Halloween is coming! Let your dogs in on the party! It's time for you to find the perfect costume for your pet! Dress up your dog in style! When buying a Halloween costume for your pet its very important to select the size that matches your pet, or a pet of similar size of your pet's breed. En
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Besides cheering you up after a bad day, having a pet may bring other health benefits to their owners as well, says the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as long as you're not allergic to animals or terrified of them. A growing number of studies are discovering the ways pets can help us lead heal
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Fetch! Pet Care Helps to Promote Humane Halloween Halloween may be full of tricks and treats for humans, but the holiday does not hold the same appeal for our pet counterparts. In fact, Halloween can be a downright frightening time for pets. Paul Mann, CEO and Founder of Fetch! Pet Care, the nati
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One of the first things to consider when choosing a dog is whether you want an adorable puppy or you whether to adopt an older dog. There is nothing cuter than a puppy. They are a lot of fun, they will ensure many years of laughter and love in your family. On the other hand, you must consider yo
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Today, October 4th, is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182-1226). People and their pets, in various places around the world, is led to churches for a special ceremony called Blessing of Pets. St. Francis developed, through his fascination with nature, a profound connection with animals.
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Dog games are a great way to boost his interest in learning new things and strengthen your bond with him at the same time. Regardless of the game, the true objective is to make sure you both have fun. Keep the rules simple and easy to follow, and play often. Involve as many people in the family as
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Choosing the right dog breed is not easy. You should choose a breed that is compatible with you and your family. Small dogs are perfect for apartments. You can choose a breed such as Terrier. For those who live in a rural setting, you can choose a large dog such as a Labrador or Great Dane. How of
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All of these really appeared in newspaper around the country. 1) Dog for sale: Eats anything and is fond of children. 2) Great Dames for sale. 3) Free puppies: 1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 Sneaky Neighbor's Dog. 4) Found: Dirty white dog. Looks like a rat. Been out awhile. Better be a rew
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Housebreaking is a really simple process but it takes a lot of patience. Typically, there are three elements to successful housebreaking. First of all, keep in mind that you always are going to set up your dog to succeed, and one way to do that is by never letting him out of your sight, unles
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Scientists from Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, have been identified the dog's place and the date of birth. “For the first time in history it is now possible to provide a detailed picture of the dog including birthplace, point in time and the number of wolves that wer
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1. The first year of a dog's life = 15 years 2. The second year of a dog's life = 10 years 3. Every year thereafter is equal to 3 "human years." For example, a formula for ten-year-old dog would be 15 + 10 + (3x8) = 49. For a fifteen-year-old dog it would be 15 + 10 + (3x3) = 64. Technorati
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The Situation: The dog is a perfect angel when people are home. When left alone, the dog scatters the trash, chews the pillows on the couch and generally ravages the place. When humans return, the dog grovels ate the door, sheepishly wagging his tail, sometimes going belly up. The Humans Viewpoin
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Dog owners are wondering if their dogs could be at risk of contracting swine flu. The virus (H1N1) is being spread by people, not animals. Read more about it here: http://www.examiner.com/x-10613-Houston-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Pets-101-Can-my-dog-get-swine-flu
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Dogs were originally bred fos specific functions, such as guarding, herding, hauling, hunting, and so on. Before 1945, most dogs worked for a living, and many still do. The popularity as a household pet is a relatively recent phenomenon, fueled in a part by the heroic exploits of the dogs used in
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Dogtopia CEO Amy Nichols ‘Unleashes’ 5 Facts Just like parents seeking quality care for their children while they work or travel, dog owners face the same dilemma. Amy Nichols, who has devoted her life to ensuring quality of life for America’s dogs, offers the following information about dog
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How often do you feed your pet? If you think your dog is overweight, it is a question you should ask yourself. Many pets are overweight because owners don't monitor their pets' weight and always want to please them, everytime they beg for food. Obesity is an issue that may contribute to health
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Does your dog have emotions and feelings? Canine behaviorists and dog owners say YES! Some people recognize the emotions through expression of their eyes, gestures, body languages and sound them make. Specialists say that it's not possible to quantify the emotion of a dog. They don't know how ha
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The success of Snuggie is back, but now in a different way, in a dog way! The new Snuggie is basically just like the one for humans, it is a loose fitting fleece blanket with holes in it for your dog's legs, avaiable in extra small, small, medium and large, and comes in blue or pink. The info
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A new study from Brigham Young University shows that babies can comprehend the dog-speak. Read more here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=43951&tsp=1
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