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…
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…
You say excitedly “Sing, Fido, sing!” and your dog breaks out into a melodious howl. Unfortunately, this also backfires because when you do start to sing, so does your dog. Why do dogs howl? And why do some dogs never howl? Howling dogs are not uncommon – most dogs howl for one reason or another….
Apparently, puppies get hiccups the same way that babies or children can. And for some of the same reasons. Hiccups in puppies less than six months old are often an involuntary, harmless contraction of the diaphragm that can occur in any breed or size of puppy. The hiccup episodes tend to last for just a…
Buying a leash sounds like an easy task – you go into a pet store, pick a leash that you like and purchase it. However, it is more complicated than it sounds, as there are leashes of all styles, shapes, materials, and uses available. So which one is right for you and your pooch? Good…
Contrary to what your dog thinks, he is not able to eat anything he can reach. Many dogs seem to believe that if they can grab it, it’s theirs; and if it’s in their mouth, it’s food. But, no. Your dog’s stomach is not made of iron and there are a number of foods he…
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…
It is finally summer and you want to spend as much time as possible enjoying your backyard. You have parties planned, a new swimming pool to use, and a garden to tinker in. There is one major stumbling block to your plans, however. The backyard looks like a patchwork quilt with all the urine-burned spots…
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…
There is no cut-and-dry answer to the question of how often you should feed a cat, unfortunately. The age and physical condition of your cat as well as your own lifestyle will all be contributing factors. The following article will serve as a guide and provide all the information that needs to be taken into…
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…
Why do dogs do it? What is the attraction to grass? How can it taste so good to them that, whenever they go outside, they chow into it as if they have not seen food in a week? Why do dogs eat grass? There are several reasons although none are confirmed as a fact –…