Big Apple Bullies- English Bull Terrier Rescues...

This is a guest post from Dogtime Media’s Big Apple Bullies Dogtime’s Road to Rescue program salutes Big Apple Bullies, New York’s “bully breed” advocacy group. How did your organization get started? We love Bull Terriers. We have never experienced a breed so funny, playful, stubborn, hedonistic, gassy (!), and wonderful. As bull terrier owners, we appreciate the breed’s personality...

Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Dwellers...

Lots of people from all over the world want to have a dog for a pet. If you happen to be an apartment dweller, then there are simply some apartments that do not allow larger breeds of dogs. Now, in this article, we will help you find the right dog that will suit your habitat and is also allowed to live with you in your apartment. The following are best dog breed for apartment dwellers: The Cocker Spaniels – These are dogs...

Top Ten Dog Breeds for Families with Children...

If you are thinking of getting an ideal family dog, do not just pick out the first breed you see. There are dogs that are ideal for families with children. There are dogs that are not. Here, you will get to know about the top ten dog breeds for families with children. Bernese Mountain Dog This gentle giant was bred to pull carts in Switzerland. They are perfect companions for small children and other animals. Training these...

Top 10 Dog Rescue Groups...

Dog rescue groups do important work in our society. They work tirelessly to protect homeless or unwanted dogs, and ten of the best are listed here. If you love dogs, you might want to consider donating or volunteering your time to one of these worthy charities. 1) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – The SPCA is a non-profit organization group that helps protect sick and injured stray animals and animals...

Why You Should Get Your Dog Vaccinated For Canine ...

The canine H3N8 virus, also called Canine Influenza Virus, causes flu-like symptoms in dogs. If your dog is infected, coughing, sneezing, and runny nose are all symptoms that you will see. Lethargy, joint pain, fever, and poor appetite are also reported. Just like flu in humans, it can be a serious, life-threatening situation for your dog. It is highly contagious between dogs and is transmitted by our hands, clothing,...

Supplements, and Your Pet Dog...

Our pets need vitamins and minerals in their diets just as much as we do. If your pet dog is on a diet of canned or dried pet food then it is probably a good idea that you make vitamin supplements a part of its diet; of course, only after checking with the vet. The reason for this is that over-supplementation is harmful; particularly with fat-soluble vitamins A, E, K &D that cannot be excreted from the system. And...

How harmless is Tail Chasing in Dogs...

Tail chasing in dogs is a commonly observed phenomenon by many dog owners. Most people think that this is just a funny habit of the dog to draw attention towards it. But it may be as a result of many other causes which may need to be treated medically. The reasons for dogs chasing their tails are many. Some people are of the opinion that it is an obsession on the part of the dog. This form of obsession stems from acute...

How to Care For your Deaf Pet...

Most often it is difficult for pet owners to detect deafness or hearing loss in their pets. Usually, the first indication of the deafness problem is when pets do not respond to commands or to sudden and loud noises. In dogs the process is usually very gradual and since dogs have very sharp senses they try to compensate their deafness with other senses. This is why most pet owners are unable to notice their pet’s hearing...

A Brief Guide to Aggression in Pet Dogs...

Aggression in dogs is the number one dog behavioral problem reported by vets in the U.S. It can be defined as behavior that threatens another creature. Pet parents often have to consult vets and animal behavior experts to help manage any signs of aggression in their pet dogs. At the outset we must be aware for the sake of information, understanding and also pet insurance that different dog breeds have different thresholds...

Warning for Dog Owners Flying With Pets...

by Fran Golden Posted Jul 19th 2010 10:37 AM A warning for owners of short-snouted dogs: They accounted for about half of the purebred dog deaths on planes in the past five years, according to new government data. Breeds at risk include bulldogs and pugs. More than 122 dog deaths were reported since May 2005, when US carriers began disclosing the numbers, according to The Associated Press, citing a Transportation...