Small Dog

Kennel Cough – Infectious Tracheobronchitis

Kennel cough is an extremely common respiratory ailment affecting dogs. The disorder, which can also be called infectious tracheobronchitis, is not a single disease but rather is the way in which dogs react to a number of infectious microorganisms. The bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica is implicated in many cases of kennel cough, but other bacteria and…

Dog with Glasses

Dogs and Chocolate – Why Does it Make them Sick?

We live in a chocolate society. Chocolate milkshakes, hot chocolate, chocolate cookies, chocolate breakfast cereal, chocolate cake, chocolate bunnies, chocolate Santa, chocolate ghosts, and even just plain, scrumptious, mouth-watering chocolate. Every candy bar comes coated in it and most ice cream bars are dipped in it. Chocolate is even sold as a mood elevator and…

Dog and Little Girl

Stop a Dog from Digging

The backyard was once your favorite part of the property. You spent hours on your knees, lovingly tending your garden, planting flowers, shrubs, and trees. The lawn was lush and green – a joy to walk on in bare feet. Your family spent hours enjoying the patio and all summer you made sure to eat…

Puppies

Buying Puppies Online

Is buying puppies online a good idea? If you do a search for breeders or puppies online you will get literally thousands of hits. There are countless people advertising puppies for sale online. Some people will advise you to never buy a puppy or dog online and tell you that anyone who sells online must…

Dog

Common Dog Cross Breeds – Labradoodle, Cockapoo, and More

Many people like crossbreed or mixed-breed dogs. These dogs are often known as mutts and they have been around as long as there have been dog breeds. People have various reasons for crossing registered breeds: to produce cuter dogs, to produce non-shedding dogs, to produce dogs who can perform certain jobs, and so on. Many…