Cat in Bed

Should I Bathe My Cat?

Luckily for us human cat owners, cats bathe themselves pretty frequently. A cat uses her rough, sandpaper-like tongue to run through her fur coat and clear it of dirt and foreign objects. She distributes saliva throughout the fur, which helps draw out the dirt the same way that water and shampoo draw dirt and product…

Sporting Dog

Sporting Dog Breeds – Information About 28 Breeds of Sporting Dogs

Sporting dogs were some of the first dogs recognized by kennel clubs in both the United States and Britain. The oldest dog breed registry in the United States, the Field Dog Stud Book, dates back to 1874 and was created specifically to register Sporting dogs. It is still in operation today. The American Kennel Club…

Dog

Mastitis in Dogs

Mastitis in dogs doesn’t occur frequently but it happens often enough that you should be aware of the potential for the problem. You should be able to recognize the symptoms of mastitis in your bitch so you can get your bitch appropriate treatment. Mastitis is a bacterial infection in one or more mammary glands. It…

Newborn Puppies

Caring for Newborn Puppies

Newborn puppies are a miracle. They are also somewhat fragile. They are entirely dependent upon their mother for their survival. And, since you control their environment, they are also dependent upon you. Caring for newborn puppies takes a great deal of commitment on the part of the breeder since any problem can quickly become very…

Cat

Aromatherapy and How It Can Help Treat Cats

Aromatherapy uses essential oils as well as additional natural compounds to provoke beneficial changes. These oils are taken from various substances including flowers and seeds. In one form or another, aromatherapy has been used on humans since ancient times. In this article, we will examine aromatherapy and its role in treating cats. While the idea…