Dog Health

  Both ear cropping and tail docking, along with removal of dew claws, began as a practice to protect the dog while he was doing his job. In gun dog the tail was docked to prevent injury when out hunting in heavy brush. In breeds whose main function was as a guard dog, Read More

Illinois is getting set to become the latest state to enact a puppy lemon law. The bill has passed the Senate with a vote of 31-18 in favor and is now moving on to the House. If successful, it will join a list of twenty other states that have puppy lemon laws in place. Although Read More

There’s nothing like coming home after a long day at work to find furniture destroyed, semi-fresh spots of urine on the carpet and shreds of something papery all over the place. Your dog never behaves like this when you are around, so what gives? While your pet could simply be Read More

Golden retrievers are considered by many to be the ideal family dog. According to the American Kennel Club, they are the fourth most popular breed in the United States. Originally bred to be a gentleman's gun dog, today they enjoy great popularity as a pet, guide dog, therapy Read More

Many pet owners would never even think about the size of the treat or toy they are buying for their pet or that they could be fatal if they become logged inside. Any toy or treat that can be swallowed in one gulp should be avoided.  It is estimated that Americans will spend over Read More

Dog incontinence is a problem that effects so many senior dogs and causes the owners to be faced with a variety of decisions to make.  Dog Quality, provider of products that improve the quality of life for older dogs, has announced the launch of its next generation of washable Read More

The active chemical ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in marijuana is extremely toxic to dogs, and can result in a variety of problems from stumbling to death.  Marijuana exposure in pets causes neurologic toxicity, which is not the same as the "high" that people Read More

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an increasing number of pets are winding up dead or sick because of their owners incorrectly using flea and tick products on them.  These deaths are now leading the EPA to impose stricter regulations to the labeling of the Read More

The number of pets that are receiving psychiatric drugs for things such as hyper activity and depression are rising significantly over previous years.  Just last year alone, Americans spent nearly $7 billion dollars on pills for their pets, which is an increase of 35 percent in Read More

A balanced diet for dogs is one with the six main constituents like protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.  With advancement in technology, pet food manufacturers are able to bring out the best dog food that is nutritious, balanced and also tasty.  A wide Read More