101 Dog Tricks Book Review
February 27, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Products
Recently, I stumbled upon 101 Dog Tricks. Over the years, I’ve read several books to help me train my dogs, but after just a few short minutes of flipping the pages of this book I was very impressed. 101 Dog Tricks is clear and concise, with step by step instructions and beautiful full color photos. [...]
Bristle Bone Review
February 26, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Products
Looking for a durable, long lasting dog chew toy that cleans your dog’s teeth and your dog will find irresistible? Look no further! The Bristle Bone from Premier Pet Products Busy Buddy line of toys fits the bill. The Bristle Bone has FOUR different textures that will appeal to any dog. Tough nylon bristled pads [...]
Obese Chihuahua Video
February 25, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Health, Dog News
Here’s a video clip from National Geographic Channels – Dog Town. There’s a very unhealthy chihuahua in the video. The Dog Town veterinarian discusses how the Chihuahua’s extra weight will impact its life. The veterinarian also mentions how obesity is a big health problem affecting over 40% of dogs in America. A fat dog is [...]
Plaque and Tarter Control Review
February 24, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Products
Sadie had extremely bad doggie breath. Her bad breath made it so I did not like her muzzle anywhere near my nose. I noticed I was not giving her the attention she needed, because I did not want to have to endure her smelly breath. The vet said her teeth and gums were in good [...]
Anesthesia Free Teeth Cleaning For Dogs
February 22, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Health
When I began researching this article. I fully intended on learning about all the benefits of anesthesia free teeth cleaning for dogs, but the more I learned, I began to discover that anesthesia free cleaning isn’t necessarily the best choice. You may have the best of intentions for trying to minimize your pet’s exposure to [...]
How to Brush Your Dogs Teeth – Video
February 18, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Health, Dog Products
Sometimes a dog’s mouth can be a very intimidating place. It’s dark, damp, there are 42 sharp teeth and, unless you’ve been doing your job it can be kind of stinky in there. Just like with other dog-related must dos such as washing your dog your attitude towards the activity will influence how your dog [...]
Your Dog’s Teeth: Why You Should Care
February 15, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Advice, Dog Health
Besides the obvious problems of poor doggie dental hygiene. The main reason I think dog owners should care about their dog’s teeth is love. You love your pet and you want them to live a long and healthy life: Right? Well, trust me clean teeth will make a big difference. There’s more at stake than [...]
February Is Pet Dental Health Month
February 15, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Health, Dog News
In accordance with Pet Dental Health Month, I’m writing a series of articles about dental care for your dog. I’m hoping this series of articles will help readers to better understand the importance of caring for their dog’s teeth and give them some tools and tips to improve their dog’s overall dental health. Topics will [...]
Soldiers Smuggle Adopted Dog into America
U.S. Army soldier Phil Bourillion and his team adopted a malnourished puppy they found in Afghanistan. They named their puppy Oso. They grew very attached to Oso, but when they received new orders and couldn’t take their dog with them, they hatched an intricate plan to smuggle their pup stateside. It just goes to show [...]
Poisonous Foods For Dogs
February 12, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Health
We talk to our dogs, play with them and sometimes even dress them in costumes. It’s no wonder we start thinking of them as little fury people. But regardless of how human-like they may seem, dog owners should strive to avoid feeding their dogs foods meant for humans and especially the following foods. Alcoholic Beverages [...]
Dogs Tweeting On Twitter?
Everybody seems to be on the Twitter bandwagon, and I admit it: I am a twitter user myself. Yet just maybe this Internet craze is getting out of control; I just read a article about a device called Puppy Tweets. Mattel Inc is making the $29 toy so that your dog can post his own tweets [...]
Dog Bloat
February 11, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Health
Fast Eating Fidos Risk Death The number two killer of dogs is canine bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). This lethal bloating of the stomach can kill in less than an hour. While there are numerous factors that can contribute to a dog’s likelyhood of getting canine bloat a dog’s eating habits is the biggest [...]
Valentine Dog Treat
Valentines is just around the corner. Many people enjoy giving “treats” for valentines day. However, your pooch will get sick if you feed her candy, chocolate, and pretty much any other treat we humans like to give our valentines, so I have included a recipe so you can give your dog a Valentines day treat [...]
Training Your Dog to Come
February 8, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog News, Dog Training
Training your dog to come reliably when called is extremely important, you never know when you will need to protect your dog and the best way will be to call him back to you. Especially, if like me, you take your dog out to parks where you do not have to leash your dog. I [...]
Dog Collars, Harnesses and Leashes-All Natural and Eco-Friendly
February 5, 2010 by Kelley
Filed under Dog Products
Durable, fashionable and eco-friendly the dog collarsand leashes from Planet Dog are awesome. Made from sustainable hemp, which is naturally bacteria resistant and allergen free, these collars, leashes and harnesses are sure to hold up to even the most active dog lifestyle. The collars and harnesses are lined with fleece for your dog’s comfort and the [...]