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How to Adopt Fostered Puppy Mill Dogs With Separation Anxiety
Dogs rescued from puppy mills have endured great pain in their young lives. They are raised as merchandise, not as dogs, and spending time in a foster home before moving to a permanent home is meant to reverse as much physical and psychological damage as possible. The foster family works hard to red
Puppy Bladder Development
A puppy's bladder is a reservoir for collecting and holding urine until it can be expelled. As with humans, full control of the bladder takes time to develop; however, emptying the bladder is a reflex reaction. When the bladder stretches to a certain point, signals are sent to the spinal cord. Nerve
Finding The Right Dog Breed For Your Family
How do you find the right dog breed for your family? The first mistake you might make would be to go to the local pet shop/dog breeder/shelter and look at all the cute little puppies looking up at you with their adorable little eyes, pleading with you to take them home. Don't do this because yo
Incision Bleeding in Dogs
If your dog has recently had surgery, it is likely to have a visible incision. The wound is stitched up to allow the cut to heal, however, the stitches might break apart. As a result, the incision might start bleeding. Do not worry if this happens, so long as you are able to react quickly and approp
Breeding Cycle of a Miniature Dachshund
Breeding small dogs is a surprisingly complex task. The miniature dachshund is a very small dog that can experience several issues during the breeding cycle, including health issues during pregnancy and the necessity for a Cesarean birth to deliver the puppies. To maximize the changes of all going w
Canine After-Surgery Warning Signs
Dogs must be carefully monitored after they have had surgery.dogs image by Anton Chernenko from Fotolia.comSurgery for the family dog can be a traumatic experience for both the animal and the owners. After the dog has been brought home and the healing process begins, there are several...
Electronic Dog Training "Yes or No"
Electronic Dog Training is it for my dog or not? If done properly it can be but always be sure to educate ones self before committing to any sort of training. Be sure that you understand just what's being done and why.
Before You Get Your New Puppy, Make Sure You Have The Right Dog Training Supplies
A misbehaved, untrained dog can be a real pain in the neck. That's why it is very important to start training while your dog is still a puppy. With the correct dog training supplies, training can be easy and fun for you and your dog.
Weight Pulling Dog Sport
Weight pulling is a fun and healthy activity to do with your dog. The size of the dog is not really a big issue in this type of sport because what really matters here in this kind of sport is how you train the dog in preparation for weight pulling.
Why Should I Have My Dog Fixed?
When thinking about beneficial things that you can do for your dog, one thing that should come to any pet owner's mind is having their dog spayed or neutered. There are many different ways that people refer to this process including altering and sterilizing the dog, but the point is that they a
Bird Dog Obedience Tips
A properly trained bird dog will be both a loyal companion and useful hunting partner.hungarian vizsla hunt dog pet hunting upland bird image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.comTraining a bird dog is a challenging process that requires a great deal of patience and commitment. While most...
Animal Massage Therapy Classes
Pet massage can aleviate stress and depression in dogs.dog image by Michal Tudek from Fotolia.comJust as a massage can wipes away stress and muscle aches in people, a massage can be a powerful healer for animals. Pet owners for whom their animals are their children may consider the...
Signs of False Pregnancy in Dogs
A false pregnancy can be distressing for both you and your pet. Learn to spot the signs of a false pregnancy so that you can save your pet from any trauma or pain.
Tips For Yorkie Potty Training
The first thing to consider about Yorkshire Terrier training is always to minimize or preferably get rid of all potential distractions right away. It could mean taking away any other pet dogs in the vicinity, children or other people that may be nearby.
What Should I Know About Pomeranian Dogs?
The American Kennel Club describes Pomeranian dogs as active toy dogs known for their compact stature, weighing between 4 to 6 lbs. Pomeranians have thick undercoats, covered with a shiny, straight outer coat that is often kept long. Highly alert, Pomeranians are curious dogs whose tails stand high.
Herbs to Help Calm a Barking Dog
Excessive barking is sometimes caused by anxiety, which is treatable with herbs.barking brown dog image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.comDogs bark to communicate with us and others within audible range. Sometimes this can cause a problem if the barking cannot be controlled. Dogs also...
Best Diet Dog Food Tips Ever!
If you want to keep your dog healthy and free from any sickness then you'd better provide him the right diet dog food which will help him stay active and strong. This article will give you simple but effective tips regarding this matter. So read on and find out how you can help your dog stay he
What Are the Different Kinds of Detrimental Inherited Traits for Purebred Dogs?
Purebred dogs are more susceptible to genetic illness.King charles cavalier spaniel image by Krista Kalbin from Fotolia.comPurebred dogs come from a much more limited gene pool than do mongrels, crossbreed or random-bred dogs. Purebred dogs are usually only bred with other dogs of the...
How to Treat Rectal Bleeding in Puppies
When most people buy a puppy, they don't expect to have to deal with any health problems, especially if the dog has received all of its vaccinations. And yet, shortly after bringing the puppy home, they may notice that it is suffering from rectal bleeding. This can be very alarming, but it doesn't
Get To Know Flea Treatment For Dogs
You have seen that tell tale signs. Your beloved dog has been itching lately. It has been scratching and biting itself incessantly and so it started to lose hair and develop sore spots. You can tell it's the dog fleas but you don't know how would you get rid of them. Is there something you