56 (video) – How to give a pill to a dog
May 21st, 2015
Pet Blog
Getting rid of your pet
June 1st, 2009
If you’ve thought about getting rid of your pet due to financial woes, you are not the first. Many people today are feeling the crunch of the recession, and as thus, are finding ways to save money for their families. …
Breeds with little to no medical conditions?
Are there breeds of dogs that exist with little to no medical conditions? Truly, there is no way to tell. Even if there were a ‘diamond in the rough’ of breeds that had no medical condition per say, one could…
Goldfish Maintenance
May 18th, 2009
Goldfish come in many shapes and sizes and thus so do the RULES regarding maintaining them. Goldfish should never be kept in a bowl under any circumstance. A single fancy goldfish should have 15g of overly filtered water. A comet…
Catnip
May 11th, 2009 2 Comments
‘Catnip’ is the common name for a perennial herb belonging to the mint family. It is native to Europe and is an import to the United States and other countries. And to some cats, it is a gift from the …
49 – Dogs – cats – pets and cancer – Interview with Dr. Lee
May 8th, 2009
Pet podcast #49 features an interview with our podcasting veterinarian Dr. Lee. In this podcast we help answer a question about pets and cancer from Sugarcatmom a member of our pet forum. In the interview we talk about what cancer …
Canine hip dysplasia
Canine hip dysplasia, more common in larger breeds, is one of the most threatening and frustrating diseases veterinarians study today.…
This genetically transmitted disease occurs when an abnormal formation of the hip leads to loosening in the hip joints. This
Dog Shedding
April 27th, 2009
Dog shedding is quite a concern among individuals who cares not to ‘wear’ their canine’s fur out in public. Imagine the look on a potential employer’s face if you would walk in wearing black pants covered with fields of white …
48 – Dog games – Dog aggression and dominance – Interview with Tenderfoot Training
April 20th, 2009 4 Comments
Pet podcast #48 features an interview with our expert trainers Doug and Elizabeth Simpson from Tenderfoot training. In this podcast we help answer 2 questions posed by members of our pet forum. The first question by Elliesperfect asks about games …
Dog constantly crying in the car
I once had a dog who at 4 months old, jumped out of the car window and lost her tail. As awful as it sounds, she was perfectly fine except for a tail that had to be amputated. She was …
Collars vs. Harnesses for Training
Have you ever seen a sled dog pull a sled? And if so, have you ever taken a closer look as to HOW they are pulling the sled? They are pulling while wearing a harness. That’s right – not a …