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There are several different myths that have evolved over time about feeding dogs. Some have a basis of fact while others are simply a combination of misinformation and perhaps a bit of folklore and urban legend. However these myths came about it is important for dog owners to be able to determine fact from fiction and choose the healthiest option for their dog.
Myth 1. All human food is bad for dogs
Some people have very literally taken the "dont feed dogs table scraps" wisdom and created a...
Exercising and Feeding a Pregnant Dog
A dog is only pregnant for approximately 63 days so there isn't a lot of long term changes that will be required to properly feed and care for her. The first thirty days of her pregnancy, roughly to the half way mark, is really business as usual. She will typically have some issues with what is the equivalent of morning sickness and she may go off her food for a few days at the end of the second week and perhaps into the third week of gestation. This is typically very temporary, perhaps two to...
Bull Dog Health Issues
Bull Dogs (English) are beloved around the world. They appear as spokes dogs for commercials. They grace large Mac trucks. They are the mascots of many different high school, college and professional sports teams. Their friendly, outgoing nature and character make them wonderful companion animals. However, Bull Dogs, like many other purebreds, have various health issues. You should be aware of them before you decide to bring one of these lovable creatures home with you.
General Health...
Holistically Healthy
The term holistic has become a major buzzword in the world of canine health. The word is often linked with organic. While eating organic and other types of wholesome food may be a part of raising a holistic dog, the term holistic has very specific application. It comprises an entire system of healing modalities with a single goal to make sure your dog is healthy, lives longer and is happy while doing so.
What Actually Is Holistic?
Holistic is not a single entity. Consider it an umbrella...
Natural Nutrition
One of the most important decisions you have to make to keep your dog healthy, concerns nutrition. Food is the engine that drives your dog through a better and longer life. There are several schools of thought on what types of nutrition you should feed your dog. You can reduce these two camps into two: manufactured and heavily processed food and natural nutrition.
Those who believe in feeding their dog natural food believe it results in an increase in wellness and longevity. The supporters...
Making Senior Dog Food From Scratch
Senior dogs are generally considered to be dogs that are over the age of 7 to 10 years, depending on the life expectancy of the specific breed. Many senior dogs are naturally very active and healthy but typically they are much less active than they were at the age of two to five years when considered in their prime. Adjusting the food of a senior dog to a slightly lower protein, lower fat diet can help with weight gain that may occur with decreasing exercise and athletic levels. In addition...
The Danger of Feeding Cheap Quality Dog Food
All dog foods are not created equal with regards to how nutritionally balanced and wholesome they are for your pet. While most pet owners recognize that the lowest price dog food on the shelf isn't going to be as high quality as the most expensive, they often don't realize what that actually means to the dog. Amazingly some of the most expensive dog food isn't giving your pet any more protein and nutrients than the more modestly priced middle of the line priced food.
It is important to...
Bloat and Dog Food is There a Connection?
Bloat is one of the most common causes of death in otherwise healthy dogs. Breeds that are more likely to develop bloat are those that have narrower, deeper chests such as Basset Hounds, Boxers, Weimaraners or Dobermans. It can also be problematic for the giant and large breed dogs with German Shepherds, Great Danes, St. Bernards, Gordon and Irish Setters, Standard Poodles and Rottweilers. However, any breed of dog under the right conditions can bloat, so learning what and how to feed to help...
The Benefits of Organic Dog Foods
Organic products have been gaining popularity in the human food market and it only makes sense that they would be moving into the pet food industry as well. In order to be considered a true organic the food must be grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides or other chemical additives, plus it must be processed without the use of any inorganic or chemical means.
While human food that is labeled as organic must meet rigid standards for raising or growth, unfortunately the pet food...
Feeding Pregnant Dogs
Giving the best possible care for your female dog and her litter of puppies starts before you even choose the right dog to breed her to. The first step is to make sure she is healthy, which includes worming, vaccinating and having her health checked. If there are any nutritional concerns it is important to address them with your vet at that time since pregnancy will be a nutritional drain on her body.
If you get the go ahead it is important to have her fit and within a healthy weight range....
Older Dogs and Their Behaviors
Your dog has been your faithful companion for years, more than a decade now. And your loving friend has started to become more and more erratic; things that used to not upset them are now causing problems around the house; you may even have problems with them not waiting to go outside, or being more aggressive than you'd seen them in ages.
What's happening is that as your dog ages, a number of age related issues are giving them difficulties in following the rules. Common effects are things...
What Are the Costs Associated With Owning a Dog?
Anytime you buy a dog there is an investment, you have a purchase price, medical bills and ultimately funeral costs. Knowing and understanding what it takes to devote your financial resources to your dog will greatly help you to decide what breed of dog to own. Consider all the types of breeds, there are more than 150 of them, some require incredible amounts of money to keep but there are some that you can profit from if they are AK (American Kennel) registered.
Upstart for a Dog
Choosing...
Why is My Dog Eating Its Stool?
When your dog is eating his stool, this can be something that is very frustrating to watch and to deal with. First of all, it can be messy, and second of all, it isn't healthy. This means that you need to make some changes with the way that your dog is kept, and with his behavior and his eating habits. Luckily, there are changes that you can make to make sure that your dog stops eating his stool, and these changes can be the things that make the rest of the aspects of your life work out...
Dogs and Noise Phobias
There are several important things that you need to be aware of when you are raising dogs. One of the things that you want to think carefully about is the idea that when you are raising puppies, working with various phobias that they might have is something that you want to do. Having a puppy that is scared of things can be tough but there are some ways to prevent it from happening in the first place. And, even if there are noise phobias that develop with you dogs, there are some things that...
