Many dogs suffer from an infestation of hookworms. This is a type of parasite that has a mouth that resembles a hook. This mouth is used to latch on to the walls of the intestinal tract within the dog. The parasites are relatively small – only measuring approximately one eighth of an inch in length. […]

When we purchase that beloved pet, we naturally want to teach them basic commands. This will usually be to fetch, sit, and come when called. Though some breeds are harder to train than others, all dogs have the capacity to learn these basic and essential commands. The training should start from puppy-hood, and the learning […]

Often dog owners wonder if having two dogs is better than one. The truth is if you plan to leave your dog during the day while you are at work, it may be better to have two so that they can keep each other company. While all dogs prefer to be with their owners, having […]

We all want the perfect dog which is well trained and is a joy to be around. To have that dog you have to know how to train him. If the owner keeps making simple, yet easy to fix mistakes, then the whole process will be almost impossible to do. Here are 7 reasons why […]

How to stop a dog barking. Before you can stop the constant or excessive barking you have to figure out why your dog is doing it in the first place. The reasons can vary from boredom, alerting the family when there are intruders, separation anxiety, aggressive barking towards people or other dogs, territorial barking or […]

Any holiday seems to be a good excuse for eating. From pumpkin pies, to turkey and dressing, the aromas and tastes are wonderful. That goes for hot dogs and burgers on the grill as well. What will probably be noticed first is that you thought you were satisfying your palette and your stomach, but your […]

We all love our dogs; they are a part of the family. Without them we\’d feel lost, like a member of the clan was missing. Naturally we want them to live as long of a life as possible, because we want them around. Moreover, there is some responsibility on the owner\’s part to ensure the […]

There are many different foods that are considered to be dangerous to a dog\’s health. All dogs enjoy food – not only does it provide them with the nutrition that they require, but it also appeals to their senses. This is especially true of foods that dog\’s observe their owners consuming. It is not at […]

Most of the time, many people choose dogs and cats as their pets. These two kinds of animals are perhaps the most commonly considered as household pets or the most domesticated ones among all kinds of animals. This is actually pretty obvious but this does not mean that you are only limited to considering a […]

Although rabbits are animals, they should be treated well. They should never be treated rudely if you do not want to suffer the consequences. So if you are planning of getting a rabbits as household pets, you should know everything about such animals and how to take care of them properly. Aside from knowing the […]