Dog obesity is a disease which is defined by excess of body fat. This may be caused by a high in calorie diet. We may tend to over feed our dogs simply because they seem so cute asking for an extra treat however over feeding your pet may cause your dog to suffer from obesity. Obesity may cause a...
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (www.apdt.com) is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual National Train Your Dog Month 2013. It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. Proper training builds a better the line of communication between us and our pets. One of the greatest joys of dog...
Owning any type of pet can be expensive when viewed over the course of an animal’s life, but with a conscious effort geared toward saving there are ways to spend less money on pet care without having a negative impact on your pet’s health.
A horse’s ears can say a lot about the animal. They can be pinned, indicating the horse is upset; droopy, signaling a sleepy animal; or pricked, showing high alert. Typically, the ears on a healthy horse do not require much care, but there are a few things you can do to ensure that the ears...
Most pet owners have faced the challenge of ridding their homes and pets of fleas. Fleas can be a problem because they reproduce so rapidly. The persistent parasite can cause discomfort for cats, dogs and their owners. Understanding Fleas makes it easier to treat what could become a major...
Better Habits So much of what our pets learn from us is unintentional. Every time we give our dogs attention, whatever they happen to be doing at that moment is reinforced. Cats are excellent at manipulating us with their high pitch meow. “I’m hungry,” or “pay attention to...
