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How to Prevent Dog Boredom
A bored dog can be a destructive one. Here's how to keep a dog from getting bored when left alone.
How to Help Your Blind Dog
Dogs may lose their vision for a variety of reasons, including accidents or degenerative eye diseases. The good news is these dogs can still lead happy and healthy lives.
Prepare Your Dog for Winter
With the colder temperatures now making their arrival, we need to keep a close eye on our pets and make sure that they are aptly protected from the harsh weather.
Easy Recipes for Dog Treats from Leftovers
Two recipes - both easy, quick recipes using leftovers from the holiday feast. The homemade dog food recipes are a good way to prevent the wasting of leftovers.
Planning on a Puppy for Christmas?
Puppies are popular presents at Christmas time, but should not be purchased on a whim. It takes careful planning, time, money, and commitment to add a dog to a family.
Holistic Treatment of Dog Breath
Tired of being knocked over by your dog's breath? Looking for a natural cure to an embarrassing problem? Try one of these holistic treatments.
Bringing a New Puppy Home
Creating a routine and setting guidelines for good behavior as soon as a puppy comes home will help ensure a smooth transition and a happy, well-mannered adult dog.
Recipes for Homemade Gluten-Free Dog Treats
Have an allergic dog? Find recipes for homemade dog treats that even sensitive dogs can eat, and they're worry and breakout free! These are Gluten Free recipes.
Dog Shedding – How to Stop Shedding in a Dog
Dog shedding causes can include a bad diet, a lack of grooming and skin parasites in dogs. Some dog breeds are prone to shedding too. Learn how to stop shedding in dogs.
Dog Dandruff Treatment
Dog dandruff can easily be treated at home if a vet has already ruled out any underlying health conditions. Fido will appreciate having the white flakes gone!
The Use of Prostethic Eyes in Dogs
Losing an eye to glaucoma or an eye injury is a dramatic event. However, today dog owners may feel better by having a prosthetic eye placed by a good dog eye doctor.
Treatment of Ear Hematomas in Dogs
Hematomas in dogs are most common in their ears and usually require surgery to correct. The surgery is simple but often causes permanent scarring and weakness of the ear.
Canine Urinary Tract Infection and Struvites
Struvite crystals are not unusual in normal urine and present no concern unless they are present in very large amounts which can result in stones.
Two New Truly Gluten-Free Dog Treat Recipes
Do you really know all the foods that contain gluten? Your allergic pet depends on you having that knowledge. Here's two easy recipes and a list you need to know.
How to Choose the Right Dog for You
Finding the dog that suits your needs is a decision that requires realistic expectations and some research to avoid taking on a commitment that you can't handle.
Caring for Dogs
When it's time for Fluffy to get a bath, is it worth it to go to a professional groomer, or deal with the mess, dirty towels and a wet bathroom?
Where to Find Free Dog Food Samples
Dog food manufacturers are always looking for new customers and offer coupons and free samples to dog owners. Here's where to find these offers.
Homemade Dog Food For the Allergic Dog
A dog's food allergy can be tortuous. Reciipes designed for the allergic pet can help bring relief a little sooner.
When Does a Dog Need a Veterinary Neurologist?
When a dog develops neurological disease that is not easily diagnosed, a visit to a veterinary neurologist may be suggested. How to know when this is the right decision.
Caring for Newborn Puppies
Caring for newborn puppies can be an adventure, but with good planning and lots of love and attention you can raise healthy, lovable dogs.
The Basics of Dog Grooming
Some dogs are stressed by a visit to the grooming salon. Why not consider bathing and grooming the dog and save some cash, too?
Canine Dysplasia and Alternative Treatments
Laser Therapy and other innovative treatments are being explored for treating elbow and hip dysplasia in cases where surgery isn't an option, says researcher.
Bladder Stones in Dogs
Like kidney stones in humans, dogs can develop bladder stones. If left untreated, the stones can cause a blockage, preventing the dog from urinating. This can be fatal.
Four Myths About Fostering Dogs
Don't let these common myths about fostering dogs deter you from opening your home to the joys of caring for dogs in need.
How to Make a Therapeutic Foam Dog Bed
A therapeutic foam dog bed will help make an arthritic dog comfortable. A basic foam dog bed is easy to make and the dog will enjoy sleeping its new bed.