Relating to Dogs

The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reports that approximately 10 percent of the population is affected by pet allergies. In dogs, a protein found in their dog urine and...

Losing a pet is a sad and distressing event. When trying to locate a lost pet, time is of the essence. One of the best ways to get the word out about a missing pet is a "Lost Pet" flier that can...

Numerous veterinary and first-aid organizations, including the American Red Cross, offer pet first-aid training courses and reference guides to help prepare pet owners in case of an emergency....

Of all the standard pieces of agility equipment, the A-frame is one of the more difficult to build on your own. With effort and care, however, you can build a homemade A-frame and avoid spending...

Aggressive dogs are scary to deal with, in your home or in your community. As you walk past an aggressive dog, you naturally worry and fear that the dog may attack you, your children or other...

Dog dander is loose flaky skin that falls off the dog as he sheds. It can cause allergies in dogs and humans such as sneezing, itching, coughing or rashes. Dogs with long hair will not create more...

Whether you're in the middle of housebreaking a new puppy or your adult dog just had an oops moment, pet urine stains are almost inevitable. However, with just some basic household items and a few...

A doggy door can be a great convenience for both a dog and his owner. A doggy door is a small, square opening usually cut into the bottom portion of the door most frequently used to let your dog...

If you purchase a pet from a pet dealer, be it a breeder, puppy mill or pet shop, you seldom have recourse should the pet fall ill or show signs of hereditary diseases, unless you live in Florida....

Once you know how to build one wall for a doghouse, you can build the rest of the walls---it is a simple matter of adjusting the measurements if you want a shorter front and back and longer sides....

True love is hard to find. Experiencing this magic can be just as difficult in the dog world as it is among humans. If you are considering breeding your dog, it is extremely important to find a...

It is often hard for dog owners to watch their pet age, especially if the dog starts to have trouble going up or down stairs. This difficulty may be from numerous issues, but it may happen simply...

Pet hair can accumulate on the furniture inside your home even if your pets do not lie or sleep on your furniture. Pet hair can transfer back onto your carpets or clothes, causing the hair to...

The love many pet owners have for their dogs knows no bounds. Some even desire to wear garments fashioned from their beloved pets' fur. Dog hair coats have become increasingly popular among pet...

Fleas are an irritation to your pets and to you when they take up residence in your home. They prefer to stay on your dog or cat, but will lay eggs that drop onto your sofa, carpets and bedding....

Spot treatment for fleas, often called spot on treatment, remains one of the more common forms of flea control for pets. In spite of this popularity, there exist several known health risks...

Normal puppy bowel movements are firm, sausage-shaped and a light shade of brown that darkens as the stool dries out. Normal puppy stool should be easy to pick up with a plastic bag or pooper scooper.

With a nose a thousand times more sensitive than a human's, a well-trained dog makes up one-half of an efficient and effective search-and-rescue team. Guided by its handler, a search-and-rescue...

Dog dander is made up of the small flakes of dead skin that dogs shed on a continual basis. Dog dander can typically be found in all kinds of environments.

There are two types of yards---yards that keep dogs inside and yards that keep dogs outside. But what happens if yards don't do their job? A lot of money has been spent on fencing to keep dogs in...

There are a number of things you need to consider when building a septic system for your dog kennel. You may need a permit. The septic presented in this article is small enough that a permit...

Fleas and ticks can become a big problem when they infest your lawn, your pets and your home. They multiply quickly, making it increasingly difficult to get rid of them. Using a flea and tick...

It is hard to fight feelings of anxiety, and they can blossom into a full-blown, debilitating panic attack. A professionally trained service dog can be a helpful partner for a person who suffers...