As more pet owners become concerned about additives and other mysterious ingredients found in commercial dog food, many are choosing to make dog food at home. Homemade dog food is actually easy to prepare, with many of the ingredients costing much less than premium dog foods. However, it is important to make sure that the…
Countless animal shelters and veterinarians have taken in pets as a result of the owner’s dog allergies. This is unfortunate for the pets, as many of them are euthanized regardless of how sweet or loving they may be. However, studies show that one in four allergy sufferers decline to give up their companions despite allergic reactions. These…
Dogs bark for a variety of reasons. Boredom, loneliness, dominance, or attention seeking are key reasons dogs bark. There are a number of different suggestions for how to stop barking. Training to stop dog barking can take some time, especially if you’re working with an older dog. You can teach an old dog new tricks,…
The prevalence of syringomyelia in dogs is not exactly known, although it is found more often in some breeds. Certain terriers, poodles, and Brussels griffon are amongst those that are most commonly affected. Other breeds may have very few instances of the disorder at all. Just as there are various breeds which are most affected, the severity…
Cats’ and dogs’ senses of smell are much greater than that of human beings. In fact, a cat’s sense of smell is estimated to be 14 times stronger than the average human’s, and a dog’s sense of smell is thought to range from 1,000 to 1 million times more powerful than a human’s. Olfactory receptors…
Assessing dog years as compared to human years is not the simple formula many are led to believe. In general, a dog does not age seven human years for every year of life as was previously believed. A few dogs might fall into this category, but many others don’t. Instead, dog years tend to be…
Various studies have shown that dogs show emotions such as love, grief, jealousy and fear. The scientific confirmation of animal emotions is relatively recent. According to studies by a biologist at the University of Texas at Austin, researchers found dogs to be fairly emotionally complex, with four specific areas of personality: competence, emotional stability, affection…
If you have a dog with flaky skin, there are a number of things you can try to clear the condition. Sometimes, flaky skin is the result of inadequate nutrition, so switching to a higher quality dog food to ensure that your pet’s diet includes enough vitamins, minerals, and fat can help. It is important…
A good dog flea shampoo can aid in the process of getting rid of fleas. Before you decide which brand to purchase, read the label so you will know more about the product. You might consider a shampoo that not only kills fleas but repels them as well. Some brands might even repel other insects, such as…
Dogs are generally protected from sun damage to the skin by their fur. Some dogs, for example, the hairless Xoloitzcuintli, are at greater risk for sunburn and skin cancer than other dogs and may require sunscreen when overexposed to the sun. Pet experts typically recommend sunscreens designed specifically for dogs, but also include other types of sunscreens. The best…