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A Silent Killer: Everything You Need To Know About The Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Of Heartworm

Heartworm, scientifically known as Dirofilaria immitis, is a potentially deadly parasitic worm. It is important for dog owners to fully realise the severity of this threat. Failure to take action can result in the loss of your beloved dog! This article aims to teach the average dog owner more about this parasite- where it comes [...] Read more »

Why Positive Dog Training Beats the “Leash Snap”

Walking on a leash does not come naturally to canines – which is why this particular pet training process takes research, patience, and lots of dedicated love. Well-meaning dog owners resort to many interesting techniques to stop their pet from pulling on the leash or engaging in other annoying activities; some of these tactics are [...] Read more »

Why You Shouldn’t Adopt Free Puppies

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey, there are approximately 77.5 million dogs enriching the lives of their owners across the United States. That’s a lot of pooches! There’s no question as to why dogs make such popular pets. They’re non-judgemental and offer unconditional love. They make us laugh [...] Read more »

Best Vacuums for Pet Hair

With the vast number of vacuums on the market, trying to locate the best vacuum for pet hair that effectively cleans your carpet is often trial and error. This can be very expensive and frustrating by purchasing the wrong equipment that leaves your carpet dirty. While there are many review sites such as Consumer Reports [...] Read more »

Dog Cages For Travel

There are millions of dog lovers the world over, and 44 million of these individuals reside in the US. With the purchase of dogs as pets comes the demand for dog accessories, and among the most necessary of which are dog cages. These are simply very important in ensuring that mishaps do not take place, [...] Read more »

Flea Treatment For Dogs

By far the most common external parasite that affects dogs today is the parasitic flea. As discussed in the article “Flea Bites On Humans“, the most common type of flea that affects dogs and their owners throughout America is in fact the cat flea (scientifically known as the Ctenocephalides felis). Fleas are incredibly hardy, capable [...] Read more »

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Most people only have a rudimentary knowledge of what a seizure looks like. So how do you know whether your dog is experiencing a seizure? The best thing to do if you suspect your dog of having a seizure is to take him to the veterinarian to receive a proper diagnosis. If your dog is [...] Read more »

Seizures In Dogs

No loving dog owner wants to see their beloved pets in distress, but unfortunately for many dog owners, this can be a daily reality. Seizures are a frightening but very common problem for our domesticated dogs. One of the most common causes of seizur[...] Read more »

Cute Dog Names For Male Dogs

There’s no doubt that one of the best things in life is owning your very own dog. Whether you’re buying yourself a “fur-baby” or a loving companion for the kids, a new dog will play a very important and fulfilling role in your[...] Read more »

Why You Shouldn’t Give Away Puppies For Free

One of the most joyful things in life is being on the receiving end of a dog’s devoted love and companionship. Unfortunately, life sometimes interferes and leaves us in a position where we can no longer keep our beloved canine. What should we d[...] Read more »

Ivermectin For Dogs

One of the most widely used broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents is Ivermectin. Canine formulated Ivermectin is considered to be one of the safest heartworm medicines for dogs. Ivermectin was originally formulated in the 1970′s by workers of Mer[...] Read more »

Kennel Cough Symptoms

Kennel cough is essentially the common flu of the dog world. The illness is usually brought on by a bacterial (Bordetella bronchiseptica) or viral infection (adenovirus, reovirus, distemper virus), or a combination of both. How do you tell whether or[...] Read more »

Designer Dog Breeds: Teddy Bear Puppies

The “Teddy Bear Dog” (more formally known as the Shuchon or Zuchon) is a new breed of canine making its entrance to the designer dog scene. The Teddy Bear is generally considered a mixed breed dog, though it is important to remember that [...] Read more »

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We recommend that commencement of a new dog training method should always be taken under the supervision of a dog training professional.

If you suspect your dog of having a medical condition, promptly see your veterinarian.

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You should always obtain complete medical or training information through direct discussion with your veterinarian or dog training professional.