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As a dog owner, you want to keep your dog happy and healthy. But the periodical health diseases affect their body and make them sick. Apart from the body, your dog's health also depends on their healthy teeth. The dental problems in dogs can lead to life-threatening infections and other issues related to heart, kidney and liver diseases. If you are worried about the bad breath and yellow teeth of your dog, then confirm that your dog is suffering from dental problems such as tartar, gingivitis…

Feeding Your Dog? By Wayne Booth | Submitted On December 02, 2013 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Wayne Booth There are different opinions about how often you should feed your dog. Most…

The quiet. The beauty. The team dynamics. This is what dog sledding means to me. I've been a member of my dog sled team since I was young and bungee-corded to the seat of the sled with my Dad at the controls. While my classmates were playing with toys, I was learning to manage our sled dogs and the environment. I would never guess that this experience would teach me the skills that I value most. My dogs taught me that we are only as strong as the weakest member of our team. Everyone has to do…

Most dog owners and lovers would agree that pets are like family. Each animal with their own personality, responses, and personal temperament. It is nearly impossible to create broad generalizations based solely on breed. Breed specific legislation, or breed banning, is an ordinance passed by local government basically outlawing a specific breed or group of breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous. Breed specific legislation is not an effective method for keeping the public safe from dog…

Despite their rather grumpy and slightly fierce appearance, Bulldogs are one of the gentlest dog breeds in the world. But don't let that fool you, Bulldogs are also the most common dog breed in the world to get sick or die fast if not taken care of. They can easily get overheated and they have a lot of health issues. As with other short nosed breeds, it is necessary to keep a observant eye on your Bulldog in hot weather. Keep them in a air conditioned house with clean, refreshing water. Lots of…

disabilities use therapy dogs to help them with their daily living activities. I use a therapy dog because I suffer from depression, anxiety, and PTSD; thus, having a therapy dog is very helpful with my emotional support. Another good thing to have is a good set of people that you can go to. I have my grandparents that who also help me every day as. I have an 11-month-old Pitbull mix puppy named Akira, who helps me with my emotional support. Although she isn’t a licensed therapy dog, still…

Just like us humans, dogs too need life jackets when they are in and around water. The younger the dog, the greater the need for a life jacket especially if you are the type that loves going to the beach often or live nearby a pond or have a pool at home. Dog life jackets are important for a dog. You cannot assume that a dog has natural instincts to swim- some need to be taught how to. Dog life jackets come in various sizes and styles to suit different types of dog breeds so you would be able to…

Have you ever wondered, which dog breed best suits your personality? I bet you sure did. Do you think, even dogs would like to have their way of choosing a human based on its personality? Dogs have an inbuilt ability of reading human’s facial expressions. They have a great gift to interpret human’s emotions, moods, feelings and they act accordingly. BBC research says that since most of the domestic dogs are accustomed to spending time amongst people, they tend to develop an instinct of…

If you have decided to get yourself a pet ferret there are several places that you can go to obtain one. The following are the most accessible places for getting your hands on a pet ferret: 1. A Pet store 2. A Breeder 3. An animal shelter Ferrets have fairly long life spans compared to other animals of a similar size. Ferrets tend to live an average of about 8-9 years, which means that you should make absolutely sure that you want a ferret and have done all of the necessary research before…

Boredom in Your Dog http://cdn3-www.dogtime.com/assets/uploads/gallery/dachshund-dog-breed-pictures/side-5_680-453.jpg It is not always easy to make out boredom in children and adults. They may seem restless, unhappy, or detached, depending on the individual. Actually, dogs and small children are alike in their need for physical and mental stimulation. Dogs too like children do not like to be left alone. While some emotions may be difficult to identify, boredom is one that most dogs…