These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
It may seem like a totally logical reason to get one. And you'll find plenty of research to back it up. But when you see this 'compelling reason,' you'll see that it's a bad reason and can quickly backfire. Find out why.
And about 80% will show symptoms. Fortunately, the risk for serious disease is quite low except for these special groups. But watch out for this standard advice that doesn't work, and can seriously impair your pet's immune system. They'll pull out all the stops to drag you in.
It can strike dogs as young as age 6. By age 11, it affects 50% of dogs and by age 15, 68%. What's more, if you recognize the signs you can set the stage to help them ease through their senior and geriatric years with more purpose and companionship, and less pain.
There's no one straight answer to this as it can depend upon the breed and their size. Here's what to expect as your little fluff ball moves through each stage of puppyhood and beyond.
The holidays are meant to be joyful, not stressful. So as you deck the halls, pour the cocoa, and wrap the gifts, remember that the real spirit of the holiday includes making sure every member of the family, pets included, has a happy and hazard-free season.
The average dog has about 15,000 hairs per square inch — 15 times the density of human hair. No wonder shedding is a problem (even in so-called hypoallergenic breeds). Many factors affect the amount of shedding. There are steps you can take, but please avoid this bad advice.