What and how to feed your cat is one of the main things in the minds of the owners. Feeding your old cat is even trickier as like a growing…
Dog worms, otherwise known as internal parasites, come in five different types and can disrupt your dog’s life. The five types are tapeworm, hookworm, heartworm, whipworm and roundworm. Early detection…
All good dog owners want their pets to be as healthy and happy as possible. But with the high costs of professional medications, keeping a pet in peak condition can…
No first aid discussion could be complete without suggestions as to the removal of foreign bodies. In The Mouth Dogs sometimes overestimate their ability to manipulate certain bones. It is…
Dislocations occur in the tails and the toes of dogs of all breeds. Puppies born with tails that bend backward actually have dislocated vertebrae (an uncorrectable condition). Bending the tail…
As a practical expediency, many dogs are trained to relieve themselves in the house because of weather conditions or schedules or apartment living. When it becomes desirable to relocate that…
Once a day is often enough to feed a grown dog, no matter how much it begs between meals. It is all right to let a growing puppy eat all…
Fleas are those pesky little wingless creatures, parasites, that live off the blood of mammals and birds. Usually they are just a bother to our furry pet friends, and often…
Another class of essential elements in food is vitamins. It may sound like heresy, but there is good evidence that far too much stress has been placed on this subject….
The principles of first aid that the dog owner needs to master are simple and relatively few, but they are of vital importance in handling emergencies. Whether an dog that…
Dog owners sooner or later face the question, “What shall I do with my pet when I have to leave it?” There arc a number of other questions closely related…
The most common problems of the eyelids that affect the eyes are tumors. Usually benign, they grow on the edges and often irritate the corneas by the constant blinking of…
In many states in this country, and in all parts of Canada, porcupines are common. They tempt courageous dogs to attack them, and when they do, the unfortunate dogs find…
How do I know that my cat is sick? Is a question arises in our mind when we saw some strange activities shown by our cat. The following are some…
The obligations of dog owning are few, but you must fulfill them. All that the dog requires of you is food, water, comfort, exercise, health, affection, and protection. If you…
Healthy dogs and cats LOVE to run and play, but if your pet suffers from joint pain, it can start a vicious cycle. They no longer feel much like moving…and…
A dog’s unpleasant breath is often caused by dirty, broken, or infected teeth. Tartar an eighth of an inch deep is not uncommon. Your veterinarians can remove the tartar and…
There can be little argument that personality traits are inherited as are coat, eye color, and scenting either with the nose close to the ground, as with hounds, or with…
The need-reward method is the most effective one.The need created is that for food. Most dogs are fed once daily so the training must take place twenty-four hours after the…
Animals in a litter should be watched carefully to see that they are all getting enough milk. When they are a few days old they can starve in a very…