s and don’ts when purchasing a dog toy. Depending on the breed, some dogs prefer a particular toy over others. In fact, while it may not be a toy at all, some dogs may become attached to an inanimate object much like a child will hang on to a security blanket.My dog loves her stuffed animal...

Tips On Introducing a Second Dog Into Your Home...

Let’s assume you have a Shiba Inu at home and have decided to acquire another one as a companion. Here are some tips to help your dog get along with the second dog. Before we get into the whys and wherefores, it is important to remember that any new member of the pet family will encounter a rigorous and sometimes jealous stance when a new pet arrives. If you think about it, some children who are presented with a newborn...

Worms: Top Ten Ways to Prevent Them in Your Dog...

Unfortunately, dogs can develop worms quite early in life. Here are the top ten ways to prevent them in your dog. 1. One of the major causes of tapeworms is attributed to fleas and lice. Brush your dog regularly with a flea comb and keep a watchful eye for any odd behavior exhibited by your dog. Dogs that ingest fleas, for example, can develop tapeworms. Thus, it is necessary to determine whether or not your home or yard...

Rainbow Bridge...

A friend gave me this and I thought it was so beautiful, that I needed to share it with all of you. The Author is unknown Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge,when an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food,water and sunshine, and our...

Top 10 Tips for Choosing the Right Dog Trainer...

Not every owner can hire “The Dog Whisperer” to train their dog. When a dog’s behavior is consistently bad, however, or if you are a first time dog owner, you may want to hire a trainer to teach your pet the basics. To this end, here are the 10 top tips for choosing the right dog trainer. 1. The trainer should use techniques that do not harm the dog in any way. 2. His methods should be above reproach and treat the dog...

CPR for Dogs and Cats How you Can Save a Cat or Do...

Part of responsible pet ownership is knowing how you can save a cat or a dog’s life in the event of an emergency. One aspect of this is understanding CPR for dogs and cats. If your pet is hit by a car or for myriad of reasons becomes unconscious, he or she is relying on you to save his or her life. Performing CPR for dogs or cats is not entirely unlike that for humans. The concept is the same, however the applications are...

How to De-skunk Your Dog or Cat – The Top Re...

If you have dogs or cats and you live in an area where skunks are free to roam, chances are high that your curious pet dog will encounter one of these smelly creatures. Given the high likelihood of this, you’ll want to ensure you are armed with a De-skunk removal before this happens to you. Skunks are nocturnal and as such, these rendezvous always happen at night, when we are least about our wits. The scenario usually goes...

Top Ten Strangest Claims for Pet Insurance...

It is always best to insure your pet as pet insurance helps in covering unforeseen veterinary bills. According to various surveys, about 25% of the pet owners pay more in insurance than they actually claim over the life of the pet; about 50% receive almost the same amount back while 25% receive a higher amount through claims. Hence, it can be safely commented that about 75% of the people who insure their pets are not at a...