2017
3 Winter Grooming Tips For Your Dog
It is important to take care of your dog throughout the year. During the winter, your dog has to deal with all the cold, wet weather and how that can impact their coat and feet. During the winter time, you want to brush your dog’s coat often, pay special attention to your dog’s paws and nails, and limit the use of pet sweaters. #1 Brush Your Dog’s Coat All of that moisture in the winter time can cause your dog’s fur to become matted.
Three Common Health Problems That Affect Senior Dogs
If you’ve got a senior dog in your household, you probably want to do everything in your power to help make your canine companion’s golden years are as comfortable and happy as possible. Following are four health issues often experienced by older dogs and what you can do about them. Congestive Heart Failure Heart issues happen to dogs as well as humans, and the symptoms of congestive heart failure are surprisingly similar.
Are You Allergic To That? How To Tell If Your Dog Has Food Allergies
Did you know that dogs can suffer from food allergies too? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize that. Unfortunately, canine food allergies are easy to miss, especially since dogs can’t verbally tell you when they’re suffering from food allergies. However, they do have other ways of letting you know. One way to identify canine food allergies is to watch for the signs listed below. If your dog is exhibiting any of the signs listed below, you should have them checked out by their veterinarian.
Want A Dog? How To Choose The Right Breed
Getting a new dog can be a very fun, albeit, slightly overwhelming task. It’s incredibly exciting to visit different pet shops or breeding centers and visit with the different types of dogs there. They tug at your heartstrings and you might be tempted to take them away immediately. However, you have to remember that there are nearly 350 breeds of dogs out there and you want to select the one that you can give a forever home to.
Dog Boarding Vs. House Sitting: Which Is Better?
You want the best for your pets when you’re not around. When it comes to house sitting or doggie boarding, there is no clear-cut answer as to which is best. Consider these tips as you look for options in your area: Cost Comparisons The cost variation is high in both dog boarding and house sitting. With house sitting, especially, the cost will vary based on how often you want the person to stop by (or if you want them to stay overnight), what services the person must provide (from plant watering to dog bathing), and the experience level of the house sitter.
Keeping Your Dog Tick-Free
If you have a dog then you want to make sure you do all you can to make them safe and to keep them healthy. This includes making sure you keep them free of ticks. If you live in an area that isn’t known for having ticks then you have less to worry about. However, if there are a lot of ticks where you are, then you need to take quite a few steps to protect your dog from them.
4 Surprising Signs Your Dog Has Anxiety
Stress and anxiety disorders affect a large portion of humans today. While shocking to learn, anxiety can also affect your pet. Anxiety disorders may stem from excessively loud noise and even past abuse. In addition, 20 to 40 percent of dogs are diagnosed with separation anxiety, which occurs when your dog is left alone. Unfortunately, you may not realize your dog is suffering from anxiety that can affect both their emotional and physical health.
Want A Reptile For Your Child? Know This Information First
Sooner or later many children want a pet of their own. This can be a complicated decision for parents, particularly if they only have eyes for snakes, chameleons, geckos, and other reptiles. You might not have ever had one yourself, and you may feel unsure about what information you need to choose and care for one. The information here provides some pointers. Avoid Large Reptiles Your biggest challenge will be selecting the type of reptile you’re willing to get for your child.
Four Things You Can Do To Make Things Easier On Your Pet Sitter
When you hire a pet service to sit for your animals, you want to make sure nothing goes wrong. Your pet sitter likely feels the same way. That’s why it’s important to make things as easy as possible.There are several things you can do to make pet sitting go well for you, your pet and your sitter. Here are four easy things you can do to make things go smoothly:
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Horse Trailer to Take Your Horse to Competitions
After spending a lot of time getting ready for horse shows, the last thing you’ll want to do is to either break down on the way to competition or—worse—get into an accident with your equine cargo in tow. It’s crucial to inspect the trailer before loading your horse into it and taking it on excursions to your competitions, especially if you buy a used trailer. Here are a few crucial things to check and the documentation you may need to legally be able to transport your horse.
Pet Feeling Under The Weather? Two Tips To Get Medical Help On A Budget
Few things can be as disheartening as watching your pet deal with an illness. Because they can’t speak, all you can really do is watch the nearly unbearable behavioral changes. They might have been a rambunctious ball of energy before but have been reduced to a furry friend that lays around the house and can’t do much else anymore. It’s at this point when you realize that you need to get professional assistance.
Signs Of A Dental Abscess In A Dog
Dogs can get dental abscesses just like humans can. And just like with a human, a dental abscess can be a serious infection. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the blood stream and possible cause death. As such, you want to be aware of what the signs are of a dental abscess in a dog and get them evaluated by a vet who specializes in pet dentistry if they show any of those signs.
Major Surgery For Your Kitty? How To Afford It
Cats, if they are not kept indoors consistently, are definitely going to get hurt. Everything from other cats to birds of prey to cars will hurt your kitty. When that happens, you need to take him/her to the vet or watch your pet die. If the cat vet determines that your pet needs major surgery, such as the removal of a leg because it is too badly crushed or injured, then you will need to have it done as soon as possible.