The Truth About Invisible Fences

7 Mar

The Truth About Invisible Fences

Last year, over one million pet owners purchased an invisible fence for their pet. The use of these pet containment systems have become increasingly widespread.

How To Install A Pet Door

6 Mar

How To Install A Pet Door

A pet door is an important part of every pet owners home. It gives your frisky one the freedom to have access indoors when it decides to take a walk and check out the hood. With a pet door, your cat or dog is easily able to go out into the yard to do its business and come back in without much fuss

The Truth About Teacup Pugs

6 Mar

The Truth About Teacup Pugs

The miniature or the teacup pug is a little known breed of pugs. Many people do not believe that such a breed exists and the teacup pug is simply a smaller version of a standard pug. If you go into any pug forum people will tell you that they have spotted teacup pugs and that they have a dissimilar appearance than the ordinary pug. So is there truly a breed of pugs known as teacups?

5 Ways To Prevent Dog Boredom

27 Jan

5 Ways To Prevent Dog Boredom

Does your dog bark excessively? Does he dig up your garden when left alone? Has he been chewing your furniture and destroying your clothes? These and other behavioral problems are signs your pet is bored. Addressing the individual behaviors (e.g. placing a fence around your garden) may resolve them, but miss the underlying cause: boredom.

What You Can Do to Help Stop Dog Abandonment

26 Jan

What You Can Do to Help Stop Dog Abandonment

There are thousands of dogs that are being abandoned by their owners every year. These dogs are left on their own without any food or shelter. Most dogs are picked up in animal control centers and in some cases have to be euthanized because there is simply a lack of funds to raise them in these centers. So what can you do to help make a difference?

How To Stop Puppy Chewing

19 Jan

Among the most frequent problems that dog owners have is puppy chewing. Though this will probably seem like an innate characteristic of dogs, it is often a very destructive one. Puppy chewing may ruin couches, shoes, and a lot of other items. That’s why this kind of behavior should be stopped well before your pet becomes older in age. There are four methods that the owner can utilize to stop the young puppy from chewing. These include: enrolling your puppy in dog training school, exercise, teaching appropriate chewing behavior, as well as discipline.

Dog Allergy Treatment Options

28 Dec

Dog allergies appear as a hypersensitivity to varied causes and manifest as irritations, diarrhea and precise respiration symptoms such as coughing and sneezing. A ssuaging the condition thr ough reduction of the symptoms helps but other permanent solutions are also available.

What Is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?

24 Dec

Did you know that there is an AIDS not only in humans but in cats as well? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV is present in felines throughout the world. Around 1-3% of cats in the United States are infected. Most FIV cases are found in outdoor cats and unaltered free roaming males. Cats that live indoors are usually not affected.

What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?

23 Dec

FIP is a nasty virus that stands for Feline Infectious Peritonitis. FIP is a type of virus classified as a Corona virus, of which there are 12. Sadly, FIP is the only corona virus that is fatal.

How To Keep Your Dog Safe This Winter

22 Dec

Come winter season and it’s time to take the necessary precautions. You would most likely wish to insulate your home, take out your winter wardrobe and even gear up for some cozy meals. While you get set for the winter season, make sure that you prepare your pet dog for the same too. Winter hazards such as antifreeze and ice could take a toll on your beloved pooch. So, it is suggested that you take steps in advance to keep your pet dog safe.