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Bad Breath in Dogs- What Causes It?

A dog uses his mouth for many things. Among these would be to eat, to communicate with us and other animals, to gnaw, crush, and grind things. He also uses it to carry food and objects from one place to another. Needless to say, the mouth has a very significant function in your dog’s life.
When [...]

Factors to Consider before Adopting a Dog

Those big brown puppy eyes staring at you can surely melt your heart. You cannot help but want to take him home with you. It does not take a lot of effort to convince us to adopt a dog, because they are such adorable pets- loyal, fun, and lovable. However, before you decide on this, [...]

Understanding Canine Bloat

Overview
Canine bloat is a stomach condition brought about by the increase in gas level. It is a serious condition which can be fatal to your dog. One type of this condition is bloat with GDV (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus). When this occurs, the stomach will contain too much gas resulting to twists of about 180-360 degrees from [...]

Stopping Your Cat from Scratching the Furniture

Scratching on different objects, including the furniture, is something cats love to do. But this can be really frustrating for you and can cause you to spend a lot of money. Felines need to scratch, it is in their instinct.
They do it to sharpen their claws. When they are scratching they automatically remove the old [...]

Caring For an Older Cat

In the last years the cat life expectancy has increased a lot, due to care from the human owners and the advancement in veterinary medicine. Nowadays a cat is old when it reaches its 10th birthday. After 10 years the aging process begins. Even the most playful kitty will grow old. But with some attention [...]

Choosing the Perfect Dog

Adding a pet to your family is a big event and one that needs to be considered carefully. Families that adopt a dog spontaneously often find that they were ill prepared, and these pets frequently end up finding new homes at a later date or even being abandoned. It’s important to figure out just what [...]

Holiday Health Tips For Dogs

Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog, the holidays may very well be a stressful time for him. While it is true that your dog doesn’t need to worry about buying presents or traveling in bad weather, the excitement of the holiday can definitely be contagious, as can the stress! To make [...]