Dogs

Canine blood disorders are difficult to detect, and they are also costly to treat since treatments often take place over an extended amount of time. Signs of blood disorders are excessive or...

Jack Russell terriers are very popular dogs in both the UK and America. They're small, easy to groom and loyal. Jack Russells became even more popular with the success of the hit comedy series...

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...

Anyone who owns dogs know they can eat all manner of unsuitable things, from raiding the cat's litter box to getting in the trash. Dietary indiscretion can lead to gastrointestinal problems such...

Any dog lover knows that handling dogs can be challenging and rewarding. Dogs can be highly energetic, affectionate and intelligent, especially to people who love and understand them. For anyone...

Crate training helps teach your dog to live happily in the human world. It gives him a place of his own, as well as a safe place to stay while his owner is sleeping or at work. When used properly...

Peridex is one of the drugs used to treat stomatitis---inflammation of the gums, tongue and mouth in dogs. Stomatitis can be caused by periodontal disease or by things caught between the dog's...

Dachshunds, also known as wiener dogs, make excellent pets but are notoriously difficult to house train. In fact, they may rank among the top 20 most difficult breeds to potty train. Though you...

Puppies, including pitbull puppies, bite for several different reasons. The puppy may be teething and the chewing feels good on the puppy's teeth and gums. The puppy may also be curious about the...

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According to the National Canine Cancer Foundation, one out of three dogs will suffer from some form of cancer, and more than half of those dogs will die as a direct result. For any owner, cancer...

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...

Pemphigus foliaceous is a skin condition that can be fatal to dogs. It's an autoimmune disease; the dog's immune system causes a response when it thinks that a glycoprotein in the skin (called...

Electric fences offer pet owners an alternative to erecting a traditional containment system for their dogs. An above ground electric fence is typically made of an electric box that powers a wire...

If you've always wanted to make a tennis ball sling shot, look no further. You can use this fun toy to play fetch with your dog. You can also make a few of them to make up a new slingshot tennis...

Holistic medicine and treatments are becoming commonplace in American medicine for both humans and pets. The idea of treating the body and not just the symptom has been around for generations but...

Dog wheelchairs can be expensive, ranging anywhere from $250 for a small dog up to $1,000 for a large dog. Fortunately, building your own dog wheelchair is an option and can cost you as little as...

A puppy that is properly house trained will offer enjoyment and pleasure; the opposite is true of a dog that is not properly trained. Elimination indoors can cause stress and tension for you and...

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...

Dogs can experience allergy symptoms, just like their human owners, and as with humans, the allergies can be caused by a variety of sources. Allergy screening and treatment depend on each dog's...

Having a puppy can be a wonderful, rewarding experience. It can also be frustrating when your older puppy has not grown out of its chewing habits. Younger puppies chew to explore their environment...

The Animal World Network estimates that shelters euthanize approximately 60 percent of dogs and 75 percent of cats every year. Failure to spay or neuter pets is the leading cause of animal...

Diarrhea frequently happens in dogs, sometimes despite your best efforts to prevent it. Diarrhea can be a symptom of a serious illness, but often it happens due to a dietary indiscretion or...

Trimming your dog's toenails can be difficult. He may squirm or won't hold still long enough for you to trim one nail. Possibly, you're afraid of trimming his nails because you don't want to hurt...

Tracking collars can be used with pets when a pet is not in sight or is unable to return on command. These collars are most commonly used by hunters who use loose dogs to hunt and by scientists to...

Just as a human can injure his shoulder, so can a dog. Wrapping the dog's shoulder and leg can immobilize the shoulder, assist in the healing process and reduce the pain level for the dog while...

Anatolian shepherds are one of the oldest dog breeds in existence. Originally bred as flock guardian dogs in the rugged Turkish terrain, the Anatolian shepherd still retains those protective...

Collie breeds have been shown to be more sensitive to heartworm medications than most other breeds of dogs. This leaves them more susceptible to toxic reactions to these drugs. Research has shown...

Diabetes not only impacts humans, but can appear in dogs in the forms of diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus and canine gestational diabetes. If your dog suffers from a form of canine diabetes,...

Discovering your canine friend has a medical condition can cause any pet loving owner anxiety and worry. Deciding just what the best course of treatment is can be difficult, especially if you do...

Canine parvovirus, or parvo, is a virus that attacks the intestinal tract of dogs, resulting in severe diarrhea and vomiting. In rare cases, it can also attack the infected animal's heart.

It was a television mainstay for decades: "This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered." But why was the former host of "The Price Is...

If your dog has a seizure, you'll feel helpless, but you need to be calm as you let the seizure run its course. Seizures in dogs are caused by a number of factors, including genetics, epilepsy,...

Because your malamute is a big dog with big mouth and an even bigger appetite, ordinary dog biscuits aren't going to be enough of a reward for being a good dog. Rather than go broke buying...

Registering your service animal is a personal choice and not required by law in the United States. In 2009, Florida Statute 413.08 explained the freedom of a handler not to register or provide...

Puppies should begin breathing as soon as they are born (or whelped). But in some instances, newborn (or neonatal) puppies may need cardiopulmonary respiratory assistance (CPR) to get the heart...

Muzzles are used primarily to keep aggressive dogs from biting people or other dogs. Sometimes, though, you can use a muzzle to teach a dog to stop barking. All dogs bark but many do so...

If you are satisfied with the length and condition of your shih tzu's body hair or are letting it grow out, then you only need to trim your shih tzu for maintenance. The body hair is typically not...