Puppy House Training is Necessary
Of course, you want to dress your puppy in cute dog clothes and of course, you want to play with it, but you'll find another part of being a responsible dog owner is going to be house training your puppy! If you want to get to a point when your puppy can tell you when he needs to go outside, you'll find that there are definitely some things that you are going to need to think about. When you want to house train your puppy, take some time to keep the following tips in mind.
The first thing that...
Preventing Puppy Biting
If you are living with a new puppy, there are lots of things that both of you need to learn, but one of the most important lessons that he or she is going to have from you is that it is unacceptable to bite! Dogs, just like humans, are creatures of habit, and if they form habits early on in life, you will find them much more difficult to break the longer that they get ingrained. A puppy nipping at you is one thing. You may be able to ignore it, but a dog that continues to bite, even playfully,...
What Should You Look For When Choosing a Dog
Can we keep him? As a parent, maybe those words were uttered to you at one time, maybe you said them 30 years ago. Choosing a dog to add to your life is big responsibility. The most important thought that should go into your decision is how much attention can you give your new best friend? Whether you buy one from a pet store or pass a makeshift sign that alerts you to free puppies, deciding what type of dog to get is always the first step.
Dog Breeds
There are several types of dog breeds,...
Rewards For Your Puppy When Training
When you are trying to train a puppy, chances are good that you already know you've got a lot to do. Training a puppy can be very difficult, but it is important to know how puppy brains work, so that you can be as successful as possible when it comes to training them.
Rewards
One of the most important things that you can do for your puppy is offer them rewards for good behavior. This is an idea that is often overlooked when it comes to puppy training, because many people don't understand just...
Aggressive Dogs and How to Rehabilitate Them
If you're a pet owner, no doubt you've seen your four-legged fur kid do things you've never really grasped. You've seen your loving, loyal dog turn into an aggressive, posturing guardian at the worst possible times, whether it's around new people, other dogs, or even around family members.
Dog aggression is the result of millions of years of evolution to help wild dogs form hunting packs that can bring down game. It's not something they'll outgrow, but it is something that can be coached out...
Preventing Puppy Injuries
As with any young being, a puppy needs to learn, run, and grow in order to be able to be smart enough to take care of himself. When you have a puppy in your life and in your family, there are some things that you should be doing to make sure that you are preparing him for the world without allowing him to be hurt by accident.
Preventing Injuries
It is very important for you to prevent puppy injuries whenever you can. Your puppy is a natural explorer he is going to want to run around, to...
Shopping Online is the New Standard
I am a huge proponent of online shopping because there are so many more benefits than physically visiting a mall or outlet store. From large discounts for shopping online to free shipping, the internet offers a lot of advantages that can be found all in the comfort of your own home. As a large fan of online shopping, I have converted all the shopping that I can into online purchasing, especially my clothing needs. If there is a rare item that you need to find, or you cannot leave the house due...
Buying Clothing Gifts Online
These days I try to do as much as my gift shopping online as possible. There are a number of reasons that buying online makes more sense than buying in a traditional brick and mortar store. For one thing, it can be a huge time saver. Going to the mall takes a lot of time out of your day, from parking to walking through several different stores to finding your spot again and dealing with the traffic as you're leaving. Shopping online enables you to shop at several different stores without having...
Shopping Online Provides Multiple Benefits
Online shopping has become the new standard of ordering what we, as consumers, need for our lifestyle. From clothes and accessories all the way to shoes, we have now found a way to minimize our inconvenience by shopping from the comfort of our own home. Though physically shopping at various stores has its own enjoyment, online shopping has become a more efficient and cheaper option than visiting various shops attempting to find the item we want. I have personally converted most of my shopping...
Finding the Perfect Clothing and Accessories
Finding the right out fit and accessories for the right occasion can sometimes feel overwhelming. You want to find the perfect clothes at a good price, but without sacrificing quality. Sometimes it seems as though it was easier to buy merchandise when there weren't so many options available. Now with online retailers booming there are so many choices available that it sometimes is difficult to know where to start.
Often times you can figure out where to start based on what exactly it is that...
Tips For Organizing Your Hall Closets & Downstairs For Winter
Preparing for winter means moving a lot of things out of storage. They can quickly take over your house if you're not careful. To prevent your home from becoming a clutter of scarves, hats, and other winter items, organize your closets and the downstairs of your home to accommodate the influx of seasonal objects. Here are just a few tips to tell you how.
1. Take all the seasonal spring and summer items out before you start adding the winter ones. This may seem simple, but it's a step that...
Tips For Organizing Your Car For Winter
An organized vehicle makes for happy drivers and passengers. We spend a lot of time in our cars, and keeping them organized can be a real challenge. Trash can build up, and important items be easily lost. When winter comes around, bringing its own collection of tools and supplies, keeping an organized car can become even more difficult. However, it doesn't have to be hard to keep your car organized. Here are a few tips and tricks to help your car stay tidy when the cold winds blow.
1. Empty...
How To Dry Your Dog's Coat
Grooming your dog is very important to his hygiene. Grooming your dog involves bathing, combing, drying, and cutting the coat. Proper drying is an important to make sure the coat looks its best. Even with a good haircut, the coat can still look messy if not properly dried.
There are a couple different ways that are used to dry the dogs coat. The most popular way for at home grooming is the towel dry. The towel dry is very easy to achieve. This is also the most practical way to dry at home. To...
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