February Is Dog Training Education Month

Training is an essential aspect to every responsible dog owner’s plan. Dogs require more than just love and food for their proper upbringing and overall well-being. Most often dogs are trained during their younger years. As puppies, they are said to retain skills much easier, though older adult dogs can still be trained to learn new things. For the new, uneducated dog owner, training may seem intimidating... [Read more]

Video: A Dog Park (From The Dog’s Perspective)

Have you ever wondered what everything looks like from a dog’s perspective? This person decided to find out by strapping a video camera onto their Great Dane’s chest. Beautiful Day at the Dog Park from Kelsey Wynns on Vimeo. Dog parks a great way to make sure your canine gets an adequate amount of exercise while learning how to interact properly with other dogs. Interaction is just as important for... [Read more]

What You Need To Know About Designer Dogs

Designer dogs have become quite popular in the last few decades. Also known as a hybrid, a designer dog is the product of intentional cross breeding between two separate pure-bred dogs.  The title is derived because the dogs are almost always bred by design for desirable characteristics and are often featured as elements of style or fashion. There is often much confusion and debate as to whether designer... [Read more]

Video: Fat Camp For Doggies

The obesity epidemic is not limited to just people. Dogs are experiencing the same problem these days, especially in the United States. About 54% of all cats and dogs in the United States are now classified as overweight or obese. It is the result of over-feeding and lack of exercise and almost always the fault of the owner. A new business in New Jersey is offering a solution to its local residents;... [Read more]

Canines Have Been Man’s Best Friend Longer Than We Thought

Dogs are considered to be man’s best friend. They are loving and loyal companions and bring joy to many people’s lives. As of now there are approximately 78.2 million dogs with a home in the United States, a number that equates to at least 1 dog in about 40% of households. Recent discoveries have scientists believing that dogs are the first animals to have been domesticated by humans, and far earlier... [Read more]

Cancer In Animals

Cancer is the unregulated growth of abnormal cells within the body. The cancerous cells can be malignant, meaning they become progressively worse, or benign, where they grow slowly and can be removed. Typically, cells reproduce and die off at a normal rate in the body but when cancer is present, the cells divide too quickly and may not die off regularly. Cancer can develop in any organ or tissue but... [Read more]

Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Pets are a great addition to one’s life. They offer companionship, loyalty, fun and various other benefits we might not otherwise experience. Unfortunately domesticated animals do not typically have as long of a lifespan and therefore we are forced to see our beloved companions pass on at some point. Dealing with the grief can be extremely difficult but necessary. Death is just as part of the natural... [Read more]

Ways To “Winterize” Your Pet

It is now the coldest part of the year. Winter demands a certain preparation if one desires to successfully make it to springtime. People encounter all kinds of difficulties from the cold weather, particularly in the northern regions of the country. They battle sickness, heavy snowfall, ice, lack of sun, impaired transportation and various other complications. If you have a dog or cat it is just as... [Read more]

Why It Is Important To Spay/Neuter Your Pet

America loves its pets. As of now approximately 70,000 puppies and kittens are born in the U.S. every day. Unfortunately, not all are born to good homes and many roam the streets or reside in shelters. Because animal overpopulation presents a problem, 11,000 to 16,000 of these newborns are euthanized every day. The carelessness and lack of responsibility on behalf of these pet owners contributes to... [Read more]

Pet Obesity: An Increasing Problem In The United States

People are not the only ones struggling with weight problems these days. More than half of the dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese, a staggering number that equates to approximately 93 million pets! Unfortunately, that extra weight does not just impair movement, but also has a variety of other detrimental health effects. The good news is that with your help and the use of several... [Read more]

The Dangers of Exotic Pets

The majority of people in the United States have some kind of animal living with them in their home. In fact, 6 out of 10 people in the U.S. own a pet, as it can be a fun and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, several types of pets have become a detriment to our environment and native animal species. These are primarily exotic pets and they are upsetting the natural balance of our ecosystems. Exotic... [Read more]

The Dogs of War

Recent years have experienced a drastic increase in the number of service and war dogs being used in overseas operations. These “war dogs” serve a multitude of purposes from sniffing bombs and detecting IEDs (improvised explosive devices), to assisting in offensive operations like the recent assassination of terrorist Osama Bin Laden. The canines are specially selected from the first few days of... [Read more]