Dogs communicate in many ways – barking, yipping, snarling, growling, screaming, and the many forms of body language connected to each of these vocalizations. Reading a dog’s intention is a vital part of understanding what it is the dog wants you to understand. Why Dogs Growl It is not known why growls developed or why…
Every day at seven o’clock in the morning in a quiet part of the city, a car drives along with a big, hairy, white dog hanging out the rolled-down window barking his head in a deep, throaty, excited bark. They are on their way to the dog park presumably and you can set your clock…
There are many factors that can affect the life expectancy of a cat. Some are related to the care the pet receives while others involve issues over which her caretakers have no control. So how long do cats live? In general, terms, when considering how long cats live, the life expectancy of a domesticated indoor…
The American Kennel Club and other breed registries generally recognize three colors in Labrador Retrievers: Black, yellow, and chocolate. There is some variation in these colors and their shades, but these are acceptable colors. However, Labs do come in non-approved colors, as well. Here’s some information about these types of Labrador Retrievers. Approved colors According…
You know your cat has a personality bigger than most people. It isn’t surprising to you that cats are smart enough to learn tricks…that is if they deem you worthy of showing off too. However, there are a lot of things you probably don’t know about your kitty. Here are some of the most off-the-wall…
What is a Golden Doodle? A Goldendoodle or Golden Doodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. A Standard Poodle is usually used because they are similar in size to a Golden Retriever. Goldendoodles are not purebred dogs and they are not registered by the American or Canadian Kennel Clubs or by…
Labrador Retrievers are the most popular breed in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and many other countries, so it’s not surprising that there are many people who love this breed. If you have someone special in your life who loves Labrador Retrievers, perhaps you would like to give them a gift. Here are some ideas…
No one wants to see their couch covered in dog hair. No one wants to need to lint brush their clothes every time the dog brushes against them in the morning. No one wants to deal with shedding but it is a fact of life when you become a dog owner. Thankfully, you can minimize…
A cataract is an abnormal area within the lens of an eye through which a dog cannot see. The lens is normally clear and serves to focus light on the retina at the back of the eye, which converts light into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. Injuries or diseases that disrupt the…
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…
Contrary to many things you read on the Internet, or even what your veterinarian may tell you, raw eggs are quite healthy for your dog. Canine nutritionists and people who feed their dogs a raw diet recommend feeding them to dogs and giving them to their own dogs on a regular basis. Eggs are an…
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…